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Evangeline Moon was right where she wanted to be... doing the job she was born to do. At last, she had a big story to report on... and few things were bigger than murder! When Evangeline, a determined television reporter, is called to cover the story of a man found murdered in the grand and mysterious Heathcliff House, she quickly realizes that there's more to the case than meets the eye. As she digs deeper, she discovers the victim had a secret past which could very well be linked to his demise. Along the way, Evangeline also discovers that Heathcliff House is haunted by the ghost of a ...

It's Halloween in Verdant Falls and Evangeline Moon is reporting... This time, it's a puzzling art theft that has her attention. When a masterpiece depicting Ichabod Crane's harrowing escape from the Headless Horseman is stolen from the local art museum, Evangeline's curiosity is piqued. As she begins her investigation, a surprising twist emerges: buried secrets intertwine with the stolen artwork. As the tension mounts, Evangeline finds herself accompanied by a new spectral ally, a ghostly manifestation of the very artist whose painting was stolen. However, a foreboding encounter with a ...

It's summer at last and Darcy Sweet thinks it's time for a family vacation... But where to go? The Sweet-Tinker family are discussing the idea of a Californian summer vacation when a phone call puts the kibosh on that. They certainly didn't expect to be heading back to Pittsfield and the Hideaway Inn so soon after their visit last Christmas. They also didn't expect to be walking into complete chaos. The new manager is incompetent and uncaring, and so it falls to Darcy and Jon to try to keep the place running smoothly. And it does... for less than a day. When a former employee of the Inn is ...

In Misty Hollow, where snowflakes gently fall, Lives Darcy Sweet, the mayor, beloved by all. With a heart so warm, like a cozy fire's heat, She organized a Santa troupe, a yuletide treat. But in this festive season, a dark cloud looms, The Kringle Jingle Players, one by one meet their doom. Who could be committing this horrible crime? It's up to Darcy Sweet to solve it in time. Soon the Ghosts of Santa's departed, Sing many Christmas songs, full-hearted. Darcy ponders their message hidden, In a dream that comes to her, unbidden. With Jon, Colby, and Tiptoe by her side, They'll face a ...

From the Author of the Darcy Sweet Mystery Series... Adelle Powers, or Dell as she is known around the town of Lakeshore, is living her dream life. She and her best friend Rosie Ryan are owners of the wonderfully quirky Pine Lake Inn, a very popular Australian tourist destination. Running her own inn is the only thing she has ever wanted to do and it is her pride and joy. So when Dell's friend Jessica calls to say she's coming for a visit Dell is ecstatic and can't wait to show it off to her friend. Surprisingly Dell finds that Rosie is less than thrilled about the visit and can't ...

Imagine seeing your future... in 3-second intervals... Introducing Sidney Stone — Private Investigator - She's smart, she's tough and she never gives up! Sidney Stone isn't rich, if she doesn't work she doesn't get paid. A private investigator's life can be tough in the motor city of Detroit. But she has a few tricks up her sleeve... Like being able to see into her immediate future. Her very immediate future! Returning home after completing her latest case, Sidney Stone discovers her next client waiting for her. Nothing out of the ordinary there except he is holding a large package ...

An old church, a new family, and secrets that refuse to be buried! Darcy Sweet, mayor of Misty Hollow, is no stranger to mysteries, but when a box of old books filled with cryptic notes arrives at the library, she finds herself in a puzzle unlike any other. Each book contains secrets about the townspeople, penned by an unknown gossip-monger and as Darcy delves into the mystery, she discovers unsettling truths about her neighbors and even herself. The trail of secrets leads her to the Richfield family, recent arrivals who have taken up residence in an old church converted into a home. The ...

A haunted mansion... a vanished author... and Darcy Sweet in the thick of it! Darcy is ready to step away from public office and return to the quiet life of bookstore shelves, family dinners, and the occasional ghostly whisper. But peace is short-lived in Misty Hollow. When bestselling author Harlan Harrington invites Darcy and her husband, Jon, to dinner at the infamous (and allegedly haunted) Gershwin Mansion, they arrive to find the door ajar... and Harlan nowhere to be found. A locked room, strange whispers in the hallways, and a creeping sense that something, or someone, is watching ...

The Secrets in Shadow Lake Run Deep... Nobody but a chosen few know the real history of the town, or what lies beneath the still surface of the lake... As members of the Kilorian Coven, Addie and her two sisters, Kiera and Willow, were born to the use of magic. Together the three are the sworn protectors of Shadow Lake, tasked with keeping evil at bay and the townsfolk safe. When a dead body is found on Luna Moth Trail Addie is forced to get involved after a strange woman begs her for help. The first officer on scene is the enigmatic Detective Lucian Knight who seems to be more than he ...

When television reporter Evangeline Moon discovers the body of a man in her open front doorway early one morning, she is shocked and horrified. In a bizarre turn of events she finds the man is someone she just met that weekend at a conference in another city, and with whom she had felt an instant attraction. Ignoring her discomfort, a quick search of his body reveals a cryptic note clutched in his hand that raises more questions than it answers. As Evangeline struggles to come to terms with the loss of the man she barely knew, she is determined to find out what happened to the man and takes...

