The pint of no return

by Ellie Alexander · 2018

When Sloan Krause returns to the sleepy town of Willow Creek for a much‑needed break, she never expects the local tavern’s newest brew to become the centerpiece of a deadly puzzle. A mysterious pint disappears from the bar’s cellar, and the next morning the town’s beloved bartender is found dead, his last words echoing a cryptic clue about “no return.” As Sloan sifts through spilled secrets, rival breweries, and a web of old grudges, she must untangle a series of clues that lead from the frothy surface of small‑town life to a darker undercurrent of betrayal. With sharp wit, relentless determination, and a dash of humor, Sloan races against time to solve the case before the next round is poured—proving that in this town, some mysteries are best served cold.