Description
Description
When the sister of Maggy Thorsen's coffeehouse business partner Sarah is hospitalised on the day of their mother's funeral, Maggy is drawn into uncovering the family's darkest secrets . . .
The Kingston family has always been at odds, but Maggy Thorsen hopes that the passing of Edna Mayes Kingston, mother of Sarah Kingston, her Uncommon Grounds coffeehouse partner, might unite them. Alas, few tears are shed over the self-righteous Edna, and the wake is barely over when Edna's body is shuffled off unceremoniously for burial and Sarah's sister Ruth is found unconscious in the family home. Did Ruth suffer accidental carbon monoxide poisoning or something more sinister? And could there have been more to Ruth's haste to bury Edna than meets the eye? Determined to find out, Maggy and Sarah join forces with Sarah's niece, Arial. As questions mount and family tensions percolate, the presence of a mysterious stranger leads the trio into the past to uncover the darkest of family secrets.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
An inventive mashup of cozy subgenres-- "Kirkus Reviews on Any Pot in a Storm"
The body count rises quickly as Balzo's quirky cozy turns darker than a freshly brewed espresso-- "Kirkus Reviews on French Roast"
Vividly drawn characters and dialogue crackling with wit propel the fair-play plot-- "Publishers Weekly on French Roast"
Balzo's latest will keep readers on their toes . . . Solid cozy fare-- "Booklist on French Roast"
Connecting murders past and present provides a welcome challenge for coffeehouse cozy fans-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Big Steep"
Lively, intelligent characters and Maggy's refreshingly anxiety-free relationship with her fianc�, Brookhills County Sheriff Jake Pavlik, make this stand out from the cozy pack. This is a perfect entry point for newcomers'-- "Publishers Weekly on The Big Steep"
A challenging puzzle with an ingenious twist that'll keep you awake more effectively than a shot of espresso-- "Kirkus Reviews"
A story chock full of family secrets and plot twists-- "Booklist"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Severn House
Pub date:
2024-10-01
Length:
208 pages
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