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There’s trouble brewing at the Village Blend. Business is booming—but Clare’s customers are starting to die. Soon after stopping at the coffeehouse, a regular jumps to her death in the subway. Or was she pushed? Detective Quinn is convinced that someone has an axe to grind, especially after the “suicide” of another female customer. Unfortunately, his prime suspect is Bruce Bowman—the new man in Clare’s life. Bruce is the perfect blend of rugged good looks and potent personality. Too bad the women in his life keep turning up dead. Now Clare will risk her heart—and her life—to follow the killer’s trail to the bitter end.
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"I liked this one much better than the first of the series. Even though I figured out who the killer was mid-way through the book, I really liked how there were some pretty macabre/twisted elements and how the book ended, it wasn't a typical happily ever after cozy. "
— Ali (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A fascinating mystery…a brave, quirky heroine.”
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“A great mystery.”
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“Cleo Coyle is a bright new light on the mystery horizon.”
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Through the Grinder Listener Reviews
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" Oh it was parfait, I must say, just the right concoction for the worst head cold I've had in years. Excellent for reading between naps! "
— Glynn, 2/9/2014 -
" Even tho i gave this one a three i will read more of them.i gave a three as i had figured it out before Clare went on her hunt. Will not say more about that except it was still fun seeing her and Matteo search down leads. "
— Pat, 2/6/2014 -
" While not as good as the first one, I enjoyed the plot. I was surprised by the ending and I really loved the way the interaction of the characters developed. I can't wait to listen to the second one. "
— Rebecca, 1/28/2014 -
" The second in this series. I enjoyed this as much as the first. "
— Mark, 1/26/2014 -
" The main character, Claire, is brave and a little quirky. Easy reading! "
— Sharon, 1/15/2014 -
" Enjoyed this book eventhough part of it was sad. I just wanted to drink good coffee (which can be hard to find here lol). Looking forward to reading the next book in the series :) "
— Anne-Kathrine, 1/14/2014 -
" A light read. Lots of coffee-talk. "
— Pete, 1/12/2014 -
" Just couldn't seem to care about the character's. "
— Heather, 1/11/2014 -
" just found this author and was glad I did. Will be looking for more of her books in 2012. "
— Anna, 1/1/2014 -
" How I missed this in the series not sure. But as always enjoyed Clare's adventures. "
— Suzan, 12/29/2013 -
" I not only love the twists and mystery, but also all of the coffee 411 that I'm learning! "
— Dora, 12/21/2013 -
" Another series I am thoroughly enjoying. Combines the twin loves of coffee & New York, but this is the New York from quite a different perspective. This is village-Culture New York. Not Village though. "
— Bettynz, 11/10/2013 -
" Excellent book! I liked it so much better than the first one, "On What Grounds". The plot was very well woven and Clare's character really shines! I became a big Cleo Coyle fan after reading "Through The Grinder" and keep reading her work. "
— Zoe, 9/9/2013 -
" This was a quick summer read. I especially like the NYC coffee house setting of this series. Glad this installment included a little historic preservation too. "
— Lesley, 8/30/2013 -
" I thought that this book was a little more interesting than the first one. "
— Jen, 8/29/2013 -
" I really love this series! The mysteries are solid and the characters are interesting. I can't wait for more! "
— Angela, 5/24/2013 -
" I did not see that one coming, i love not being able to figure it out, but the clues have to be there when you look back. Good mystery. "
— Brenda, 5/14/2013 -
" I liked this one much better than the first of the series. Even though I figured out who the killer was mid-way through the book, I really liked how there were some pretty macabre/twisted elements and how the book ended, it wasn't a typical happily ever after cozy. "
— Ali, 5/11/2013 -
" Good book, I'm hooked on the series now. I thought I had guessed the killer, but alas, I was wrong! The ending really surprised me! "
— Kristie, 4/29/2013 -
" Good story. I guessed who the murderer was (unusual for me). "
— Rita, 4/10/2013 -
" a good mystery series. simple, but good. "
— Mrs., 3/27/2013 -
" Another great coffee inspired mystery "
— Sarena, 2/9/2013 -
" I liked the first book well enough to pick up the next one in the series and it didn't disappoint. Guess I'm hooked! "
— Kathy, 7/1/2012 -
" This was recommended to me by a local indie bookstore, New and Recycled Romances. I'll definitely be reading this series! The ending packed an emotional punch that I never saw coming. "
— Mary, 6/5/2012 -
" This is a good book, has a few twist and turns. Ending was unexpected I almost cried. "
— Kimberly, 1/5/2012 -
" LOVE these quick reads. :) "
— Loricious, 11/16/2011 -
" This is the worst kind of book: the sort of OK book that keeps making you think, "I'm sure it will get better." It doesn't. Coyle needs to decide what kind of book she wants to write, because changing genres every dozen pages does not work. "
— Stephanie, 11/7/2011 -
" Coffee and a great mystery what's not to love! Sad about the ending, but Quinn is her true love, so I guess it needed to happen? Looking forward to book 3! "
— Lorelie, 10/31/2011 -
" I'm surprised at the brutal depth this little "cozy" mystery holds. "
— Raiveran, 10/14/2011 -
" Good story. I guessed who the murderer was (unusual for me). "
— Rita, 9/10/2011 -
" This series has really gotten to me--I love it and can't wait to read more! "
— February, 8/4/2011 -
" Mystery part okay, but the story is a little to "romance novelish" for my tastes. Thought same of first in this series, "On What Grounds", so probably won't read further books in series. PBK "
— Patricia, 5/21/2011 -
" Much better than the first book. Less focused on how to make coffee and more on the fact that this is a murder mystery. "
— Regan, 2/10/2011 -
" I really enjoy this series but have to admit that the subject of this second "installment" disturbed me a bit. Stalking makes me very uneasy "
— Moira, 4/23/2008 -
" Mystery line keeps moving. A lot of coffee references throughout the story. It does have some recipes at the end. "
— Val, 2/18/2008
About Cleo Coyle
Cleo Coyle is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times bestselling authors of the Coffeehouse Mysteries, now celebrating over ten years in print. Alice and Marc are also bestselling media tie-in writers who have penned properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, and MGM. They live and work in New York City, where they write independently and together, including the nationally bestselling Haunted Bookshop Mysteries. Learn more about them at their online home: www.CoffeehouseMystery.com.
About Rebecca Gibel
Rebecca Gibel is an award-winning stage, television, and voice actress. The narrator of over fifty audiobooks, Rebecca is facile in a wide variety of genres. Rebecca has worked across the country at theaters such as Trinity Rep, Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Intiman Theatre, and the Arden Theatre Company. She holds a BA from the College of William & Mary and an MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep.