A Murder in Eight Cocktails

'Every single character jumps off the page. This book will intoxicate you from the very first sip.' Jeremy Vine 'As fun as murder gets!' Stacey Halls Mix one old flame with a splash of suspicion for the perfect. . . murder. In the seaside haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Willa Keane's marriage is in a rut. As a retired interior-designer-turned-influencer, she's sure life begins at fifty-five, whereas her husband, Marty, is more interested in watching his beloved birds. So when Willa is invited to the opening of the chicest new cocktail bar in town, she hopes the evening will rekindle their flame. But arriving at the party, Willa is shaken to discover it's being hosted by her charming ex-husband, Paul. The night is thrown into even deeper chaos when the bar's enigmatic owner is found dead on the rocks below. A suicide message suggests there's no foul play, but Willa's heightened senses aren't so sure. Now she must solve the mystery together with her husband...and her ex-husband. Can they find the killer before another victim is served their last cocktail? _____________________ PRAISE FOR A MURDER IN EIGHT COCKTAILS . . . 'Smart, stylish and full of heart. . . A straight-up delight from start to finish' Tom Hindle 'Great characters, intriguing mystery and a large measure of wit into another delicious literary cocktail.' Chris Chibnall 'Snappy, original, and irresistibly fun' J. D. Brinkworth 'A wonderfully rich cast of suspects plus a murder in the classiest of locked-room destinations!' J. M. Hall 'A deliciously clever whodunnit, with a glam, cocktail-soaked twist. I was thoroughly entertained!' Caroline Mitchell 'A glamorous, witty and fun take on a whodunnit that kept me thoroughly entertained. Loved it!' Heidi Perks 'Jessica Fletcher for a new generation! I loved it.' Ragnar Jonasson 'One of the most clever premises I've ever seen - sleuthing that is set to the beat of artisan cocktails complete with actual recipes? Yes please!' Kristen Perrin 'Stylish and wry, this is a sunlit whodunnit with excellent plotting.' The i Paper Review 'Funny, warm and fizzing with second-act energy.' Woman Magazine _____________ PRAISE FOR KELLY MULLEN . . . 'I adored this deliciously twisty and wickedly sharp murder mystery' Lucy Clarke 'Agatha Christie brought bang up to date' Clare Mackintosh 'A thriller with a twist!' Cosmopolitan 'Slick and witty' Daily Mail 'Entertaining from start to finish' Jennie Godfrey 'A stunning read. So gripping and atmospheric, I barely made it out alive' Steve Jones

Kelly Mullen is an author, producer and marketing executive. As an executive producer, her credits include the Academy Award-nominated movie Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston and Helen Mirren, and the AppleTV+ documentary Dads, which she produced with Ron Howard. Kelly's creative work for brands has won more than fifty awards, including Cannes Lions and Clios. Her debut novel This Is Not a Game was called 'fabulous, over-the-top fun' by The Guardian and named one of Waterstones Best Crime & Thrillers of 2025. A Murder in Eight Cocktails is her second novel. She lives in London with her husband and their rescue cats.