The only suspect to his best friend’s murder… solving the case. But his attitude toward anything and everything that isn’t his warm doggy bed is less than helpful.
With a local detective and former high school crush, investigating the murder, it’s up to Kirby to put together the clues. Otherwise, he’s doing twenty-five to life.
Comics and Coffee Case Files is the perfect series for dog-loving fans of The Cat Who. Check out this quirky new series today.
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This review is for the audio book.
I enjoyed this book but just wished it had been longer. I liked the characters and the fact that the main sleuth was a male, making it very different. I will definitely be looking into getting the next book in the series. If you are not a fan of MARVEL or super hero’s don’t let it put you off, as the main character isn’t either, even though he own a comic book cafe.
Kirby and Ryan dream of owning a comic book cafe isn’t going well, especially as one of the pair is doing all.the work.while the other one is off having fun. But it doesn’t mean Kirby would stab him in the back with a bagel knife or would he? The police seem to think so when that is exactly what happens. In fact the only reason he isn’t arrested on the spot is because one of the detectives in charge is an ex girlfriend and she needs more proof, it is a shame she can’t ask Gambit Ryan’s loveable dachshund who the killer is. The three of them start questioning old friends to uncover old jealousy and old rivalries but it isn’t until another body is discovered before they put all the clues together to solve the murder.
I liked the narrator he had quite a deep voice but I thought it was perfect for this story.
Good mystery. I like most of the main characters, especially Gambit.
A mystery for your inner nerd…
Marvels, Mochas, and Murder (Comics and Coffee Case Files, Book 1) by Christine Zane Thomas & William Tyler Davis and narrated by Jeffrey Kafer is a fun listen. Recommend if you enjoy light mysteries revolving around comics, coffee, and friendships.
What’s it about? Ryan and Kirby have been best friends since sixth grade and now, as adults, they own a coffee and comic book shop together. Unfortunately Ryan’s extracurricular activities have finally done him in, or so it is thought. Kirby is left caring for Ryan’s dog (Gambit), the store, and trying to solve the murder. There’s D & D, comic book and coffee knowledge, and some pop-culture references mixed in. I listened to this in one sitting and it held my interest the entire time- despite the shorter book, there are enough characters to keep you guessing.
The narrator, Jeffrey Kafer, did a good job with this. Easy-to-listen-to and smooth narration all around.
Overall I highly recommend, especially if your inner geek is looking for a light mystery.
Parental guidance/trigger warnings: affairs, mention of fight in high school, death (multiple). Language used- sx1, damn x1,hell x4.
*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!
This was a fun, quick read with lots of twists and turns. Interesting characters and interesting plot! I would recommend to anyone that likes cozy mysteries!
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review and all opinions expressed herein are mine.
This is the first book in the series Comics and Coffee Case Files. It is a cozy mystery with a male lead.
Here, Kirby, the MC, and his buddy Ryan open a coffee shop/comic book store. Business is so/so. Then Kirby finds Ryan murdered in the coffee shop. Kirby is a possible suspect. On top of that, the female detective investigating the case is his high school crush.
It’s a light-hearted enjoyable and quick cozy mystery. There is a touch of romance along with some nice twists with the murder mystery. This story is narrated by Kirby and I enjoyed his wit and humorous observations. Plus, Kirby has a dog -and I love animals in a cozy.
I listened to this book – The narrator was very good and his narration enhanced the story.
I enjoyed this cozy mystery. This is the first in a new series and I look forward to reading more in this series. I really liked the fact that this was a quick read. Jeffrey Kafer does a wonderful job of narrating this audiobook.
Part coffee shop part comic store. Then comes a body and Kirby gets involved whether he wants to or not. This was a really nice read, the plot flowed well. The dialogue is really well written and keeps you involved. I like the way the mystery played out and look forward to the next one.
This book was an easy read with interesting characters and a storyline that was smooth and moved forward. I loved Felicity as well as Kirby, the main character. For me, this book was fascinating in that it came from a male perspective.
Received a free copy for a review. I liked this cozy mystery, the setting was different and the main character was a male. It was enjoyable and entertaining.
This is the beginning of a series that shows some very good promises. It is a cozy mystery, but not. Kirby’s friend is found dead in the business they co-own. Things weren’t all that great between them, and now Kirby wishes he had actually cut Ryan out of the business….too late for that now. There was a witness to the murder and he isn’t talking. Ryan’s stubborn dachshund is the witness and if it isn’t food or his bed he isn’t interested. Will Kirby be arrested for this? You will have to find the answer in the book. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this story.
Marvels, Mocha and Murder is an interesting, promising start to a new series. I am now eager to read book two! There are many interesting characters that I expect to be series regulars. This book certainly kept my interest since even after the police have a confession, the case is not really solved! There are plenty of suspects and a couple of sub plots. Well worth your time.