Bowled Over Americano

Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1

Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. | eBook, Audiobook, Paperback

ISBNs: 9781989706886, 9781989706909, 9781989706893

Sara Cain isn’t your typical thirty-two-year-old woman. Murder detective by day, writer and… sleuth by night? Just as long as there’s enough coffee to keep her going…

When her first novel gives her trouble, Sara goes for a walk to clear her writer’s block and ends up stumbling right into a real-life murder mystery. Magnum, an adventurous beagle, comes running off leash toward her in the local park, and she returns him home only to find his master dead on the entry floor.

Cliff Cunningham was a championship bowler with a mean streak and a temper, and police are pegging his Golden Pin bowling trophy as the murder weapon. While any number of people could have clocked a strike by knocking him on the noggin, the prime suspect is a friend of Sara’s mother—and she expects Sara to prove the woman’s innocence. A tall order, as the case isn’t officially hers and belongs to a rival detective.

But a promise is a promise, and Sara soon finds herself sleuthing undercover—and off the clock—in a world of polyester shirts and rental shoes. It’s not all bad, though, as she’s taking her friend and partner Sean McKinley along for the ride. They are better together than they’ve ever been split, and they’re not amateurs at finding killers.

Despite being up against small-town hijinks and colorful characters who threaten to roll their efforts into the gutter, they are having fun. That is, until they get close to the killer and a dangerous twist puts their lives at risk.

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“An engaging double mystery with a cute couple fans will want to follow.”

Kirkus Reviews

“I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, which was suspenseful, engaging, entertaining, and humorous… ”

Mystery and Suspense Magazine

“What a fantastic opener… I loved the crime-solving duo, detectives Sara Cain and Sean McKinley… Highly recommended.”

Clare Chase
Bestselling Author of the Eve Mallow Series

“If you want a mystery that is easy to read, but has more depth to it than your average cozy, with relatable characters, humor, romance, and plenty of twists, this is a great choice and a great start to a new series.”

Verity Bright
Bestselling Author of the Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery Series

“Bowled Over Americano had me flying through the pages, I just could not seem to put it down. If you are looking for a fun, light-hearted cozy mystery with an adorable four-legged character then please pick this one up.”

Tea Time Thoughts

“There are so many things I loved about this book. Bowled Over Americano by Carolyn Arnold is a fabulous cozy series debut.”

The Book Decoder

“A wonderful murder mystery, in a small town, dangerous killers, as well as a fun romance and some humor. Bowled Over Americano was very well written by Carolyn Arnold.”

The Reading Café

“A great start to a new series… The story is full of small town charm, murder, romance and plenty of humor… an easy, quick read with plenty of twists and humor to keep you engaged in the story.”

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