Bibliography
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Halloweentown MysteriesChaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop (#1)![]()
Ground Rules MysteriesFresh Brewed Murder (#1)![]()
Ground Rules MysteriesDouble Shot Death (#2)![]()
Ground Rules MysteriesFlat White Fatality (#3)![]()
Ground Rules MysteriesDeath Unfiltered (#4)
Reviews
Halloweentown Mysteries
Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop (#1)
"An exciting mystery whose answers lie deep in the past of the complex characters."
"[A] satisfying series starter"
"Fans looking for a lighthearted cozy to get them in the Halloween spirit won’t be disappointed with Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop."
"Elyan Hollow, Oregon seems like just the kind of idyllic small town that makes people who read small town cozy mysteries – which this most definitely is – want to live in a small town just like it."
"CHAOS AT THE LAZY BONES BOOKSHOP is the perfect blend of cozy mystery and Halloween!"
"Emmeline Duncan introduces readers to Elya Hollow and Bailey Briggs effectively. Readers quickly get the feel for the small town"
"I would recommend this for any Reader who loves Cozy Mysteries, bookshop-based stories, knitting, adorable dogs, and/or Halloween!"
Ground Rules Mysteries
Fresh Brewed Murder (#1)
"Lively characters help propel the intricate plot. Cozy fans will hope to see a lot more of Sage and friends."
"Coffee-lovers, this book is for you...a great debut!"
"Portland's beloved food carts provide a tantalizing backdrop for a new cozy mystery...Using a food cart pod as the setting for the story is a creative way to address both the quirkiness and the more dismaying aspects of life in contemporary Portland."The Sunday Oregonian
"While the story is mostly light and fun, Emmeline brings important subjects such as homelessness, food insecurity, and gentrification into the story."
"[A] brilliant kick-off to a new series with Duncan delivering a sweet treat infused with humor, suspense, surprises, and family drama."
"A promising start to a brand new cozy mystery series, Fresh Brewed Murder tackles some tougher topics but never loses that overall cozy vibe that readers love."
Double Shot Death (#2)
“Solid prose, a well-crafted plot, and plenty of coffee lore draw the reader in. A socially liberal vibe—Bax happily mixes with his ex-wife, their young son, and her husband—sets this cozy apart.”
"A clever sleuth, music trivia, and plenty of West Coast vibes add up to an enjoyable read."
"This is a well-written mystery that kept me guessing all the way to the end, filled with a delightful and diverse cast of characters, and of course, lots of coffee."
"The possible killers and motives are well juggled and Duncan’s (AKA young adult author Kelly Garrett) writing is fresh and realistic."
"I’m looking forward to reading the second installment of this cozy mystery series set in a food cart pod in Portland. This time, master barista Sage has brought her coffee cart to an eco-friendly music festival, where she finds the body of one of the band’s managers. I expect this story will bring the same great cast of characters and very real Portland vibe that made Fresh Brewed Murder so much fun to read."Jennifer H of Powells.com, staff pick
Flat White Fatality (#3)
"Tips on coffee and a touch of romance combine in a mystery with a strong West Coast vibe."
"I enjoy every new book in this series more than the one before. Delicious coffee love paired with Portland vibes served with a twisty, cozy mystery."
"Plenty of satire, lots of fascinating local detail, excellent friends and family, and an insider look at the world of special coffees."
"'Flat White Fatality' evokes a contemporary vibe from its urban setting as well as coffee, brew pub, food truck and gaming details, making it a very non-stuffy type of cozy mystery. Duncan is skillful at including texting, security videos and chat-room conversations to aid the sleuthing, without asking the reader to be an IT expert or leaving the writing too clunky."
"I always enjoy visiting Ground Rules and all of the interesting characters in Emmeline’s books, plus you get a good mystery filled with twists and turns to solve along the way. What more could you ask for? Emmeline also addresses real-life issues such as homelessness and the environment, and there are recipes at the back of the book. This has become one of my favorite series! I can’t wait for the next one."
Death Unfiltered (#4)
"Believable situations, a complicated cast of characters, and plenty of odd (really odd) occurrences."
"The mystery was filled with plenty of twists and turns and some big surprises at the end! If you love a good mystery with great characters and great coffee you won’t want to miss this series!"
"I’m always eager to read the next in this series."
"Death Unfiltered kept me on my toes with a complicated mystery, fun and intriguing subplots, and genuine characters. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for her characters next."