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Coffee, Beignets, and Murder: (A Sleepy Carter Mystery - Book 4)
Robyn Russo owns Big Eazy Beignets, one of the oldest and most popular beignet diners in the city of New Orleans. Robyn has spent over forty years feeding New Orleanians - the good and corrupt. As a result, she has learned how to love and fight. And when the city threatens to wipe out the stretch of Tchoupitoulas Street that has served as home for her business and other small businesses so that high-rise condominiums can be erected, Robyn dips into her bag of tricks to stave off the prominent city vultures who are spearheading the effort. Her efforts seem to have worked, until she drops dead in her own establishment in front of a crowd of customers. The case falls into the lap of young hotshot Homicide Detective, Lizzy Silverman. As usual, she has to turn to her secret mentor, Sleepy Carter, for assistance in solving the case. But Lizzy doesn't have to poke and prod Sleepy for guidance on this case because Robyn Russo was an old friend of his. That's great news for Lizzy and the worst news for whoever killed her.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2019
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May 11, 2020
Michelle
I throughly enjoyed the Sleepy Carter mystery books. I would really loved to see what Sleepy and Lizzy gets into next. I read all 4 books back to back and just like gentrification I believe the literary arena has similar issues but for me who is an avid reader I search for books that keeps me wanting to stay up at night and find out what’s next and the Sleepy Carter books did that .I hope Mr Smith can bring himself to write book 5 .
I throughly enjoyed the Sleepy Carter mystery books. I would really loved to see what Sleepy and Lizzy gets into next. I read all 4 books back to back and just like gentrification I believe the literary arena has similar issues but for me who is an avid reader I search for books that keeps me wanting to stay up at night and find out what’s next and the Sleepy Carter books did that .I hope Mr Smith can bring himself to write book 5 .
April 13, 2022
Good Eats and a NOLA Murder
Loved this Sleepy Cater mystery set in New Orleans. Great job by Mr. Smith in setting the plot and possible suspects from the beginning. Enjoyed the mentor and mentee dynamics,the subject of post Katrina gentrification, and homelessness being included in this entertaining novel.
Mystery and emotional mayhem worthy of five star ratings.
Loved this Sleepy Cater mystery set in New Orleans. Great job by Mr. Smith in setting the plot and possible suspects from the beginning. Enjoyed the mentor and mentee dynamics,the subject of post Katrina gentrification, and homelessness being included in this entertaining novel.
Mystery and emotional mayhem worthy of five star ratings.
March 6, 2022
Never Disappointed with this Author
For over a year, I sought to only read African American female mystery writers. In each generic search, Author Brian W. Smith would appear; of course, him not being female, had me scroll pass his treasure trove of writings. I'm so glad, I stopped scrolling and started reading his character, " Sleepy Carter". Each book gives me a panoramic view of "The Big Easy's" native son tours. Sleepy Carter former Police Detective, knows the lay of the land, the owners of said land, along with a love of the city. Baffling crimes may stump his mentee "Lizzy" but before her career with NOPD is over, every officer will know Detective Elizabeth Silverman's name. Like a good mentor, Sleepy teaches Lizzy all the tools she'll need to solve the murders that stump other Officers and Detectives. If you like a good "who dunnit", this series isexactly what you need to read.
For over a year, I sought to only read African American female mystery writers. In each generic search, Author Brian W. Smith would appear; of course, him not being female, had me scroll pass his treasure trove of writings. I'm so glad, I stopped scrolling and started reading his character, " Sleepy Carter". Each book gives me a panoramic view of "The Big Easy's" native son tours. Sleepy Carter former Police Detective, knows the lay of the land, the owners of said land, along with a love of the city. Baffling crimes may stump his mentee "Lizzy" but before her career with NOPD is over, every officer will know Detective Elizabeth Silverman's name. Like a good mentor, Sleepy teaches Lizzy all the tools she'll need to solve the murders that stump other Officers and Detectives. If you like a good "who dunnit", this series isexactly what you need to read.
May 22, 2020
Never disappointed
New Orleans happens to be a favorite place to visit for me. Being a native of the Big Easy, the author paints a very vivid picture of the city while allowing readers a chance to intimately get to know Lizzie Silverman and Sleepy Carter.
Lizzie and Sleepy are an unexpected pair, but their mentee/mentor relationship is at same time mutually beneficial. The unlikely pair draws readers further in further in with each new installment to this series.
Brian W. Smith never disappoints with the Sleepy Carter Mysteries.
