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“Original and highly entertaining … A perfect cozy thriller“
– Elizabeth Musser, award-winning and bestselling author
“Smart, engaging, and filled with satisfying twists“
– PeggySue Wells, award-winning and bestselling author
How well does your barista really know you?
Following a string of high profile digital robberies, FBI agent Lucielle and Cybercrimes Analyst Olivia work to chase down the hackers responsible. But they have no idea those criminals are sitting in the cars ahead of them in the drive-through.
Only one person may be able to link them all together and fill in the missing gaps: Amanda Lexie, the barista who knows them all by name and remembers their “usual” orders on sight.
But as the mob works to cover their tracks, Amanda’s involvement with the police puts a target on her back. When the cybercrimes shift into missing persons and murder, Lucielle and Olivia must work together before it’s too late for their favorite barista.
Releasing August 11, 2026 from Torchflame Books
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Official Launch Party
When: September 26 from 10 am – 2pm
Where: Atlas Coffee on Broadway
6504 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121
Join us for themed drinks, a book signing, an exclusive interview, and a Q&A! Books will be sold, but you’re welcome to bring a copy you already have!
Early Praise for The Regulars of Amanda Lexie
In J. J. Hanna’s quirky mystery novel The Regulars of Amanda Lexie, a coffee shop’s customers are tied to a cybercrime sting. … Humor is generated through people’s reluctance to make too much small talk; most prefer to evade direct questions by shifting focus to Amanda, remarking on her ever-changing, dyed hairstyles. The fact that everyone in the lane is connected to the case, without their immediate knowledge, dials up the absurdity. … A lighthearted, entertaining mystery novel, The Regulars of Amanda Lexie fuels its cat-and-mouse caper with routine coffee-shop stops.
—Foreword Reviews
The Regulars of Amanda Lexie by J. J. Hanna is a fast-paced, intrigue-filled cozy thriller that kept me hooked from beginning to end and made it impossible to put the book down. Despite being told from multiple perspectives, the story was incredibly easy to follow with each character feeling distinct and memorable. J. J. Hanna does a fantastic job weaving together suspense and action in a way that keeps the pages turning. If you love cozy thrillers packed with momentum and engaging characters, this is definitely a book you’ll want to add to your reading list.
—Lisa Pevey, author of the Honeysuckle Bend Cozy Mystery Series
Bravo to debut author J. J. Hanna on her original and highly entertaining The Regulars of Amanda Lexie. A perfect cozy thriller about a barista and her ‘regulars’, it’s a quick, fun read that kept me turning (or rather, swiping) pages, not wanting the story to end. It’s a great twist on crime fiction, highlighting the way an ordinary person, Amanda the barista, truly makes a difference by recognizing and caring for her customers. Can’t wait to see what J. J. Hanna comes up with next!
—Elizabeth Musser, best-selling, award-winning author of The Swan House, By Way of the Moonlight and From the Valley We Rise
The title of J.J. Hanna’s novel, The Regulars of Amanda Lexie, implies that little disturbs this young barista’s serene days. Nothing could be further from the truth! The author blends a mix of characters whose secret lives draw Amanda into fascinating, terrifying intrigue guaranteed to keep readers glued to the pages—and anticipating more excellent stories from Hanna in the future.
—Rachael Phillips, author of the Scottish Bakehouse Mysteries
A great and fun book that reminds the caffeine addicted that anything can be forgiven if there is a good cup of coffee involved. A terrific read from a young, promising author. The characters were likable regardless of which side of legal they fell on.
—Ellie McDowell, author of The Rings of Alleysiande
The Regulars of Amanda Lexie proves that even the smallest connections can conceal the darkest secrets. In this clever whodunit, J. J. Hanna masterfully weaves together seemingly unrelated lives through one ordinary barista, building a mystery that grows more compelling with every chapter. Smart, engaging, and filled with satisfying twists, this is a crime novel that will keep readers turning pages until the very end.
—PeggySue Wells, award-winning and bestselling author of The Ten Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make and The Patent
Book Announcement Video
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Book Tropes in The Regulars of Amanda Lexie
- Missing Person Case
- Tight Circle of Suspects
- “Someone in this room is the culprit”
- Suspense in a mundane setting
- Crime in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Book Club Resources
I would be honored if you choose to read The Regulars of Amanda Lexie with your book club! My publisher put together a beautiful book club discussion guide, and I’d love to meet with your book club if you’d like that! Contact me here to set up a time, virtually or in person if you’re in the Denver, Colorado area.
Book information for if you want to help me out by requesting this book at your local library:
Title: The Regulars of Amanda Lexie
Paperback ISBN: 9781611537390
eBook ISBN: 9781970107593
Large Print ISBN: 9781611537413
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Distributed by: IPG, Ingram
For bulk orders, please email Teri Rider at Torchflame Books.
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When: September 26 from 10 am – 2pm
Where: Atlas Coffee on Broadway
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Join us for themed drinks, a book signing, an exclusive interview, and a Q&A! Books will be sold, but you’re welcome to bring a copy you already have!
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