Barista Bookshelf - Black Coffee

Black Coffee 

These books are a bit dark, not always the most cheery, but rewarding to finish. Just like a cup of black coffee.

• Verity by Colleen Hoover 

A young writer is hired by famous author, Verity Crawford's husband, to complete her award-winning book series after Verity suffers brain injuries from an accident. The young author ends up finding an unpublished manuscript written by Verity, revealing some terrifying secrets.

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

A reporter is sent back to her hometown to investigate a possible serial killer. After reuniting with her… unique family, she is reminded why she left.

• A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 

An inquisitive teenager begins investigating a case that happened five years ago in her hometown. Even after enough evidence convinced the police that  Sal Singh was the murderer, Pippa is determined to prove otherwise.