Coffee Shop Mystery #01: Grounds For Murder

Coffee Shop Mystery #01: Grounds For Murder
Tara Lush
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Hardback
h209 x 139mm
10 Dec 2020 US
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9781643856186
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Barista Lana Lewis' s sleuthing may land her in a latte trouble as Tara Lush launches her new Coffee Shop mysteries. When Lana Lewis' best -- and most difficult -- employee abruptly quits and goes to work for the competition just days before the Sunshine State Barista Championship, her cafe' s chances of winning the contest are creamed. In front of a gossipy crowd in the small Florida town of Devil' s Beach, Lana' s normally calm demeanor heats to a boil when she runs into the arrogant java slinger. Of course, Fabrizio "Fab" Bellucci has a slick explanation for jumping ship. But when he' s found dead the next morning under a palm tree in the alley behind Lana' s cafe, she becomes the prime suspect. Even the island' s handsome police chief isn' t quite certain of her innocence. But Lana isn' t the only one in town who was angry with Fabrizio. Jilted lovers, a shrimp boat captain, and a surfer with ties to the mob are all suspects as trouble brews on the beach. With her stoned, hippie dad, a Shih Tzu named Stanley, and a new, curious barista sporting a punk rock aesthetic at her side, Lana' s prepared to turn up the heat to catch the real killer. After all, she is a former award-winning reporter. As scandal hangs over her beachside cafe, can Lana clear her name and win the championship -- or will she come to a bitter end?

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Praise for Grounds for Murder: "Lush manages to braid the Florida-osity of things into a solid murder mystery. . . A compelling read. " --The Gabber"A wonderful series debut that is a silky-smooth blend of humor, mystery and romance with a feisty heroine and a delicious island setting. " --Peg Cochran, USA Today bestselling author"It doesn' t matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you' ll love Grounds for Murder. Tara Lush brings the quirky town of Devil' s Beach to life. You can almost smell the coffee and feel the heat. A sure winner!" --Joyce Tremel, author of the Brewing Trouble mysteries "A most delightful addition to your cozy mystery library. " --Harper Kincaid, author of To Kill a Mocking Girl
Tara Lush is a Florida-based novelist and journalist. She' s an RWA Rita finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow and the winner of the George C. Polk award for environmental journalism. For the past decade, she' s been a reporter with The Associated Press, covering crime, alligators, natural disasters and politics. She also writes contemporary romance set in tropical locations. Tara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, true crime podcasts, Art Deco, telenovelas, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. She lives on the Gulf coast with her husband and two dogs.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781643856186
Published: 10 Dec 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 209mm
Width: 139mm
Pages:

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