Green River Blend by Armand Rosamilia

Green River Blend Reviews

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  Marc *Dark Reader with a Thousand Young! Iä!*

  It's like
  Needful Things, but with coffee instead of things, and with the FBI instead of shadow puppets. There is an aspiring author character with the last name King, and I think it's an intentional light jab at Uncle Steve.
  
  A mysterious cafe owner sets up shop in a small town, and soon everyone is hooked on the titular Green River coffee blend, which seems to have certain effects on its drinkers, and I'm not talking about diuresis. If you like reading lurid gossip and people acting out their baser instincts (and who doesn't?), it's a fun story. The setup was a little awkward; I don't know why this James fellow didn't creep everyone right the fuck out, with his insistence on sitting behind a one-way mirror and having his employee tell him about the customers' personal lives through a headset. I thought the story progressed to chaos awfully quickly when a slower burn would have been delicious, and in the second half the story takes a left turn that made it less enticing. The cliffhanger ending, unexpected, left me unsatisfied.
  
  But, I was impressed with the smooth prose, as easy to roll along with as your favorite horror/thriller author's, and that alone convinced me that this writer knows his stuff. I don't plan to read this book's sequels, but I immediately moved on to his Lovecraft mythos collection,
  Keyport Cthulhu.
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  Peter Germany

  A page turner
  
  This was a good read. It kept you turning the pages as the story opened up.
  The characters were all very distinctive and memorable and boy was I rooting for a couple of them near the end.
  I will definitely be checking out book 2 in the near future!
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  Jason Meuschke

  I really wanted to like it because I enjoy Armand’s other books I’ve read. This time I found myself too often thinking, “wtf is going on?” It is interesting and I wanted to know how it would conclude but (no spoilers) was unfortunately not satisfied there. Looking forward to getting back to his Dirty Deeds series and checking out the new monster books!
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  ☕️Katie

  Green River Blend coffee- so good it just might be deadly. The people of Hammond Beach can't get enough of the new coffee in town. So much so that there becomes a 4 cup limit per visit and the line wraps around the corner.
  
  People drinking this highly addictive coffee started having dark and devious thought. The impulse to act on them becomes too much and the town erupts into chaos. Will there be time to stop everyone and save the town or is Hammond Beach doomed?
  
  This book is very reminiscent of Stephen King. I loved the darkness of it and the quick paced scenes. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
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  Steve Wynne

  A fun, totally engrossing read. Bought this off of Armand Rosamilia himself at STC earlier this summer after never having read anything of his. Started it up yesterday and just finished it. Quite an excellent little read, a fun little jaunt of murder, mayhem, and debauchery in a small southern town. I'm gonna have to continue on with this series. Definitely recommended!
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  R.J. Roles

  Have a cup!
  
  A fun, fast read! Armand does a fantastic job of keeping the reader engaged as well as moving the story along. Just like in the story, you must have more! Check this one out, I really enjoyed it.
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  Catherine Pinkett

  slow going at the moment!
  Well what a strange tale. definitely something in the water or is it the coffee!!!!. read for March Mystery Challenge
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  Pheebz

  Green River Blend By Armand Rosamilia Will Make your head spin.
  As an avid coffee drinker, this story was horrifying and quite possible if a diabolical deviant decides to "Creat his /her own blend of coffee."Lucky for me, I make my coffee at home.
  The story takes place is a small town of Hammond Beach in Florida.A strange mysterious man James Fortson comes to town and decides to open up a fancy coffee shop by the name of "Coffee Stop".They carried all types of coffee at first. While James sat behind a large two-way mirror in his office his very capable manager Betty Coburn worked the front and wore a headset that allowed James and her to communicate.He had asked Betty to relay to the other employees to push the store brand of coffee.Mary Walters was one of Bettys favorite employees she was a sweet girl and the daughter of the local Police Chief Buck, who never liked coffee.Mary was able to get the customers to try the house blend even if they were reluctant to do so.
  Well it wasn't long before just about everyone who bought coffee at the Coffee Stop, was drinking the house blend, people would make several trips a day to buy more coffee, sometimes a few cups at a time. You see the line to buy coffee at the Coffee Stop was very long and could at times be around the block or even further.There were a few tables to sit at inside the small shop. They were always full.
  So Mary and a few noncoffee drinkers began to notice, there was no longer the friendly chatter with those waiting in line for their chance to order coffee.In fact the lines movement seemed almost robotic, in the nonthinking mindless sort of way.There seemed to be a phenomenon taking place with the town folk, they were losing their inhibition they were acting on their deepest desires.Kenny who dreamed of being a writer blew off his responsibilities at the shoe store to write before long he had lost his job. Jean Garvin was gambling there are many more examples. Before long they had to limit how many people they would allow in the shop at one time due to a violent outburst. It was at this point James had told Betty they were going to lock and close the doors to the shop for a few day, he wanted Betty to post signs so everyone know well in advance.
  To find out what happened next pick up a copy of Green River Blend By Armand Rosamilia.
  This was a wickedly delightful story told by a Master.I love Small Town America and love to read of the locals and their quirkiness.Armand is a master at not only telling a story but painting a realistic view of both the characters and location. He makes you ponder the plausibility of something like this really happening near where you live.That is part of the fun in reading a Supernatural thriller.Armand Rosamilia did a wonderful job of bring this story to life.
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  Cynthia Dawson

  Been awhile since I gave something 5 stars!
  
