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A Witch, a Ghoul and a Racoon Shifter Walk Into a Bar Welcome to a world of mystic mayhem where the paranormal and the peculiar collide in an unforgettable tale of mystery, intrigue, and adventure! Join Clarice "Click" the witch, Sherry "Scatter" the raccoon shifter, Walter the ghoul, and Maribel the mundane PI, as they embark on a thrilling supernatural caper like no other. When Click finds herself locked away in an institution, her memory a blur, it's up to her quirky comrades to stage a daring escape. Joined by Maribel, the down-to-earth private investigator, this unlikely quartet of ...

Thea Doesn't Know Who is Friend and Who is Foe When a woman goes missing, leaving her 8 yr old son behind, Thea knows treachery is in the air. The woman, Marie, is connected to a magical rebel group. Are they part of the disappearance? Marie's late husband left her with a substantial gambling debt that she was attempting to pay off. The man collecting the bills was not the shy type. Did he decide that Marie was payment enough? Thea seems closer to finding out what happened to her parents, but just as she's about to discover the truth, Granny goes missing. Now Thea must face some hard truths...

With foxes and wolves at each other’s throats, the only solution is to listen to the witch! Homecoming fever is gripping Ardensville and it’s all Thea Beal can do to keep up in her shop. Life has been going great, recently. She and Blaine have been dating and thoughts of a future together fill her mind. But then...another murder rocks the festivities. The victim? A local bad boy wolf shifter. He was also a lady killer. Maybe it was his wolfish good looks that women were drawn to. And perhaps the reason husbands abhorred him. He lived with his kind on the edge of town in beaten up ...

When the girls visit Las Vegas, slot machines and shows are high on their list. But when a murder occurs and a friend is accused, it's up to the We're Not Dead Yet Club to strut their stuff. However, the gals aren't use to a town like Sin City, and its wily ways may hold danger and intrigue for our favorite group.

Does a Soggy Death Spell Murder? The victim, notorious for her penchant for playing mind games, may have left behind a twisted legacy even in death. Could her demise be the ultimate act of revenge against those who had wronged her? As her children, who harbored resentment for her manipulative games and each other, come under scrutiny, one must wonder if a prank has escalated into a deadly act of retribution. Adding to the mystery, the sudden inclusion of a mysterious man in her will raises more questions than answers. Can Kacie sift through the clues left behind by the dearly departed, or ...

In a chilling turn of events, the unexpected death of a purported psychic leaves the community baffled and questioning how he failed to foresee his own end. Could it be that his abilities were nothing more than a ruse? Ivy, alongside the astute biddie committee, have a knack for unmasking frauds from afar. But as they delve deeper into the case, they begin to suspect that something far more sinister may be lurking beneath the surface. In a tale that blurs the line between the supernatural and deception, Ivy and the biddie committee find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue where ...

A Warrior Angel, a Pesky Ex, and an Unlikely Murder Victim Mandy is up to her neck when her ex from Hollywood shows up uninvited. She's done with the guy but he can't take no for an answer. And when he becomes a murder suspect, will she feel obligated to help in the investigation? What was a warrior angel doing in town? Is something dark and mysterious brewing just below the surface of the community? Are friends actually enemies in disguise? Can Mandy trust her own grandmother? Clues, answers and more questions surface in the second book in the Heaven Springs Paranormal Mystery Series.

A Fiery Murder, a Magical Musical Family and a Singing Skunk Jasmine Mazurski has her hands full with two daughters, Ally and Penze, an ornery Father-in-law Eddie, and his eccentric sister Zelda. Jasmine, aka Jazz, is a widow who runs the Mazurski Music store along with her family in Ohio. Besides taking care of everyone's musical needs, the local high school band included, the family also brushes up on their musical magic as well. The family's musical ability makes their magic stronger...and that could get them into trouble if they can't figure out how to manage it. The singing skunk, ...

A Special Crossover Guest is Coming Bad dreams are consuming Calamity Corners and the folks are getting downright nasty. In fact, Zinnia and Tink are dreaming that Nann is stealing their boyfriends and in retaliation give her the cold shoulder. Pokey the pig is also giving Nann the hairy eyeball as his nightmares include no more Little Debbie Zebra snacks. And then a man is found dead with two holes to the neck. Is it all connected? Is there a vampire on the loose? Will the VHS finally have something to do besides sit around Marquise Charlotte's coffin and drink beer, burp and scratch ...

A Dead Rollercoaster Tycoon and a Lost Friend A new rollercoaster is unveiled at the Boardwalk and Pier and everyone is ready to ride. However, the festivities come to halt when a murder occurs. Several people may have wanted the victim dead including a wife that would inherit a fortune, a brother in law who would profit, and a sculptor who's crazy enough to kill over one of his precious collections. Quinn and Ridley, her turtle familiar, decide to help since this could bring bad publicity to the Aquarium and also get her mind off her lost friend Nora who hasn't been heard from in quite a ...

