The Nanaimo Bar Christmas Mystery
The Nanaimo Bar Christmas Mystery

Author: Jo-Ann Carson

Publisher: Jo-Ann Terpstra

Published:

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1989031587

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If you're looking for an updated Miss Marple with a Canadian flair, you'll enjoy this novella. Lots of Canadiana to go with the Vancouver Island location and recipes. Good pacing and light read. (Cass on BookSirens) Retired nurse Anna Maple enrols in a Christmas baking workshop to revive her culinary skills, but when she finds Nanaimo’s most meddlesome neighbor, Sally Evans dead, the cozy holiday setting unravels into something far more sinister. The news of Sally’s demise quickly spreads through the small seaside town stirring rumors about the secrets the nosy woman collected. Could one of them have been so dark it led to her death? The murder is too close to home for Anna’s comfort, so she decides to hunt for the killer. As she delves into the mysteries lurking beneath the calm surface of her small seaside town, she fears she could become their next victim. As Christmas approaches, Anna sets out on an unexpected quest for truth. Will the locals sing carols of joy and peace on earth? Or will another corpse lie at their feet on the not-so-silent night? Take a festive journey to the small Canadian town of Nanaimo and join Ms. Maple as she uncovers a murderous mystery with no trace of gore, sex, or bad language in sight. Indulge in this suspenseful journey with a bonus: three delicious Nanaimo Bar recipes! Get your copy today and enjoy the wintery warmth of a cozy Christmas murder mystery.

For Whom the Hounds Howl
For Whom the Hounds Howl

Author: Jo-Ann Carson

Publisher: JRT Publications

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1989031625

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3 corpses, a poodle & a determined woman As soon as Anna Maple, retired nurse, and part owner of the Cozy Corner Café, discovers a lifeless body outside her shop, she knows she must put her sleuthing skills to work. Was it the missing foot that gave her a hunch? Or was it just her intuition kicking in? Whatever it was, she couldn't leave it up to the local Mounties. With her sharp understanding of human nature and the help of her trusty sidekick, mini poodle Winston, Anna is determined to catch the killer. Luckily for Anna, she has some assistance from her handsome friend Oliver Carter, a former spy with a knack for reading criminal minds. Along with her best friends Lucy Secord and Ashley Taylor, who may not always give the best advice (dating sites? really?), they make a formidable team. What could possibly go wrong? Join this delightful cast of characters as they untangle the murder mystery that has shaken their small Canadian town. This is book two in the ongoing series of Anna Maple Cozy Mysteries, but don't worry - it can be enjoyed as a standalone too. And don't worry about any graphic scenes - this cozy mystery has no sex, gore, or violence on its pages.

Fangs for the Memories
Fangs for the Memories

Author: Jo-Ann Carson

Publisher: JRT Publications

Published: 2024-06-03

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1989031609

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No One will ever forget this prom! When the Prom Queen is brutally murdered at our vampire academy’s first dance, I find myself trapped in a living nightmare. Unless I can catch the killer within seven days, Alessandro, one of the most powerful night stalkers in the world, will expose my darkest secret to the entire supernatural world. As if that’s not enough pressure, someone has stolen a precious artifact from the student’s lair. I am told it is a potential catalyst for an all-out war between species if it falls into the wrong hands. With time ticking away and very little evidence to work with, I face insurmountable odds. Like I said--I’m living in a nightmare. It all began innocently enough when my students asked for permission to hold a Spring Dance. I am the administrator of Fangsters, a school for delinquent, teenage, vampires on the outskirts of Mystic Keep, a small town in the Pacific Northwest, housed in a renovated bordello, filled with secrets and scandals. A celebration seemed like a good idea to me at the time. Little did I know it would lead to murder. I have backup. There’s Onyx, my nemesis, who runs security and wants me gone; Leroy, the ruggedly handsome, werewolf enforcer who wants me to stay out of trouble; and my witch sisters and their supernatural cop husbands who never miss an opportunity to lecture me. Whether any of these people can help me is questionable. My name is Rebel Black. I never imagined I would be pulled into the dark, and bloody world of the vampires because of one little secret. Yet here I am, trying to solve a murder in the school of the rising dead. Welcome to my Mystic Keep World, where witches, warlocks, werewolves, and vampires coexist with norms. Fangs for the Memories is the third installment in the Fangsters series, a heart-pumping urban fantasy with a slow-burning romance. While it can be read as a standalone, it's best enjoyed after book one, Fangsters: The Novel, and book two, Fangs for the Bite. Brace yourself for non-stop drama and danger as you enter a supernatural realm unlike any other

What the Fang?
What the Fang?

