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A Poisonous Rosary Someone's got it in for a senior Nun at the local church. While she liked to point out the sins of others, she had quite a few of her own, and one of them ended up killing her. The church's priest is a sweet gentleman, but did the Sister have the goods on him? Or does the embattled younger nun who is subjected to the older nun's outbursts had enough? A witch friend of Celestial's has also had her own loathsome encounters with the deceased Nun. Could she have have a hand in the murder? Nikoli, the werewolf shifter detective is on the case. He and Celestial are getting ...

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***

When a Black Lagoon type creature causes chaos at a campsite, Vana, witch detective, is assigned to rein him in. But this bugger is tough to pin down. And when he kidnaps a female camper, what is his intent? Is he a lonely heart, like Winnie and Adam suspect, or does he have more treacherous intentions? And when Vana spies a young camper being bullied, will it draw out memories of her long ago past? ***Find out in the Second Book in the Witch Detective Series***

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Melody Bristol finally settles back into a comfortable work routine, only to have her life upended by the arrival of her aging parents. As they critique her every move and suggest it's time for her to remarry, Melody eagerly awaits their return to Florida. To add insult to injury, town gossips are buzzing with doubts about Melody and cowboy cop Gabe's recent success in solving a murder case. All Melody desires is to savor the blossoming romance between her and the charming detective. However, when ...

Following the culmination of the most recent murder case, things feel normal in Heaven Springs for the first time in a long time. Jonathan and Mandy are together, Charlene found romance of her own, and Angelica and Marshall finally went out on a date together! Colin is seething somewhere, plots revenge for what happened, but Mandy is sure that they’ll be able to handle him when that time comes. However, everything falls like a house of cards when someone close to Angelica is found murdered. He leaves behind a note written in red ink. I’m sorry, Angelica. He was always here. With her ...

Another Set of Witch Triplets Born 5 Years Apart? What the What?? Zuri, the triplet witch sisters' niece, is expecting a sibling....or two. Has the same spell, curse or alternate existence created another set of 5 year gap triplets? And if so, will that force penetrate the normal world with all sorts of weird happenings? Or could Leshy, the goat/man who guards the Twih, have a hand in these odd happenings? Leshy sits on the fence of two worlds, the normal one and the Twih. But he also has a secret....one that could cause two worlds to collide. The triplet's Uncle Nick has his own mysterious...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded In an unexpected twist, a man meets his end through an unusual means of strangulation, sending ripples of unease through Blue Spruce's populace. Although the victim led a life devoid of common vices, his demise unmistakably points to a malevolent design. The perpetrator could be anyone—a wronged coworker, a spurned lover, or perhaps a shadowy figure unnoticed in the town's midst. As Miss Cleo attracts the attention of a new admirer, Robbie's subtle disapproval becomes increasingly evident. Might ...

A Dead Jazz Singer and a Witch Hunter on a Mission Hi, I'm Georgie, and I have my hands full with Xavier, the witch hunter. He wants to close down my art gallery, proclaiming that I'm pushing dark magic on my patrons. Of course he hasn't dealt with Miss Hallie when she's ready to go all medieval on his hiney. And that's putting it nicely. But when a jazz singer is stabbed to death, I must put on my sleuth hat and assist local detective Raphael. Marcel, my monocled familiar, is also on the hunt. Well, after some coercion with a few cat treats. Lady Languish was an up and coming young singer,...

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 ...

Get ready for a night of mystery and intrigue! Join Miss Bougie Frisee as she hosts the most extravagant costume party in the heart of the Big Easy. But be warned, this is no ordinary soirée. Georgie and her crew find themselves in the midst of a shocking scandal when a renowned chef meets a grisly end. As the night unfolds, they'll have to untangle a web of suspicious characters and hidden motives. Was it the vengeful ex-wife? The tormented apprentice witch? The jealous rival chef? Or perhaps a scorned lover seeking revenge? As the mystery deepens, Georgie is faced with a heart-wrenching ...

A Cursed Artifact that Delays Death? When a healing artifact delays death, what is the downside? With any cursed antique, there is always a price to pay. Cecilia, Clarence and Edgar discover a new enemy and a familiar face when they travel to collect an antique crucible that's too good to be true. Or have they encountered an artifact that shouldn't be locked away? Find out in the newest adventure in the Curiosity Shop Cozy Mysteries

Can Dreams Solve Crimes? When Charli sleeps, she has dreams....but not your run of the mill type dreams. The images that occur in her night sleep appear to be talking directly to her. Not only that, but the dreams are helping her solve crimes. Unfortunately, these illusions aren't straight forward and Charli must use her noodle to figure out what they mean. When a mysterious death occurs in a swampy area of the county, Charli's friend Elle is tasked with the case for an insurance claim. Elle is aware of Charli's dreams, but isn't sure if they should use the information or chuck it. However,...

A Watery Death and a Curse that Can't Be Lifted A shop owner dies under mysterious circumstances. The problem is, said shopkeeper put a curse on Cora and Petrov and since she is dead, the curse can't be lifted. And that's just the beginning of the problems surrounding Cora. An old flame is determined to do her harm. He will stop at nothing to push Cora from the Trial of the Six Crystals competition. It seems evil has overtaken him. Can he be saved? Or is it too late? Aunt Ali has some tricks up her sleeve. But will she only hurt the situation instead of help?

Unleash the Secrets of Archer's Hollow! Is it a howl in the night, or a deeper darkness stirring within? The sleepy town of Archer's Hollow is awake with whispers. A mangled body in the woods suggests a werewolf, but can things truly be this straightforward? Miles, Fiona's fiery ginger familiar, has his doubts. And when Levi, the enigmatic journalist with a trove of magical insights, hints at a secret cult with mind-warping powers, the plot thickens. Dive into a realm where the line between man and beast blurs, and where attending an exclusive witch's soiree could reveal more than Fiona ...

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where Your Eggs are Cooked Over Easy and Your Murder is Hard Boiled Introducing the most captivating mystery in Cascade, Colorado. Join Melody Bristol, the lovable and feisty owner of the town's favorite family diner, as she takes you on a whirlwind adventure filled with savory secrets, delicious drama, and the perfect blend of sassy wit. Sink your teeth into the scrumptious world of hand-cured maple bacon and the best coffee in town, where every day brings a cast of eccentric characters through the door. But watch out - when one of them meets a grisly end and ...

Who's Cursing the Mazurski's? A free accordion picked up by Aunt Zelda might have Grampa Eddy delighted, but something's hiding within the instrument...something evil. A small conjure bag has made its way into the shop and casting spells on the family. Who has sent the conjure bag? And was it intended for the Mazurski's or was it picked up by mistake? Meanwhile, a body has been discovered on the same lot as the Little Theater, causing productions to come to a screeching halt. However, the body is old, like centuries and the State University is on the case since this could be an ancient ...

A Misery Mage is on the Loose In the bustling Mazurki family music store, where vintage guitars and modern amps are bought and sold, Alley is unexpectedly reunited with her old friend Olive. Yet the once-vibrant Olive now appears ghostly, her skin pale and eyes hollow. She claims a mysterious sound from outside her bedroom window at night is draining her very essence. Concerned for her friend, Alley decides to spend the night to investigate. Awakening to the chilling presence of a shadowy figure lurking beyond the window, Alley soon finds herself ensnared in a web of misfortune. As her life...

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 ...

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.