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Kristin Helling

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Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

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Kristin Helling writes stories that invite readers into small-town secrets and edge-of-your-seat suspense. She is the author of the Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery series, where charming coffee shops, quirky neighbors, and autumn festivals are never too far from a chilling murder. Kristin also writes thrillers and suspense novels, blending heart-pounding twists with deeply human characters who face danger, deception, and dark truths.

A lifelong booklover, Kristin grew up with a passion for storytelling and the idea that even the coziest places can hold the deepest mysteries. When she’s not writing, she owns a coffeehouse/roastery/bakery, co-owns her publishing company Wordwraith Books, is married to a photographer, and is Mama of two.

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Average rating: 3.98 · 190 ratings · 58 reviews · 20 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Altruism Effect (Mastermind Murderers #1) 4.08 avg rating — 36 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Roast Mortem:A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 32 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Idea Man (The Idea Man Trilogy, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Roastly Apparitions (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series, #3) 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bystander Effect (Mastermind Murderers #2) 3.67 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Carbon Effect (Mastermind Murderers Series Book 3) 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Capsule 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Domino Effect (Mastermind Murderers Series Book 4) 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The True Man (The Idea Man Trilogy Book 3) 3.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Roastly Apparitions is Here!

Roastly Apparitions has officially launched, just in time for cozy fall reading. 🍂☕
This third Roastwood Hollow mystery brings small-town charm, autumn festival vibes, and a chilling roastery whodunit.

I’m so grateful for all the early support! Roastly Apparitions debuted as a #1 New Release and #2 Bestseller in Cozy Culinary Mysteries!

📖 https://www.amazon.com/Roastly-Appari... Read more of this blog post »

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Published on September 23, 2025 04:33

Series by Kristin Helling

Mastermind Murderers (4 books)
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Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series ( (3 books)
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The Idea Man Trilogy (3 books)
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From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash, #1)

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Kristin Helling liked L.B. Holding's review of In Roast Mortem:A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series): "A fun, cozy read where you get to learn all about coffee roasting, from beans to brew. Thanks for this one, Kristin!"
Nov 25, 2025 09:33AM · see review
Kristin Helling and 1 other person liked Brandon Russ's review of In Roast Mortem:A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series): "A cute and cozy mystery. Glad we picked this one up at ComicCon. The author really knows her craft when it comes to both writing and coffee roasting. Makes me wish I could visit the small town of Roastwood Hollow. "
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Kristin Helling liked Shelby Todd's review of In Roast Mortem:A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series): "This was a fun cozy mystery! I love books like this when I’m in a reading slump and want to ponder on who was the killer. Plus there was a bearded dragon pet which was a cute touch and the theme was coffee- reading the book made me want to drink coff" Read more of this review »
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Kristin Helling liked Rhea Vynn's review of In Roast Mortem:A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series): "I loved warming up with this cozy little mystery which is a lot different than my usual go to reads...but how can you go wrong with coffee? The main character Clementine is easy to connect with from the start, she owns a roastery in Roastwood Hollow a" Read more of this review »
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