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Black Cat Cafe #6
PoisonBuried Punch
Halloween - parties, costumes, decorations, pranks and . . . murder? Annie Fisher and her friends at the Black Cat Cafe are right in on all the town's Halloween excitement with everyone competing for the best couples costume award. But when a man turns up dead, a real-life Halloween murder comes to Catfish Cove. With Annie's friend as the main suspect, she finds herself caught up in the whirlwind of sorting through stories, alibis, and new suspects. When loyalties change and true identities are revealed, Annie isn't sure what is true or who is lying. With each new twist and turn, Annie tries to stay one step ahead of the killer so she can clear her friend's name and stay safe herself. As time ticks away and she gets closer and closer to the truth, she begins to question her own mortality. Who can she believe? And more importantly, who can she trust with her life?"
- GenresCozy MysteryMysteryCozy
346 pages, Paperback
First published September 22, 2015
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February 16, 2018
It is Halloween and Catfish Cove is all fired up with various fun happenings for all ages, Detective Christy Crank has started dating Tyler (Chief of Police), however things go wrong when her ex-husband turns up and then turns up dead! With Christy being the main suspect Annie starts to dig and help her new friend out - but with the ex's previous life coming back to haunt Christy everyone has their work cut out!
October 25, 2017
I chose this book because it was advertised on my Kindle, was free (KU) and seemed appropriately seasonal. In holiday vernacular "I got tricked"
Yes this is the sixth in the series and I haven't read 1-5 but I didn't realize it was a requirement. For at least the first 25% I had zero idea who these characters were. For the remaining 75% I was mostly annoyed by them.
In this odd little town no one seems to have a job that makes them stay there, except the poor girl who works at the art gallery who never gets a break or to leave or relieved. Poor thing. And for a bunch of adults they are mostly insane.
The main character is a ... prickly woman who owns a dog & cat and a cafe and an art gallery where she shows her photographs and who is an amateur detective and is dating a guy who lives next door who is very jealous of her friend the chief of police and who takes a lot of showers. She is also friends with Christie who is a police detective who would be kicked off any force in the country for her attitude and behavior. There are a bunch of ancillary characters whose purpose I couldn't figure out.
The mystery involves Christie's ex, who is a criminal who is stabbed, poisoned and bludgeoned and found dead. But in all honestly good riddance to bad rubbish lets move on.
Can't recommend it.
Yes this is the sixth in the series and I haven't read 1-5 but I didn't realize it was a requirement. For at least the first 25% I had zero idea who these characters were. For the remaining 75% I was mostly annoyed by them.
In this odd little town no one seems to have a job that makes them stay there, except the poor girl who works at the art gallery who never gets a break or to leave or relieved. Poor thing. And for a bunch of adults they are mostly insane.
The main character is a ... prickly woman who owns a dog & cat and a cafe and an art gallery where she shows her photographs and who is an amateur detective and is dating a guy who lives next door who is very jealous of her friend the chief of police and who takes a lot of showers. She is also friends with Christie who is a police detective who would be kicked off any force in the country for her attitude and behavior. There are a bunch of ancillary characters whose purpose I couldn't figure out.
The mystery involves Christie's ex, who is a criminal who is stabbed, poisoned and bludgeoned and found dead. But in all honestly good riddance to bad rubbish lets move on.
Can't recommend it.
March 16, 2018
Just Ok
This is a nice story that did confuse me because I haven't read some of the books before this one.
Deputy Christy Crank thinks she stabbed her ex husband but when the gang go to investigate his body is gone.
So begins the saga of missing money, a scam from bartending school and undercover cop.
For me it was ok but I got lost in the plot line.
This is a nice story that did confuse me because I haven't read some of the books before this one.
Deputy Christy Crank thinks she stabbed her ex husband but when the gang go to investigate his body is gone.
So begins the saga of missing money, a scam from bartending school and undercover cop.
For me it was ok but I got lost in the plot line.
March 17, 2022
What a crazy Halloween with such a sweet ending to the book! There were enough suspects that the only people I really trusted were Annie and her crew. A couple of twists and turns later, and she knew whodunit. The showdown was a really cool twist that I don't want to give away, but it was pretty awesome.
After reading the end of the book, I know I'm gonna have to get to that next book soon! I've already borrowed it on KU.
After reading the end of the book, I know I'm gonna have to get to that next book soon! I've already borrowed it on KU.
March 29, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, lot of stuff going on in these stories, although most never makes sense and some just hurts, as in cardboard characters and situations.
