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Also by Sandra Balzo:

Brew Unto Others, October 2024
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Death of a Bean Counter, April 2020
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Murder on the Orient Espresso, December 2013
Hardcover / e-Book
Dead Ends, September 2012
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Triple Shot, December 2011
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Running on Empty, April 2011
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From the Grounds Up, January 2011
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A Cup of Jo, October 2010
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From the Grounds Up, March 2010
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Brewed, Crude And Tattooed, February 2010
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Brewed, Crude And Tattooed, June 2009
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Bean There, Done That, March 2009
Paperback (reprint)
Bean There, Done That, September 2008
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Grounds for Murder, May 2008
Trade Size (reprint)
Grounds for Murder, December 2007
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Uncommon Grounds, September 2005
Trade Size (reprint)
Uncommon Grounds, November 2004
Hardcover

Murder on the Orient Espresso
Sandra Balzo

Maggy Thorsen #8
Severn House Publishers
December 2013
On Sale: December 1, 2013
Featuring: Jake Pavlik; Maggy Thorsen
ISBN: 0727883119
EAN: 9780727883117
Kindle: B00FYTGY8E
Hardcover / e-Book
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Mystery Cozy

It's November and Maggy Thorsen, co-owner of the Wisconsin gourmet coffeehouse, Uncommon Grounds, is in South Florida at an annual crime-writers' conference with her beau, local sheriff Jake Pavlik, who is due to speak as a "forensics expert."

Maggy's pledge to behave solely as a tourist becomes trickier than she anticipated when the conference's opening night event turns out to be a re-enactment of Agatha Christie's classic, Murder on the Orient Express. As Maggy and Jake reluctantly set off on the night train to the Everglades to solve the "crime," it's clear that, as in the original novel, nothing is quite what it seems. And amidst rumors of careers taken, manuscripts stolen and vows broken, it seems that in the Everglades – as in life – the predator all too often becomes the prey.

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Maggy Thorsen

Comments

9 comments posted.

Re: Murder on the Orient Espresso

With the cold weather set to hit tonight---I want to join them in Florida.
(Sue Farrell 2:04pm December 28, 2013)

I live in Florida and enjoy reading where the story encases our fair state. As for the train, extra points, and coffee, well that is my favorite drink. Your series is one that I must read. Kudos Sandra!!
(Rosemary Simm 2:49pm December 28, 2013)

Looks like a fun little mystery. Who wouldn't want to escape
the snow in Wisconsin for Florida? A convention makes a good
excuse. :-)
(Glenda Martillotti 10:28pm December 28, 2013)

I enjoyed reading your posting. After reading further, and seeing that your books are rated right along with some of my favorite authors, I know that I have to read your books!! That would explain why I enjoyed your posting so much!! I also thought whomever did the cover of your book was very clever, and I really liked it!! It looks like I have some reading to catch up on the rest of this Winter!! Congratulations on your latest book, and have a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!
(Peggy Roberson 6:47am December 29, 2013)

Sounds like a fun book. :)
(Penny Mettert 3:39pm December 29, 2013)

How cool - thank you so much for sharing with us - I am HOOKED already!!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
(Felicia Ciaudelli 4:47pm December 29, 2013)

sounds like a good read; adding to my TBR list....
(Barbara Studer 10:42pm December 29, 2013)

What a fun book to have and read on a cold and snowy day, curled up in front of the fireplace with my favorite coffee! Sounds like a great read and would be my first of your writings. Thanks you
(C Culp 6:50am December 30, 2013)

Sounds like a good book.
(Rita Wray 1:55pm December 31, 2013)