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Mystic Brews #3
A Double Shot of Ghosts: A Witch & Ghost Cozy Mystery
A duo of deceased demanding justice. A ghost-whispering barista. Can she stop peril from percolating through her picturesque town? Coffee connoisseur April Storm can’t wait to knock the socks off an acclaimed fae food critic. She’s even called in a world-class-barista friend from America to help WOW! the critic. But just as she proudly finishes polishing her Welsh café’s cups, the anxious witch is horrified to find the critic’s archnemesis dead in a nearby alley. She has to hide the magic of her village from her American friend while the deceased demands answers. It’s up to April to filter through her town’s suspects and roast the Killer. Trouble is also brewing next door at Black Bart’s pirate reunion. The quiet village gets a double shot of murder when a sailor meets his doom. The main suspects are one of April’s new pirate friends, or a long-dead undead pirate returned from Davy Jone’s locker. April prefers it to be neither. Add in the usual trouble from her over-caffeinated snarky feline, and how the local inspector is eyeing her American friend as a prime suspect in at least one of the murders, April fears her small community’s reputation will end up in the dregs. But when a yet another body stuns the town, this java girl races to scorch the assassin before another deadly déjà-brew. Can April earn a Michelin star in serving up justice? A Double Shot of Ghosts is the third book in the charismatic Welsh Witch cozy mystery series. If you like sassy heroines, investigative misfits, and crime served with a perfect crema, then you’ll love Alyn Troy’s cappuccino caper. Buy A Double Shot of Ghosts for a strong cup of intrigue today!
220 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 2020
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About the author
Alyn Troy
40 books129 followersAlyn Troy is an American from the Midwest (Indiana) who writes The Mystic Brews and Pixie Twist series of Paranormal Cozy Mysteries. In addition to Indiana, he's lived in Southern California, where the Pixie Twist series is set, and has served as a history docent on a notable pier in SoCal. In his past lives, he's been a journalist, a wedding photographer, and an adjunct professor.
Alyn gets assistance from his fuzzy familiar (AKA "Lord Fuzzbutt"). When not helping his human with the writing of paranormal cozy mysteries, Lord Fuzzbutt likes to sit out outside and watch the hummingbirds dart about like pixies. He often yowls at the door, waiting to head to the patio for chipmunk duty. Fortunately, the little rodents are craftier than Fuzzbutt is.
Alyn's beverage of choice is dark roast coffee with a dash of honey, and a splash of half-n-half. In addition to being half-way competent with his home espresso machine, Alyn makes a mean Mai Tai.
Alyn gets assistance from his fuzzy familiar (AKA "Lord Fuzzbutt"). When not helping his human with the writing of paranormal cozy mysteries, Lord Fuzzbutt likes to sit out outside and watch the hummingbirds dart about like pixies. He often yowls at the door, waiting to head to the patio for chipmunk duty. Fortunately, the little rodents are craftier than Fuzzbutt is.
Alyn's beverage of choice is dark roast coffee with a dash of honey, and a splash of half-n-half. In addition to being half-way competent with his home espresso machine, Alyn makes a mean Mai Tai.
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May 27, 2022
What a ride!!
Full of magic as expected, but with a generous serving of everything there is to love about pirates, this third instalment of the saga has caught me from the first chapter and let me go only when the last word was read.
The story and characters had me fall completely in love with Misty Valley, making me shed a tear or giggle aloud quite often.
Alyn Troy writing is captivating, opening one of his books really catapults you in a world that you will wish more than once to be real.
Highly recommended!
Full of magic as expected, but with a generous serving of everything there is to love about pirates, this third instalment of the saga has caught me from the first chapter and let me go only when the last word was read.
The story and characters had me fall completely in love with Misty Valley, making me shed a tear or giggle aloud quite often.
Alyn Troy writing is captivating, opening one of his books really catapults you in a world that you will wish more than once to be real.
Highly recommended!
June 12, 2020
A fun book filled with mysteries, magic, fantasy, pirates, swashbuckling, and roasting coffee beans. April, AKA Ebril, is visited by her coffee-expert friend Kyle. A series of murders ensue with them becoming rather more bizarre. Although involving magic, the mysteries are solvable using the clues at hand but keeping the magical twist in mind. The world-building, characters, plot, historical references, Welsh language, and events are fast-moving, well written, and are good fun.
