Bulletproof Barista is a mystery novel, which combines the narratives of a coffeehouse operation with a television show production. Those two themes alone make for interesting reading. 

The coffeehouse, Village Blend, has been owned and operated by three generations of the same family. A divorced couple manages the business. The ex-husband is responsible for sourcing the coffee beans or “cherries,” while the ex-wife is responsible for roasting the beans and operating the shop. 

“The Village Blend . . . prided itself on using Grade 1 beans - specialty shade-grown coffee sourced by Matt and his importing business from small farms and cooperatives around the globe. They were then roasted fresh in small, custom-designed batches by me, the shop’s master roaster.” 

The television show production is a significant operation including cast, director, camera operators, sound and light technicians, grips, assistants, makeup specialists, costume managers, and property managers. They all require food and beverage services. 

In all of this activity, the author introduces many characters and a murder mystery. It is the coffeehouse manager, Clare Cosi, who unravels the mystery. This book is recommended for those readers, who enjoy a fast-paced tale with many plot twists.