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A Misery Mage is on the Loose In the bustling Mazurki family music store, where vintage guitars and modern amps are bought and sold, Alley is unexpectedly reunited with her old friend Olive. Yet the once-vibrant Olive now appears ghostly, her skin pale and eyes hollow. She claims a mysterious sound from outside her bedroom window at night is draining her very essence. Concerned for her friend, Alley decides to spend the night to investigate. Awakening to the chilling presence of a shadowy figure lurking beyond the window, Alley soon finds herself ensnared in a web of misfortune. As her life...

An Unlikely Victim, a Fierce Enemy and Secrets Revealed When Cora's enigmatic new neighbor and friend becomes entangled in a deadly mystery, the stakes are raised even higher with the brutal murder of her boyfriend and the town's notorious troublemaker. As secrets begin to unravel, Cora can't help but wonder if the mystical crystals are the key to the chaos or if there is a deeper, more sinister plot at work. An ominous warning from Hades suggests that Cora may be delving into dangerous territory, revealing truths better left untouched. Yet Cora's unwavering resolve drives her to seek ...

Somebody Wanted the Homecoming Queen Murdered The annual homecoming parade isn't as jovial as it should be when the Homecoming Queen is found murdered on one of the floats. She was rumored to be a siren. Did one of her suitors get tired of being strung along? Or was jealousy part of the equation? With young girls vying for the attention of certain men, mundane or magical, sometimes envy can turn evil. Aunt Tiegan and Granny have their own ways with teaching magic. Will Thea be stuck in between their feuding? And what does Thea learn when she meets a college professor who went to school with...

Two Strange Murders, a Ghost in a Mirror and a Creepy Dude Who's Looking for Souls Mary is a detective with the special ability of knowing when someone is lying, which comes in handy in a murder investigation. But when a witness claims to have seen a strange animal with a human in its mouth, can Mary believe it, even if her instincts tell her it's true? Her cat Ugly seems to be making noises other than the usual meows...like she's trying to communicate. Is Mary losing it or is Ugly attempting to speak or something even more unusual? Mary's dreams are also trying to tell her something.......

Sometimes Treasure Wants to Remain Hidden, Especially if It's Cursed As the mysterious death of a treasure hunter is hastily deemed an accident, Ivy and Everett are summoned to delve deeper into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his demise. Was the victim's fate sealed by a cursed treasure he was never meant to uncover? Could someone have deliberately concealed the accursed treasure, aware of the peril it posed? Or, perhaps, was the man ensnared in a more familiar trap, betrayed by someone he once trusted? In a captivating tale of intrigue, deception, and the allure of hidden riches, ...

Two Deaths...One is Real, the Other Isn't Sam and the gang are back in Goodsprings with new guests, Cassandra and Paula the Parrot. However, strange things are occurring. Phineas is not ordering his usual wheatgrass juice, Chuckles isn't looking too well, and David has started a new venture. Phineas' strange friend remains in town as well. But is he more enemy than friend? A new biker shop has opened up and one of the owners is sweet on Sam. And Tessa has decided glamour spells is just what she needed to spice up her life. But has she bit off more trouble than she can handle? And why are ...

With each passing day, Ivy's health deteriorates, yet her unwavering resolve to assist Everett in his latest case remains unshaken. A man, convinced he's being poisoned, seeks their help. With a litany of enemies in his wake, identifying the true culprit proves a daunting task. Is he merely a victim of his own paranoia, or has he unwittingly invoked the wrath of the dead, who now seek retribution? Meanwhile, Harmon races against time to return home, driven by the urgency of Ivy's precarious condition. Will he make it back in time to be by her side, or will fate deal a cruel hand? In a ...

Included in a Will has Aunt Zelda in the Hot Seat Aunt Zelda is called in for questioning when she's included in the will of a murder victim. Since Steve, Penze's squeeze is in on the questioning at the police station, she's none too pleased that he's putting her aunt through the wringer. The Mazurski women decide that in order to help their aunt, they need to case the murder scene. However, someone beat them to it and doesn't like intruders, putting their lives in danger. Can the women figure out how to help aunt Zelda without getting killed themselves? And why does cousin Madge only come ...

In the gripping final installment of the saga, join Hazel, Harken, Jaxon, and Rummi as they step into the mysterious town of Ravenswood, where dark forces stir and danger lurks in every shadow. The team is met with a chilling scene – the ritualistic murder of a renowned scholar, eerily reminiscent of the horrors they faced in Osage. Without the guidance of Hazel's grandmother, Ethel, will they be able to unravel the sinister plot brewing beneath the surface? Amidst the unfolding mystery, Hazel is faced with a daunting challenge: to uncover whether a powerful cult is at work, intent on ...

Suspicious Fires and a Dead Body The Old School Diner has a reputation for the clouds of smoke that billow from its kitchen, a spectacle largely attributed to its cook, aptly named Smoke, at the helm of the grill. However, when a dumpster fire breaks out, even Smoke recognizes the scent of burning refuse is dreadfully amiss. The discovery of a corpse within the charred dumpster further stirs up the town's populace, leading to a flurry of speculations about the circumstances of the death. Could the local conspiracy theorists, Pop and Junior, surprisingly hold the key to solving this grim ...

