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When one of Sweet Home's seniors is conked on the head and left for dead, it's time for Lily and Jules to figure out the who and the why. But with the holiday markets in full swing, a group of gypsies in the middle of the fracas, and a sick Miss Pickles the cat, the girls and Officer Eli have their hands full.

Magical Crystals, a Wicked Warlock, and a Lofty Death Discover a spellbinding new adventure. Join Cora, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary secret, as she embarks on a magical journey to claim her birthright, save her family's legacy, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious death. Cora's quiet life is turned upside down when she learns she hails from a long line of powerful witches. To redeem the forgotten Lightheart name, she must complete the legendary Trial of the Six Crystals - despite having no clue what it means to be Magical! Luckily, Cora won't face this enchanting challenge ...

The Grumpy Chicken Gang Loses One of Its Own When the Grumpy Chicken ghost starts kicking up dust in the pub, her warnings jive with the town's medium Star. Star is visited by the ghost of one of Dog's old army buddies and he has a warning. These spooky revelations lead the gang on a hunt for a killer and one of them may not come home alive.

The Best Man is a Dead Man Coco is trying to get her Mad Batter Bakery off the ground by catering the engagement party of one of the wealthy families in town. But when the best man ends up dead on the bottom of one of her catering carts, Coco wonders if she'll ever be free of the taint of discovering the dearly departed. Stella and Vivian are ready to help, but these old girls might be more trouble than Coco bargained for. And when Coco attempts sleuthing on her own, will she be next on the victim list? Not if handsome deputy Logan has anything to say about it. Coco can be infuriating with ...

An Angry Spirit, the Jambalaya Grapevine and Raging Fireballs A dear friend of Miss Hallie's is murdered and Xavier is the prime suspect when he's seen at the crime scene tossing fireballs. Miss Hallie is devastated, but she's not so sure Xavier is to blame, which bothers Georgie to no end. Veronique attempts to contact the victim, but he can only remember bits and pieces. One item he does remember consists of opening a portal that may or may not have released an evil spirit. The Jambalaya Grapevine includes elderly witches and warlocks. Georgie and crew decide it's time to consult with the...

A Haunted Village, Rattling Chains and Ominous Moans Eden Patterson and her ghost team are called to investigate disturbances in a small town filled with craft shops, antiques, and a rich history. Rattling chains, yelling and moaning are causing the town's shopkeepers nightmares as tourists and customers turn tail and run. But are these disturbances evil, angry or sad? Find out as Eden faces a spirit unlike any she has before.

Discover Archer's Hollow: A Place Where Magic Isn't Just a Fairy Tale. Where shadows whisper secrets and relics hold untold power... Fiona Byrne is back in town, but this isn't the Archer's Hollow she once knew. As she inherits Aunt Agatha's quaint cottage, she's thrust into a whirlwind of enigma. Why is Aunt Cassandra so keen on driving her away? Dive deep into a world where friends may be foes, where an ancient society of witches protects powerful relics, and where Fiona's lineage might just be the key to it all. When a precious relic vanishes and the scent of murder fills the air, can ...

Nosy butt Blake Simmons has the dirt on almost everyone in town. He knows about Nann's witchcraft, Zinnia's time of the month (full moon that is), and Tink's Spock ears. He's also wanting Founder's House, Nann's home place. So when he ends up dead, Nann is at the top of the suspect list. Deputy Keith, Nann's almost main squeeze, doesn't think she's guilty, but most of the town does and shuns her. Can Nann find the culprit before they end her and Pokey never gets another Little Debbies cake? And most importantly, will Nann ever go on that all important third date with Keith? ***Find out in ...

Welcome to Heaven Springs Where the Devil Wants His Due Mandy Maples has returned to her hometown Heaven Springs to regroup. She fled LA when embarrassment encapsulated her life. Living with her Grandmother Angelica, the town's mayor, and working at the local antique store has given her some well needed guidance and grounding. But when a suspicious murder takes place and her grandmother is a suspect, will these new events toss her back into a tail spin? Fortunately for Mandy she's a witch with powers she's now starting to sharpen. Her familiar, Angel, an old soul in a white kitty's body, is...

