Feel the Bern

A Bernie Sanders Mystery

By: Andrew Shaffer

Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson Shaw

Who knew fighting for a living wage could be so deadly? Bernie Sanders and his Gen Z intern are drawn into a murder investigation in a small Vermont town in this hilarious spin on cozy mysteries from the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery

Fall is bursting out all over Vermont, and while the rest of the Congress enjoys its recess, Senator Bernie Sanders has returned to his beloved home state for a weekend of events in Eagle Creek, “America’s #1 Leaf Peeping Destination.” It’s up to intern and Eagle Creek native Crash Robertson to keep the senator on schedule—and out of trouble.

Crash’s hopes for a quiet homecoming are dashed, however, when the lifeless body of a community banker with ties to “Big Maple” is found in Lake Champlain. While the sheriff’s department closes the case as an accident, a leaked autopsy indicates foul play…with a trail of syrup leading directly to one of the senator’s oldest friends. Bernie, taking a page from the cozy mysteries he’s addicted to, enlists Crash in a quest to uncover the killer’s true identity.

If Crash allows the senator to go too far off-script, it will be the end of her yet-to-begin political career. But as the suspect list grows to include a tech bro set on “disrupting” the maple syrup industry, struggling small-business owners, and even Crash’s own family, she realizes there’s more on the line than her own future. If the unlikely duo can’t solve the mystery of the Maple Murderer before they strike again, Bernie’s life-long fight for justice may come to an unplanned end.

Critic reviews

“Hilarious . . . [A] fast paced, entertaining mystery . . . Bernie Sanders makes for a terrific sleuth. . . . I highly recommend this as a fun holiday gift for the Bernie-lover in your life.”—Doreen Sheridan, Criminal Element

“A fun frolic . . . Of course there are mitten references. And maple syrup ends up being central to the murder mystery. But there’s more to the senator’s spiel here than shallow reflections on his love-hate relationship with capitalism. . . . Shaffer weaves in a little subtext on modern frictions, and possibilities, in dialogue between local and state political participants and their Washington representation.”—T.E. Lyons, Leo Weekly

“Amusing . . . Shaffer cheerfully ties sprawling plot threads together with clever nods to Vermont and its Socialist senator. Readers will be eager for more.”—Publishers Weekly

Felt the Bern

Fantastic!,,,
Narrator did a great job with Bernie’s voice, accent, personality.
Thoroughly enjoyable with several laugh out loud moments. LOVED THIS BOOK!

Fun, cute, excellent narration!

This book is so charming and the narrator strikes the perfect tone for a cozy mystery!

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Okay finished this one and absolutely loved it! Yes it's exactly what it seems. This book is a cozy mystery about congressman Bernie Sanders helping his intern solve a small town murder in Vermont. It was a fantastic quick read that I enjoyed immensely. It is so well written along with also being witty, hilarious and just all around fun with a great who done it. If you're a huge cozy mystery person or just want a funny enjoyable quick read I highly and enthusiastically recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars and a 10 out of 10 from me I truly hope this author continues this series.

Great book

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into with a cozy mystery with BERNIE SANDERS as a part in it. I’m so glad I grabbed it. What a fun book. I liked the main character and I loved Bernie.

Warm and cozy like Bernie’s mittens

It’s a cute fun story. I like that it wasn’t drawn out into a slow burn, but was a quick silly story with lots of folksy charm.