Good day, my bookish peeps. I'm trying to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather here in West Virginia by starting the morning with a delicious cup of milk oolong tea. Of course, I start each morning with a cup of tea and usually a few pages (or a lot of pages) of my current read. For those of you who enjoy reading cozies, I have a treat for you today. Barbara Howard has a cozy series that you'll want to put on your TBR list, "The Clover City Files Mysteries" including The Taste of Rain and The Spice Code. One of the characters from this series steps off the pages to join us today and "spill the tea" on the action. Thank you Harper (and Ms. Howard) for joining us today, the blog is now all yours.
Harper Spills the Tea
(Barbara Howard)
Hey there, cozy mystery fans! It's your favorite gossip reporter, Harper, here. You might be wondering why on earth I, alongside my best friend and amateur sleuth extraordinaire, Amira, seem to find ourselves knee-deep in murder mysteries. Well, let me spill the tea on that!
First things first, we're both curious souls. Amira's always had this knack for putting two and two together, and I can't resist a good puzzle. Murder mysteries, with all their twists and turns, are like the ultimate brain teaser for us. We just can't resist the challenge of piecing together the clues.
But it's not all about the thrill of the chase. Amira and I share this deep-seated belief that everyone deserves justice. We've seen too many cases where the truth is swept under the rug, and the real villains escape scot-free. That just doesn't sit right with us. So, we've made it our unofficial mission to shine a light on the dark corners, expose the truth, and ensure that justice is served.
Plus, there's something uniquely satisfying about unraveling a mystery. It's like pulling back the curtain on a gripping story, revealing the hidden motives, secret affairs, and unexpected twists. Our love for storytelling might be what led me to the gossip column and Amira to her detective work, but together, we've found a way to blend our skills into this dynamic duo that just can't resist a good mystery.
And let's not forget the people we meet along the way. In the midst of all the chaos, we've stumbled upon some incredible characters—both the suspects and the victims. Each story is a snapshot of human nature, and it's fascinating to see what drives people to do the things they do.
So, there you have it—the not-so-secret life of a gossip reporter and her amateur sleuth bestie. We're not in it for the fame or the glory; we just genuinely believe in the power of the truth. And if that means navigating the treacherous waters of murder cases, well, count us in!
Stay tuned for more adventures, and remember, the truth is out there, waiting to be uncovered.
Let's go!
Harper ♦
The Clover City Mystery Files
by Barbara Howard
About The Clover City Files Mystery Series
The Clover City Files Mystery Series
Cozy Mysteries
Box Set - 2 Books
1st & 2nd in Series
Setting - Fictional small town, Clover City (Mid-West, USA)
Independently Published (December 5, 2023)
Hardcover : 332 pages
ISBN-13 : 9798870847580
Paperback : 245 pages
ISBN-13 : 9798870316086
ISBN-13 : 9798223002857 (ebook)
Digital ASIN : B0CP8P5DH1 (Kindle edition)
Purchase Links #CommissionEarned: Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon Kindle | Barnes and Noble (paperback) | B&N eBook | Books2Read | Kobo eBook
The Taste of Rain
Novella, multi-generational, diverse, young adult, clean, cozy, college town.
In The Taste of Rain, we follow the story of Amira, a college student who works part-time as a health aide at a local nursing home. One day, she meets an elderly resident, Claire Stewart, who confides in her that her husband was killed years ago, but nobody believed her.
Amira is hesitant to believe Claire at first, but as she gets to know her better, she realizes that there might be some truth to her story. Amira decides to investigate the case and help Claire find the killer.
She must navigate through the complexities of the past and present to find the truth and bring justice for Claire.
Along the way, Amira faces challenges both personally and professionally. She must balance her college studies with her part-time job and her investigation. She also learns to confront her own biases and assumptions about aging and the elderly.
The Taste of Rain is a mystery that explores the themes of trust, aging, and justice. It is a heartwarming tale of the unlikely friendship between a young college student and an elderly resident, as they work together to uncover the truth, and solve a decades-old murder.
The Spice Code
Culinary Cozy novella, multi-generational, diverse, young adult, clean, college town.
In the heart of a quiet college town, restaurant owner and chef, Raphael Parera, finds himself entangled in a web of deception that threatens not only his culinary career but his very life. Charmed by the enigmatic beauty of his new girlfriend, Isabella, Raphael is unaware of the darkness lurking beneath her captivating smile.
As their relationship deepens, Raphael suddenly disappears without a trace, leaving his cousin, Amira Cooper, frantic with worry. Unbeknownst to Isabella, he manages to send a cryptic message through a seemingly innocent bag of groceries – a silent clue hidden within a recipe's ingredients.
Desperate to save her beloved cousin, Amira embarks on a perilous journey to decipher the clues concealed within the grocery bag. Will Amira decipher the ingredients' hidden meanings in time to rescue Raphael, or will Isabella's twisted game end in a tragedy that will forever alter their lives? Get ready to indulge in a mystery where every twist and turn will leave you craving more.
About Barbara Howard
Barbara Howard is the author of two cozy mystery series; Finding Home and The Clover City Files. Her stories feature a female amateur sleuth, diverse characters, and a dash of romance. She is a first-generation tech geek turned master gardener. She returned to her Midwestern hometown after an extensive career as a Department of Defense Project Manager at the Pentagon and spends most of her time treasure hunting, spoiling her fur-babies, growing veggies, and plotting whodunits.
Memberships/Affiliations: Mystery Writers of America (MWA), Sisters in Crime (SinC), Great Lakes Fiction Writers (GLFW), Crime Writers of Color (CWoC), Gamma Xi Phi (GXP)
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