Lily Bloom Cozy Mysteries 1 Begonia Means Beware 2 Queen of Poison 3 Roses are Dead Lily Bloom Cozy Mysteries Box Set Books 1-3
4 Drowning in Dahlias 5 Hidden by the Hydrangeas 6 Christmas Tree Catastrophe Lily Bloom Cozy Mysteries Box Set Books 4-6
A Hooked & Cooked Cozy Mystery Series Gunpowder Chowder 1 Mobsters and Lobsters A Fishy Dish 3 Crook, Line and Sinker 4 Catch of the Dead 5
Black Cat Cafe Cozy Mystery Series Books {many}
Lily Bloom Cozy Mysteries 1 Begonia Means Beware 2 Queen of Poison 3 Roses are Dead Lily Bloom Cozy Mysteries Box Set Books 1-3
4 Drowning in Dahlias 5 Hidden by the Hydrangeas 6 Christmas Tree Catastrophe Lily Bloom Cozy Mysteries Box Set Books 4-6
A Hooked & Cooked Cozy Mystery Series Gunpowder Chowder 1 Mobsters and Lobsters A Fishy Dish 3 Crook, Line and Sinker 4 Catch of the Dead 5
Black Cat Cafe Cozy Mystery Series Books {many}
September 24, 2017
Great Halloween murder mystery
If you love pumpkin flavored everything, and Carved jack-o-lanterns, then this Halloween themed murder mystery is for you. Another entertaining quick read by Lindsey Cole. New relationships continue to grow, old relationships move to new heights, murder, mayhem, and plotting are prevalent in amongst Halloween gatherings including costume parties, punch, poison, and plotting.
If you love pumpkin flavored everything, and Carved jack-o-lanterns, then this Halloween themed murder mystery is for you. Another entertaining quick read by Lindsey Cole. New relationships continue to grow, old relationships move to new heights, murder, mayhem, and plotting are prevalent in amongst Halloween gatherings including costume parties, punch, poison, and plotting.
December 10, 2016
More Romance
I0 absolutely love it when everything happens the way you'd like it to. These books have just the right mix of mystery and romance.
I0 absolutely love it when everything happens the way you'd like it to. These books have just the right mix of mystery and romance.
June 19, 2018
When you're the only one in the dark
Another great story. Halloween is a fun time and everyone is getting into the dressing up spirit except her. However the costumes get too real when Christy turns up with real blood on her and says she killed her ex-husband. No-one believes her at first until his body is found after a search. Why did he want to meet up with her? What is the secret that Christy is hiding? What links her ex to the former classmates? Lies and deception all around her has her doubting who is innocent? Will she sort out the truth or is she the only one in the dark? The plot was great until the end, plenty of red herrings but the ending just fizzled out like a damp squid. The characters however were rich, varied and are developing with each subsequent book.
Another great story. Halloween is a fun time and everyone is getting into the dressing up spirit except her. However the costumes get too real when Christy turns up with real blood on her and says she killed her ex-husband. No-one believes her at first until his body is found after a search. Why did he want to meet up with her? What is the secret that Christy is hiding? What links her ex to the former classmates? Lies and deception all around her has her doubting who is innocent? Will she sort out the truth or is she the only one in the dark? The plot was great until the end, plenty of red herrings but the ending just fizzled out like a damp squid. The characters however were rich, varied and are developing with each subsequent book.
January 6, 2020
Not as good as the other
3 1/2 stars
Not as good as the other books in the series but still interesting. This is a very good series and although you can read them individually reading them in order helps you on back stories and such. Like it’s been a while since I’ve read the others so for a minute I was kind of “off” until I remembered who everyone was and their relationship. So if can read in Oder, do. But if you can’t don’t let this good series pass you by.
And yes I can recommend to my advanced preteen reading friends
3 1/2 stars
Not as good as the other books in the series but still interesting. This is a very good series and although you can read them individually reading them in order helps you on back stories and such. Like it’s been a while since I’ve read the others so for a minute I was kind of “off” until I remembered who everyone was and their relationship. So if can read in Oder, do. But if you can’t don’t let this good series pass you by.
And yes I can recommend to my advanced preteen reading friends
June 23, 2017
Halloween Fun
It's Halloween eve, and the town of Catfish Cove is out in force. Trick or treat takes on a whole new meaning, with murder in the mix. Will the murderer be caught before they have a chance to kill again? And will Annie and Jason ever have a quiet evening at home together? The clues all seem to point to Annie's friend! This murder mystery proves to be a tricky one. Another good one, Lyndsay Cole.
It's Halloween eve, and the town of Catfish Cove is out in force. Trick or treat takes on a whole new meaning, with murder in the mix. Will the murderer be caught before they have a chance to kill again? And will Annie and Jason ever have a quiet evening at home together? The clues all seem to point to Annie's friend! This murder mystery proves to be a tricky one. Another good one, Lyndsay Cole.
October 3, 2022
Never get away with Murder.
