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Chicanery and Chaos
A Coffee Shop Cozy Mystery
2022
First Published
4.61
Average Rating
143
Number of Pages

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold BloodedRiding the wave of Robbie's newfound wealth, the Myrtle Lake group sets sail on a lavish cruise getaway. Yet, their sun-soaked leisure is disrupted when an ominous death aboard thrusts them into their well-worn shoes of makeshift sleuths. Back on dry land, Charlie grapples with the dual challenges of overseeing the store and navigating a romantic tug-of-war between two admirers. Caught in this emotional maelstrom, she endeavors to decipher her heart's true direction and the course for her future. Can the crew crack the case of the maritime mystery, or will Glynnis' notoriously potent marijuana gummies brew a distinct brand of pandemonium? Factor in the quirky romantic dance between her and Jarvis, and the tale grows ever more intricate.

Avg Rating
4.61
Number of Ratings
117
5 STARS
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Author

Constance Barker
Author · 202 books
Constance Barker lives in the Midwest with her husband and two Akitas where she can look out from her screened porch onto a wooded area brimming with activity. Since she was a young girl she read mysteries, often given to her by her grandmother. She loved figuring out who the culprit was and sometimes she was right and other times startled at who the author picked as the assailant. Now she enjoys writing mysteries herself. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in her favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas or shopping for bargains.
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