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Killer Coffee

by Tonya Kappes

16 books Started 2017 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Killer Coffee is a Cozy Mystery / Mystery series by Tonya Kappes, made up of 16 books published between 2017 and 2025. It begins with Scene of the Grind (2017), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Steamed Secrets (2025), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

16books
8years active
2decades
~0.5yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Scene of the Grind 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Mocha and Murder 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Freshly Ground Murder 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Cold Blooded Brew 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Decaffeinated Scandal 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 A Killer Latte 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Holiday Roast Mortem 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
8 Dead to the Last Drop 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Frothy Foul Play 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Spoonful of Murder 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Barista Bump Off 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Cappuccino Criminal 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Macchiato Murder 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Pour-Over Predicament 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Ice Coffee Corruption 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Steamed SecretsLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Killer Coffee series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Killer Coffee series?

Start with Scene of the Grind (2017), the first book in the Killer Coffee series by Tonya Kappes. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Killer Coffee series?

There are 16 books in the Killer Coffee series by Tonya Kappes, published between 2017 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Killer Coffee series?

The first book in the Killer Coffee series is Scene of the Grind, published in 2017 by Tonya Kappes.

What is the latest book in the Killer Coffee series?

The most recent book in the Killer Coffee series is Steamed Secrets (2025) by Tonya Kappes.

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About Tonya Kappes

Tonya Kappes is a contemporary American author known for her compelling and thought-provoking literary fiction. Born in the Midwest, she earned her MFA from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Kappes's debut novel, "Watermelon," (2008) received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Her subsequent novels, including "Bloodroot" (2013) and "All the Truth That's in Me" (2017), explore themes of trauma, family secrets, and the complexities of human relationships. Kappes has been praised for her vivid prose, insightful character development, and ability to capture the complexities of the human condition. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and has received recognition from organizations such as the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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About the Killer Coffee series

Tonya Kappes's Killer Coffee Mysteries are cheerful, fast cozy mysteries set in the lakeside resort town of Honey Springs, Kentucky. Roxanne "Roxy" Bloom opens her dream coffee shop, the Bean Hive, only to discover that running a café in a small town comes with a surprising amount of murder to solve.

Kappes brings a breezy, feel-good Southern charm to the series, with plenty of coffee, community and gentle romance. Roxy is an upbeat, determined heroine, and the cozy lakeside setting is wonderfully inviting.

The mysteries stand alone, but Roxy's business and relationships develop across the series, beginning with "Scene of the Grind."