Description

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The case in Olivia Matthews's Coconut Drop Dead is going to be a tough nut to crack.

Brooklyn’s annual Caribbean American Heritage Festival is finally here, and Spice Isle Bakery is thrilled to be one of the event’s food vendors. After all, the Murrays have been attending the festival for years. Co-owner Lyndsay Murray hopes their West Indian pastries and finger foods draw people back to the bakery in Little Caribbean. She’s looking forward to having fun, connecting with customers, and celebrating with her family.

The day's festivities are cut short when Camille, lead singer of an up-and-coming reggae band, dies. The police think it may be a tragic accident. But Lyndsay’s cousin Manny was close to Camille, and he believes someone cut her life short. Now Manny needs Lyndsay’s help to make sure a killer faces the music.

About the Author

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OLIVIA MATTHEWS, pen name for romance author Patricia Sargeant, is a national bestselling and award-winning author. The Spice Isle Bakery mysteries are inspired by the author’s family history and the history of her birth place. As Olivia Matthews she is also the author of the Sister Lou mysteries and Peach Coast Library mysteries, and writes romance as Patricia Sargeant and Regina Hart.

Praise For…

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Praise for Coconut Drop Dead

"Full-throated celebration of Caribbean American pride." –Kirkus Reviews

“A fun murder mystery, with interesting characters, and a good look at the Caribbean culture.” –Red Carpet Crash

“A well-written mystery with a compelling plot, and solid characters who are appealing." –Romance in Color

Praise for the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries

“Laugh-out-loud moments and eerie dangers abound in this fun whodunnit!” –Woman’s World

"Matthews kept me guessing until the very end.” –Romance in Color

“Definitely a favorite series … Don’t miss this, Cozy Fans!” –Kings River Life

“Cozy mystery fans will devour." –BookPage

“Matthews has a new recipe for what should be a long-running series.” –South Florida Sun-Sentinel