Miss Clara's in the Clink Someone committed a dastardly deed and Miss Clara is being framed and tossed in the hoosegow. The We're Not Dead Yet Club is down a member and the crew needs to get cracking to find the real culprit and spring their friend from lockup. And since Clara's in the clink, Miss Hazel will tell her side of the story in this hilarious tale that mixes our seniors with young whippersnappers.

A Dead Body with Horns...What the What? Thea and Blaine were supposed to be on a date to the Harvest Festival. Instead they got a handful of murder! The victim? A smooth talking new restaurateur who just opened up shop in Ardensville. There’s something shady about him (maybe it's the horns). Thea couldn’t tell. All she knew is that she felt flustered when he met her eyes before he died. And it seems everyone the police talk to had a reason to kill him. There’s Eleanor DeWitt, the competing restaurant owner. Sandra, whose relationship with the victim visibly soured her. Not to mention ...

A Wedding and a Misery Mage In just one week, Penzance's wedding will be a grand affair, and it's all hands on deck to ensure a flawless celebration. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the bride-to-be seems somewhat off-kilter, raising eyebrows and sparking whispers among the guests. Meanwhile, vivacious Aunt Zelda is eager for a plus one to accompany her to the nuptials. As she explores her options, she wonders whether her choice might lead to a blossoming romance, or if she even desires such a connection. Lurking in the shadows, the notorious Misery Mage remains at large, and a lavish wedding ...

A Witch on the Rampage and a Pawn Store Murder Cora is beside herself when Sophie goes on the rampage after learning about her real parents. The information causes Sophie so much distress, her powers become destructive. Can Cora and Sir Jasper make her see that all is not lost? Or will they be victims of her wrath? When a pawn shop owner falls from her balcony to sudden death, many wonder if it was suicide or murder? The victim was arguing with a person the day before, but who was it? Her best friend seems distraught, but is she putting on a front? And the janitor who worked at the pawn ...

An Amish Town Caper & Chicken Poop Bingo The girls, with Percy in tow, visit a quaint village filled with Amish shops. However, the picturesque view disguises the pillage and looting behind the scenes of one shop. When the girls smell mystery and intrigue they know it's a case for the We're Not Dead Yet Club. ***Warning*** Visions of manure and marble like poop dot the landscape in this hilarious tale.

Dead Body on the Roof of Cora's Bakery When a dead body with strange puncture wounds is dumped on the roof of Cora and Nana's bakery, suspicions abound on whether it was a supernatural or mundane killing. Especially since Cora heard the body dropping on the roof at 2am. The victim was a warlock...could he have tangled with the wrong paranormal? A rival in the victim's field may have had it out for him or perhaps an estranged aunt wanted her revenge. A purple mist is plaguing Cora. She knows it has to do with Sophie, but could it be something even more menacing. Especially when the mist ...

A Nail Salon Murder and a Suspicious NanaCora is up to her eyeballs in cake dough as the annual baking competition is ready to start. But she is sidelined when a nail tech at the local salon is murdered. Cora and friends were just there the day before, and what she witnessed has several people on the suspect list.Nana has been acting strange toward Sophie for a while now and Cora is over it. She doesn't understand what Nana has against her. Is it because she fears Sophie will steal Cody away from Cora...or is there more going on? Ben has gone on vacation so she can't get answers from him. ...

A Mad Scientist On the Loose In an unusual twist, Click, Scatter, and Walter find themselves entangled in a bizarre case unlike any they've encountered before. The culprit appears to be a mad scientist, seemingly ordinary until he steps into a laundromat, where his eyes glow, his hair spikes, and he unleashes a torrent of chaos—mercilessly thrusting innocent felines into dryers. Miraculously, good Samaritans intervene, saving the cats from harm. But who is this peculiar man, and what drives him to commit such heinous acts? A tantalizing clue leads the intrepid trio to a secretive ...

***A Demon Residing in a Doll and Electrocution by Toy Train*** When the owner of an antique toy store is killed, several suspects come to mind for Elle and Gus to investigate. Mike was known around town as a ladies man, however, he didn't mind if some of those ladies were married, much to the ire of several husbands in town. Mike also liked his drugs and if you didn't pay on time, you might find yourself in a world of hurt. Krazy K was a supplier and not known to take no for an answer when it came time to pay up. And there's a thin line between love and hate, especially when friends are ...

The Triplet Witches Meet Their Mother Quinn, Harvest and Echo have never met their mother, but that's about to change. However, she's not quite what they expected and she's in danger. Not only that, but someone is trying to destroy the livelihoods of the sisters...or are they trying to get them to use their powers to fight back? Leshy, the goat/man, is back as well and he has news regarding the triplet's mother and who might be trying to decimate their lives in the second book of the Triplet Witch Sisters Mystery series.