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Welcome to the Charleston Mansion...Where People End Up Dead Cookie has taken it upon herself to sign up Verny and Josie for an overnight tour of the town's historical home and legendary haunted house, where two horrible deaths occurred decades earlier. Josie hates horror movies, Verny isn't excited about snoozing in a sleeping bag, and Lightning has decided he must set the historical record straight on the inaccuracies of the home's legend. No one's excited, except Cookie of course. And now a group with a famous ghost hunter website is joining them. What could go wrong? ***Find out in the ...

The Ladies Moral Society has a Death Problem When four deaths occur at the same time, Celestial is tasked with finding who would want these people dead. Were the deaths caused by supernatural means? Celestial's witch friend Sofia is accused. She had every right to be angry with the deceased party, but was murder on her mind. A local preacher in town calls the murders justified. What the what? He rails against supernatural forces...did he think the Ladies Society had secrets of their own? Or is he hiding his own private mystery? One of the victims' brother stood to inherit a lot of money ...

On the eve of the summer solstice, Angelica fears the worst for Heaven Springs. These fears are confirmed when a man is found murdered with a note on his chest. Wrong one. Mandy can bet her third vertebrae that these cases are somehow connected. How and why? She’s not so sure, but with Angel, Charlene, and Grandma Angelica by her side, she knows nothing can go wrong. Hopefully. Meanwhile, Jonathan comes back around and prevents Mandy from making the grave mistake of returning to her ex. At the same time, Colin is becoming more erratic in his attempts to woo Mandy. He says that they were ...

Magical Crystals, a Wicked Warlock, and a Lofty Death Discover a spellbinding new adventure. Join Cora, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary secret, as she embarks on a magical journey to claim her birthright, save her family's legacy, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious death. Cora's quiet life is turned upside down when she learns she hails from a long line of powerful witches. To redeem the forgotten Lightheart name, she must complete the legendary Trial of the Six Crystals - despite having no clue what it means to be Magical! Luckily, Cora won't face this enchanting challenge ...

An Arrow to the Heart is No Loving Matter In the vibrant heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, Helga presides over a quaint antique shop, her haven of mystical enchantment. As a witch with eyes that blaze silver when her powers surge, she is no stranger to the supernatural. Yet, she finds herself beleaguered by the mischievous company of three resident ghosts, who revel in her attention while she tends to her arcane business. However, the real trouble begins when she stumbles upon a lifeless body, pierced through the heart with an arrow. As whispers of blame and suspicion circle around her,...

Mysteries and Mischief in Calamity Corners Upon arriving at her late Aunt Nancy's home in Calamity Corners, Nann is met with the odd sight of a mischievous pig, Pokey, toting a toilet seat. But eccentricities abound in this town, and a roaming pig is merely the tip of the iceberg. As she sets out to establish her bookstore in Cemetery Center—an unlikely business hub, to be sure—she discovers it's not just about books and rent. Her neighboring shop is an art gallery owned by Zinnia, who harbors a full-moon secret. Werewolf? Not quite. And then there's the town's sole car mechanic, Tink, ...

Ghost Hunters on the Loose The Grumpy Chicken Pub is infiltrated by a famous Ghost Hunting television show and our ghost chicken is not amused. When one of the ghost hunting crew ends up on the opposite side of the living, Ginger and her ragtag of misfits leap into action. Will the Grumpy Chicken ghost help solve the crime like before, or are there more ghosts to contend with? Find out in this next installment of The Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series.

Can Dreams Solve Crimes? When Charli sleeps, she has dreams....but not your run of the mill type dreams. The images that occur in her night sleep appear to be talking directly to her. Not only that, but the dreams are helping her solve crimes. Unfortunately, these illusions aren't straight forward and Charli must use her noodle to figure out what they mean. When a mysterious death occurs in a swampy area of the county, Charli's friend Elle is tasked with the case for an insurance claim. Elle is aware of Charli's dreams, but isn't sure if they should use the information or chuck it. However,...

It's all Monkey Business Until Someone's Murdered When a food critic's assistant dies at a well known restaurant in Sinking Springs, amateur sleuth Raine rises to the occasion. Raine runs the Monkey's Eyebrow Tea Room with her Grandma Rose and chimp hostess Daisy. The tea room has a rich history and Daisy is a part of it. But when a murder takes place, Raine, with the help of friends and a little chimp, put together the puzzling pieces to find a murderer.

A Poisonous Rosary Someone's got it in for a senior Nun at the local church. While she liked to point out the sins of others, she had quite a few of her own, and one of them ended up killing her. The church's priest is a sweet gentleman, but did the Sister have the goods on him? Or does the embattled younger nun who is subjected to the older nun's outbursts had enough? A witch friend of Celestial's has also had her own loathsome encounters with the deceased Nun. Could she have have a hand in the murder? Nikoli, the werewolf shifter detective is on the case. He and Celestial are getting ...

