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In New Oslo, some family secrets stay buried... and some come back to haunt you. When Lena Larsen's home renovation uncovers a centuries-old burial chamber, complete with the grave of an accused witch, she knows it's going to be a wild ride. With her ghostly grandmother offering commentary from the sidelines and two modern-day mystics requesting permission to perform rituals in her basement, Lena has enough on her plate. But then her construction worker turns up dead, and suddenly the witch's grave is the least of her problems. As Lena investigates with help from her best friend Charlie and...

A nose for trouble… When Lena inherits her grandmother Ingrid's Victorian house in the quaint town of New Oslo, she expects a fresh start and a slower pace of life in her hometown. Instead, she finds herself thrust into a web of secrets, lies, and unexpected danger. As Lena settles into her new home, strange occurrences and an overwhelming sense of unease plague her. Could it be mere imagination, or is there something more sinister at play? When a ghostly encounter reveals a shocking truth about her grandmother's passing, Lena's world is turned upside down. Armed with nothing but her wits...

'Tis the season for murder in New Oslo. Lena's Christmas party takes a deadly turn when a fire alarm clears the room, and someone uses the chaos to kill the town's most difficult resident. Snowed in with a house full of suspects, a ghostly grandmother with strong opinions, and a Santa who might be guilty, Lena races to untangle tinsel from truth. Because one of her party guests has been very, very naughty.

It was supposed to be a masterpiece—until it became a murder scene. Lena Larsen just wanted to enjoy the Winter Ice Showcase with her best friend Charlie. Instead, she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation that involves hundreds of pounds of carved ice. Was it a tragic accident? Or something far more sinister? With Sheriff Mark Hanson leading the case, Lena is drawn into a tangle of bitter rivalries, professional grudges, and artistic egos gone deadly. Every contestant had reason to want the victim silenced. Every witness seems to be hiding something. And the clock is ...

A housewarming party to die for... Lena's fresh start in her grandmother's old Victorian house takes a sinister turn when her housewarming celebration becomes a crime scene. As guests fall ill and accusations fly, Lena finds herself at the center of a poisonous plot. With the help of her grandmother's ghost, she must unravel a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden agendas before the killer strikes again. In the quaint town of New Oslo, where everyone has a stake in Lena's inherited property, friend and foe blur into one. As she digs deeper, Lena uncovers long-buried tensions and realizes ...

Small town politics just got deadly. Lena Larsen thought the biggest challenge of the evening would be accepting a civic award without tripping over her own feet. She was wrong. When the lights go out during her ceremony at New Oslo City Hall, Lena finds herself literally stumbling over the mayor's dead body—strangled with the very ribbon meant to honor her crime-solving skills. Talk about twisted irony. With her boyfriend Sheriff Mark Hansen leading the investigation and her best friend Charlie providing moral support (and baked goods), Lena dives into a web of small-town politics, ...

In New Oslo, the fundraisers are killer... Lena Larsen's fundraising dinner for the local senior center was supposed to be a quiet, sophisticated affair. But when a guest drops dead at the table, Lena's amateur sleuthing skills are put to the test. With a ghostly grandmother offering cryptic clues, a handsome sheriff struggling to remain impartial, and a cast of small-town characters each hiding their own secrets, Lena must unravel a web of lies before the killer strikes again. Can she solve the mystery and clear her name? Or will her meddling serve up a second course of murder?Granny's ...

A deadly brew, a ghostly clue, and a town full of suspects. Lena Larsen thought attending a Halloween coffee tasting at The Cozy Cup would be a harmless evening out—until the owner collapsed after sipping her signature Bloody Brew Latte. Now New Oslo's beloved coffee shop is a crime scene, and Lena is caught in the middle of another mystery. With her sarcastic ghostly grandmother offering unsolicited advice, her best friend Charlie providing moral support (and baked goods), and Sheriff Mark Hanson trying to keep her out of trouble, Lena must navigate a shop full of suspects. Between a ...

The bonbons were picture perfect. So was the murder. When assistant principal Geraldine Whitaker dies at her retirement party after eating Sweet Springs Bakery's signature bonbons, cousins Savannah and Holly go from caterers to prime suspects. But someone tampered with their desserts—and Savannah won't rest until she finds out who. The problem? In Spring Grove, almost everyone had a reason to want Geraldine gone.

Welcome to New Oslo, where the air is crisp, the tea is hot, and the mysteries are to die for! Lena Larsen didn’t expect to solve crimes when she moved back to her small hometown, but with the help of her witty, recently-deceased grandmother’s ghost, she’s unraveling the town’s secrets one case at a time. This collection of three delightfully quirky novellas serves up plenty of paranormal puzzles, hometown hijinks, and a side of supernatural sleuthing. In Granny's Ghost and the Haunted Homicide, Lena tackles her grandmother’s murder, and it’s as chilling as the old Victorian ...

