Grounds for Murder

A Coffee Lover's Mystery

Tara Lush

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Crooked Lane Books
16 March 2021

Crime & Mystery

Barista Lana Lewis's sleuthing may land her in a latte trouble as Tara Lush launches her new Coffee Shop mysteries.

Barista Lana Lewis's sleuthing may land her in a latte trouble as Tara Lush launches her new Coffee Shop mysteries.

When Lana Lewis' best -- and most difficult -- employee abruptly quits and goes to work for the competition just days before the Sunshine State Barista Championship, her cafe's chances of winning the contest are creamed. In front of a gossipy crowd in the small Florida town of Devil's Beach, Lana's normally calm demeanor heats to a boil when she runs into the arrogant java slinger. Of course, Fabrizio ""Fab"" Bellucci has a slick explanation for jumping ship. But when he's found dead the next morning under a palm tree in the alley behind Lana's cafe, she becomes the prime suspect.

Even the island's handsome police chief isn't quite certain of her innocence. But Lana isn't the only one in town who was angry with Fabrizio. Jilted lovers, a shrimp boat captain, and a surfer with ties to the mob are all suspects as trouble brews on the beach.

With her stoned, hippie dad, a Shih Tzu named Stanley, and a new, curious barista sporting a punk rock aesthetic at her side, Lana's prepared to turn up the heat to catch the real killer. After all, she is a former award-winning reporter. As scandal hangs over her beachside cafe, can Lana clear her name and win the championship -- or will she come to a bitter end?

By: Tara Lush
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 146mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781643856186
ISBN 10: 1643856189
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 16 March 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tara Lush is a Florida-based novelist and journalist. She's an RWA Rita finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow and the winner of the George C. Polk award for environmental journalism. For the past decade, she's been a reporter with The Associated Press, covering crime, alligators, natural disasters and politics. She also writes contemporary romance set in tropical locations. Tara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, true crime podcasts, Art Deco, telenovelas, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. She lives on the Gulf coast with her husband and two dogs.

Reviews for Grounds for Murder: A Coffee Lover's Mystery

Praise for Grounds for Murder: Lush manages to braid the Florida-osity of things into a solid murder mystery...A compelling read. --The Gabber A wonderful series debut that is a silky-smooth blend of humor, mystery and romance with a feisty heroine and a delicious island setting. --Peg Cochran, USA Today bestselling author It doesn't matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you'll love Grounds for Murder. Tara Lush brings the quirky town of Devil's Beach to life. You can almost smell the coffee and feel the heat. A sure winner! --Joyce Tremel, author of the Brewing Trouble mysteries A most delightful addition to your cozy mystery library. --Harper Kincaid, author of To Kill a Mocking Girl