Whole Latte Trouble
(2025)(The eighth book in the Perfect Blend Mystery series)
A novel by Emily Brewster
A seafood festival. A restaurateur's murder. Coffee ice cream turned deadly weapon...
When Harbor Point's annual Fishermen's Festival brings summer crowds to her coastal Maine town, coffee shop owner Maggie Porter is delighted to debut Porter & Blackwell's new line of coffee-infused ice cream. But after prominent restaurant owner Frank Donovan is found dead in his walk-in freezer, Maggie discovers her signature Midnight Porter blend has been turned into a murder weapon using sophisticated sedative compounds that mask perfectly in coffee's bold flavors.
As Detective James Cooper investigates while the festival continues around them, Maggie learns that Frank's death is connected to a massive coastal development conspiracy threatening traditional fishing communities throughout Maine. Someone has been systematically eliminating opponents of waterfront gentrification projects, and Frank's ambitious plans to transform Harbor Point into an upscale resort destination made him either a target or a collaborator in a deadly scheme worth millions.
When the investigation reveals that Frank's ex-wife Janet has been secretly working with outside developers while planning to eliminate the fishing families who refuse to sell their harbor rights, Maggie must use her coffee expertise and community connections to prevent a mass poisoning at a crucial town meeting. As festival sabotage escalates and Harbor Point's future hangs in the balance, she discovers that protecting a community's character sometimes requires the ultimate sacrifice.
Racing against festival deadlines and a desperate killer, Maggie learns that some visions of progress are worth dying for—and some are worth killing to stop.
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 compelling installment combines culinary tourism intrigue with maritime heritage preservation 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 Harbor Point's annual Fishermen's Festival brings summer crowds to her coastal Maine town, coffee shop owner Maggie Porter is delighted to debut Porter & Blackwell's new line of coffee-infused ice cream. But after prominent restaurant owner Frank Donovan is found dead in his walk-in freezer, Maggie discovers her signature Midnight Porter blend has been turned into a murder weapon using sophisticated sedative compounds that mask perfectly in coffee's bold flavors.
As Detective James Cooper investigates while the festival continues around them, Maggie learns that Frank's death is connected to a massive coastal development conspiracy threatening traditional fishing communities throughout Maine. Someone has been systematically eliminating opponents of waterfront gentrification projects, and Frank's ambitious plans to transform Harbor Point into an upscale resort destination made him either a target or a collaborator in a deadly scheme worth millions.
When the investigation reveals that Frank's ex-wife Janet has been secretly working with outside developers while planning to eliminate the fishing families who refuse to sell their harbor rights, Maggie must use her coffee expertise and community connections to prevent a mass poisoning at a crucial town meeting. As festival sabotage escalates and Harbor Point's future hangs in the balance, she discovers that protecting a community's character sometimes requires the ultimate sacrifice.
Racing against festival deadlines and a desperate killer, Maggie learns that some visions of progress are worth dying for—and some are worth killing to stop.
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 compelling installment combines culinary tourism intrigue with maritime heritage preservation 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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