Unleash the Secrets of Archer's Hollow! Is it a howl in the night, or a deeper darkness stirring within? The sleepy town of Archer's Hollow is awake with whispers. A mangled body in the woods suggests a werewolf, but can things truly be this straightforward? Miles, Fiona's fiery ginger familiar, has his doubts. And when Levi, the enigmatic journalist with a trove of magical insights, hints at a secret cult with mind-warping powers, the plot thickens. Dive into a realm where the line between man and beast blurs, and where attending an exclusive witch's soiree could reveal more than Fiona ...

When a hairstylist finds the dead body of a girl in a small Southern town, she’s thrown into a world of secrets and lies ***This is a 51,000 word Novella*** Savannah Jefferies is used to good gossip. Owner of the Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon in the heart of Louisiana, she’s used to big hair, Southern style, and tall tales of the latest town scandal. But her quiet life is turned on its head when Savannah finds an upstanding member of the community murdered outside her salon in cold blood. Savannah investigates, only to find that her pleasant, cute town is just a façade, and that ...

A 150 Year Old Curse, a Mysterious Locket, and Ruffled Ghost Feathers Digger discovers an antique locket on a headstone in the cemetery, and when he takes it into the Grumpy Chicken Pub, the ghost fowl has a conniption! What does our feathered friend know about the locket that our crew doesn't? What secrets does the woman in the locket's picture hold? And will it expose a century old curse? Find out in the fourth installment of the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub series, and experience the points of view of not only Ginger, but Dixie, Digger, Ida, Edith and others in this special cozy mystery ...

Wedding Planning and Vampire Hunters Penzance is getting ready for her wedding, but her sister Alley has yet to find a beau. A new acquaintance has set her heart aflutter, but is she ready to commit? While things seem to be running smoothly at the Mazurski music store, the town's men folk seem to have been bitten by an anemia bug. The cases are so numerous the government has taken an interest in the cases. But are the cases from disease or are they far more nefarious and paranormal? Special guests from the Calamity Corners Series have come to help investigate, including Nann with 2 N's and ...

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where Your Eggs are Cooked Over Easy and Your Murder is Hard Boiled The Quaking Aspen Arts Festival descends upon Cascade, bringing a whirlwind of excitement and leaving Melody Bristol's diner thriving amidst the chaos. Unfazed by the condescending Chief of Police's warnings to stay out of official investigations, our intrepid heroine remains determined to see justice served. When Ruby's boyfriend is brutally gunned down outside his pub and Ruby herself is accused of the crime, her heartbreak renders her reporter's instincts useless. In her stead, Melody steps ...

Murder by Statue? When a murder jolts the tourist town of Stillwater, known for its Civil War battlefield and witch coven history, it's up to two witch sisters and their stub tail cat to figure out who had it in for the victim. Even the ghosts in the Civil War battlefield had no use for a business man hell bent on disturbing their peace. Narrowing the suspect pool can be difficult, especially when a sarcastic telepathic cat inserts herself into...well, everything. ***Find out what happens in this humorous romp that includes ghost talking witch sisters, a cat holding a grudge over her ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Autumn in New England is a cherished season for the Purcell women, marked by the allure of golden pumpkins, crunchy leaves, and the buzz around Myrtle Lake's yearly Harvest Festival. With the coffee shop draped in autumnal charm and delightful fall treats in the making, the air is thick with neighborly chatter and playful jests. Yet, the festive spirit is jolted by the abrupt and dubious death of Jameson Creel, the village convenience store owner, in a dubious car mishap. Despite warnings from the ...

Can Dreams Solve Crimes? As Charli slumbers, her dreamscape unfolds, far surpassing the ordinary reveries of others. Within these nocturnal visions, enigmatic images and cryptic messages seem to speak directly to her, guiding her towards solving perplexing crimes. However, these elusive dreams are anything but straightforward. Charli must rely on her keen intellect and intuition to decipher their hidden meanings and unlock the secrets they hold. As she navigates the shadowy realms of her subconscious, she is drawn ever deeper into a world of mystery and intrigue, where the line between ...

Was it an Accident or Murder? Strange things are happening in Heaven Springs. A man who looks to be covered in blood is mumbling incoherently in the Town Square. At the same time a victim is found within the town's library. Are the two events connected? Jonathan is experiencing headaches...are they connected to the weird goings on around him? Mandy knows her grandmother is keeping secrets. Is it to protect her or is she harboring dark mysteries of her own? As Warrior Angels congregate within the town, will the true evil show it's face?

Whispers from the Whiskered Taking over her late Aunt’s Tavern in Port Jennings, Wanda Sperling expected to immerse herself in lobster, trivia nights, and unique drinks. She didn't anticipate inheriting Zeus, a cat with an uncanny knack for channeling the voices of murder victims. When a not-so-beloved patron meets a grim fate, it’s not just the gossip that stirs—Zeus begins speaking to Wanda in the deceased's voice. While the tavern's loyal patrons, including the vivacious waitress Tweetie and the quirky chef Two Dog Donnie, are no strangers to Zeus's mysterious abilities, for Wanda,...