Looking to catch up on some of the great press A Fatal Groove is receiving? I’ve got your back!
WW Book Club names A Fatal Groove one of its August Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down: “Known for her charming and lighthearted whodunits, Olivia Blacke’s latest book is part of her Record Shop series. Juni Jessup and her sisters, Tansy and Maggie, open Sip & Spin Records—part record shop, part coffee shop. It’s all brewing up perfectly until the mayor drops dead after drinking their coffee. Now, the sisters must spring into action to find the real killer on the loose and clear Sip & Spin’s reputation!” – Woman’s World, August 2023
A Fatal Groove is named one of GoodRead’s – Stay In and Read with 51 of This Year’s Coziest Mysteries, October 11, 2023
“A Fatal Groove Earns 5/5 Coffee Shots … Clever, Engaging Gem!” – Kings River Life: Review, Giveaway & Interview. By Kathleen Costa, Jul 29, 2023.
IS THIS A REAL PUNNY COZY MYSTERY TITLE, OR NOT? by Elisa Shoenberger for Book Riot, Jul 26, 2023
“The author’s use of humor hit all the right notes” – Instagram review
According to Woman’s World, what mystery lovers are saying about A Fatal Groove: “To say that I love this series is an understatement. If you love cozy mysteries that are comical and keep you on your toes, you are in the right place.”
“Sip & Spin Record Shop owners Juni, Tansy, and Maggie are enjoying the town’s annual Bluebonnet Festival until one of their customers is poisoned by their delicious coffee. That customer was the town’s mayor. Tansy is under fire since she brewed the coffee. Family is everything to these three sisters, so they have each other’s backs when searching for the killer and trying to clear each and every one of them of suspicion.” “Cozy Case Files—New Titles for Your Spring & Summer Enjoyment” by Crime HQ, May 23, 2023 in Criminal Element
Book Riot names A Fatal Groove as one of “15 Of The Best New Cozy Mysteries Coming Out In The Second Half Of 2023” by CJ Connor, June 2023
“It’s a fast-pace storyline set in a small town in Texas. The author immediately drew me into the story and I felt like I was right there. These are characters I truly cared about and cheered for… I love all those settings, but this is unique. I enjoyed every minute of my time in Cedar River…To say I’m looking forward to book #3 would be an understatement. I’m already missing these characters.” Socrates’ Book Reviews, July 22, 2023
“Olivia Blacke is known for her charming and lighthearted tales, and her latest cozy is part of her Record Shop series. Juni Jessup and her sisters, Tansy and Maggie, open Sip & Spin Records: part record shop, part coffee shop. It’s all brewing up perfectly until the mayor drops dead after drinking their coffee. Now, the sisters both spring into action to find the real killer on the loose and clear Sip & Spin’s reputation!” – A Fatal Groove has been named one of Woman’s World “10 Completely Captivating Cozy Mystery Books to Snuggle Up With!” 3/22/2024
“A Fatal Groove by Olivia Blacke: “I love spending Saturdays finding treasures at my local flea market—especially vinyl records,” shares Lauren Blum, FIRST Associate Editor. “So I had to give this record-themed cozy mystery a read!” Sisters Juni, Tansy and Maggie—owners of the Sip & Spin Records vinyl record and coffee shop—bring their music and sips to the spring Bluebonnet Festival. But when the mayor drops dead after drinking their coffee, they must find the killer to clear their names. Says Lauren, “Full of twists and turns, this was a delightful caper!” (St. Martin’s, 2023)” – “7 Books We’re Loving Now” First for Women (4/8/2024 Print Magazine)
A Fatal Groove is included in Aunt Agatha’s Best of Cozies 2023! “This clever mystery finds the sleuthing sisters looking into some local history with some frisson added to the story through Juni having to deal with old high school rivals. The sisters’ relationship is lovely – nice and supportive – and the parameters of the town, the record store, and music in general make this series a standout.” November 27, 2023
Want some behind-the-scenes insight into A Fatal Groove? Check out my interview in The Big Thrill, August 2023
“If you’re looking for a fun and fresh mystery, you need to pick up Vinyl Resting Place and A Fatal Groove. They’re the coziest of cozy mysteries and the perfect summer reads!” The Cozy Mystery Journal, July 18, 2023
I had a great interview with BookFrolic about A Fatal Groove – The Cozy 52: Q&A with author Olivia Blacke
“Juni continued to crack me up … her personality was so over the top fun … I’m still Team Beau lol.” Cuddle Up With a Cozy Mystery and a Dachshund, July 17, 2023
“Murder is Anything but Groovy” – Carstairs Considers, July 26, 2023
“A Fatal Groove is practically the definition of a cozy mystery, and folks who like cozies should enjoy this second installment in Olivia Blacke’s Record Shop Mysteries series.” Mostly Mysteries, July 20, 2023
“📖 A Fatal Groove combines music, coffee and murder. Juni and her sisters thought opening a vinyl record shop/café called Sip & Spin Records was going to be their biggest hurdle, but the Frappuccino hits the fan when the mayor drops dead―poisoned by their coffee. The story is set during the Bluebonnet Festival and I learned so much about the Texas state flower, while flipping the pages to figure out whodunnit.” – Interview with Olivia Blacke and Crime Fiction Blogger Vanessa Westermann, 06/24/23
Olivia Blacke “writes light-hearted cozy mysteries set just outside of Austin, Texas where the only thing hotter than the cowboy-hat-wearing Detective Beau Russell is the weather.” – Fresh Fiction Blog – Get to Know Your Favorite Authors: Olivia Blacke | Author-Reader Match: A FATAL GROOVE, July 26, 2023
I also got to sit down with the DARK AND STORMY PODCAST and Discuss Cozies Spring 2023 at Malice Domestic.
Aunt Agatha says “This kick ass new series delivers on plot, character and setting. I was a fan of book one (Vinyl Resting Place), and this sophomore effort from Blacke is just as strong….The plot in this book was well done and well thought out, revealing the killer at the right moment with good storytelling laying the path for the reveal. There are righteous clues and if some of them are slightly obvious, the reading experience was so pleasant I didn’t care. Juni is a great character and I can’t wait to follow more of her adventures.” — Robin Agnew for Aunt Agatha’s 7/21/2023
Juni sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can get to know her better. – Dru’s Book Musings 7/25/2023
How To Assemble The Perfect Cozy Mystery Meal, July 27, 2023 in CrimeReads
Criminal Element featured an exclusive excerpt of A Fatal Groove, July 25, 2023
Check out my interview with Kym Roberts on the Fresh Fiction Cozy Corner! July 26, 2023
