A BREW MOST BITTER 33rd Street Roastery, Book 1

Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy this quick listen, narrated beautifully by Sophie Amoss. She lends a serious and intriguing air to this first book in a new mystery series about a coffee shop in small-town New Hampshire. When a secret room in the shop is found with a body in it, owner Margaret Hayward determines that she and her staff will find out who's behind it. From blunt, grouchy Margaret to young, sometimes confused Paige, a barista, Amoss voices each character deftly, seamlessly moving among British, German, and American accents. Amoss's deep, throaty timbre artfully adds drama and depth to what might otherwise be merely an airy cozy. With her resolute tone, Amoss also imbues the story with sincerity. C.F. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]