A Murder in Eight Cocktails
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:26th Mar '26
Should be back in stock very soon

‘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?
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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
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PRAISE FOR KELLY MULLEN . . .
'I adored this deliciously...
As fun as murder gets! -- Stacey Halls
Snappy, original, and irresistibly fun - this book is brimming with surprises and leaves you thirsty for more! -- J. D. Brinkworth
A wonderfully rich cast of suspects plus a murder in the classiest of locked-room destinations! Go mix yourself a Caketini, settle back and enjoy! -- J. M. Hall
Every single character jumps off the page. This book will intoxicate you from the very first sip. -- Jeremy Vine
A Murder in Eight Cocktails is a deliciously clever whodunnit, with Knives Out vibes and a glam, cocktail-soaked twist. It’s a smart, stylish murder mystery with irresistible characters, sharp humour, and a killer premise. I was thoroughly entertained! -- Caroline Mitchell
A glamorous, witty and fun take on a whodunnit that kept me thoroughly entertained. Loved it! -- Heidi Perks
Smart, stylish and full of heart. A Murder in Eight Cocktails is a straight-up delight from start to finish. -- Tom Hindle
Jessica Fletcher for a new generation! I loved it. -- Ragnar Jonasson
Stylish and wry, this is a sunlit whodunnit with excellent plotting. * The i Paper review *
Kelly Mullen has absolutely proven she’s here to stay with A Murder in Eight Cocktails! This book has heart, humour, and mystery all stylishly shaken with the perfect dash of quirky characters. Not to mention 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! If you want a mystery that is both fabulous and fun, with the perfect amount of California flair, this is absolutely for you. -- Kristen Perrin
ISBN: 9781529945188
Dimensions: 240mm x 160mm x 34mm
Weight: 598g
384 pages