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The Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery Box Set
- Volume One
- Narrated by: Kelley Hazen
- Series: A Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery, Book 1-5
- Length: 51 hrs and 10 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
Now available in one volume - the first five books in the Zion Sawyer series in one audiobook.
Get the first five books in the Zion Sawyer series in one audiobook: Cappuccino, Café Au Lait, Espresso, Caffe Macchiato, and Americano. Listen to the narration and enjoy the mystery and intrigue in everyone’s favorite tourist town, all in one volume.
Follow Zion, Tate, and the other quirky residents of Sequoia as they solve mysteries while getting their favorite brew at the Caffeinator.
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- Pegois
- 07-31-19
Beautiful, nuanced and poignant
I really loved this audiobook. It has such a wonderful balance of lightheartedness, mystery and darkness. The narrator tells the story in a manner where you feel like you're around a campfire. She draws you in with the humanness and humor of the characters while adding just the right touch of tension. So fun!
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- Jackie T
- 07-24-19
Suspenseful
Another awesome box set to make my day. Perfect characters for the role in the book. I was totally gripped and couldn’t stop listening. Love the Narrator.
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- Ashley Hedden
- 07-03-19
Great Read
Zion Sawyer Box Set: Volume One was a great read by M.L. Hamilton. This book consists of the first five books in the Zion Sawyer Series: Cappuccino, Cafe Au Last, Espresso, Cafe Macchiato, and Americano. The books follow the residents of Sequoia as well as Zion and Tate solving mysteries. Kelley Hazen did a great job of bringing life to the characters. I really enjoyed reading Zion and Tate's story and can't wait to read more in this series.
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- Shari S.
- 05-24-20
Really have fallen for these characters!
These people really help one another. The books are mysteries with heart. What is family? Is a central theme. I look forward to the next book!
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- Jan M
- 07-21-19
5 Great Books!
Zion Sawyer Box Set Volume 1 by M.L. Hamilton is incredible. The books are standalone listens, tied together by characters. Book 1, Cappuccino -- ML Hamilton has a writing style that pulls me in. Cappuccino is a fun cozy mystery that appeals to my senses. I found the characters to be endearing and loved the small town atmosphere. Kelley Hazen's performance was flawless. She brings the characters to life giving them distinguishable voices. I could hear exactly who was speaking. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator. This is a standalone listen Book 2, Cafe Au Lait -Cafe Au Lait by ML Hamilton is a wonderful cozy mystery that has some romance involved. I really enjoy the characters of Zion and Tate. I hadn't expected some of the twists in this book, and really enjoyed them. The imagery in the story is wonderful too! I can envision so much of what is going on. The performance by Kelley Hazen was spot on. She gives various characters distinguishable voices, so I know exactly who is speaking. She conveys the right emotions to fit the scene. This book is both a standalone listen and part of a series. I will definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator. Book 3, Expresso --ML Hamilton has done it again by writing another cozy mystery featuring characters that I love. Espresso continues the relationship of Zion and Tate, and has cameo appearances of other characters from previous books. This is both a standalone listen and another mystery in the series. I love how the author writes great imagery of the town of Sequoia, and adds humor and unexpected twists. Kelley Hazen does a fabulous job bringing the characters to life. She gives them distinguishable voices, so I know who is speaking. Her expressions are spot on! I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Book 4 - Cafe Macchiato --Cafe Macchiato by M.L. Hamilton is a delightful addition to the Zion Sawyer cozy mystery series. I love how there is such a great sense of small town community in Sequoia. Having characters from previous books by this author have cameo appearances only adds to the story. I love how Zion and Tate continue their relationship. The author keeps things clean, but one can use their imagination. The imagery in this book is so well done, I can visualize many details. Kelley Hazen is perfect in bringing the characters to life with her distinguished voices. The emotions she puts in her voice are spot on. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will most definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator. I love the coffee kiosk in this story Book 5, Americano --Americano by M.L. Hamilton is full of incredible imagery. The storyline is original, it has murder, mystery, humor, romance and some endearing characters. I love the nicknames of Lawman and Dream Girl for Tate and Zion. The author writes some great twists in the book. Kelley Hazen is perfect narrating this book. She brings the characters to life with her distinguishable voices for them. I can easily hear who is speaking, I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will most definitely listen to more books by the author and narrator. I loved it!
