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Pranks and Pandemonium
A Coffee Shop Cozy Mystery
2022
First Published
4.55
Average Rating
144
Number of Pages

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold BloodedIn an unexpected twist, a man meets his end through an unusual means of strangulation, sending ripples of unease through Blue Spruce's populace. Although the victim led a life devoid of common vices, his demise unmistakably points to a malevolent design. The perpetrator could be anyone—a wronged coworker, a spurned lover, or perhaps a shadowy figure unnoticed in the town's midst. As Miss Cleo attracts the attention of a new admirer, Robbie's subtle disapproval becomes increasingly evident. Might the chatty myna bird, Pequod, unwittingly expose Robbie's hidden sentiments for Cleo? The bird's unrestrained revelations might just be its downfall. Simultaneously, Myrtle Lake's residents teeter on the edge of exploring a forest notorious for its odd happenings. However, with the town's law enforcement stretched thin, might their zealous efforts inadvertently amplify the mysteries within?

Avg Rating
4.55
Number of Ratings
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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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