Here’s why I’m extra excited about my fifth Coffeehouse Mystery novel: Decaffeinated Corpse…
Katie, my editor, is so happy with the popularity of the series, she’s just signed me up to write 3 more Coffeehouse Mystery titles beyond next year’s #6, which means Clare Cosi and her gang of crime-solving baristas will continue to staff the historic Village Blend coffeehouse through at least nine books (maybe more if the fans agree)!
Here’s the cover and a little sneak peak inside my latest baby (hitting store shelves in just two months - July 2007)…
COFFEEHOUSE MYSTERY #5: DECAFFEINATED CORPSE…
At the Village Blend, Clare Cosi’s caffeine-loving baristas may refer to a decaf espresso as a “why bother?”, but Clare knows a good percentage of her customers prefer the neutered brew. So when a handsome Brazilian named Ric Gostwick develops the world’s first botanically decaffeinated coffee plant, Clare can see why her business partner (and ex-husband) gets into bed with the deal.
Unfortunately, Ric is also getting into bed with more than one woman. And when an attempted murder happens right outside the Blend’s back door, Clare suspects more than Ric’s plant has its roots in some dirt.
As she begins to investigate Ric’s background and business connections, a trail of clues leads to a pile of casualties and an international roster of suspects. Now Clare knows she’s got to find the murderer before one of her near and dears takes a fall. Otherwise, her latest addition to the menu will prove to be a real buzz killer…
Till next time!
Cleo Coyle…author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries, where coffee and crime are always brewing…
#1 On What Grounds, #2 Through the Grinder, #3 Latte Trouble, #4 Murder Most Frothy, and coming July 2007 - #5 Decafeinated Corpse…(with four future titles under contract, wahoo!)
How exciting for you!
Congrats, and good luck on the new contract… though I know luck has nothing to do with it!
Comment by Donna — April 20, 2007 @ 10:40 am
I am a HUGE fan of the series and I’m so happy to hear about the additional three books. I’ve read all except “Murder Most Frothy”, I guess I better get ready before the next one comes out in July.
Keep those great books coming !
Comment by Renaissancegrrl — April 20, 2007 @ 12:11 pm
Donna,
Thank you, girlfriend! But I know luck does have something to do with it. There are so many great books out there, and it’s just lucky that I’m striking a chord with coffee-loving readers (so far anyway)!
Luv,
Cleo
Comment by Cleo — April 21, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
Renaissancegrrl,
I can’t thank you enough for supporting the series! I hope you enjoy Murder Most Frothy and Decaf Corpse. Of course, all of these books are written while I’m totally wired on caffeine (despite the latest book’s title)! Are you a coffee lover too?
Luv,
Cleo
P.S. Stay tuned for a Coffeehouse Mystery Web site. I’m working to get it up and running this summer and hope to have a b-board by fall where fans can post comments about their favorite coffeehouses.
Comment by Cleo — April 21, 2007 @ 10:25 pm
Hooray, Cleo–
I’ll toast you with my next latte
Nicole
Comment by Nicole Byrd — April 22, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
Cleo,
Believe or not I’m actually a tea drinker but I love the feel and vibe of coffehouses and I’m always willing to indulge in a decaf latte or some other yummy specialty drink.
Comment by Renaissancegrrl — April 23, 2007 @ 4:07 pm
Rgrrrl,
Tea lover who reads Coffeehouse Mysteries anyway…You made my day! But, I hear ya about the coffeehouse vibe. It’s fun to hang in them, whatever you’re drinking.
Luv,
Cleo
Comment by Cleo — April 23, 2007 @ 9:31 pm