The Coffee DetectivesI’ve long been a fan of Agatha Christie, both the books and the various movies and TV shows, as well as other mystery series like Shakespeare & Hathaway and Rosemary & Thyme. Shortly after high school I tried my hand at writing mystery novels but they were pretty awful. Recently, after binge-watching some mystery shows, I thought I’d try again, challenging myself to write a mystery short story in 24 hours. The result was The Costume Party Murder. I hadn’t intended to make a hobby of this, but I wrote another, and kept going. After the second one I gave up on trying to turn the stories around in 24 hours.Here is a list of the stories I’ve written so far, with links, dates, and synopses. The Costume Party Murder – May 25, 2020 A man is stabbed to death at a costume party, but everyone has an alibi. 2 Victims, 1 Shot – May 30, 2020 A man fires a single shot but two people, standing nowhere near each other, are struck. Mr. Hashisaki’s Bronze Buddha – July 6, 2020 Mr. Hashisaki is beaten unconscious and robbed of a priceless statue, but what does the note in his hand mean? The Scarf and The Noose – Aug 1, 2020 At a bed-and-breakfast, a man commits suicide—or was it murder? Birthday or Deathday? – Aug 22, 2020 A matriarch, sick in bed on her birthday, suddenly disappears. Peccari’s Peril – Sep 13, 2020 Peccari is arrested for the murder of an investment banker. And With Soft Deceitful Wiles – Oct 8, 2020 A woman at a catering company is poisoned when a box of chocolates arrives at the office. Black Coffee, Blackmail – Nov 1, 2020 Benjy and Caesar receive a blackmail note. The Brooch and the Pooch – Nov 24, 2020 An imitation Victorian brooch goes missing during the taping of a TV show. The Love Polygonal Chain – Jan 3, 2021 Caesar and Innocenzio go on a surveillance job to collect evidence in a divorce proceeding. Paradise Place – Feb 27, 2021 A man is murdered in a club in the middle of nowhere. On a Vase-by-Vase Basis – April 15, 2021 When the Lady Tepelline hosts the ambassador from Limordin, a priceless vase goes missing. |