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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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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 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 O. Phillips, cozy mystery author
“The Regulars of Amanda Lexie by J. J. Hana 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. Hana 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
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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