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Ivy is the town's botanist, and she can cure what ails you with a touch of magic. Her family lives near the lighthouse that her uncle operates. Her cousin Blanche helps her at the botany store, and a flaming drag queen ghost interrupts her on a daily basis. Moira, the ghost, was Marvin in real life. After death she barged out of the closet with a martini in one hand and a long, sleek cigarette holder in the other. When Ivy's regular customer ends up missing, she becomes entangled with a private investigator who is also searching for her.

When Lily and her two aunts discover the dead body of the most vile and hated woman in the town of Sweet Home inside their coffee shop, the Coffee Cabana, tongues wag at who the culprit might be. With a list of suspects a mile long, it could be almost anyone who Fannie Diddlemier wronged in her weekly rag.

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 ...

Who's Cursing the Mazurski's? A free accordion picked up by Aunt Zelda might have Grampa Eddy delighted, but something's hiding within the instrument...something evil. A small conjure bag has made its way into the shop and casting spells on the family. Who has sent the conjure bag? And was it intended for the Mazurski's or was it picked up by mistake? Meanwhile, a body has been discovered on the same lot as the Little Theater, causing productions to come to a screeching halt. However, the body is old, like centuries and the State University is on the case since this could be an ancient ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Daddy's Home! The Triplets' father is home for a visit, and the girls have questions...like is he a wizard or sorcerer? And how is it he can traipse in and out of the Twih so easily? But just like their mother, some questions get answered but more pop up. What will the triplets find out about their parentage? Or are they better off not knowing? Find out in the third installment in The Triplet Witch Sisters 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 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 ...

Mysteries Amidst Moonlit Meadows In the heart of the town, Celestial Meadow's enchanting candle, herb, and spice emporium stands as a beacon for those seeking remedies. As a gifted witch, Celestial blends a touch of magic with her natural wares to conjure potent cures. But there's one tragedy she couldn’t prevent—the murder of Isabella, a member of her own kin. Isabella's reputation was, to put it mildly, less than sterling. Townsfolk often cast sidelong glances her way, making the list of potential culprits lengthy. Could it be Joyce, driven by envy of Isabella's special bond with a ...

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: ...

An Arrow to the Heart is No Loving Matter Helga owns an antique shop in the bustling French Quarter in New Orleans. She's a witch with fiery silver eyes when her witchiness takes control. But right now she's burdened with three ghosts who like to keep her company while working. But that's not the worst of it. When a dead body with an arrow to the heart lies in her path, will she be the one who is blamed? The ornery critter had a jealous wife. Or maybe the arrow has significant meaning. Could Cupid be on the warpath? Is the deadly deed black magic or evil lurking in the mundane world? ...

Shadows and Spotlight: Mystery at the Fan Fest As the bond between Kacie and Patrick deepens, Crayon harbors doubts about this blossoming relationship's true nature and purpose. But introspection is cut short as the town buzzes with excitement for a grand fan event, honoring a nostalgic TV series. With stars of yesteryears descending, emotions simmer—some basking in the warmth of adulation, others shying away from its intensity. However, the celebratory aura cracks when a ghostly figure from the show's history emerges, casting a shadow of suspense and suspicion. As Kacie ventures into the...

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...

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 ...

How did a water witch drown? Good question. Goodsprings Georgia is home to a secret witch's coven. Sam, earth witch, owns the local smoothie shop. She likes to put a little magic in her brew and she can cure most ailments with her smoothie potions. Her one employee, David aka Tank, has tattoos out the ying yang and a Harley in the parking lot. Regular customer Phineas and his pet rooster Chuckles enjoy lounging in the shop's courtyard seating. Chuckles gets his own shot glass of magic brew. Lucky bird. Tessa, fire witch, owns the hottest grill in town. Mara, wind witch, can hear the ...

Plastic Surgeons, a Real Estate Agent, Restaurant Owner and Murder Sarah wants to tweak her face with some fillers. And there's plenty of plastic surgeons in town to choose from. Maybe too many? Seems that way when one is murdered. Could the other doctors want to shut down the competition? Or maybe her long suffering husband had finally had enough abuse. A real estate agent, a restaurant owner, and a personal chef round out a rather large suspect pool. Wanda is nervous for baby Robin when a snide children's services worker keeps poking her nose into the baby's well being. Wanda doesn't want...

An Ancient Lock, Cursed Dice, and a New Villain Cecilia and Clarence have their work cut out for them when a pair of cursed dice result in bad luck....of the fatal kind. Not only that, but an ancient lock is needed to keep the Cabal, an evil secret society, from stealing the artifacts. When Celilia and Clarence are captured by the Cabal, they must rely on a new acquaintance to rescue them. But is she working with the Cabal? And what secrets does she hide? Find out in the second installment of this fast moving and thrilling adventure mystery series.

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,...