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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 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 ...

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 May Look Obvious Could be a Red Herring When a murder victim is discovered clutching a deeply personal item belonging to Raphael, he immediately becomes the prime suspect. Unwilling to let him be wrongly accused, Georgie is determined to exonerate her trusted ally, but finding the true perpetrator proves to be an arduous task without her reliable right-hand man by her side. Simultaneously, Georgie continues her relentless pursuit of her long-lost brother. Is his identity glaringly obvious, or has he been masterfully hiding in plain sight all this time? In a suspenseful tale of loyalty,...

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 ...

Dead Body on the Roof of Cora's Bakery When a dead body with strange puncture wounds is dumped on the roof of Cora and Nana's bakery, suspicions abound on whether it was a supernatural or mundane killing. Especially since Cora heard the body dropping on the roof at 2am. The victim was a warlock...could he have tangled with the wrong paranormal? A rival in the victim's field may have had it out for him or perhaps an estranged aunt wanted her revenge. A purple mist is plaguing Cora. She knows it has to do with Sophie, but could it be something even more menacing. Especially when the mist ...

A Nail Salon Murder and a Suspicious Nana Cora is up to her eyeballs in cake dough as the annual baking competition is ready to start. But she is sidelined when a nail tech at the local salon is murdered. Cora and friends were just there the day before, and what she witnessed has several people on the suspect list.Nana has been acting strange toward Sophie for a while now and Cora is over it. She doesn't understand what Nana has against her. Is it because she fears Sophie will steal Cody away from Cora...or is there more going on? Ben has gone on vacation so she can't get answers from him. ...

A Mad Scientist On the Loose In an unusual twist, Click, Scatter, and Walter find themselves entangled in a bizarre case unlike any they've encountered before. The culprit appears to be a mad scientist, seemingly ordinary until he steps into a laundromat, where his eyes glow, his hair spikes, and he unleashes a torrent of chaos—mercilessly thrusting innocent felines into dryers. Miraculously, good Samaritans intervene, saving the cats from harm. But who is this peculiar man, and what drives him to commit such heinous acts? A tantalizing clue leads the intrepid trio to a secretive ...

***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 ...

The Triplet Witches Meet Their Mother Quinn, Harvest and Echo have never met their mother, but that's about to change. However, she's not quite what they expected and she's in danger. Not only that, but someone is trying to destroy the livelihoods of the sisters...or are they trying to get them to use their powers to fight back? Leshy, the goat/man, is back as well and he has news regarding the triplet's mother and who might be trying to decimate their lives in the second book of the Triplet Witch Sisters Mystery series.

Charli's on the hunt to discover more about her heritage and why her dreams are becoming desperate. When Charli finds her grandmother, however, Elle needs her for another murder case. Charli's heritage will have to wait as the pair are led on a wild goose chase that includes a Mexican witch. Will Charlie and Elle find themselves in a mystical world that is beyond their imagination? And will Charli finally discover the true meaning behind her dreams? Find out in the last book of The Dreamer Trilogy

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 ...

A Loco Bride To Be, Meddling Aunties, and Eli's Old Girlfriend The wedding is only a few short weeks away and Lily is about to explode. Her Aunts want to help, but their meddlesome nature is causing the bride heart palpitations. Not only that, but Lily's venue is changed out from under her and Eli's old girlfriend is in town to cause a stir. And when items go missing, is the culprit friend or foe? Find out in this latest installment of the Sweet Home Mystery Series.

When Jenna Branson, owner of the "Yarn Hub," begins receiving anonymous threats, Lyndy Walsh can't resist stepping in to help. But when someone working on Jenna’s shop expansion, is found murdered at the construction site, what begins as a simple investigation quickly spirals into something much more sinister. As Lyndy and Sheriff Cody Remington dig deeper, they uncover a tangled web of deceit and dangerous secrets lurking beneath the surface of their quaint town. With suspects ranging from Jenna’s ex-husband to a rival shop owner, and even a real estate developer with dubious ...

A Haunted Opera House, Unrequited Love, and Mysterious Secrets Eden, Luke and the Paranormal Services gang investigate the strange occurrences in an old opera house. Sinister activities, like falling stage lights and moving furniture, are becoming dangerous for the actors and crew. And the new owner of the opera house may have a secret or two that pertains to the haunting. Find out what happens as Eden brings the dead and living together.

Old Bones, a Mangy Mongrel, and a Fortune Teller What do a mangy mutt, a fortune teller/masseuse, and old bones have in common? More than you think in this next installment of the Old School Diner Series. There's odd goings on in the city of Paint Creek as a dead body is unearthed, incriminating evidence lost for over 100 years is discovered, and to top it all off, Mercy might lose her beloved diner. Find out how all the pieces fall into place.

Crushed at the Book Emporium When a witch ends up dead at her place of business, the accusations fly. Could a disgruntled employee and fellow witch have had enough of the sour grapes? Or was the vagrant in the back alley tired of having the cops called on him constantly? And what is wrong with the deceased's husband? He seems spacey and out of sorts. Is it the tragedy of the murder, or is it guilt? Sophie is on the rampage and she has Ben in her sights. Can Cora convince her that a past terrible wrong can somehow be righted, or is it too late? Will Sophie fulfill the prophesy the ancient ...