It's Time to Party...so of course a Dead Body Shows Up Nann's decided to continue her Aunt Nancy's tradition of throwing an old fashioned down home witch party, complete with old ladies dancing naked around a huge fire. Good times. But when a dead body turns up before the celebration, handsome Deputy Keith has questions. Like, why are there a bunch of old girls eyeballing him...and oh yes, there's a skeleton in your yard...and it has a tail! Aunt Nancy had parties in the past and someone ended up dead and buried. Did Nancy have a hand in it? Could some of the witches at the current party ...

In a chilling turn of events, the unexpected death of a purported psychic leaves the community baffled and questioning how he failed to foresee his own end. Could it be that his abilities were nothing more than a ruse? Ivy, alongside the astute biddie committee, have a knack for unmasking frauds from afar. But as they delve deeper into the case, they begin to suspect that something far more sinister may be lurking beneath the surface. In a tale that blurs the line between the supernatural and deception, Ivy and the biddie committee find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue where ...

A Special Crossover Guest is Coming Bad dreams are consuming Calamity Corners and the folks are getting downright nasty. In fact, Zinnia and Tink are dreaming that Nann is stealing their boyfriends and in retaliation give her the cold shoulder. Pokey the pig is also giving Nann the hairy eyeball as his nightmares include no more Little Debbie Zebra snacks. And then a man is found dead with two holes to the neck. Is it all connected? Is there a vampire on the loose? Will the VHS finally have something to do besides sit around Marquise Charlotte's coffin and drink beer, burp and scratch ...

Stormi's honeymoon has finally arrived, and the gang is all there to celebrate with the newlyweds. However, it isn't long before a new murder mystery occurs, upsetting the normal tranquility of the resort. Find out what happens when Tara, Stormi, and Paige take matters into their own hands and discover they may be in way over their heads.

Coco is on the brink of inheriting not just riches, but a heap of trouble too. With the passing of her Aunt Isabelle, predatory relatives are circling like vultures, including Coco's ex-husband. Brazenly, he declares his entitlement to half of anything Coco inherits. Logan, however, refuses to tolerate his audacious claims, or the shock expressed by the other cousins over Coco's sizable inheritance. Yet when a death occurs amidst this strife, the question of who is responsible becomes paramount. With the Harvest Festival rapidly approaching, will clarity emerge from this tangled web, or ...

The Rites of Spring Festival in Whispering Pines, Georgia brings out a rascally red Cupid with a quiver of mischievously targeted arrows...as well as a vengeful visitor with murder on his mind. Jessie Delacroix is the proprietor of a haunted inn and highly renowned tea room in the little tourist town. She's always one step ahead of the local authorities as she sets about solving the heinous murder - and she also uncovers some long-kept family secrets along the way.

An Amish Town Caper & Chicken Poop Bingo The girls, with Percy in tow, visit a quaint village filled with Amish shops. However, the picturesque view disguises the pillage and looting behind the scenes of one shop. When the girls smell mystery and intrigue they know it's a case for the We're Not Dead Yet Club. ***Warning*** Visions of manure and marble like poop dot the landscape in this hilarious tale.

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Having successfully cracked her first case, single mom and diner owner Melody Bristol finds herself with an insatiable appetite for unmasking killers. It's fortuitous, then, that the picturesque Colorado forests cannot hide yet another victim. Cowboy cop Gabe Mitchell dives into the investigation, but fate has it that he requires Melody's assistance. Although initially irked by her involvement, Gabe soon comes to appreciate Melody's unique insights. As they join forces, the duo uncovers a disgruntled ...

Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

The Ladies Moral Society has a Death Problem When four deaths occur at the same time, Celestial is tasked with finding who would want these people dead. Were the deaths caused by supernatural means? Celestial's witch friend Sofia is accused. She had every right to be angry with the deceased party, but was murder on her mind. A local preacher in town calls the murders justified. What the what? He rails against supernatural forces...did he think the Ladies Society had secrets of their own? Or is he hiding his own private mystery? One of the victims' brother stood to inherit a lot of money ...

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***