Arsenic & Alibis

A Paranormal Cozy Mystery (A Corpse Collector Series, Book 1)

By: Tammy Tyree, Chloe Hale

Narrated by: Barbara Middleton

Welcome to Castle Point, Maine, where the past never stays buried…

In "Arsenic and Alibis," the first of 26 enchanting tales, meet Carrigan Critt—a crochet-loving, cat-obsessed woman who unexpectedly inherits the Critt Family Funeral Home and Gardens.

On her 40th birthday, Carrigan's life takes a paranormal twist when she gains the unsettling ability to see, hear, and speak to ghosts. Her newfound gift quickly draws her into the town's most baffling mysteries.

When Lydia Grant, a local cosmetics mogul, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Carrigan's ghostly abilities become her most powerful tool.

Lydia's restless spirit cries out for justice, and Carrigan can't resist the challenge of solving the crime.

Carrigan navigates a tangled web of secrets, rivalries, and long-buried grudges with the vibrant Radleigh—a drag queen mortician—and her crafty best friend Trixie by her side.

As the annual Historical Festival brings Castle Point to life, Carrigan must race against time to uncover the truth behind Lydia's death, all while unearthing secrets that could shatter her own family.

Will Carrigan connect the dots and help Lydia find peace, or will the murderer remain hidden in the shadows?

Arsenic & Alibis is the first in the "Corpse Collector Paranormal Women's Fiction Cozy Mystery Series," a delightful blend of supernatural sleuthing, quirky characters, and midlife revelations. If you love cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist, small-town settings, and a heroine who’s as relatable as she is resilient, then this is the book for you!

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Enjoyable first in series!

Carrigan Critt is the owner of her family’s funeral home and the town’s corpse collector. She has a newly revealed special ability that allows her to help the departed as well as the police. The main characters are great friends and have each other’s back, while crocheting. Totally relatable, humorous and quirky characters that add to the enjoyment of the story. The mystery is well written and well plotted, with twists and turns. The narration is excellent and brings the characters and story to life.