  I so loved this book! It was like King's Needful Things but so much better!
  
  I enjoyed "meeting" new townspeople and figuring out how the Green River blend would affect them. It was just such a fun read and I am definitely going to buy the sequel.
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  Nick

  I really enjoy horror novels where something is making the town go crazy. Like King's Needful Things. This one has a great steady incline of suspense that just gets more suffocating until all hell breaks loose!
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  Lesley Henry

  I have never been happier to not be able to to stomach the taste of coffee because in this book, the signature blend of the new coffee shop in town, has the ability to not just awaken the senses, but something that lies hidden deep within the subconscious. Not knowing what is being done to them, other that they now possess a thirst for this coffee that drives them to commit heinous acts, awakens hidden psychic gifts in some, and madness in others just for starters. A totally twisted tale of addiction and that which fuels it, in this case, coffee.
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  Carole

  Creepy
  
  This book will take you on a wild and creepy ride. It all revolves around a special blend of coffee called Green River Blend. When people drink it for the first time, they instantly become addicted and can't get enough. They also start acting out their deepest and darkest desires that includes murder. The man behind this special formulated coffee, James, is on the run at the end of the book, with FBI agent Sam and Hammond Beach Chief of Police following his trail. Along with Jean and David who want the formula to Green River Blend as well.
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  Joshua Hair

  What's not to love about a book that combines coffee, sinister plots of murder and mayhem, and the small-town feel we all secretly crave? I knew I'd love it from the start, and Mister Rosamilia kept his promises. It was an all-around fun read, and a quick one at that. Grab it for the Kindle and give it a read. You might think twice about visiting Starbuck's, especially with the current Pumpkin Spice craze.
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  Lindberg

  Great story. Great author
  
  From the time I started reading I couldn't put the book down. The author paints his characters with the strokes of a true artist . He takes you step by step through his masterful plot, drawing you in toward the final twists of this books ending. I can't wait to start his sequel.
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  Kat

  Wow!
  
  Would you like to act on your deepest, darkest desires? With no guilt or fear of consequence? Try the new addictive coffee blend, Green River Blend! You will not be the same person! Disclaimer: we are responsible for any legal charges, death or pregnancy from using this product.
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  Debbie Ament

  I really enjoyed this book, it caught my attention right from the very first page. The reason for the low rating is that this book does not end. I did read past reviews before I purchased this book in February and there was no indication it was to be continued. Very disappointing
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  Joan

  WOW! I'm so happy I don't drink coffee. That being said, if you love a fast paced horror story with great characters, you really should pick up this first book in the series. I'm sure you will then buy the following books. I loved this book, well done Armand Rosamilia.
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  Carolann Hiller

  Coffee anyone
  
  New man in town opens coffee shop and hired local people to work there. The pay is good but they are swamped with customers from the get go. What's the secret? Great read!
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  Alaura

  I really enjoyed this over the top strange book. Lol definitely looking forward to reading more of his books.
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  Kathy Elliott

  Really violent
  
  Interesting premise, but really violent. I mostly enjoyed the story, but I likely won't read the next one. If you like the edgier stuff, you'll probably like this.
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  Debi

  Good book
  
  This book reminded me of a Steven Kind book. It had thrills and mystery was scarey. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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  Diane Rodarte

  Good read
  
  Good read. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Definitely getting the next two books. Would recommend to all my weird friends
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  Michele

  ..... couldn’t finish ...
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  Norman Miller

  This was ridiculously fun. Tons of bloody violence, good characters, good dialogue. I liked it so much I already downloaded book 2 in the series.
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  Karen Oldman

  I devoured this book. The whole trilogy really, but this one is definitely my favorite of the three.
  Multiple POV. Brief chapters. Loveable and villainous characters galore.
  
  Small town Florida. A stranger comes to town and opens an independent coffee shop, managed and staffed by all local people. After a well publicized grand opening in which the first hundred (it might have been more) people are given a free cup of the proprietary "Green River Blend". It's a major success. Quickly lines out the door for Green River Blend become a daily occurrence. People who might be a one cup a day customer begin drinking multiple cups a day.
  
  As business booms, the townspeople begin to act out. Repressed personality traits come to the surface, and in many cases, become the dominant trait. Interests become obsessions. Inhibitions tossed out like yesterday's garbage. In some cases, a talent or predisposition is amplified to seemingly supernatural levels.
  
  In just a few weeks, a new blend of coffee will literally demolish an entire town.
  
  
  
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  Chrystal Roe

  Scary
  
  I really enjoyed this story. The characters are great and a lot like people you'd find in any small town. At least at first.