Latte of Shadows: A Paranormal Cozy Mysteries

The Brown Bean Psychic Mysteries, Book 1

By: R.F. Price

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Latte of Shadows (The Brown Bean Psychic Mysteries, Book 1)

A charming coastal town. A beloved coffee shop. And latte art that sees danger before it strikes…

Welcome to Maplewood, Georgia—where porches are friendly, the festivals are legendary, and the espresso is strong enough to wake the dead. (Which might be a bigger problem than it sounds.) With the Autumn Brew-Off in full swing, barista Audrey Sage is too busy for nonsense—until a swirl of foam in a judge’s cup forms a haunting symbol and a shadowed hand. Hours later, the town’s beloved piano teacher collapses. Poisoned. And Audrey’s “coffee vision” won’t let her walk away.

Reluctant to admit her gift and even less eager to become Maplewood’s resident psychic, Audrey is pulled into a maze of cozy chaos: rival roasters, a missing folklore book, cryptic ghostly hints, and secrets steeped longer than cold brew. With help from her quick-quipped best friend Benji, riddle-loving bookshop owner Nell, determined (and secretly sweet-toothed) Detective Jonas Ellery, and a handful of supernatural regulars who appear with the fog, Audrey has one goal—catch a killer without spilling the beans about her new-found sight.

What you’ll find inside

• Warm, witty, small-town vibes—Victorian porches, gossip over cappuccinos, and a community that always rallies.
• Cozy supernatural touches—a gentleman ghost who sips “phantom espresso,” a shapeshifter barista on full moons, and latte art with a mind of its own.
• A clean, twisty whodunit—fair clues, playful red herrings, zero gore.
• Found-family feels—ride-or-die friendships, kind humor, and a loyal rescue pup named Pumpkin.
• A gentle spark of romance—chemistry that simmers like a perfect pour-over.

Perfect for readers who love

• Paranormal cozy mysteries with heart (psychic sleuths, friendly ghosts, magical mischief)
• Quirky shops, community festivals, and comforting, foodie-adjacent details
• Amateur-sleuth puzzles that play fair and keep you guessing

When a second crime rattles the Brew-Off, Audrey must stop hiding her gift and follow every clue the foam gives her. Because Maplewood protects its own—and somewhere between the chalkboard menu and the midnight stacks of Nell’s bookshop, the truth is brewing.

Pull up a chair at the Brown Bean Coffee Shoppe. Order your favorite drink. And dive into a feel-good mystery where community, comfort, and a dash of magic make every page a cozy escape.

Start Latte of Shadows now—and discover your new favorite small town.