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Zion Sawyer #7
Cafe Mocha
Fall comes to Sequoia and with it, the California wildfires. While the entire community fights to save their town, Zion and Tate get swept up in a new mystery. Zephyr’s uncle discovers a dead body in a burnt-out shack, claiming he’s found proof that Sequoia is being invaded by aliens.
Unfortunately, Sheriff Wilson has other ideas about the man’s death, forcing Tate and Zion to open an investigation in order to save Alvin O’Malley. Can they discover who the murderer is to protect Zephyr’s uncle or are they about to get caught up in an investigation that is bigger than they know?
Unfortunately, Sheriff Wilson has other ideas about the man’s death, forcing Tate and Zion to open an investigation in order to save Alvin O’Malley. Can they discover who the murderer is to protect Zephyr’s uncle or are they about to get caught up in an investigation that is bigger than they know?
- GenresMystery
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2021
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About the author
M.L. Hamilton
115 books424 followersML Hamilton taught high school English and journalism in Central California for 32 years.
Teaching students to appreciate literature made her career rewarding; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel.
In 2010, the dream came true. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing. The sequel to Emerald, The Heirs of Eldon, followed the next year.
In addition to teaching and writing, she has three sons, two daughters-in-law, two dogs, and three amazing grandbabies.
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Teaching students to appreciate literature made her career rewarding; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel.
In 2010, the dream came true. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing. The sequel to Emerald, The Heirs of Eldon, followed the next year.
In addition to teaching and writing, she has three sons, two daughters-in-law, two dogs, and three amazing grandbabies.
Sign up for her newsletter at www.authormlhamilton.net for free offers and the latest book information.
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November 30, 2021
OMG! Well it only took a year. Okay, a year and four months. But Cafe Mocha Book 7 in The Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery series is well worth the wait.
M.L. Hamilton has written three books in one with this addition to the series. The tiny mountain town of Sequoia is hit with wildfires - very much the real life of towns like that in California. Tate is on the frontlines as citizens, housed and unhoused alike, are evacuated to the Acorn Casino. Chaos and pathos abound.
Hamilton writes about the forest fires as though she has lived it. And indeed she has. In our latest episode of HAMILTON AND HAZEN: BEHIND THE MIC ML shares what it is like to live in a community with an actual 'fire season'. The tension that is built into this portion of the book was so evocative it required special audio treatment by producer Bruce Carver. We are very pleased with the tension-filled results. Listeners experience the flames chasing Tate down the mountain as he must evacuate on foot with a member of the homeless group forced to campout at a mountain rest stop.
Shenanigans at the Casino lead to barrels of laughter & fun. There is a particularly humorous incident between a cat and a chicken as told by Jaguar, Logan, Deimos and Noah. Suffice to say Señor Fluffypants "might not ever be the same."
Owner and operator of the Acorn Casino, debonair Lorenzo Whitefeather, shakes the very foundation of Sequoia life when he and Zion's BFF fall "in like." Will David Bennett, once kindly burned by Zion, now be scorched by Rebekah as well?
There are too many touching moments in this title to count. Not the least of which are Jaguar's soulful prayer sung side by side with the people of Sequoia from the Acorn parking lot, Rebekah's tearful admission during the Telethon organized to help the community get back on its feet, and Tate's powerful reaction to the climax of the story. You can get a sneak listen to many of these moments by visiting the Cafe Mocha soundbites on our Storyteller Productions Soundcloud page.
This is a delightful, not to be missed installment in this heartwarming series. It will make a Zion Sawyer Believer out of you!
M.L. Hamilton has written three books in one with this addition to the series. The tiny mountain town of Sequoia is hit with wildfires - very much the real life of towns like that in California. Tate is on the frontlines as citizens, housed and unhoused alike, are evacuated to the Acorn Casino. Chaos and pathos abound.
Hamilton writes about the forest fires as though she has lived it. And indeed she has. In our latest episode of HAMILTON AND HAZEN: BEHIND THE MIC ML shares what it is like to live in a community with an actual 'fire season'. The tension that is built into this portion of the book was so evocative it required special audio treatment by producer Bruce Carver. We are very pleased with the tension-filled results. Listeners experience the flames chasing Tate down the mountain as he must evacuate on foot with a member of the homeless group forced to campout at a mountain rest stop.
Shenanigans at the Casino lead to barrels of laughter & fun. There is a particularly humorous incident between a cat and a chicken as told by Jaguar, Logan, Deimos and Noah. Suffice to say Señor Fluffypants "might not ever be the same."
Owner and operator of the Acorn Casino, debonair Lorenzo Whitefeather, shakes the very foundation of Sequoia life when he and Zion's BFF fall "in like." Will David Bennett, once kindly burned by Zion, now be scorched by Rebekah as well?
There are too many touching moments in this title to count. Not the least of which are Jaguar's soulful prayer sung side by side with the people of Sequoia from the Acorn parking lot, Rebekah's tearful admission during the Telethon organized to help the community get back on its feet, and Tate's powerful reaction to the climax of the story. You can get a sneak listen to many of these moments by visiting the Cafe Mocha soundbites on our Storyteller Productions Soundcloud page.
This is a delightful, not to be missed installment in this heartwarming series. It will make a Zion Sawyer Believer out of you!
December 12, 2021
Cafe Mocha (A Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery Book 7) was a great read by M.L. Hamilton. It is Fall in Sequoia, and they are dealing with the California wildfires. The entire community fights to save the town. At the same time, Zion and Tate get swept into a new mystery. zephyrs uncle discovers a dead body that was in a burnt down shack. Tate and Zion open an investigations to save Alvin O'Malley, who people believe is the murderer. I loved the life that Kelley Hazen brought to the characters. I can't wait to read more by the author.
December 15, 2025
Zion and the whole crew are back. As wildfires approach their small town, there’s more trouble afoot. When a dead body is discovered in a burned out cabin, was it just unfortunate circumstances or is there a murder amongst them!
M. L. Hamilton has a way of pulling me right in to her stories. I’ve gotten to know the characters so well that they’re almost like family. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Kelley Hazen lends her voice talents to this next story in this fantastic cozy mystery series. I love how she provides a consistency across all the books. I’m always entertained when listening to her performances.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
M. L. Hamilton has a way of pulling me right in to her stories. I’ve gotten to know the characters so well that they’re almost like family. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Kelley Hazen lends her voice talents to this next story in this fantastic cozy mystery series. I love how she provides a consistency across all the books. I’m always entertained when listening to her performances.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
December 2, 2021
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the narrator and extremely enjoyable. Autumn in Sequoia is beautiful, but can also be deadly as forest fires rage in the distance. The town is evacuated and as they wait at the Acorn Casino . Cabins on the outskirt of town burn to the ground. Zion and Tate have a new case when a burnt body is found in one of the homes. As always an awesome story with great characters that makes you laugh and cry, sometimes at the same moment. This combination of author and narrator is just pure enjoyment. Looking forward to the next book.
August 14, 2022
Smoke & fire
What a great story! I love the sense of community in this series. The characters are a lot of fun. This book had everything a reader would want. It was full of emotion both happy & sad. I'm a big fan of M.L. Hamilton & can't wait to read what she reads next.
What a great story! I love the sense of community in this series. The characters are a lot of fun. This book had everything a reader would want. It was full of emotion both happy & sad. I'm a big fan of M.L. Hamilton & can't wait to read what she reads next.
April 23, 2023
Cafe Mocha
Gosh, another action packed story I could not put down! A natural catastrophe is exactly how it feel’s described in this book, how do I know? I was in one California earthquake 2/9/71.
Gosh, another action packed story I could not put down! A natural catastrophe is exactly how it feel’s described in this book, how do I know? I was in one California earthquake 2/9/71.
August 30, 2023
I think this book is the best in series so far. There is murder, a troubled love story, a growing forest fire and chaos as the town evacuates to the casino. Oh there is also a reptile show at the casino! So much going on you have to concentrate fully. Great read.
July 26, 2024
Cafe Mocha
I love the whole series and this one didn’t disappoint either. I love the dialogue between the characters which just adds to their zaniness. Now on to the next book in The series.
I love the whole series and this one didn’t disappoint either. I love the dialogue between the characters which just adds to their zaniness. Now on to the next book in The series.
November 28, 2021
another great addition to the series, loved it...
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