Publisher's Synopsis
A hidden room. A falsified newspaper archive. A cold brew recipe tied to a decades-old disappearance.
When Emma Hart discovers a mysterious sketch taped inside her café's front window-one depicting a door that doesn't exist-she chalks it up to a prank. But a closer look reveals something far more sinister hiding behind the walls of Bean There Café.
With the help of best friend Sadie and local detective Jack Mitchell, Emma uncovers a sealed-off space, a bundle of forged newspaper clippings, and a page from Ivy's old journal that reads: "Find the original article."
As Emma digs into the cold case of a missing girl from 1977, she uncovers a buried interview, a reporter who vanished, and a local land deal that reeks of corruption. When the clues begin linking back to a suspicious cold brew recipe entered into the town's coffee competition, Emma realizes the past isn't done brewing trouble.
And someone is watching her every move.
In this twisty, small-town mystery full of charm, secrets, and espresso shots, Emma must race to expose a decades-old cover-up before history repeats itself.
☕ Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and strong female leads