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Facing Your Fears Could Lead to Your Death Paisley, Grace's Goth sidekick, has gone missing. That might not be unusual given the girl's exotic behavior. But her beloved Vespa scooter remains in the garage, and The Old Lady is worried, especially since the anniversary of Paisley's brother's death is right around the corner. The brother, Will, was an undercover cop and committed suicide, but Paisley never bought it. Especially the way he committed the act. Was someone out to silence him or was there something more paranormal at work? ***The mystery of Paisley's brother's death is solved in ...

A Hair Expo with Deadly Consequences ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** The gang is headed to New Orleans for a hair competition and expo. What they don't expect to encounter is sabotage to many of the attendants' products along with a ghastly murder. Colorful people adorn the suspect field, including a little person with a new invention and a woman with revenge on her mind. Mix ups and cheating lead to secrets that emerge on a hot and sultry weekend in The Big Easy. Join Savannah and crew as they leave Knockemstiff for the big city and find themselves in an entirely new world.

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,...

It's not every day you see your own funeral 20 years into the future. Lucky me. Hey, I'm Lilith Blackward and when I was young and stupid I commandeered a spell that ripped a hole in time and took me to the worst day of my life. Actually, my life was over but, well, you get the drift. Now I'm saddled with my older self's ghost who is very irritating. Yes, I realize I'm talking about myself. Why is life so complicated? So now I must figure out how I was murdered. How do I know I was killed...because Older Lilith's Ghost can't remember how she died and the only way that happens is if I was ...

Illegal Hooch, A Suspicious Death, & Facing the Unknown When an old moonshiner is found dead, ugly rumors and insinuation circulate through the town of Knockemstiff and the Teasen & Pleasen hair salon. Did the competition rub him out? Did he know too many secrets? And why was Nellie's husband seen with the old codger shortly before his death? Not only does Savannah have to deal with the aftermath of another death, but she also has big life questions of her own that include Sarah and James Woodley. ***This is a 54 thousand word Novel***

Amidst the excitement of the town's annual bake-off, Fiona is plunged into a supernatural mystery. An arcane symbol, a chilling murder, and a perplexing orb from Wyatt's abode... Can she navigate the town's occult shadows with the guidance of her mystical familiar, Miles? Does the orb hold the key? Or might it be a decoy from a darker force? As the mystery thickens, Fiona finds herself drawn to Levi, but he remains enigmatic, harboring secrets of his own. Can Fiona unravel the truth that Levi conceals, or will he forever remain an enigma? Dive into a tale where pastries intertwine with dark...

Ghost hunters, an exorcism, and a ghostly grey tabby Mad River welcomes a pair of ghost hunters and their television show to town only for a murder to occur as the cameras were rolling. Now Shelby's ghost friends are being accused of the dirty deed and the good reverend is calling for an exorcism. Can Shelby find the killer before the pastor exorcises her spirit friends away from the only homes and town they've ever known? Find out in the Mad River Mystery Series.

A Young Man Gone Insane, Dark Histories, and Aggressive Fish Discovered in a Red Lake A red tinged lake with aggressive fish has Agnes intrigued. The chemical compound that has changed the water, and also the nature of the fish, might be a clue to the secret formula she seeks. When the girls visit a hospital for the insane, one of them will be haunted by their past. And what does a former Agnes assistant named Robert know about her mysteries? Find out in this exciting second installment of The Chronicles of Agnes Astor Smith.

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 ...

Be very Afraid when the Ghosts are Spooked! When Shelby's sister Harriet isn't acting herself and the ghosts of Mad River Old Town are in hiding, she knows something isn't quite right. Follow that with two inquisitive strangers, Shelby's in the fight for her sister's life. Just in time for Halloween! Join Shelby along with the ghosts of Mad River as they tackle an evil entity set to take over someone's body and soul.

An Ancient Mirror Threatens Death and Madness The mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch... A cameo that pulses when danger is present... An antique shop only open in the dead of night... A funky sidekick... Grace Longstreet just wants to go to the beach, but when the matriarch of a wealthy family dies mysteriously in her home, the ocean breezes will have to wait. When the family of the deceased wants Grace to declare the death suspicious, her intuition flares. Grace is an insurance appraiser/adjuster for fine antiquities and a part time archeologist. She also wears a magical cameo that ...

When a hairstylist finds the dead body of a girl in a small Southern town, she’s thrown into a world of secrets and lies ***This is a 51,000 word Novella*** Savannah Jefferies is used to good gossip. Owner of the Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon in the heart of Louisiana, she’s used to big hair, Southern style, and tall tales of the latest town scandal. But her quiet life is turned on its head when Savannah finds an upstanding member of the community murdered outside her salon in cold blood. Savannah investigates, only to find that her pleasant, cute town is just a façade, and that ...

When a woman is killed in Savannah’s own salon, it’s up to our heroine to find the one responsible The town of Knockemstiff is once again plunged into chaos when a woman receives a killer dye job at The Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon… and this time, it’s permanent. Hairstylist Savannah Jefferies finds her business the center of a murder investigation, with herself as a suspect. Savannah attempts to solve the case, but is distracted when she’s tasked with raising a friend's child, who’s got a sharp mind… and a smart mouth. To make things more complicated, the handsome detective is...

Lingering Shadows in Archer's Hollow As the age-old clash between light and dark converges on Archer's Hollow, a chilling murder disrupts the balance. Fiona finds herself not only unraveling the mystery behind the fallen enemy but grappling with the repercussions that follow. Meanwhile, Levi harbors a secret. Will it extinguish the spark of romance kindling between him and Fiona? Or will the impending battle between two powerful covens herald the end of all they hold dear?

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...

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 ...

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater...With a Real Murder In an unconventional move, Mercy and the crew resolve to stage a murder mystery dinner theater at their beloved diner, with Junior embracing his new role as a French director. However, the play takes a harrowing turn to reality when one of the actors is murdered on set, turning every participant into a potential suspect. Amidst the chaos, Mercy suffers another deeply personal blow. Yet, she swiftly regains her composure, determined to identify who among them was desperate enough to resort to murder. The tale concludes with a touch of ...

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.

Don't Gaze at the Looking Glass...You Might Go Insane Cecilia and Clarence search for a cursed scrying mirror, but they need help...in the shape of an ally or foe....which hasn't been determined yet. Lila Twill is back and is she out for herself, working with the Cabal, or genuinely interested in helping our dynamic trio? ( including the ghost Edgar of course). Cecilia's dreams continue to haunt her. Are they simply dreams or a distant past in another place in time? And will the looking glass give her the answers she seeks or turn her world upside down? Don't miss the fourth book in the ...