The Regular

Coffeehouse Mysteries #1

by John Teubner, Craig Laughlin

Every coffee house has one. That guy who sits in the corner, all alone, sipping his drink and seems to not be paying attention as the world passes by. The fact is, sometimes one of them might be watching, and planning.

Genres: Mystery

6 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2012

Reviews

[Blkvelvet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first time experiencing this author’s work. I truly enjoyed this story, it was just what I needed to start my day. A quick read to satisfy my “need to read” yen. On to “The Barista”.

Thank you Author(s).

BV11

[Kerowyn Guillotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short

I really enjoyed this story but it was SHORT. I was expecting longer. I wanted longer. That is the only reason it got 4 stars. Excellent twist.

[Rebecca Graf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I normally don't do such short stories and wouldn't have if it hadn't been free. So, the author should note that the free day was good in order to get this review. Okay, this is a very short story and I can't say much without giving away too much. A man sits at a coffeehouse and cases out his next victims.

You'd think that such a short story would not have much in plot. Well, this author is a genius at creating a story that fills the mind in such few words. I felt the intensity. I felt the evil. I felt the hate. I felt the world moving along unaware of the evil that lurked just a table away. You just start reading when you end the story and realize that there is so much more there that only your mind can conjure up. I can't say much else aside from wow! The scene is painted vividly. The characters are well-developed. This is a masterpiece on how to write fewer words and reveal a novel's worth.

There is nothing horrific in the book aside from the glimpse into the evil soul. There is nothing that I really need to warn you against except you'll want more from this talented author. Read this book!

Note: I obtained this book on a free day with no expectation from the author for a positive review.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many ways to deal with traumatic events. Scott deals with his trauma with death. Death of others. By becoming a regular at various coffee houses scattered across the country, he would sit in the corner late at night watching and waiting for the right victim to come along. Then he would follow them and end their pathetic lives before they could harm anyone else. An orphan made by a drunk driver, his victims were often drunks. But in the end, it was the barista that had the last say. This is a very well written short story.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great teaser, but it was too short!

[June · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really short story but it had a very terrifying and thought provoking plot...