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- willee
- 06-24-19
Characters of Sequoia
I enjoy a good cozy mystery once in a while and enjoyed this one especially the narration and character development. Cappuccino-The main character of Zion Sawyer found out her birth mother Vivian Bradley has died and left her all of her possessions in Sequoia CA and goes there to meet the lawyer. He tells her she is now owner of coffee shop, cottage and some money (you have to listen to find out what happens). It has great character development and liked her parents (Gabi and Joe), Tate and Sheriff Wilson and the book has an unexpected ending. I really enjoyed when she ended her relationship with Insurance Company. Cafe au Lait-Zion Sawyer now owner of the coffee shop in Sequoia CA and is dating lawyer David while working on a murder case with Tate as her worker Deimos is the lead suspect all while the café is super busy due to music festival going on. A new character of Jaguar and liked her parents Gabi and Joe, Logan and her kitten Cleo. Espresso- Zion Sawyer is dating Tate. Jaguar now has music shop and sees his daughter, Rebecca longtime friend came to stay at Zion’s, and Tate is fostering Logan. This book is about Poole, also a police officer from LA who worked a case with Tate, he is on suspension from shooting a kid back in LA this is where the mystery comes in.The book had an unexpected ending. Caffe Macchiato -Zion Sawyer, Tate and Logan and other town characters during the Christmas time. Logan’s father Mitch Baxter shows up to take over custody and is found dead and Logan is suspect. Also Logan finds out he has half-brother. As usually it is Tate and Zion to investigate the real killer. Americano-.There are new characters such as Evie, hired to work the Half Café. Logan turns 18 and Tate want to get him something and to go to the prom. Joe and Gabi (Zion’s parents) are so such fun and good hearted. Lorenzo (casino boss) ask Tate to investigate the death of Dr.Germs (drug dealer) found frozen in the freezer. Recommend if you enjoy cozy mystery series. Keep them coming. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you
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- Lisarami
- 06-20-19
A well worthy series
I enjoyed every minute of this series. It begins with Zion’s birth mother being murdered; which brought her to this adorable quaint little town. Throughout this series new characters were introduced, murders were solved and Zion fell in love. I love Zion’s mother and her shenanigans always up to some new project. Zion’s father supporting her till he’s forced into retirement and not knowing what to do with himself he got a great her understanding of her Mother’s going from one thing to another till they settled on joining a gang. This series has a lot of comedic moments and the narrator does a great job bringing the characters to life. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- lynda
- 06-20-19
An Awesome Series
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the narrator and found it very entertaining. Big city girl moves to small town to run the Coffee Shop her birth mother left her. Sounds simple enough, but it's not. Zion quickly finds herself helping to solve the town's crimes. You'll find yourself totally caught up in the characters as you laugh and cry with them while trying to solve the mystery. And not only that, there's something for everyone in this series. It is a perfect combination of writing skill and narration. All the books together is the best deal ever. Well worth the listen.
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- Lidia Chymkowska
- 06-22-19
Zion never disappoints - a great box of cozies:)
I've already listened to the 5 books in the Zion Sawyer Cozy Mystery series and I loved every one of them - so I can honestly and wholeheartedly recommend the box set both to those who are not yet acquainted with Zion and those who know her well:) And here are some of my thoughts on the books in the box set (you can read my full reviews for individual books on their individual sites:)): Book 1 - Cappuccino: 'Cappuccino' is a great start to the series. It has an interesting starting point: Zion Sawyer, adopted as a child, suddenly inherits her biological mother's coffee house and other earthly possessions - which at first she rejects, as she has never met her biological mother and has never wanted to meet her. But, as it soon turns out, that unexpected event allows her to change her life completely - a change she definitely needs, for her own good. The little town of Sequoia, California, is exactly what she needs right now, and the people she meets there are a colourful, friendly bunch... well, most of them, anyway:) There's an intriguing criminal plot, with some good twists to it, there's also a bit of romance - or possible romance - in the air. The two main characters, Zion herself and her 'co-partner in crime', a former cop Tate, are full-bodied people, with complicated personalities, but very likeable, so it's easy to kind of keep your fingers crossed for them...:) The supporting cast are also very well developed, with a lot of quirks and a lot of warmth to them. And there's a lot of humour - Zion is a kind of character that has a healthy distance to herself and can make other people smile a lot (the reader/listener, too). Book 2 - Cafe Au Lait: Zion has finally found her place in Sequoia, with the coffeee house to run and friends she can talk to - that's her comfort zone. But when a new murder lands at her door, she must team up with Tate again to prove one of her friend's innocent... Zion is all for getting herself involved in the case, Tate unwilling to go back to the police work he left behind when he moved to Sequoia - but once a cop, always a cop, and so he can't refuse when he's needed... This is a very entertaining cozy mystery, with a well thought-out plot, many leads that lead nowhere (pun intended:)), many suspects who don't really have any motives for killing a girl everyone liked and a whole bunch of colourful old and new background characters. There is also a lot of humour in the book, with Zion's mother taking up yoga (oh, her smoothies:)), with a rock star