Death by Hot Apple Cider
The Blurb
With autumn in full swing and Thanksgiving on the way, Krissy’s supplying apple cider, and her staff is manning the apple-bobbing booth at a town event. But then a patron dunks his head in and doesn’t come back up.
It soon becomes clear that Krissy’s brew wasn’t to blame. But with her policeman boyfriend looking to make detective, she can’t help being drawn into the investigation. The victim was notorious for harassing not only her own bookstore but the library and the school for promoting supposedly scandalous literature before someone censored him permanently. Now, Krissy will have to check out a stack of suspects to find a killer who’s rotten to the core.
The Details
Series: A Bookstore Cafe Mystery – Book #9
Author: Alex Erickson
Genre/Category: Cozy – Bookstore/Holiday
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496721152
Page Count: 304
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The Review
It seems that Krissy can always find trouble, even at a fall festival where all she is doing is watching people dunk for apples. In the latest book in the “A Bookstore Cafe Mystery” series, Death by Hot Apple Cider, Krissy and the team are gearing up for the holidays with the season’s first festival. But, unfortunately, just when they think everything is going smoothly and people are enjoying themselves, someone goes and commits murder.
The characters in this series have many quirks. They are funny, intelligent, and at times far too nosy for their own good. Krissy always sticks her nose where it doesn’t belong. She jumps to conclusions faster than most people change their clothes. She also puts herself in danger more than any average person with a business to run, especially one as innocuous as making apple cider, should ever even conceive. This time the victim isn’t all that likable, but readers may find themselves feeling sorry for him. The suspects are everywhere, and most had good reason to dislike the victim and want him dead.
There are plenty of red herrings throughout this story, some go nowhere, but a few help solves the crime. There is action, usually in the form of Krissy getting into things she shouldn’t and causing trouble. The location is delightful, and the festival sounds like an enjoyable event, the apple cider sounds delicious, and the atmosphere is ripe for excitement and intrigue. The murder is pretty easy to solve. Of course, Krissy can’t stay out of danger and barely manages not to get killed. Death by Hot Apple Cider is filled with everything cozy readers expect and a whole lot more. I recommend that you cozy up with a warm cup of cider, crank up the air conditioning, grab your favorite blanket and snuggle up on your favorite seat and spend a couple of hours pretending it’s autumn and enjoy the read.
The Author
Alex Erickson is the author of both the Bookstore Café and the Furever Pets mysteries. When he’s not writing, he enjoys spending his time gaming or playing music. Alex has always wanted to write, even at a young, impressionable age. He’s always had an interest in the motive behind murder, which has led him down his current path. He’s always ready with a witty—at least in his opinion—quip and tries to keep every conversation light and friendly. Alex lives in Ohio with his family and resident felines, who provide endless amounts of inspiration.
Other books readers will enjoy from the “A Bookstore Cafe Mystery” series include Death by French Roast or Death by Café Mocha.
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