A tenacious sleuth.
And a suspicious death.
Veronica Vale is a sensible woman. And one thing she doesn’t believe in is ghosts! When a renowned paranormal investigator holds a book signing and ghost hunt in her family’s pub, the Craven Arms, Veronica is less than amused but accepts their presence, providing they make a sizeable donation to her beloved dogs’ home.
Upon receiving an invitation to join the hunt, Ruby and Benji the dog, join Veronica for the evening and creep around the pub, convinced they won’t find anything untoward. But when the paranormal expert dies during the investigation, rumours circulate that a ghost committed the heinous crime!
Veronica is certain a human hand was involved and sets forth to uncover the scoundrel and salvage her pub’s reputation. With Ruby’s help, they uncover rivalry, grudges, and corruption. But which motive led to the spooky demise? And does the pub now have a haunting new presence?
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Find out in book 3 of the Veronica Vale Investigates series. This is a delightful 1920s British historical cozy murder mystery set in the charms of London, with a swirl of classic whodunnit to tempt every mystery reader. (Amazon)
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Enjoy this clean, paranormal, cozy mystery by award-winning and bestselling author Lucinda Race.Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying…Lily Michaels is working on her craft as a new witch, enjoying life, and running her shop in the quaint town of Pembroke Cove. …Until four magicians show up at the Cozy Nook Bookstore determined to get Lily’s book, Practical Beginnings. The book isn’t for sale—not that they could use it anyway, as they’re not a Michaels’ family members. Her familiar, Milo, is ready to do all he can to protect his favorite witch.Upon opening her store the next day, Lily discovers a body—one of the men who tried to buy her book. Detective Gage Erikson, her fiancé, turns the case over to Dax Peters since Lily is the main suspect in the murder. Despite her confidence in her friends on the police force, she must move quickly to learn who is responsible. She’s pretty sure one of the three remaining magicians should be the prime suspect, but which one? Or did they conspire to commit murder together?As Gage and the rest of her friends from Pembroke Cove stand beside her ready to solve the case, Lily knows this puzzle will be her greatest challenge. Not only does she need to clear her name and protect her book but Lily discovers dark magic can lead to murder.Magicians & Murder is the seventh novel in the A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series; although each book can be read as a standalone, it is best to read them in order. It is a sweet, clean, cozy mystery that guarantees the culprit is caught. Happy reading! (Amazon)
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A mystery on a boat…
Can leave you swimming in doubt.
Onboard Kitchen Manager and amateur sleuth, Lorelei Baker, got more than she bargained for on her first river cruise. It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, but she’s looking forward to her second voyage.
When a guest’s jewelry goes missing, however, and two of her kitchen helpers come under scrutiny, Lorelei dives into an investigation.
With a handful of possible suspects, and a clique of passengers who seem determined to create as much drama as possible surrounding the case, Lorelei has to get creative in her attempts to get to the truth.
Unfortunately, the more she looks, t he more it seems that one of her kitchen helpers might indeed be the guilty party.
Can she crack the case and locate the culprit before her crew’s reputation is sunk?
Find out in this exciting Culinary Cozy Mystery! (Amazon)
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Just when she thinks her day can’t get any weirder, she finds a baby dragon …
Deandra Hendricks works her fingers to the bone at two jobs to keep her Los Angeles apartment. With a rapidly dwindling savings account, the prospects for her future are bleak. So when her cousin invites her to visit Axia—the hidden, magical hub their grandparents retired to—she agrees. Deandra doesn’t possess a stitch of magic herself, but a long weekend vacation in a strange new town might be just what she needs.
Her first day in Axia is so bizarre, though, she wonders if her bleak life in Los Angeles hasn’t been so bad after all. And, just when she thinks her day can’t get any stranger, she finds a baby dragon trapped in a dumpster. At a loss, she takes a trip to the vet, hoping they can help find the little guy’s owner.
The dragon, it turns out, only appears in its true form to her, while everyone else sees a dire wolf puppy. She and the vet discover that as long as the dragon wears his bespelled collar, his true identity is hidden. Someone went to great lengths to keep this supposed-to-be-extinct animal a secret.
Then the “dog” is accused of arson and is seized by authorities. Determined to help him, Deandra searches for the real arsonist. She catches wind of a thriving black market that’s populated by those who would stop at nothing to claim an animal this rare. She must work quickly to clear her dragon’s name, because if he falls into the wrong hands, she could lose him forever. (Amazon)
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Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are hired to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths at Mr Whisker’s Academy for Wayward Cats
Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are hired to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths at Mr Whisker’s Academy for Wayward Cats. Before Tilly even opens her notebook, the hockey mistress is brutally murdered on the playing field.
Faced with an increasing body count, our feline detectives sharpen their claws and set out to catch a serial killer. Did Pomadora Moseley really murder her family on the rollercoaster at Butlins? Is Clara Toddlebury’s Country Dance Class under threat? And why does Mr Whisker lock himself in his headmaster’s study?
Join Hettie and Tilly as they chalk up another case, revealing a school full of scandal, a dormitory of death and the latest Butters’ pie filling.
PRAISE FOR THE NO. 2 FELINE DETECTIVE AGENCY
‘I loved it. The whole concept is just so “real”!’ Barbara Erskine
‘Mandy Morton’s Feline Detective Agency instigates a new genre, both wonderful and surreal’ Maddy Prior
‘The world that Morton has created is irresistible’ Publishers Weekly
‘Witty and smart. Prepare to be besotted’ M.K. Graff
‘Mandy Morton’s series is both charming and whimsical’ Barry Forshaw
‘Hettie Bagshot might be a new face at the scene of a crime, but already she could teach most fictional detectives a thing or two’ The Hunts Post (Amazon)
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This bakery is known for its killer recipes…literally.
Witch and bakery owner Daisy Wallace was just looking to get her bakery on top. Until socialite Tori DuBois drops dead during a cake tasting, and all fingers point to the baker. With her reputation crumbling and a killer on the loose, Daisy is
determined to clear her name and find the real murderer before she’s toast.
Teaming up with handsome William DuBois, her quirky assistant Zoe, and her cat familiar Motley, Daisy turns to amateur sleuthing. But beneath Tori’s beignet-like exterior lay a tangled web of romantic affairs, family drama, and business backstabbing.
Can Daisy crack this case of the killer cake and cover ups before she gets burned?
Or will digging into this mystery only unearth Daisy an early grave? (Amazon)
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It’s the weekend before Valentine’s Day and the lodge is full of happy couples ready to celebrate over two very special days. The guests include not just Abigail’s boyfriend, but also Mandy and her boyfriend. Everyone is having a wonderful time until they all go on a hayride at the local park.
When Mark first spots something out of place in one of the fountains, Abigail tries to tell herself that it’s nothing important. But when they stop the hayride to investigate, they find a dead man.
As usual, Abigail doesn’t want to get involved, but that doesn’t stop most of the dead man’s family and friends from seeking her out. In a small town where everyone seems to know everyone and everything, the dead man’s mother has been keeping a huge secret for thirty years. Now Abigail can’t help but wonder if that secret is the key to finding the killer. (Amazon)
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