Flat White Fatality

Ground Rules Mystery, Book 3

By: Emmeline Duncan

Narrated by: Carly Robins

With its hipster-run Portland food truck pod and focus on real-world social issues like homelessness, gentrification, school affordability, and bicycle commuting, this third Ground Rules Mystery is a fresh, modern cozy featuring coffee barista Sage Caplin. She's ready to take a shot at a new side hustle—her boyfriend's gaming company—until a programmer's pranks get him burned . . .

To top off her coffee business, Sage is now helping out with her boyfriend Bax's gaming company. Conveniently for Sage, it's located next door to her Ground Rules Roastery. That makes it easy for her to pitch in with Bax's employee team-building event. The plan is to boost morale with a scavenger hunt. And it seems to be going well—until Robbie, a programmer known for being a prankster, turns up dead in Sage's roastery . . .

There are two suspects so far: Sage, who has no idea how the victim ended up in her space; and Bax, who was allegedly spotted arguing with Robbie the day before. But could it be a disgruntled employee? After all, Robbie's sense of humor was known to have rubbed some coworkers the wrong way. Now, it's up to Sage to find the culprit—before another life grinds to a halt.

©2023 Kelly Garrett (P)2023 Tantor

Coffee twist

I love this series, I love the way the characters are portrayed so well my this author.

Great quick listen

This is the third installment in this series and probably my favorite one so far. Each installment has been basically a standalone. I enjoy the main characters and the narrator is spot on.

Festive story with surprise twist

Very fun follow-up. Definitely was surprised about the twist on the murderer. The ending was also a nice surprise as well. cannot wait for the next book.

Adorable cozy mystery

I really enjoy this series. Such quirky characters and I love the descriptiveness of the setting.

5 stars

Flat White Fatality is an entertaining cozy mystery with engaging characters and an entertaining plot. I look forward to the next book. loop