Death Unfiltered

In "Ground Rules," a cozy mystery by Emmeline Duncan, twenty-something barista Sage Caplin navigates the vibrant but tumultuous world of Portland's Button Building. When the abrasive owner of a rival restaurant mysteriously dies with a tainted cup of Sage's coffee in hand, Sage finds herself entangled in suspicion, exacerbated by a true-crime podcaster eager to investigate and a boyfriend ready to point fingers. As Sage delves into a web of motives and rivalries, she must untangle the truth behind the brewing chaos in her new community.