A Twist of Trouble: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 13
About A Twist of Trouble: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 13
A Twist of Trouble is the thirteenth 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. Parker Hayes figured her October would be filled with ghost tours, pumpkin spice lattes and Hazel’s over-the-top Halloween pranks. But when a so-called haunting at the abandoned Atmore Manor ends with the shocking discovery of a body, Parker is pulled into a mystery darker than any ghost story. Legends of the long-lost Atmore family swirl with whispers of roses left on graves, flickering lights in empty rooms and shadows moving where no one should be. But Parker suspects the real danger isn’t supernatural—it’s flesh and blood. As storm clouds gather, Parker, her brave dog Major, and the ever-reliable Whit mustuntangle town gossip, family secrets and a twist that turns faster than she ever imagined. And when the truth comes to light, she’ll learn that some ghosts don’t rest quietly. A Twist of Trouble is a Southern cozy mystery steeped in spooky chills, small-town secrets and one cafe owner determined to unmask the truth—served up with pumpkin spice lattes and humor. 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