July Mystery of the Month: Killer Brownies

Sea Glass Beach Mystery (Book 1)

A charming seaside cozy mystery with found family warmth

Killer Brownies

Amelia Pine
Sea Glass Beach Mysteries
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Killer Brownies is the first book in the Sea Glass Beach Mysteries by Amelia Pine. The main character is Paige Andrews, a milliner who traded Beverly Hills deadlines for a cozy hat shop in Sea Glass Beach, a small town on the California coast.

Paige moved to a cozy beach town for a fresh start. Instead, she found the town's famous food influencer dead on the beach and surrounded by crumbs from a batch of Paige’s killer brownies. Things get worse when one of Paige’s closest friends becomes a prime suspect.

With everyone asking questions, especially the sheriff, Paige puts her love of mysteries to the test and starts digging into the sun-soaked secrets of Sea Glass Beach. It doesn't take her long to realize that someone wants her to stop sleuthing. Permanently.

Reasons to Read Killer Brownies

Killer Brownies is fun, heartfelt, and hard to put down!

Paige Andrews is exactly the kind of amateur sleuth you want to spend time with. She is smart, witty, and just a little bit too stubborn for her own good. And she has a delightfully unique and interesting job. When was the last time you met a milliner?!

Paige's circle of friends is also a joy to hang out with. They are a tight-knit, loyal, and slightly chaotic group who know how to support each other when things get messy. They add heart and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to the story.

The setting is also a real treat. Sea Glass Beach is one of those places you want to visit in real life. It's small, charming, beachy, and breezy. Paige's little cottage is cozy as can be and provides the perfect headquarters for sleuthing, baking, and meetings with her friends in the Beachside Dining Club.

The mystery shines as well. Despite his fame, the victim was not well-liked, so there are plenty of suspects to keep you guessing until you get to the satisfying conclusion.

The bonus recipes at the end are the final sweet treat. The Killer Brownies really are to die for!

Killer Brownies is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. The paperback is 292 pages. The audiobook is 8 hours and 53 minutes long and narrated by Bobbie Gentili.

What Readers Say About Killer Brownies

“Killer Brownies is so much fun to listen to. The narrator is fantastic and really does justice to the funny, fast-paced story.”

— Goodreads Review

“This was a new to me series and author which I found from a KU suggestion. I’m really glad I borrowed because I absolutely loved it! The characters were awesome and people I’d be friends with in a heartbeat. I think my fave was Kevin—he was fun and crazy and just all over the place. ”

— Amazon Review

“Pine excels at character development, populating the novel with a cast of quirky and lovable figures that enhance the story’s depth. The friendships between Paige and her circle of close-knit confidants bring a warm and engaging dynamic, while the antagonist remains cleverly concealed until the final moments.”

— StoryGraph Review

“Amelia Pine is a great writer. She has a clear understanding of the cozy genre and hit all of the marks: a cozy setting, a quirky community, a smart and sweet sleuth, a cute pup, fun hobbies, and interesting occupations for all the main characters.”

— Amazon Review

Killer Brownies Reading Kit

If you're in a book club or if you just want to have some fun beyond the book, check out this free Killer Brownies Reading Kit. It contains reader questions, book club activities, recipe cards created by Amelia Pine, an author interview, and other themed activities.

Sea Glass Mysteries in Order

There are five books in the Sea Glass Beach Mystery Series:

Sea Glass Beach Mysteries by Amelia Pine

Books 1-5 in the Sea Glass Beach Mysteries

Other Books by Amelia Pine

Amelia Pine writes several cozy mystery book series in addition to the Sea Glass Beach Mysteries. Her other cozy mystery series include the Northwoods Knitting Mysteries and the Belle Epoque Bookshop Mysteries.

The Northwoods Knitting Mysteries feature a yarn-loving sleuth and a nosy knitting circle who solve mysteries in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Here is a list of the Northwoods Knitting Mysteries in order:

The Belle Epoque Bookshop Mystery Series features an American who opens a bookshop in Paris in the late 1800s. She solves mysteries with a charming detective and a group of quirky friends. Here is a list of the books in the Belle Epoque Bookshop Mysteries in order:

Amelia Pine Interview

Read this Cozy Crime Reads interview with author Amelia Pine to learn more about her books and writing journey. Find out what drew her to cozy mysteries and what she does to take a cozy mystery from an idea to a completed book. You can also learn more about Amelia and her books on her website, www.ameliapine.com.

Learn More About Amelia Pine’s Cozy Mysteries

Use the arrows on either side of the images below to see Amelia Pine’s cozy mystery books. Click on the book image to see a book description, reader reviews, and book excerpts on Amazon.