Marvels, Mochas, and Murder

Comics and Coffee Case Files, Book 1

De: Christine Zane Thomas, William Tyler Davis

Narrado por: Jeffrey Kafer

The only suspect to his best friend’s murder....

When Kirby Jackson’s friend Ryan is found dead in the comics and coffee shop the two co-own, Kirby quickly becomes suspect number one.

Perhaps things wouldn't look so bad had Kirby not been planning to cut Ryan out of the business.

The only witness to the crime, Ryan’s stubborn dachshund, might hold the keys to solving the case. But his attitude toward anything and everything that isn’t his warm doggy bed is less than helpful.

With a local detective and former high school crush investigating the murder, it's up to Kirby to put together the clues. Otherwise, he's doing 25 to life.

Comics and Coffee Case Files is the perfect series for dog-loving fans of The Cat Who. Check out the first installment in this quirky series today.

©2018 William Davis (P)2019 William Davis

A mystery for your inner nerd...

Marvels, Mochas, and Murder (Comics and Coffee Case Files, Book 1) by Christine Zane Thomas & William Tyler Davis and narrated by Jeffrey Kafer is a fun listen. Recommend if you enjoy light mysteries revolving around comics, coffee, and friendships.

What’s it about? Ryan and Kirby have been best friends since sixth grade and now, as adults, they own a coffee and comic book shop together. Unfortunately Ryan’s extracurricular activities have finally done him in, or so it is thought. Kirby is left caring for Ryan’s dog (Gambit), the store, and trying to solve the murder. There’s D & D, comic book and coffee knowledge, and some pop-culture references mixed in. I listened to this in one sitting and it held my interest the entire time- despite the shorter book, there are enough characters to keep you guessing.

The narrator, Jeffrey Kafer, did a good job with this. Easy-to-listen-to and smooth narration all around.

Overall I highly recommend, especially if your inner geek is looking for a light mystery.

Parental guidance/trigger warnings: affairs, mention of fight in high school, death (multiple). Language used- sx1, damn x1,hell x4.

*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!

Good Story

The narrator did a great job. I thought the end was a little weak. The characters were well developed. I want Meemaw to play more of a role. She and her book club should start meeting at the coffee house. And take a greater interest in the goings on think arsenic and old lace.

Great mystery!

Great mystery with a great cast of characters sneak a storyline that keeps you guessing! I received a free copy and left my honest review

This Story Had Me at the Title!

I was intrigued by this cozy mystery when I first read the title. I have only recently started listening to cozy mysteries, but I have quite enjoyed them. I find many center around knitting, cats, and books (which I love,) but this cozy mystery takes a unique approach with the comics.

There is a lot packed into this short story, but I never felt overwhelmed by the plot. I felt their were a lot of characters thrown at me in a short period of time, but I quickly figured out who was worth remembering. The characters are unique and developed well. I hope to see many of these characters throughout the next few novels. I am most excited to see the relationship between Kirby and Felicia (who each had a crush on the other in high school.) I was guessing who the killer was until the end of the mystery.

Jeffrey Kafer has a nice voice to listen to. I felt most of his character voices were very distinct, and it was easy to tell who was talking. I would listen to him again.

I received a copy of this audiobook at my request, and I have voluntarily left an honest review.

Marvels,Mochas and Murder

This was a really good short read! The owners of Kapow Kofee have been friends since they were kids.When one is killed,is the other one really the one who did it? Jeffrey Kafer was a very good narrator.
I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.

excellent

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! excellent overall

Fun and fast paced

This is the first book in the Comics and Coffee Case Files cozy mystery series. When his business partner is found dead in their comic/coffee shop Kirby becomes the cop’s number one suspect. This is a fun cozy mystery featuring likable main characters and, despite what the blurb might lead you to believe, quite a few suspects. It’s fast-paced story with a number of twists that kept me entertained from start to finish, with Jeffrey Kafer doing his usual excellent job of narration. Now on to the next!

Charming, cozy mystery, set in small town America.

Although I tend to associate the Cozy Mystery genre with small villages in the English countryside, I have to say that other than locale, "Marvels, Mochas, and Murder" fits very nicely into realm of Cozy Mysteries. Small town, seemingly regular folks, secrets, and (despite the requisite murder) a lighthearted tone, are all here. Comparisons made by other reviewers, to the American TV show "Psych" make sense, as far as the lightheartedness, charm, and occasional humor. And like the pilot episode of a TV show, this short book is the start of an ongoing series.
I received a free copy of the audiobook, in exchange for an honest review. And honestly I very much enjoyed it. The narrator fits the story well, comfortably carrying the story along, convincingly sounding like a small town, regular guy, shop owner, who is suddenly thrust into the heart of a murder mystery.
I liked this well enough to go ahead and buy the second audiobook in the series, "Lattes and Lies" (from the same author and narrator), which I look forward to diving into soon.

Fun Little Mystery

I found this book a really fun easy read. I liked the setting/setup of the coffee shop/comic book store, I thought it was kind of cool and brought an interesting aspect to it. I liked most of the characters and their interactions, Kirby is a pretty good everyman main character and I like the love interest aspects of the story as well.

The narration by Jeffrey Kafer was very well done and he lent a great voice to the experience. Overall I would recommend and I think this will be a really fun mystery series.

"Please note I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
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A Fun, Fervent and Fantastic Adventure!

I received this audio book in exchange for an honest review.

Written by Christine Zane Thomas and William Tyler Davis and narrated by Jeffrey Kafer, Marvels, Mochas, and Murder is book one of the Comics and Coffee Case Files series. It's a fun and intelligent adventure that's overflowing with style, and Kafer brings a great amount of passion and personality in his solid narration. This one is easy to recommend for fans of fiction and mystery novels.

The story follows Kirby, who lives in apartment above his coffee/comic shop. He co-owns the business with Ryan, his childhood friend. Ryan is always accompanied by his Dachshund, Gambit, who's easily one of the strongest characters. After a murder takes place, a full cast of interesting, likable characters are introduced. No individual comes across as pointless or out of place; each one plays a key role in the adventure. The dialogue is quick and witty throughout, and it lends to the believably of the characters. There is good pacing, with plenty of exciting twists. It's not easy to guess who the culprit might be. It all wraps up with a satisfying conclusion. My only complaint is that it was over so quickly, clocking in at just three hours and 20 minutes.

Jefferey Kafer was the ideal choice to narrate this work. He has a low, gruff voice that lends perfectly to the mysterious tone of the book. He does a great job expressing emotion, personality and passion in each of the characters. He maintains a unique tone for each, so it's always easy to know who's speaking. He keeps the pace quick and smooth, while never mispronouncing words or fumbling over passages. I don't have one complaint with his performance. I'm eager to hear the other projects he's worked on.

Marvels, Mochas and Murders is full of passion and heart. Thomas and Davis do an excellent job crafting a relevant world with plausible characters. The narrative is quick and compelling, and Kafer brings it all to life with his expressive, fervent narration. It's a shame that it was over so quickly! I can't wait to follow Kirby on his next adventure.