May 31, 2020
Delightful
There is so much imagination going on in this book that it pulls you in from the first page. This book includes the amazing world of pirates of old which was excellent. The characters are likeable with lots of great dialogue. I loved the interactions of Punkin and Pierre. I'm excited to see what new story comes from Alyn Troy next.
There is so much imagination going on in this book that it pulls you in from the first page. This book includes the amazing world of pirates of old which was excellent. The characters are likeable with lots of great dialogue. I loved the interactions of Punkin and Pierre. I'm excited to see what new story comes from Alyn Troy next.
May 31, 2020
As good as a double shot of espresso
I have read all three of the books and loved them. The characters are likable, the story fun, and I find myself staying up all night to finish them. I look forward to the next installment.
I have read all three of the books and loved them. The characters are likable, the story fun, and I find myself staying up all night to finish them. I look forward to the next installment.
June 17, 2020
One word: Pirates!!!
March 24, 2024
Once again, murder & mayhem in the village. Ebrel has a visitor, Kyle, a barista & coffee roaster, come to teach her how to use her machine. He’s mundane, but, of course, Punkin overdoses on coffee beans & talks to him! So he takes a vow not to talk about all the magic & can enjoy all the “fun”. First one food critic arrives in the café & it becomes clear he’s a ghost. The food critic who was expected does arrive & enjoys the coffee & cakes, but, so much turmoil he’ll come back tomorrow! By then he is dead! A pesky woman arrives with a familiar Pierre, a Pomeranian. The place is alive with pirates as well & then two more murders. This is a really fun book to enjoy. Punkin isn’t all that happy at the end of the book!
June 2, 2020
Book 3 in this series and it keeps getting better and better !
Finished it in one sitting.....only toke a break for a latte
April grows in her power , Punkin is still the well loved coffee bean addict , The take on this story is refreshing it reads as a 'stand alone'.(most cozy writers keep repeating the pattern over and over and over)
Oke what playing this time : 2 dead food critics, a fleet of pirates
( some will not sail away unfortunately ) ,
a snarky Pomeranian dog,
a wanna be food critic.....and a spell gone terribly wrong .
And lets not forget about the zombie pirates......
Grab a cup and let's set sail !
Finished it in one sitting.....only toke a break for a latte
April grows in her power , Punkin is still the well loved coffee bean addict , The take on this story is refreshing it reads as a 'stand alone'.(most cozy writers keep repeating the pattern over and over and over)
Oke what playing this time : 2 dead food critics, a fleet of pirates
( some will not sail away unfortunately ) ,
a snarky Pomeranian dog,
a wanna be food critic.....and a spell gone terribly wrong .
And lets not forget about the zombie pirates......
Grab a cup and let's set sail !
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May 23, 2022Ebrel is stressing because a well-known food & drink critic is coming to Misty Valley. Mr. Fedimore is very particular when he does reviews & they can make or break a Cafe'. Elain, her friend is there to so Ebrel feels a little better. Roger, the delivery man brings in the newpapers & lets everyone know there's a body in the alley behind the Cafe'. Owain arrives to get the details & then more bodies start to arrive. Things go from bad to worse with no idea who is responsible & why all the people are being
killed. In the end several groups band together to stop the perpetrator once & for all.
killed. In the end several groups band together to stop the perpetrator once & for all.
June 18, 2020
Every time I read a new book by this author, I am pleasantly surprised at how fast I finish the book. The story line flows so smoothly that I am halfway through the book before I know it. Ebrel/April is a good person as well as a great witch in training. She gets more on the job training than formal training. Her days and nights are filled with danger and yet she finds time to create lasting relationships. The pixies antics always crack me up. It would be wonderful to transport myself to this wonderful Welsh town and join in the adventures.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author.
March 17, 2021
Fantastic storyline
I downloaded the book from Kindle Unlimited and I couldn’t get enough of it. So I have downloaded books 4-6. A lovely little tale of pixies, trolls, witches and murder!! Ebril (April in Welsh) is a barista who makes amazing coffee but she’s also an amateur sleuth, which is really handy considering in her first few weeks she not only discovers a dead body but is involved in 3 other murders. Quirky little books that caused me lots of lost sleep as I couldn’t put them down. Go treat yourself. You won’t regret it.
I downloaded the book from Kindle Unlimited and I couldn’t get enough of it. So I have downloaded books 4-6. A lovely little tale of pixies, trolls, witches and murder!! Ebril (April in Welsh) is a barista who makes amazing coffee but she’s also an amateur sleuth, which is really handy considering in her first few weeks she not only discovers a dead body but is involved in 3 other murders. Quirky little books that caused me lots of lost sleep as I couldn’t put them down. Go treat yourself. You won’t regret it.
June 8, 2020
Very busy
Too many murders, and a few too many storylines. It felt like I was switching tv channels to fast. We have the coffee shop, unrelated murders, a mundane (human), from New York, pirates and on and on. Maybe if I drank too much coffee this would be good. It's like a child, relating a dream that just doesn't make sense. Good ideas, that could have been two or three books instead of mushing it all together in one. Sorry.
Too many murders, and a few too many storylines. It felt like I was switching tv channels to fast. We have the coffee shop, unrelated murders, a mundane (human), from New York, pirates and on and on. Maybe if I drank too much coffee this would be good. It's like a child, relating a dream that just doesn't make sense. Good ideas, that could have been two or three books instead of mushing it all together in one. Sorry.
June 3, 2022
Great cozy mystery
I really enjoyed reading this third book in this series. It was fun reading about pixies, trolls, witches, zombies and pirates all living in a quaint Welsh town and solving a mystery to boot. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mystical mysteries.
I really enjoyed reading this third book in this series. It was fun reading about pixies, trolls, witches, zombies and pirates all living in a quaint Welsh town and solving a mystery to boot. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mystical mysteries.
January 15, 2021
Well worth reading
As always....wonderful. Couldn’t put it down. This author is another great f my favorites. You will not be disappointed. Love the sassy ness of some f the characters.
As always....wonderful. Couldn’t put it down. This author is another great f my favorites. You will not be disappointed. Love the sassy ness of some f the characters.
June 8, 2021
So fun
I love these boo,books, they are light and fun to read. You get mystery and murder but it doesn't drag the mood down of the book. I really enjoy the cast of characters and get excited to read the next book.
I love these boo,books, they are light and fun to read. You get mystery and murder but it doesn't drag the mood down of the book. I really enjoy the cast of characters and get excited to read the next book.
May 31, 2022
In this book we have two separate murderers and reasons for the murders and sometimes that’s one too many. I really like these characters and I have enjoyed the series. The author has a great imagination and she can write a well crafted, twisted story no need to double dose us.
June 20, 2020
Good read
I’ve really enjoyed reading this series. I love the unique characters and story lines. Excited to read the next book!
I’ve really enjoyed reading this series. I love the unique characters and story lines. Excited to read the next book!
June 23, 2020
Enjoyed
Another winner and the reason I have read your latest book and I am really looking forward to your next book.
Another winner and the reason I have read your latest book and I am really looking forward to your next book.
July 10, 2020
Fun series
Lots of fun good mix of characters some not so developed but hopefully will grow with each new book.worth the read
Lots of fun good mix of characters some not so developed but hopefully will grow with each new book.worth the read
August 10, 2020
So much fun
This book was so much fun to read. I how all the characters are evolving. I cannot wait for the next book
This book was so much fun to read. I how all the characters are evolving. I cannot wait for the next book
April 20, 2021
Entertaining and interesting, really enjoying this series
February 22, 2022
Fun cozy mysteries
I needed a new cozy mystery series, and this one set in modern Wales is very fun. I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
I needed a new cozy mystery series, and this one set in modern Wales is very fun. I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
April 29, 2022
This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
May 1, 2022
Just as good
There are very few authors I can enjoy a sequel. This is another. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. No
There are very few authors I can enjoy a sequel. This is another. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. No
June 24, 2022
I loved this book. It was full of pirates. I really felt like a pirate.
May 15, 2023
Again, cute . I'm enjoying the fluffy little magical mysteries
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