CLEO COYLE is the New York Times bestselling pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing popular fiction in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. With more than one million books sold, Alice and Marc are the authors of two long-running, ""relentlessly entertaining"" (Criminal Element) mystery series- the Coffeehouse Mysteries and Haunted Bookshop Mysteries. Cleo Coyle has been awarded starred reviews by Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews and honored with Best of Year selections by multiple reviewers. In addition to their popular mysteries, Alice and Marc have written many works of fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. They are also accomplished tie-in writers who have created bestselling properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, Toho, and MGM. Originally from Western Pennsylvania, Alice and Marc live in New York City, where they haunt coffeehouses, hunt ghosts, wrangle rescue cats, cook like crazy, and write independently and together.
Praise for No Roast for the Weary ""An interesting puzzle infused with Big Apple attitude."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Cleo Coyle delivers a knock-out story that I could not put down....one of the best books in this endearing series...a terrific read [and] delightfully engaging whodunit."" —Dru Ann Love, Raven Award-winning reviewer, Dru's Book Musings “The cast of characters Cleo Coyle has created for this series is fantastic…Coyle has wrapped her wonderful characters into a complex mystery…the reveal was a total OMG! moment… Easily one of the best books I have read this year. Run, don’t walk to get your copy today! 10 Stars” —Escape with Dollycas into a Good Book “I loved this both as a reader and as a writer. This concept felt so fun and fresh…it really was a joy to read this book…Cleo Coyle [is] one of the best Cozy Mystery authors out there.” —Fresh Fiction, Fresh Pick Readers’ Selection “I love these books so much. The mysteries are always well done with plenty of twists and turns—never saw the ending of this one coming…if you enjoy a great mystery and a great cup of coffee, don’t miss No Roast For the Weary, or this series!” —Kings River Life Magazine “The mystery was baffling and the last few chapters had me shocked. You'll be on the edge of your seat…Temperamental artists, cutthroat entrepreneurs, and a scramble to save a historic landmark make No Roast for the Weary a fast-paced caffeinated mystery. Grab yourself a coffee and prepare for a fabulous read!” —Cozy Up with Kathy “Clare and crew engage with a colorful cast of writers, performers, and academics in their pursuit of the truth…the final reveal is both astonishing and poignant.” —Criminal Element “Cleo Coyle, you continue to hold my heart with your Coffeehouse Mysteries! This is #21 in the series. You’d think the magic might start to fade. Not so. I love every single book, and No Roast for the Weary continues the trend in fine fashion.”—The Plain-Spoken Pen Praise for the Coffeehouse Mysteries “A gripping and entertaining mystery”—Library Journal (Starred Review) “Sure to delight”—Publishers Weekly “Clare and company are some of the most vibrant characters I’ve ever read.”—Mystery Scene “Fun and gripping.”—The Huffington Post “A delicious mystery!”—Woman’s World “Cleo Coyle is by far one of the best…” –Fresh Fiction “Mix[es] clever and intricate plots with a regular cast of characters who become more enjoyable with every episode.”—Booklist