I love this series a lot. It let's you get into the plot with each of the characters and the way each character has a personality of their own makes it even better to read. I would tell all my friends and family that this series is for the young adults and adults alike who like to go to cafe's. It would be nice to have a Black Cat Cafe for real.
I love this series a lot. It let's you get into the plot with each of the characters and the way each character has a personality of their own makes it even better to read. I would tell all my friends and family that this series is for the young adults and adults alike who like to go to cafe's. It would be nice to have a Black Cat Cafe for real.
December 7, 2017
Christy had a meeting with her x husband Eddie but it doesn't go as planned as she tells Annie she's stabbed him. A murder investigation is initiated as the body has gone.
Who is involved and why?
Annie can't help herself with investigating on her own and really helps out
Who is involved and why?
Annie can't help herself with investigating on her own and really helps out
July 4, 2019
This story wasn't as good as the other books, my head felt a little like a "ping pong ball" everytime another clue was introduced. I love the dynamics between the regular characters and their sleuthing, but this book used the characters as background.....felt strange leaving them sidlined.
October 14, 2017
Who Dunnit???
Plenty of suspects in this cozy little mystery. You’ll have to wait until the end to learn the answer. Nice easy read.
Plenty of suspects in this cozy little mystery. You’ll have to wait until the end to learn the answer. Nice easy read.
October 24, 2017
A fun, who-done-it? with everyday characters. Good holiday read.
November 27, 2017
A little too cutesy and I needed to know the character's relationships better. I think to enjoy this you would have to start with the first one i the series.
May 16, 2018
There’s a murder in town the night before Halloween. Tyler tried to keep Annie out of it but that’s impossible. A will done who done it.
December 20, 2018
Great
Another great adventure and characters. Wonderful suspense and a new twist at every turn. Getting ready for the next adventure.
Another great adventure and characters. Wonderful suspense and a new twist at every turn. Getting ready for the next adventure.
April 5, 2019
Cute murder mystery
Another great black cat cafe murder mystery. I love that there is always a twist and a love story built in to the mix!
Another great black cat cafe murder mystery. I love that there is always a twist and a love story built in to the mix!
April 25, 2019
quick read, predictable action
September 29, 2020
Cute cozies. This series cute and seasonal. The characters are interesting. The mysteries are engaging.
July 12, 2017
Happy Halloween
Annie has a big heart. She wants to help her friends. Parts of this story were a little hard to follow but overall it was a good story. I like how gullible Annie is but also how caring she is. The coffee shop is a wonderful back drop and is a place you would like to go.
Annie has a big heart. She wants to help her friends. Parts of this story were a little hard to follow but overall it was a good story. I like how gullible Annie is but also how caring she is. The coffee shop is a wonderful back drop and is a place you would like to go.
September 27, 2015
Black Cat Cafe Halloween madness
I fell in love with this series with book one and get excited whenever a new one comes out. Annie and Jason are the cutest couple and despite her penchant for meddling in investigations he still loves her. The rest of the main and supporting characters are just as loveable and the mysteries always fun to try to figure out. Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year so a Halloween mystery made my day.
I fell in love with this series with book one and get excited whenever a new one comes out. Annie and Jason are the cutest couple and despite her penchant for meddling in investigations he still loves her. The rest of the main and supporting characters are just as loveable and the mysteries always fun to try to figure out. Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year so a Halloween mystery made my day.
November 14, 2015
This was excellent! It was hard trying to see which character was really the bad guy as there were some conflicting things boing on throughout the story. The engagement of Annie and Jason was timely and did help keep the book from bogging down when it was difficult to see who was responsible for Eddie's murder. Liked how it ended, with the tables turned on Annie a little...
December 29, 2016
Scams and secrets
Annie is a body magnet, everytime a body is discovered she sets out to discover the motive ans assist the police. On the homefront her romantic life with Jason is moving forward. Another great cozy with all the food, family and dramas expected.
Annie is a body magnet, everytime a body is discovered she sets out to discover the motive ans assist the police. On the homefront her romantic life with Jason is moving forward. Another great cozy with all the food, family and dramas expected.
October 10, 2015
Another Halloween, Another Mystery.
Good story, lots of twists, some romance and a lot of fun. Another great one from this author. Fun read.
Good story, lots of twists, some romance and a lot of fun. Another great one from this author. Fun read.
October 15, 2015
Nice
Full of twists and turns. I was a little confused in parts but it did have a happy ending. Good guys won
Full of twists and turns. I was a little confused in parts but it did have a happy ending. Good guys won
January 21, 2016
Great series
Very entertaining. Moves at interesting and fast pace. Characters are well developed and this book combines mystery, animal lovers and food.
Very entertaining. Moves at interesting and fast pace. Characters are well developed and this book combines mystery, animal lovers and food.
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