Cold Brewed Conspiracy
(2025)(The sixth book in the Perfect Blend Mystery series)
A novel by Emily Brewster
A marine archaeologist's murder. International criminals. Harbor Point's underwater treasures at stake...
When marine archaeologist Dr. Elena Vasquez arrives in Harbor Point to document coastal archaeological sites before autumn storms destroy them, coffee shop owner Maggie Porter is eager to support the preservation work with her specialty cold brew. But after Elena's body is discovered on the rocks below the abandoned lighthouse cottage, Maggie realizes her concentrated "Depth Charge" coffee blend has been turned into a murder weapon.
As Detective James Cooper investigates, Maggie learns that Elena was documenting illegal excavation of a priceless underwater archaeological cache that the Whitmore family has secretly preserved for three generations. When the investigation reveals connections to the Russian Volkov crime syndicate and a sophisticated international antiquities theft operation, Harbor Point becomes the target of professional criminals willing to kill to protect their multi-million-dollar enterprise.
With armed operatives threatening witnesses throughout the community, Maggie must coordinate a dangerous counter-operation using Harbor Point's hidden Underground Railroad tunnels. As the criminals systematically destroy the underwater site with explosives, she faces international killers who see the town's maritime heritage as nothing more than valuable commodities to be stolen and sold.
Racing against time and autumn storms, Maggie discovers that protecting Harbor Point's archaeological treasures requires more than coffee expertise—it demands the same community cooperation that once helped freedom seekers escape to safety through the very tunnels now sheltering the town's defenders.
Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams' Book by the Bay series, Sofie Kelly's Magical Cats Mysteries, and Lucy Burdette's Key West Food Critic Mysteries, this thrilling installment combines maritime archaeology with international intrigue and small-town resilience.
The Perfect Blend Mystery series delivers a rich, full-bodied cozy experience that will leave readers craving the next cup!
Genre: Mystery
When marine archaeologist Dr. Elena Vasquez arrives in Harbor Point to document coastal archaeological sites before autumn storms destroy them, coffee shop owner Maggie Porter is eager to support the preservation work with her specialty cold brew. But after Elena's body is discovered on the rocks below the abandoned lighthouse cottage, Maggie realizes her concentrated "Depth Charge" coffee blend has been turned into a murder weapon.
As Detective James Cooper investigates, Maggie learns that Elena was documenting illegal excavation of a priceless underwater archaeological cache that the Whitmore family has secretly preserved for three generations. When the investigation reveals connections to the Russian Volkov crime syndicate and a sophisticated international antiquities theft operation, Harbor Point becomes the target of professional criminals willing to kill to protect their multi-million-dollar enterprise.
With armed operatives threatening witnesses throughout the community, Maggie must coordinate a dangerous counter-operation using Harbor Point's hidden Underground Railroad tunnels. As the criminals systematically destroy the underwater site with explosives, she faces international killers who see the town's maritime heritage as nothing more than valuable commodities to be stolen and sold.
Racing against time and autumn storms, Maggie discovers that protecting Harbor Point's archaeological treasures requires more than coffee expertise—it demands the same community cooperation that once helped freedom seekers escape to safety through the very tunnels now sheltering the town's defenders.
Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams' Book by the Bay series, Sofie Kelly's Magical Cats Mysteries, and Lucy Burdette's Key West Food Critic Mysteries, this thrilling installment combines maritime archaeology with international intrigue and small-town resilience.
The Perfect Blend Mystery series delivers a rich, full-bodied cozy experience that will leave readers craving the next cup!
Genre: Mystery
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