Cozy to the last drop
Charm first, chills second: comfort reading with a pulse of quiet suspense.
Steven T. Duff
A Marigold Bay Mystery · Steven T. Duff
Death Brewed Daily
In Marigold Bay, even a quiet cup of coffee can turn deadly.
A cozy seaside mystery where the coffee is warm, the charm runs deep, the gossip spreads fast, and one small-town secret refuses to stay buried.
A one-sitting cozy readers adore
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The Story
The best coffee on the coast. The worst-kept secret in town.
Marigold Bay runs on sea air, fresh pastries, and the comfortable rhythm of a town where everyone knows everyone. Mornings begin with the hiss of the espresso machine and the clink of ceramic mugs along the harbor.
Then a familiar face is found cold at a corner table before the café has even opened, and the little town’s easy warmth curdles into whispers.
Because in Marigold Bay, everyone has a regular order, a friendly smile, and exactly one thing they would prefer no one ever asked about.
Fresh coffee. Ocean views. A murder served before breakfast.
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Step into Marigold Bay
Watch the trailer for a first taste of the coast, the coffee, and the crime.
A getaway you can hold in your hands
Warm, witty, and gently twisty: a cozy mystery for readers who want the comfort of a seaside town and the fun of a fair-play whodunit, all in a single satisfying sitting.
A town you’ll adore
Marigold Bay is so welcoming you’ll want to move in, suspects and all.
A fair-play puzzle
Every clue is on the page. Sip your coffee and see if you spot the killer first.
Perfect in one sitting
Just the right length to finish in an afternoon by the window.
Reader Praise
Readers are already falling for Marigold Bay
This is another book by this author that I love. It’s just the right length to finish in one sitting, and I can’t put them down once I get started.
Verified Reader
Warm, charming, and cleverly plotted. I felt like I was on holiday in Marigold Bay, sipping coffee while quietly suspecting everyone at the next table.
Coastal Cozy Fan
Exactly the sort of comforting mystery I reach for on a rainy afternoon. Lovely characters, a proper puzzle, and an ending I didn’t see coming.
Marguerite P.
Welcome to
Marigold Bay
A sleepy harbor town of pastel storefronts, salt-worn docks, and neighbors who mean well, mostly. Pull up a chair. Stay a while. Just mind who’s listening.
The Tide & Bean
The town’s beating heart, where the coffee is strong and the rumors are stronger.
The Harbor Market
Fresh catch, fresher gossip, and a view that hides more than it shows.
Gull’s Rest Lane
Cobbles, marigolds, and cottages where every curtain has a witness behind it.
Meet the Author
Steven T. Duff
Steven T. Duff writes cozy mysteries for readers who love warm settings, good company, and a puzzle worth solving. His stories trade shock for charm: the kind of books you finish in an afternoon and then wish you could visit in person.
Death Brewed Daily is a standalone cozy mystery, no prior reading required, and the perfect first cup of the Marigold Bay world.
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Questions
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Do I need to read anything else first?
Not at all. Death Brewed Daily is a complete standalone cozy mystery, so start here and enjoy.
Is it a clean, cozy read?
Yes. Expect charm, warmth, and a clever puzzle rather than graphic content: cozy first, mysterious second.
What formats are available?
Ebook, paperback, and hardcover, plus Kindle Unlimited. Pick your favorite in the purchase section above.
What do the free chapters include?
The complete first two chapters, sent to your inbox so you can settle in before deciding.
The coffee’s hot. The secret’s not safe.
Start the mystery this afternoon: the first two chapters are on the house.