Cold Brews and Cover Stories

By James Hartley

A hidden room. A falsified newspaper archive. A cold brew recipe tied to a decades-old disappearance.
When Emma Hart discovers a mysterious sketch taped inside her caf 's front window-one depicting a door that doesn't exist-she chalks it up to a prank. But a closer look reveals something far more sinister hiding behind the walls of Bean There Caf .
With the help of best friend Sadie and local detective Jack Mitchell, Emma uncovers a sealed-off space, a bundle of forged newspaper clippings, and a page from Ivy's old journal that reads: "Find the original article."
As Emma digs into the cold case of a missing girl from 1977, she uncovers a buried interview, a reporter who vanished, and a local land deal that reeks of corruption. When the clues begin linking back to a suspicious cold brew recipe entered into the town's coffee competition, Emma realizes the past isn't done brewing trouble.
And someone is watching her every move.
In this twisty, small-town mystery full of charm, secrets, and espresso shots, Emma must race to expose a decades-old cover-up before history repeats itself.
☕ Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and strong female leads

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4KH6T31
• ISBN13: 9798317475215
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"