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Bookstore Cafe Mystery

by Alex Erickson

15 books Started 2015 Latest 2026
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The Bookstore Cafe Mystery is a Mystery / Literary Fiction series by Alex Erickson, made up of 15 books published between 2015 and 2026. It begins with Death by Coffee (2015), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Death by Irish Coffee (2026), spanning 11 years of storytelling.

15books
11years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2026latest release

Bookstore Cafe Mystery series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series?

Start with Death by Coffee (2015), the first book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series?

There are 15 books in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson, published between 2015 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series?

The first book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series is Death by Coffee, published in 2015 by Alex Erickson.

What is the latest book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series?

The most recent book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series is Death by Irish Coffee (2026) by Alex Erickson.

Alex Erickson is a contemporary American author whose works often explore themes of family, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Born in 1971, Erickson's early life and education are not widely known. However, their literary career has gained significant recognition in recent years. Their debut novel, "The Sunken Land," was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. The novel tells the story of a family coping with the disappearance of their son and the subsequent mystery surrounding his fate. Erickson's writing has been praised for its lyrical prose, evocative imagery, and deeply felt characters. Their work has been shortlisted for several prestigious literary awards and has been featured in various publications. To date, Erickson has published two additional novels: "The Gravity of Birds" (2020) and "All the Birds in the Sky" (2022). Both novels have received favorable reviews and have been recognized for their exploration of family dynamics, grief, and the human condition.

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About the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series

Alex Erickson's Bookstore Café Mysteries are cozy comfort reads centred on Death by Coffee — a combined bookstore and coffee shop in the small town of Pine Hills. Owner Krissy Hancock would rather be reading and serving lattes, but murders keep interrupting business, and her amateur sleuthing keeps cracking them.

The series delivers the cozy staples with an inviting bookshop-café setting, a likeable heroine, a cast of small-town regulars, and a slow-burn romance. It's a warm, easy binge for fans of books-and-coffee mysteries.

The mysteries stand alone, but Krissy's life and relationships develop across the series, beginning with "Death by Coffee."