New Orleans happens to be a favorite place to visit for me. Being a native of the Big Easy, the author paints a very vivid picture of the city while allowing readers a chance to intimately get to know Lizzie Silverman and Sleepy Carter.
Lizzie and Sleepy are an unexpected pair, but their mentee/mentor relationship is at same time mutually beneficial. The unlikely pair draws readers further in further in with each new installment to this series.
Brian W. Smith never disappoints with the Sleepy Carter Mysteries.
July 14, 2020
Great Read!
This is my second read from Brian Smith and I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed both books . I like the twists and turns he uses to tell the stories. He builds the characters extremely well to give you the feeling that you are right there in the scenes he's describing. I was hoping to see discussion questions at the end of this book for my book club book review. Looking forward to reading more of Brian Smith's books.
This is my second read from Brian Smith and I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed both books . I like the twists and turns he uses to tell the stories. He builds the characters extremely well to give you the feeling that you are right there in the scenes he's describing. I was hoping to see discussion questions at the end of this book for my book club book review. Looking forward to reading more of Brian Smith's books.
June 4, 2020
Sweet Murder
Sleepy Carter is still mentoring his only student, Liz. Post Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has become gentrified and things aren't the same for the inhabitants. Under his tutelage, Liz is learning more about investigating crimes in hopes that she can solve her parents murder.
Sleepy Carter is still mentoring his only student, Liz. Post Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has become gentrified and things aren't the same for the inhabitants. Under his tutelage, Liz is learning more about investigating crimes in hopes that she can solve her parents murder.
June 23, 2020
Mystery at its Best
I must admit - I am late to the party. This story is an absolute WIN. I feel in love with the cover and title. I realized half way in the novel that this is part of a series. I am excited and looking forward to reading the others.
#cillasbookmaniacs
I must admit - I am late to the party. This story is an absolute WIN. I feel in love with the cover and title. I realized half way in the novel that this is part of a series. I am excited and looking forward to reading the others.
#cillasbookmaniacs
April 20, 2022
True
This book was a great read. Loved the plot and storyline. I am enjoying this series. I like the author presented this story. I’m glad Lizzie broke up with her boyfriend. I am interested in seeing how this story will play out.
This book was a great read. Loved the plot and storyline. I am enjoying this series. I like the author presented this story. I’m glad Lizzie broke up with her boyfriend. I am interested in seeing how this story will play out.
May 16, 2022
loved 🥰 it
Brian W Smith showed out with this one ☝️! This started out with a slow burn and ended with a blaze of fire 🔥! I would love to read more about Det. Silverman, Det. Hollis, and Sleepy!
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Brian W Smith showed out with this one ☝️! This started out with a slow burn and ended with a blaze of fire 🔥! I would love to read more about Det. Silverman, Det. Hollis, and Sleepy!
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March 23, 2020
Very good enjoyed
April 15, 2020
Great read!!
This is one of the best books I've read in awhile. The ending was not what I expected at all.
This is one of the best books I've read in awhile. The ending was not what I expected at all.
July 20, 2020
Big Eazy Beignets
Lizzy is on a roll. I love how Sleepy is making her a better detective. This series has been such a great read for me. Not sure why more people haven't read it.
Lizzy is on a roll. I love how Sleepy is making her a better detective. This series has been such a great read for me. Not sure why more people haven't read it.
March 31, 2021
Short and simple is this book. I read this book in three days. This author knows how to keep a readers attention.
August 17, 2021
Read another who-done-it from the author Brian W. Smith. It was based in Nawling's where Sleepy Carter continues to be a mentor for Detective Lizzy Silverman!
8/17/2021.
8/17/2021.
December 30, 2021
Didn’t Disappoint
This book is good until the very end. I have come to really like the bond that Sleepy and Lizzy have created with each other.
This book is good until the very end. I have come to really like the bond that Sleepy and Lizzy have created with each other.
February 21, 2022
this series is good, sleepy is always there to lend a helping hand but how will it end? Onto book 5, i hate to see this series end!!
June 19, 2022
Some mysteries are just that while others serve 2 purposes
This book is a social commentary upon the gentrification of NOLAs historically black neighborhoods following Hurricane Katrina
When a beignet diner is told it will be closed under eminent domain the owner fights back and winds up dead
Lizzy & Sleepy need to solve the murder and everyone is a suspect
This book is a social commentary upon the gentrification of NOLAs historically black neighborhoods following Hurricane Katrina
When a beignet diner is told it will be closed under eminent domain the owner fights back and winds up dead
Lizzy & Sleepy need to solve the murder and everyone is a suspect
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