Fresh Brewed Murder

Ground Rules Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Emmeline Duncan

Narrated by: Carly Robins

Master barista Sage Caplin is opening a new coffee cart in Portland, Oregon, but a killer is brewing up a world of trouble....

Portland is famous for its rain, hipsters, craft beers...and coffee. Sage Caplin has high hopes for her coffee cart, Ground Rules, which she runs with her business partner, Harley - a genius at roasting beans and devising new blends. That's essential in a city where locals have intensely strong opinions about cappuccino versus macchiato - especially in the case of one of Sage's very first customers....

Sage finds the man's body in front of her cart, a fatal slash across his neck. There's been plenty of anger in the air, from longtime vendors annoyed at Ground Rules taking a coveted spot in the food truck lot, to protesters demonstrating against a new high-rise. But who was mad enough to commit murder? Sage is already fending off trouble in the form of her estranged, con artist mother, who's trying to trickle back into her life. But when Sage's very own box cutter is discovered to be the murder weapon, she needs to focus on finding the killer fast - before her business, and her life, come to a bitter end . . .

©2021 Kelly Garrett (P)2021 Tantor

Intriguing back stories

Truly entertaining listen. Well-developed characters and a plot that keeps your attention. Highly recommend- a light read (or listen!)

Knowledge is Power

You can tell the author definitely has a background in coffee. Great plot and I learned a lot too!

That Main Character

She is insufferable, she can make coffee, play pool, be the belle at the ball and shade her best friend like no one else, and of course everyone likes her above Harley. One thing she can’t do is to solve a murder if the murderer did go after her and told her

Great plot

I love the way the author keeps your mind wondering and when you think you know something it’s not what you think, looking forward to listening to more from this amazing author!!!

What is this book about?

So much dialog about nothing. Through the book I was wondering if there was a plot. No action at all. I felt disappointed.