A long-dead reporter. A chilling broadcast. A mystery waiting to be uncovered. Evangeline Moon is always on the hunt for the next big story, but when she stumbles upon a mysterious radio broadcast from a long-defunct television station—one that burned down decades ago—she finds herself in the middle of a chilling puzzle. The ghostly reports hint at unsolved crimes, corruption, a missing child, and buried secrets—all tied to a journalist who died in the fire. Can Eva solve a decades-old mystery before the clues run cold once again? A thrilling mix of mystery, ghostly intrigue, and fast...

Another murder, another mystery to be solved, and Evangeline Moon is just the woman to solve it... with help from a good friend or two! Life is good for Evangeline Moon, very good. With a job she adores, a beloved cat, a charming home with its own ghostly quirks, and a budding romance - how does it get any better than this? At the Highmark Hotel in Harding City, she is about to report on a mayoral conference. It would have been a rather boring affair if not for the fact that the mayor of a nearby town is in attendance. That mayor is none other than her good friend Darcy Sweet! Just as the ...

A man determined to kill himself hadn't counted on Sidney Stone stopping him... While still working Arnie Chen's ever evolving statue case, Sidney Stone becomes involved in the life of a stranger when he tries to commit suicide, more than once, right in front of her. The man later insists he would never do that, but he clearly tried to. Something doesn't add up and Sidney is determined to find out what is going on with him. Meanwhile, still on the trail of the being who stole the statue she discovers that the Taffy man is more dangerous than even she could have ever imagined. And if these ...

A missing man. A haunted house. A reporter who won’t stop until the truth is uncovered. Harding City might be dressed for Christmas, but investigative reporter Evangeline Moon isn’t feeling festive, until a ghost in her haunted home delivers a mystery too chilling to ignore. On a cold morning two weeks before Christmas, Eva wakes to find the reclusive spirit from her tower room standing at the foot of her bed and it is clear that trouble is brewing. When she sees a missing-person flyer later that day with a face identical to the ghost's, she knows it cannot be a coincidence. With her ...

Darcy Sweet has had enough... ...enough of the antics of the current mayor of Misty Hollow, Andy Blanchard. She has decided to run for office herself! However, her campaign takes a dark turn when another candidate is found murdered, casting suspicion on both herself and Andy. Determined to clear her name, Darcy teams up with her Police Chief husband Jon to investigate the murder. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that the victim had a complicated past, full of secrets and deceit. Meanwhile, out-of-town TV reporter Evangeline Moon arrives in Misty Hollow to cover the election ...

Nothing good ever happens when the phone rings in the middle of the night. Sidney receives a desperate call from a woman who is in a bad way, claiming that her husband is stalking her. And even though Sidney knows that Arnie Chen will be annoyed with her taking on yet another new case, she takes the woman on as a client anyway. But there's more to this woman's story than first meets the eye, and nothing is quite as it seems. Meanwhile Sidney thinks she is close to wrapping up Arnie Chen's missing statue case after she finds a sign that may be a huge clue. Only problem is... She needs to be ...

Darcy Sweet is all dressed up for a special occasion... her old college friends have come to visit and she couldn't be happier! Darcy wanted everything to be perfect but for the weekend festivities but she'd forgotten something important. Things don't always go as planned in Misty Hollow! After gathering in the Misty Hollow park for a group photo it was off to Darcy's house for dinner and reminiscing. Except... one of her old friends doesn't show up for dinner. What could be keeping him? Darcy discovers his face has been blurred out of the group photo, as if it is predicting his... ...Death...

The theft of an important royal family heirloom finds Sidney Stone on the case once again. While continuing to look for Arnie Chen's priceless statue Sidney takes on another case, this one about a stolen necklace. But it's not just any ordinary necklace... and it's no ordinary family from which it has been stolen. The necklace is charmed and the owner desperately needs it back... or he'll never be human again. Why would someone want that for him? Sidney is sure she knows why... all she has to do is figure out who took it. Will she be able to do that and then free the man so that he can be ...

A celebration... an uninvited guest... and another murder! If there's one thing that would always be true about Misty Hollow, it was the simple fact that life here was never boring. And by extension, Darcy Sweet's life was never boring either. The whole town was buzzing with excitement as a huge festival had been planned for the towns Semiquincentennial which was being held in the park in the center of town. Surely this one thing could go off without a hitch... Darcy Sweet should have known better... this was Misty Hollow of course... nothing ever went smoothly here, did it? Firstly, the ...

An unexpected visit from a not-quite-a-friend sends Sidney Stone halfway around the world... Sidney Stone has never been one to back down from a challenge, especially when that challenge is finding her lost love, Harry. After months of dead-end searching, a request from someone she wished to never see again uncovers a hidden clue. But, the clue leads her to a small village in Yemen. Would she really travel so far to find what she lost? Of course she would. And during her long, long trek to the Middle East, a desperate woman's plea puts Sidney onto another case which turns out to be a lot ...