A Measure of Mayhem: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 4
About A Measure of Mayhem: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 4
A Measure of Mayhem is the fourth book in the Cafe Crimes series—a clean culinary cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuth and former true-crime podcaster Parker Hayes in the charming small town of Magnolia Grove.Winter in Magnolia Grove means snowy streets, local cheer and … a feud so frosty it could rival the weather. When a Polar Plunge at the annual Frost Fest ends in murder, suspicion falls on the ambitious (and some might say, cutthroat) owner of Feta & Friends.Parker Hayes, part-time sleuth and full-time coffee fanatic, isn’t convinced the case is as simple as it looks. Armed with a double shot of determination and her signature wit, Parker begins to uncover a tangled web of grudges, shady property deals and small-town secrets—all brewing just beneath the surface.Can Parker and her friends, along with her adorable dog, Major, untangle the truth, catch a killer and still manage serving Minted Mayhem Lattes at Catch You Latte? Or will her sleuthing land her on thin ice with a cold-hearted criminal?A Measure of Mayhem is the fourth book in the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery series—a delightful blend of mystery, mayhem and murder—perfect for fans of small-town secrets, amateur sleuths and steaming cups of coffee.THE CAFE CRIMES SERIES ORDER:Start your journey in Magnolia Grove with A Shot of Scandal (Book 1), then continue the adventure with A Drizzle of Danger (Book 2) and A Blend of Betrayal (Book 3). This is an ongoing mystery series, with new adventures in Magnolia Grove released regularly—so be sure to visit the Cafe Crimes Series Page for the latest updates!All books in the series can be read as standalones.Perfect for fans of: Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander, and Laura Childs.Featuring favorite tropes:Small-town Southern charmAmateur sleuth (Former true-crime podcaster)Culinary cozy (Coffee shop setting)Clean & wholesome mystery (No gore/profanity)Quirky animal sidekickLove the small-town charm of Magnolia Grove? Head to the coast for more mystery in Simone Stier’s Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries, starting with Stacked in Suspicion