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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: ...

Murdered by the Hatchet Man? In the paranormal world known as Nikatomia, Lavana Pike is the Cross Realm Witch Detective with a 100% success rate. Many of her investigations take her into the normal realm where she subdues lost, ornery and evil spirits that haunt communities. Lavana has very little memory of her past, but a scar on her cheek is a reminder that something dark occurred. Will the hunt for her true past spring up during one of her quests? Her witch detective in training, Winnie, is an eye patched beauty with a way with the men. A wizard stole her eye...maybe a jilted lover? A ...

A Mysterious Green Mist, Another Victim and Several Suspects In the wake of an unforeseen and chilling murder, all suspicion converges on Cora, the last person to have conversed with the now-deceased. Flabbergasted and disbelieving, Cora cannot comprehend why anyone would target such a seemingly gentle soul. Yet, beneath the surface, could there lie hidden truths that she was unaware of? Was the victim concealing a darker side beneath their amiable facade? Simultaneously, Cora grapples with the stinging rejection of her affections by a certain enigmatic individual. She had believed he ...

When Cora is dealt a devastating blow, she wonders if the Trial of the Six Crystals is really worth it. She can't be with the man she truly loves and now a murder looms large in her mind. On top of that, she isn't sure who is friend or foe.

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?

Ghost hunters on a mission, mysterious flying gavels, and down home southern cooking When flying gavels and a levitating judge cause upheaval in a small rural town, it's up to Eden Patterson with her husband Luke and a team of ghost hunters to uncover the cause for the disruptions. But secrets hide within the walls and beyond the courthouse. What or who is this mysterious presence that wants to tear down the walls of justice? Find out in this new series filled with smell visions of fried chicken, green beans and chunks of ham, and double crusted apple pie.

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 ...

Mercy and Brody are embarking on their journey towards matrimony, and their impending nuptials have earned her a coveted spot on Atlanta's hottest television show, 'This Dress is the Best.' The entire Old School Diner crew is accompanying them on this thrilling adventure. An esteemed designer presents a stunning array of dresses for Mercy's selection, with Dandy Dan, the charming host of 'This Dress is the Best,' offering his assistance throughout the process. The formidable Miss Izzy runs the production behind the scenes, while the high-brow fashion designer, Petorina Verducci, showcases ...

Facing Your Fears Could Lead to Your Death Paisley, Grace's Goth sidekick, has gone missing. That might not be unusual given the girl's exotic behavior. But her beloved Vespa scooter remains in the garage, and The Old Lady is worried, especially since the anniversary of Paisley's brother's death is right around the corner. The brother, Will, was an undercover cop and committed suicide, but Paisley never bought it. Especially the way he committed the act. Was someone out to silence him or was there something more paranormal at work? ***The mystery of Paisley's brother's death is solved in ...