Death is overdue at the New Oslo Library. Lena Larsen just wanted to return a library book. Instead, she found the head librarian dead under a collapsed bookshelf. While it looks like a tragic accident, Lena's ghostly grandmother Ingrid has other ideas—and she's usually right about these things. As Lena digs deeper with Sheriff Mark Hanson, they discover that their quiet town of New Oslo harbors dark secrets worth killing for. With financial fraud, workplace rivalries, and a killer who is closer than they think, this investigation will test both Lena's amateur sleuthing skills and her ...

When the lights go out, more than just the movie ends. Lena Thompson's quiet life in the charming town of New Oslo is about to get a supernatural shake-up. With her spectral grandmother as an unlikely sidekick, Lena finds herself thrust into the role of amateur sleuth when a glitzy movie premiere party turns deadly. As a former classmate-turned-Hollywood-star lies dead in Lena's Victorian home, the list of suspects grows longer than the credits of a summer blockbuster. With the local sheriff overwhelmed, it's up to Lena and her ghostly Granny to sift through a cast of colorful characters, ...

Renovations are always difficult. This time, they might be deadly. The renovation noise was bad enough. The angry neighbor’s threats were worse. But when murder strikes in the tool shed behind Lena Larsen’s Victorian B&B, she realizes that grudges run deeper than she thought—and someone’s anger has turned deadly. With suspects on every floor and Granny Ingrid’s ghost offering her usual “helpful” commentary, Lena teams up with Sheriff Mark to catch a killer who’s hiding in plain sight.

When the cameras stop rolling, the real mystery begins... Lena Larsen thought hosting a popular ghost-hunting TV show in her Victorian family home would bring some much-needed attention to her sleepy town of New Oslo. Instead, it brought murder. With the charismatic host of "Specter Seekers" found dead in a locked attic room, Lena finds herself at the center of a real-life whodunit. As suspicion falls on everyone from the irritable sound technician to the ambitious producer, Lena must use her unique insight – and a little help from her ghostly grandmother – to uncover the truth. But in ...

When fall leaves turn blood red… Martha Ellingsen ran the Fall Harvest Fest like a general commanding troops—efficient, exacting, and feared by nearly everyone. So when she's found dead behind the pumpkin carving booth, the suspect list is longer than the vendor roster. Lena Larsen didn't plan on investigating another murder, but with her observant nature and Granny's ghostly insights, she can't help noticing the clues everyone else is missing. Can Lena figure out who snapped before the wrong person gets arrested?

Silent Night turns deadly when a killer joins the chorus… When the Golden Ring Carolers arrive at Lena Larsen's Victorian guest house for their holiday retreat, she expects a peaceful week of seasonal songs and festive preparation. Instead, she gets a murder mystery wrapped in red velvet ribbon. The victim? Clara Whitmore, the group's controlling founder and lead soprano, whose talent for discovering secrets was matched only by her skill in wielding them against others. With a growing list of suspects—including a bitter ex-fiancé, an ambitious understudy, and a cousin trapped in ...

In New Oslo, the sweetest treats hide the darkest secrets... Lena Larsen's first date with Sheriff Mark was supposed to be simple: enjoy the local Bake-Off festival and indulge in some delicious pastries. But when the head judge drops dead in front of the whole town, Lena's plans for romance are put on hold. Armed with her grandmother's ghostly advice and her own keen eye for detail, Lena can't help but stick her nose where it doesn't belong. As she uncovers a web of rivalries, resentments, and hidden affairs, she realizes that in New Oslo, even the most respected citizens have something to...

In this gardening competition, some will win a prize while others get pruned… When amateur sleuth Lena Larsen agrees to host New Oslo's prestigious garden show at her Victorian home, she expects competition to be fierce. She doesn't expect it to be fatal. But after a renowned delphinium breeder is found dead among the prize-winning blooms, Lena finds herself cultivating suspects instead of flowers. With her grandmother's ghost offering commentary from the sidelines (that only Lena can hear), her best friend Charlie serving up local gossip with the tea, and a handsome sheriff who's learned...

Death. Drama. And one very opinionated ghost. Lena Larsen just wanted to sell pies at the New Oslo Playhouse fundraiser. She didn't plan on stumbling over the body of the theater's controlling board president—or watching her quiet Norwegian town erupt into accusations, secrets, and scandal. With her sharp-tongued ghostly grandmother offering unsolicited advice (that only Lena can hear), her best friend Charlie managing the chaos, and Sheriff Mark trying to solve a murder, Lena finds herself caught between suspicious donors, exhausted volunteers, and a preservation activist who thinks the ...

On opening night, murder takes center stage. Savannah Stanton's perfect date night turns deadly when Spring Grove's dinner theater production ends with a real murder instead of a staged one. The murder weapon? Sweet Springs Bakery's engraved cake knife. The suspects? Nearly everyone in the theater company. As Savannah and Sheriff Cole Hensley navigate backstage drama, bitter rivalries, and opening night chaos, they'll discover that behind the curtain, someone has staged the perfect crime.