Welcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a quaint place where folks pet shelter dogs while enjoying a cup of java...and where murder sometimes pays a visit.
The Barks & Beans booth at the Renaissance Faire is hopping, since Macy managed to talk her muscled redhead brother into donning a kilt for the occasion. Even better, Macy's boyfriend Titan has come for a visit, so she can't wait to peruse the shops and watch the shows with him.
But when a well-rehearsed joust takes a fatal turn, Macy becomes a key witness. Can she believe her eyes, or did someone cloak their ruthless intent with smoke and mirrors? A late night stakeout seems the only way to determine what really happened...but someone scarier than the plague doctor is lying in wait for Macy, and this time, the damsel might not find a way out of her distress.
Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown...with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes.
The Barks & Beans booth at the Renaissance Faire is hopping, since Macy managed to talk her muscled redhead brother into donning a kilt for the occasion. Even better, Macy's boyfriend Titan has come for a visit, so she can't wait to peruse the shops and watch the shows with him.
But when a well-rehearsed joust takes a fatal turn, Macy becomes a key witness. Can she believe her eyes, or did someone cloak their ruthless intent with smoke and mirrors? A late night stakeout seems the only way to determine what really happened...but someone scarier than the plague doctor is lying in wait for Macy, and this time, the damsel might not find a way out of her distress.
Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown...with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes.
MY THOUGHTS
I loved that this book mostly took place at a Renaissance fair. It's such a cool setting! I also really enjoyed the costumes, especially Coal’s!
The mystery was a good one. It definitely kept me guessing. Was it a jousting accident gone wrong, or something more sinister? The victim was not well liked at all, so the likelihood of foul play was high. The suspect list was a long one too. I had my suspicions but ended up being surprised by the reveal.
If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, you’ll love this series! I can’t wait for the next one!
FIVE STARS
This sounds like such a fun series!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's probably my favorite cozy mystery series. :)
DeleteThis looks like such fun and so cute!
ReplyDeleteAll the dogs are so awesome! It's a fun series! :)
DeleteA Renaissance Faire is such a fun setting! It's one of my favs. :D
ReplyDeleteMine too! It adds to the fun! :D
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