SO HERE I am spending spring break in California with my best friend, Junie. Our chaperone is a teenager, like us. And soon I’ll get to hang out with the coolest, cutest boy in the Southwest. Life is so good. Except I should tell you that I’m not actually in San Diego for fun. Even though I’m a normal person who likes normal stuff—friends, clothes, the mall—I’m supposed to be solving a mystery, one that involves a rhino heist and a crazy chef. And I have to do it because my supercop mom is counting on me. Did I mention she’s a ghost? A ghost who can make contact with only one person. Me, Sherry Holmes Baldwin. My mom is flunking out of the Academy of Spirits, and if I don’t help her, she’ll be banished to an afterlife for ghost failures. But . . . I so don’t do mysteries.
Someone’s out to get Sherry’s stepmom. . . .Can she save her before it’s too late? Did you know that the main campus of the Academy of Spirits is at a Dairy Queen in Phoenix? Me either. Until now. Some weird stuff has been happening to my stepmother, Paula, and the Academy has asked me, Sherry Holmes Baldwin, to get to the bottom of it. They think someone’s trying to hurt her. I really don’t want to get involved—my life is way too busy. Josh and I are celebrating two blissful months of togetherness. And my best friend, Junie, is finally showing a teeny bit of interest in clothes and makeup after years of brainiac behavior. But being that my mom is a ghost and all, me, my brother, and my dad rely on Paula a lot. So it’s not like I can just ignore what’s going on. Especially since my mom is competing at the Ghostlympics. If she comes in first place, she earns five minutes of Real Time. And that means I’ve got to get involved in a creepy, freaky mystery. But . . . I so don’t do spooky.
Having a boyfriend in eighth grade makes me kind of a celebrity at school. I'm also known throughout the spirit world--I've helped my ghost mom solve some tough cases. And now I'm on my biggest one of all . . . in Hollywood! Everyone is so famous here. But there's no time for stargazing. Somehow I managed to stumble upon a mystery right on Hollywood Boulevard. Homes of young celebs are being burglarized, and it's up to me to figure out who's behind the million dollar crimes--and prove it to the Beverly Hills police. And to complicate things? The ghost of a teen star is dying to help me. One thing you never hear in the land of glitz & glamour? I so don't do famous.
Sick and tired of Halloween? Me too A brief series of rants about Halloween, the most frightening day of the year, or so they say. I don’t get too excited about it and am far from its biggest fan – in Not So Spooky, you’ll discover why. These days, Halloween is a celebration of all things chilling and macabre. It shines the spotlight on people, creatures and beings that instil terror and leave you petrified. Though it sounds thrilling, there are many aspects of it that I’m sick and tired of. Costumes that don’t fit the theme and money-grubbing companies bleeding us dry are just two things I hate about Halloween. After all my venting, there is a final piece in which I speak more positively about the day and what it brings. Do you see no good in Halloween? Is it more of a nightmare than anything? If you’re after a truthful collection of opinions about the day that celebrates horror, you’ll like Not So Spooky. Buy now and read my thoughts on Halloween. You may find some of them surprising, or not.
Spooky Christmas: 30+ Supernatural & Eerie Tales brings together a diverse array of stories that blend the festive cheer of Christmas with the intriguing allure of the supernatural. This collection showcases a rich tapestry of literary styles, from the gothic to the whimsical, and situates itself within a broader literary context of exploring the darker, more mysterious aspects of the human experience. The anthology stands out for integrating the yuletide spirit with eerie narratives, offering readers a unique juxtaposition of light and shadow, joy and fear. The diversity and significance of the works, including standout pieces that reimagine traditional Christmas themes through a supernatural lens, make this collection a noteworthy contribution to the genre of speculative fiction. The contributing authors and editors are luminaries from the 19th and early 20th centuries, whose collective works significantly influenced the evolution of the supernatural and mystery genres. Figures such as Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and M. R. James brought their unique voices and literary prowess to explore the uncanny and the macabre, often delving into social and existential themes. The anthology aligns with literary movements that emphasize the psychological, the ghostly, and the mystical, showcasing how these varied voices come together to enrich the reader's understanding of the multi-faceted nature of Christmas tales. The contributors' backgrounds in horror, mystery, and the supernatural provide a rich backdrop against which the Christmas setting becomes all the more vivid and intriguing. Spooky Christmas: 30+ Supernatural & Eerie Tales is an essential read for those fascinated by the intersection of holiday cheer and the supernatural. It offers a unique opportunity to explore an eclectic mix of stories that challenge traditional holiday narratives, inviting readers into a world where Christmas becomes a backdrop to tales of ghosts, mysteries, and eerie happenings. This collection is recommended for its educational value, offering insights into the evolution of supernatural literature, and the dialogue it fosters between different authors who shaped the genre. Dive into this anthology to experience the captivating blend of warmth and chills that only a spooky Christmas can provide.
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Twelve-year-old Bertie Blount is great at causing trouble. When she's forced to leave behind her dad and friends in North Carolina so her mom can marry the most boring optometrist in the world, Bertie has a chance at a fresh start. But when Bertie arrives in Pennsylvania, she doesn't just bring trouble; she brings disaster. In a moment of anger, Bertie unwittingly triggers an accident that puts her future stepbrother in a coma. Broken and desperate to make things right, Bertie prays for a miracle. Instead, the universe gives her a pair of supernatural sunglasses, a wise-cracking doppelganger, and a terrifying ghost that sends Bertie on a dangerous mission to find the one thing that just might save her stepbrother's life.
A young girl’s obsession turns terrifying after her tragic death is witnessed by everyone at summer camp. All Melinda wanted in life was Zachary’s undivided attention. Didn’t matter to her that he was five years older or that he was her camp counsellor or even that he was gay. She wanted to be with him always. Now, in death, will she get her wish? Queer Ghost Stories are standalone tales that can be read in any order. Download Spooky Little Girl Like You today!
The latest chapter in the Man on a Mission series spotlights a film star in his darkest drama yet. Widower Dirk DeWinter is a screen legend, but his favorite role is caring for his twin toddlers. So when his daughters are kidnapped while he's on location in Hong Kong, the desperate dad enlists the help of private investigator Mei-li Moore to track them down. But digging up secrets from Dirk's past unleashes something more potent—and dangerous—than either of them ever expected. Mei-li knows Dirk is off-limits, both professionally and emotionally, yet she still can't help but fall for the doting father. As their mission threatens to unravel, will they risk their hearts and lives to save the twins—and each other?
