October 6, 2024

Super Series Sunday: Double Mocha Blues / A Latte Mayhem

(Joss Miller Mystery #1 & #2) 


Series Sunday is a bookish meme hosted by Literary Marie. I encourage all of my fellow book bloggers and bookhearts to play along.
  • Read an installment of a series.
  • Share your review/recommendation below.
  • Include the title, author and series name.

"You know this podcast aims to shed light on forgotten stories and seek justice for the victims." ~ 24%

My Super Series Sunday pick is Double Mocha Blues, the first book in the Joss Miller mystery series by Tyora Moody. New cozy mystery of color, yes please! Joss Miller is a twenty-something barista who works at Sugar Creek Café, a hip coffeehouse. 

Her recently launched true crime podcast is quite popular and has Joss finally feeling like she's found her purpose. With her family's blessing, she dedicates the new podcast season to her grandfather. What was intended to be a step toward healing turns into a firestorm of reactions in the community. There are some people who would rather forget how Joss's grandfather had been murdered. The loudest protester is found dead and none other than Joss herself is the main suspect.

I was first introduced to the Sugar Creek neighborhood in another of Tyora Moody's series. Joss Miller was mentioned in passing and I like the small fictional community so downloaded this series too. What a treat! Not only does it feature a young Black chick but she is also a podcaster! The bits of history gave depth to a couple minor characters and made Joss even more endearing.


"Someone knows something." ~ 66%

In the second book, A Latte Mayhem, Joss Miller returns for a second season of the Cold Justice podcast. The subject is a local artist and activist named Rebecca Montgomery who went missing three years ago. As she pieces together the puzzle and interviews several residents, it becomes clear that someone wants to keep the truth buried. 

A little romance is thrown into the mix now that Joss is six months into dating Detective Andre Baez. Of course, her amateur sleuth behavior could jeopardize their relationship and her own safety.

Another good easy read! A Latte Mayhem is the kind of book you cuddle up with on a chilly weekend with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. The mystery may be easy to solve but it's nice reading how it plays out to a satisfying ending. I am definitely looking forward to book #3 set to release late November.

Author: Tyora Moody
Published: November 2023
Pages: 309
Edition: eBook
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Rating: 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤

Author: Tyora Moody
Published: July 2024
Pages: 211
Edition: eBook
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Rating: 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤

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