working as a barista and with Zion questioning her life choices and decisions almost every step of the way... Book 3 - Espresso: The third book in the series starts quite slow, with Zion and Tate dancing around with their feelings for each other, with Rebekah's unexpected visit and its consequences, and with Logan's personal problems becoming the focal points for about one third through. It's only when Tate's former 'brother in blue' makes an unexpected appearance that the action speeds up and violent incidents start piling up... Cause this time all that is happening now in the quiet town of Sequoia has its roots in Tate's past... The fact that the pace is not as fast as in the previous two books or that the focal point is more on our favourite characters' personal lives than on the murder case at hand doesn't take away anything from the story. It's as engaging, emotional and entertaining as the other two. You just can't stop listening, you keep your fingers crossed for Zion, Tate and Logan, and you eagerly follow them in their journey to uncover the truth... Book 4 - Caffe Macchiato: As we visit Sequoia for the fourth time, we know exactly what to expect: a fast paced plot, a murder which hits close to home for Zion and Tate, and some good twists and turns on the way to a satisfactory ending and the solution of the crime, with yet more background stories of the personal lives of most of the characters that we've got to like throughout books 1-3...:) Book 5 - Americano: It's another win in the Zion Sawyer Cozy Mysteries series. Although the beginning feels a bit slower than in the previous books and it takes us a bit more time to get to the "juicy' part (that is, the murder:)), the mystery itself is again intriguing and touching on an important issue. The new characters that appear in this part quickly become familiar and feel like they belong there and the background story of Zion's personal life is as funny and heart-warming as always. Overall thoughts: Ms Hamilton never disappoints with her stories in the series. Her characters live - they develop, they go through their personal ups and downs, and they learn from experience, sometimes the hard way, that life means constant change, with a lot of surprises for us on the way to the end (whatever that end may be). The murder cases are engaging emotionally and make us keep fingers crossed for Zion and Tate and their investigations. And the town of Sequoia, with its colourful citizens, becomes closer and closer to our hearts with every installment in the series (I really feel like I'd like to move there:)). Narration by Ms Hazen throughout the set is impeccable. The pace of her reading is perfect and the voices very well done and matching the personalities of the individual characters. She keeps up the fantastic balance between the narrative and the emotional... A job very well done:) DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- Somerset619
- 12-10-20
Buy Only If On Sale
I bought this book on sale, loving the thought of three books for the price of one. Boy, am I glad it was a deal! I'd be upset otherwise. As in another series by M.L. Hamilton (The Peyton Brooks series), the author has a problem with continuity. The characters here are less annoying; however, the willy-nilly way citizens can sit in on police interviews, search crime scenes, or accompany law enforcement on raids is mind boggling.
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- Lillian
- 10-04-19
Great series and great narrator
Loved the stories and Kelly Hazen is a superb narrator. She has the ability to bring all the characters to life.
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- Millie's Mum
- 04-12-20
Narrator Awful
The narration is the worst I’ve listened to ,the voice is terrible. Spoils the story as you can’t concentrate on it because the voice is so bad
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- Namullus
- 09-05-19
Exceptional
The narration was excellent. The story teller brought what was an already amazing story to life.
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- Helen
- 08-19-19
Amazing book
Enjoyed this audio book very much Hopefully they will be more books Must read on your list
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- Norma Miles
- 07-11-19
Sequoia, small town, big heart.
Small town Sequoia is used to tourists: the quaintly named shops depend upon them for survival. But it is the people who live there permanently who make it special. Zion Sawyer came to Sequoia when the birth mother who had given her up for adoption when she was still a baby, left her a cottage and the cafe, the Caffeinator, in her will. Zion liked what she found, and stayed. M.L.Hamilton's ongoing stories from Sequoia get better as the series continues, not so much for the murder mysteries themselves, but in reconnecting with the inhabitants, watching as they grow and interact together, characters who really seem to have lives of their own. It is possible to read each as a standalone story but much more enjoyable if taken in sequence. And this box set is the perfect way to do that. The five books included are: i). Cappuccino ii). Cafe an Lait iii) Espresso iv) Caffe Macchiato v) Americcano (Separate reviews have been posted for each individual book). Narrator Kelley Hazen gives each of the numerous characters extra personality and life by voicing each seperately: she is astonishingly good at this, drawing on a cornucopia of voices to give individually performed renderings for male as well as female protagonists. There is emotion and laughter in these books, just as there would be in real life - romance, too, and, of couse, a mystery to solve. For a light, immersive and enjoyable read, recommended
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- Mr
- 06-24-19
Great box set
Hi everyone this box set was great could not stop listening.,story line are great with lots of twist and turns Well Done
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- Mac
- 06-23-19
Brilliant
I just love this series. To have them all together in one set is fantastic. The characters and storylines are amazing and the narrator Kelly Hazen brings them all to life. I highly recommend this set. ❤️🥰😍