A Measure of Mayhem: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 4

A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #4

by Simone Stier

Serving up small-town intrigue with a heaping side of mayhem.

Winter in Magnolia Grove means snowy streets, local cheer and … a feud so frosty it could rival the weather. When a Polar Plunge at the annual Frost Fest ends in murder, suspicion falls on the ambitious (and some might say, cutthroat) owner of Feta & Friends.

Parker Hayes, part-time sleuth and full-time coffee fanatic, isn’t convinced the case is as simple as it looks. Armed with a double shot of determination and her signature wit, Parker begins to uncover a tangled web of grudges, shady property deals and small-town secrets—all brewing just beneath the surface.

Can Parker and her friends untangle the truth, catch a killer and still manage serving specialty drinks at Catch You Latte? Or will her sleuthing land her on thin ice with a cold-hearted criminal?

Pour yourself a cup of intrigue—A Measure of Mayhem will keep you guessing until the very last page with its quirky characters, twisty turns and delicious small-town drama.

A Measure of Mayhem is the fourth book in the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery series—a delightful blend of mystery, mayhem and murder—perfect for fans of small-town secrets, amateur sleuths and steaming cups of coffee.All books in the series can be read as standalones.

The Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series

A Shot of ScandalA Drizzle of DangerA Blend of BetrayalA Measure of MayhemA Sprinkle of SecretsA Hint of HomicideA Dash of DeceitA Pinch of PerilA Brew of BlundersA Roast of RevengeA Crumble of ChaosA Dusting of DoubtA Twist of TroubleA Dollop of DisasterA Whisk of WoesAlso coming to the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery

A Cup of CrimeA Steep of SuspicionA Pour of PanicA Grind of GuiltA Splash of SuspenseA Latte of LiesA Teaspoon of TerrorA Swirl of ShadowsA Mocha of Murder

Genres: Cozy Mystery

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2024

About the author

Simone Stier and her husband Peter are the duo behind the bestselling Cafe Crimes cozy mystery series—clean, humorous whodunits filled with small-town secrets, quirky characters and twisty cases to solve.

Blending humor, heart and Southern charm, Simone’s mysteries are perfect for fans who love clean fun, coffee-fueled adventures and amateur sleuths who always find themselves in the middle of trouble. When she and Peter aren’t plotting their next fictional crime, they’re exploring North Carolina with their dog Cali.

Their heroine, Parker Hayes, is a former true-crime podcaster turned cafe owner and amateur sleuth. In the charming town of Magnolia Grove, Parker serves up lattes, laughter and clever sleuthing while stumbling into mysteries that keep readers guessing until the very last page.

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Reviews

[Linda Langford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this cozy mystery. Great characters, and sweet pet companion.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

These characters are starting to feel like old friends. The mysteries are short and sweet—which is a nice palate cleanser.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been reading this series one right after the next. The characters are delightful and the mysteries are very good. This is a new author for me and I will look at her other books when I finish



Amazon synopsis:
this Winter in Magnolia Grove means snowy streets, local cheer and … a feud so frosty it could rival the weather. When a Polar Plunge at the annual Frost Fest ends in murder, suspicion falls on the ambitious (and some might say, cutthroat) owner of Feta & Friends.

Parker Hayes, part-time sleuth and full-time coffee fanatic, isn’t convinced the case is as simple as it looks. Armed with a double shot of determination and her signature wit, Parker begins to uncover a tangled web of grudges, shady property deals and small-town secrets—all brewing just beneath the surface

[Sue Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I still like all of the secondary characters much more than the main character. I missed her parents. She's still too aggressive in her interrogations of the people she suspects, and she still spends too much time investigating crimes while leaving her cafe in the hands of her messy employee. At least this time she tried to keep law enforcement informed about what she uncovers, so that's progress. I'm still not ready to upgrade to 4 stars, but I plan to continue the series.

[Skater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story #4 is a hit!

Once again the wonderful aroma of coffee had lured me into another artfully crafted adventure. This series is fabulous, having all the correct ingredients; strong intelligent MC and a delightful cast of locals. The story and characters are finessed, and sent on twisty fast passed ride. Can’t wait for the next one.

[Karol L. Hosking · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smooth blend of prose, people and personality

Just finished the first four books...I like wait to post a review until I have a sense of what I like and appreciate.
These stories check off all the boxes. The writing style flows, the humor works....spontaneous chuckles with an occasional full burst of laughter. It is relaxing and takes my mind to a different place. KLH

[Cheryl Bourdet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maximum mayhem

Another volume of mystery and mayhem with a large seasoning of fun. Loved the intricate twists of the story and especially the frigid contest! Looking forward to book 5!!

[Ted · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cafe Owner Solves Murder

I love this series! The Dad jokes and the wonderful characters are fun to read about. I also love Major and hid antics. This series will.keep me company all through this winter.

[Dena · Rating 5 out of 5]

love

I love ❤️ these mysteries so much!❤️ I can’t wait to read the next one ☝️ thank you 🙏🙏much .

[NAOMI · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it

This series are amazing and I can't stop myself for reading it, and the thing is that the plot twist is amazing too

[Donna L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

delightful!

Charming storyline with interesting characters, witty dialogue, and the best cozy feel! Clean and well-written. I’ll be working my way through each story to the end!

[Nancy O'Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is full of great characters. I am enjoying getting to know each one. I like this series. I read one and want to pick up the next.