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At an esteemed finishing school, an inexplicable phenomenon has the girls swooning over the two distinguished, openly gay gentlemen proprietors. As suspicions of enchantment arise, a team of paranormal experts is summoned to unravel the bewitching mystery. Is the girls' stern taskmaster, Grismelda, conjuring up vengeance, or has a more malevolent curse been unleashed upon the school? Amidst this enigma, Click grapples with doubts about her sister's true nature. While her crew remains unconvinced of any sinister intentions, Click's judgment is clouded. Is the beguiling Kayla weaving a spell ...

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 ...

A man is found dead with a pot of blood next to him. Looks like a witchy type of murder but Celestial nor her coven practice such dark arts. The victim was a womanizer. Did one of his quests leave him with a lasting death itch? Or did he tangle with a dark magic? Celestial will aid Nikoli, the wolf shifter Sheriff, to discover who is making witches look bad in Savannah. ***Find out in the third book in the Hocus Pocus Cozy Witch Mystery Series*** ***The Paperback Page Length of this Book is 189 Pages***

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 ...

A Magical Jewelry Box, a New Friend for Gus, and Murder by Family? When Betty, the Farmer's Market chief flower booth operator, is killed, all eyes turn to her philandering husband and drug addicted son. But Betty owned a Jewelry Box that was rumored to be magical and now it's missing. Did the husband or son kill Betty for the insurance money, or did the cursed jewelry box have a hand in a sinister murder? Since Betty was a dear friend, Elle and Gus are determined to find her justice, much to the chagrin of deputy and panther shifter Jason. And Gus gains a new friend, but not the kind you'd...

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.

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, ...

Impersonator Elvis has Left the Building, in a Body Bag At the local Senior Center, an Elvis impersonator proves to be quite the entertainer, captivating the elderly ladies with his swaggering performances. However, could his provocative hip swings have irked some of the elderly gentlemen, driving them to ensure he crooned his final melody? Alternatively, could a simmering tide of jealousy among the ladies have led to tragic consequences? Stella and Vivian find themselves in the heart of the chaos as the self-proclaimed regents of the Senior Center. Will Coco be able to maintain order ...

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.

Coco is on the brink of inheriting not just riches, but a heap of trouble too. With the passing of her Aunt Isabelle, predatory relatives are circling like vultures, including Coco's ex-husband. Brazenly, he declares his entitlement to half of anything Coco inherits. Logan, however, refuses to tolerate his audacious claims, or the shock expressed by the other cousins over Coco's sizable inheritance. Yet when a death occurs amidst this strife, the question of who is responsible becomes paramount. With the Harvest Festival rapidly approaching, will clarity emerge from this tangled web, or ...

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 ...

Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The Best Man is a Dead Man Coco is trying to get her Mad Batter Bakery off the ground by catering the engagement party of one of the wealthy families in town. But when the best man ends up dead on the bottom of one of her catering carts, Coco wonders if she'll ever be free of the taint of discovering the dearly departed. Stella and Vivian are ready to help, but these old girls might be more trouble than Coco bargained for. And when Coco attempts sleuthing on her own, will she be next on the victim list? Not if handsome deputy Logan has anything to say about it. Coco can be infuriating with ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded The Myrtle Lake gang, wearied by the town's persistent and puzzling ghost lights, is ready to take matters into their own hands—albeit at a pace set by their elder members. When a townsfolk mysteriously vanishes, all eyes dart towards these spectral illuminations. Yet, might there be an even more malevolent force lurking in the shadows? Throwing a wrench in their plans, the team unwittingly imbibes a peculiar brew with intoxicating side effects. Amidst the ensuing chaos, can Charlie rally the crew ...

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.