No Roast for the Weary - (Coffeehouse Mystery) by Cleo Coyle (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

When the Village Blend opens a Writer's Block Lounge, a cold case crime turns up the heat on Clare and her crew in this gripping new entry in the beloved Coffeehouse Mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Cleo Coyle.

As much as master roaster Clare Cosi adores coffee, the landmark shop she manages won't survive if she doesn't sell enough of it. So when the Village Blend's customer traffic grinds to a halt, she turns to her staff for creative ideas, and the Writer's Block Lounge is born.

Madame, the eccentric octogenarian owner of the shop, is upset by this news. Years ago, a group of accomplished writers used the shop's second-floor lounge to inspire each other, but the group disbanded when something dark occurred. Though that history is shrouded in mystery, Clare presses forward...

Soon the Village Blend tables are filled with aspiring novelists, playwrights, and poets, all happy to be coaxed, cajoled, and caffeinated by her coffeehouse crew. Clare admires the stamina of these scribes, many of them toiling at night jobs--driving taxis, tending bar, ushering for Broadway--while penning projects during the day.

Then one of their fictions turns fatal when a shocking secret leads to a deadly end. Unless Clare can untangle this mystery, uncover the truth, and stop a desperate killer, she fears more of these weary writers may be marked for eternal rest.

Includes a knockout menu of recipes!

Review Quotes

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

About the Author

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.