What's with the snow in the deep south? Every morning Sam, earth witch, wakes up to a fresh blanket of snow. Does the new water witch have a thing for the white stuff? Sam doesn't have time to ponder as the new owner of Windemere Manor has invited half the town to a welcoming party at the mansion itself. But could there still be black magic left at the Manor. Mara, wind witch, has already had her bout with black magic. She doesn't want to go through that again. However, someone isn't going to make it out of the party alive. Is it the lingering black magic or something even worse? Now the ...

An Urban Myth Come to Life and a Vinyl Record to Kill Over Before Mary, the witch/psychic detective, has time to clean out her attic she's tasked with another murder. The victim recently bought a rare item at a garage sale and someone decided to kill him for it. But the item is said to be an Urban Legend. So is it real, a knock-off or is the item cursed? The victim certainly feels like it's cursed and Mary might as well as she struggles to find the person willing to kill for an old vinyl record. Angle Man still haunts her dreams. Echo and Drucilla want to figure out how he drains her bank ...

Final Installment for Witchy Women of Coven Grove Everything that has occurred in the previous books has led Bailey, Aiden, Avery, Piper, Chloe and the coven and crones to this final battle. A battle of good versus evil. But with all battles, sacrifices must be made. They have all made sacrifices in their own way leading up to this point. However, more must be given before peace is fully restored. Discover the heights and the devastating lows in this last book and final installment of this best selling saga. Book One: The Witching on the Wall Book Two: A Witching Well of Magic Book Three: ...

A missing redhead, a secret admirer’s column, and special syrup When one of Sweet Home’s residents goes missing, Lily decides to put her sleuthing cap on. With her fiancé Eli and his father away on a fishing trip, it’s up to Lily to unearth the how and why of the disappearance. But not before she and Jules discover some odd goings on at Reva’s café. A secret admirer’s column in Jules newspaper is also causing quite a stir at the local hair salon where Lily finds a nemesis of the porcelain kind. Find out what happens when Lily dives deep into all sorts of crazy mischief. Caffeine...

Can a Shape Shifting Coyote Lead Charli to Unknown Truths When an ancient relic goes missing from a museum, Charli and Elle are brought in on the case. The medicinal rattle is said to hold healing properties and the museum paid big bucks to have it insured. But who would take such an odd antique, unless that person wishes to conjure up a spirit that's better left dead? Charli's dreams lead her to an old shaman and what does he know of the missing artifact? But is he friend or foe? Find out in the second book of The Dreamer Trilogy.

Snooty Chefs, an ATV Race, and a Golden Cleaver Murder Weapon EATS-TV has come to the town of Paint Creek for their first annual Catch'em and Cook'em Smoke Off Competition. But when someone ends up with the Grand Prize lodged in their back side, everyone's appetite crumbles...except for Jake Jr.'s. Mercy is on the hunt, but could she end up being the next victim? Find out in this fall off the bone and succulent 4th book in the Old School Diner Series.

An axe to the back of the head, ghosts with an attitude, and a reenactment village Shelby Whitaker spends her days in period costumes and chatting with the dead. Life inside Mad River Olde Town reenactment village comes alive literally for Shelby who thinks of the Civil War Era ghosts as her friends. But when a reenactment actor is murdered with one of the town’s tools, it’s up to Shelby and her spirit friends to discover the fiend that hides among them. And who is the ghost that torments Shelby from time to time? Find out in the prequel in the new Mad River Mystery Series. This book ...

Two half eaten dead bodies... A missing enchantment book... A clam festival with no clams... ***This is a Paranormal Cozy Mystery*** Grace Longstreet loves clams and the annual Clamfest means she'll get her fill. However, there's no clams to be found and a dead body with unusual marks from the deep sea has washed ashore. Besides that, an ancient ivory stick used by a now dead fisherman has gone missing as well as an enchantment book. Does the ivory stick with the unique carvings have something to do with the unusual deaths washing ashore? Will Paisley wear something normal for once? Will ...

Lingering Shadows in Archer's Hollow As the age-old clash between light and dark converges on Archer's Hollow, a chilling murder disrupts the balance. Fiona finds herself not only unraveling the mystery behind the fallen enemy but grappling with the repercussions that follow. Meanwhile, Levi harbors a secret. Will it extinguish the spark of romance kindling between him and Fiona? Or will the impending battle between two powerful covens herald the end of all they hold dear?

A Werewolf Scared of his Shadow, a Fairy Mob, and a Jilted Harpie When a murder occurs in Nikatomia and Barry, the werewolf barista, is named as the top suspect, the gang must stay within their realm to help. But does Vana, Winnie and Alan know Barry all that well. He seems pleasant enough and more of a wuss than a fierce wolf. Is it all a role he's playing? Some think so. But there are other suspects, such as the fairy mob. It's said the victim owed the fairy mob and you don't want to mess with these tiny but treacherous beings. They may appear waif like, but they'll kick your can from ...