Author: Jo-Ann Carson

Publisher: JRT Publications

Published: 2024-11-13

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1989031536

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Who is stupid enough to pick on my vampires? When a thief snatched the fang of one of my students, I had to stop them. Think about it. What’s a vampire without a fang? My name is Rebel Black. I’m the book-nerd-witch who runs Fangsters, the notorious school for delinquent, teenaged, night stalkers, housed in a Victorian bordello in Mystic Keep. It’s a small town in the Pacific Northwest that looks picturesque and innocent, but my academy, filled with secrets, and more than its share of murders has been listed in the Supernatural Gazette as a ten on the Creepy Richter scale. Trust me, I didn’t choose this job. I’m being blackmailed by one of the most powerful vampires in all the realms, and until I devise a spell strong enough to stop him cold, I must do his bidding. But to be honest, teaching predators hasn’t turned out to be as bad as you might expect. There’s never a dull moment in the house of the rising dead. What can I say—predators grow on you. Take Onyx, my head of security, for an example. He’s a bit on the Dracula-gloomy side, but he’s also breath-takingly handsome, and his deadly-dry wit keeps things lively. Unfortunately, when I got the news about the stolen fang, Onyx was nowhere to be found. I suspect his disappearance has something to do with our lover’s fight, but I can’t worry about that right now. I must solve this tooth mess. No one steals from my bloodsuckers. Will I find the Fang Hunter before more of my students lose their choppers? If I fail, and Fangsters is forced to close its doors, will my blackmailer carry out his threat and reveal my secret? What the Fang is the fourth book in Fangsters, Jo-Ann Carson’s Supernatural Suspense series. Witches, warlocks, werewolves, and monsters of all stripes are featured. It’s a fast-paced mystery, with a slow-burn romance, and an edge of humor designed to entertain you. It can easily be read as a standalone.

Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries 1-3
Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries 1-3

Author: A.J. Kormon

Publisher: SolVin Creative

Published: 2021-07-26

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1990221157

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Three short, page-turning mysteries for ages 9-11 featuring mischievous cats and their middle grade owners. In Hiding Out on Halloween, Avery Mcintosh borrows the Super Ultimate Minecraft Hacks book from the school library, much to the dismay of the school bully Becky. When Avery accidentally splashes Becky with an invisibility potion that he learned from the book, she not only disappears from Minecraft, but from the real world too. Trying to ease his guilt about Becky’s disappearance, with the help of his friend Jordan and a black cat who appears to be stalking him, Avery sets out to find Becky. In Creeping Up on Christmas, it’s time for the Halloway Hills Middle School Christmas fair and Violet Sidhu and her friends have planned to sell crocheted hats to raise money for charity. There’s just one problem—the hats are missing! When Violet discovers what’s happened to her hats, thanks to the new guy at school, getting them back turns out to be harder than she thought. In Veering Off on Valentine’s, Jordan Cartwright learns the meaning of true love . . . from her cat! After feeling rejected by her best friend Avery because of Valentine’s Day, Jordan wonders if she can still be friends with him. As she tries to avoid Avery, Jordan witnesses some strange behaviour from her cat Blizzard. When Blizzard goes missing during a snowstorm, Jordan enlists Avery’s help to find him and learns an important lesson in the process. Includes bonus cookie recipe and word search! * The paperback version is formatted using Century Gothic font, larger type, and more space to help ease reading challenges.

Darwinism
Darwinism

Author: Mark Fuson

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-12-13

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1462070345

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Darwin Foster has become a werewolf through unknown means, and with each passing day his bloodlust is growing. The young man, damaged through years of abuse and neglect, is ready to exact his revenge on his home town of New Haven. As his lycanthropic desire consumes him, Darwin begins his slaughter. Through his own carelessness he finds himself under investigation by the local police and he knows they will soon arrest him. In one rash decision, to prevent his incarceration, Darwin begins making more werewolves, starting with the police investigators. Before long Darwin finds himself in the leadership role of an ever expanding pack of hungry werewolves. Feeling superior, Darwin, with the help of his council of wolves, makes a plan to take over the entire town, eliminating anyone seen as unworthy of receiving the gift of lycanthropy. A list of citizens is drawn up and soon the undesirable humans of New Haven find themselves being rounded up and sent to a make shift detention center in the abandoned coal mine called Special Handling. Here they wait for their invitation to dinner. Evolution of the Species has begun! Which side will you be selected for? Look for the exciting sequel to Darwinism with Wolf Asylum to be released in 2014!

Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky
Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky

Author: Karlynn Johnston

Publisher: Appetite by Random House

Published: 2016-10-25

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 044901696X

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Combining long-forgotten classics with deliciously revamped recipes and stunning photography is what Karlynn Johnston is all about. In her anticipated first cookbook, Karlynn covers everything you need to know about being a modern-day old-fashioned baker: from setting up your kitchen and stocking your pantry, to making pie dough and releasing a Bundt cake from its pan. Once you've got the basics covered, you'll be ready to bake time-honored desserts like Saskatoon Berry Pie, Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, and No-Bowl Chocolate Vinegar Cake. Then, jazz things up with these recipes' modern twists: White Chocolate Saskatoon Galette, Chocolate Buttercream-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Root Beer Float Cupcakes. And, of course, there's the recipe that started it all: the almost-lost Prairie favorite, Flapper Pie. When Karlynn first posted this recipe on her blog, it went viral, drawing enthusiastic and sentimental responses from readers everywhere who wanted to reminisce about their childhood and family food memories. An approachable book for every skill level, Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky covers all the cherished bake goods from Karlynn and her family. Featuring more than 120 recipes from cakes to candies, doughnuts to dainties, and pies to puddings, with the same gorgeous photography that has made The Kitchen Magpie a go-to blog for passionate home bakers, this book is a delicious demonstration of the comfort and closeness that baking can bring. Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky is destined to become a classic to be shared through the generations.

Witch Ways
Witch Ways

Author: Christine Pope

Publisher: Dark Valentine Press

Published: 2020-10-02

Total Pages: 5182

ISBN-13:

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It’s time to get your witch on…. More than one million words of witchy goodness! Get ready to be transported with this magical boxed set of stories from NY Times, USA Today, and national bestselling authors! In this collection, you’ll find witches, wizards, and warlocks, along with vampires, shifters, and other creatures of the night. The Witch Ways boxed set includes these first-in-series paranormal romance and urban fantasy stories: STORM BORN - Christine Pope STICKS AND STONES - Meredith Medina DEUS EX MAGICAL - Kat Parrish THE COVEN PRINCESS - Lily Luchesi SHADES OF MAGICK - Julia Crane CALLED - J.A. Belfield GRAVE MISTAKE - Christine Pope DEATH’S HAND - SM Reine A QUESTION OF FAITH - Nicole Zoltack BEWARE THE VIOLET - Maria Vermisoglou BURIED MAGIC - TJ Green LUNA - Stella Fitzsimons GHOST OF A CHANCE - Cherie Claire HOW TO SNAG A SHIFTER - Karin de Havin THE PERFECT BREW - Jo-Ann Carson PROPHECY OF THREE - Ashley McLeo VANILLA BEAN VAMPIRE - Selina J. Eckert A WITCHY MISTAKE - Rhonda Hopkins WHAT THE CAT KNEW - P.D. Workman ELEMENTAL ARCANE - Phaedra Weldon FOUND OBJECTS - Christine Pope

Dancing With Dementia: Recognizing and Coping With the Early Stages of Dementia
Dancing With Dementia: Recognizing and Coping With the Early Stages of Dementia

Author: Jemi Fraser

Publisher: Jemi Fraser

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1999125827

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s touch the lives of millions around the world, but so much is still unknown. As first-generation Canadians, we didn’t recognize the early warning signs. We didn’t know the differences between regular aging and the early stages of dementia. We’ve made mistakes but we’ve learned a lot. DANCING WITH DEMENTIA will help you: • Identify those early warning signs • Use visuals to improve communication • Choose your words wisely • Redirect and reassure • Stay calm and cope with your own emotions • Consider nursing home options • Improve caregiver self-care We’ve learned to dance the early steps of the disease with our love and laughter intact. If you are looking for help recognizing early signposts along with practical ways to cope with early Dementia and Alzheimer’s, this book is for you.

Zoë Bakes Cakes
Zoë Bakes Cakes

Author: Zoë François

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1984857371

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IACP AWARD FINALIST • The expert baker and bestselling author behind the Magnolia Network original series Zoë Bakes explores her favorite dessert—cakes!—with more than 85 recipes to create flavorful and beautiful layers, loafs, Bundts, and more. “Zoë’s relentless curiosity has made her an artist in the truest sense of the word.”—Joanna Gaines, co-founder of Magnolia NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME OUT Cake is the ultimate symbol of celebration, used to mark birthdays, weddings, or even just a Tuesday night. In Zoë Bakes Cakes, bestselling author and expert baker Zoë François demystifies the craft of cakes through more than eighty-five simple and straightforward recipes. Discover treats such as Coconut–Candy Bar Cake, Apple Cake with Honey-Bourbon Glaze, and decadent Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake. With step-by-step photo guides that break down baking fundamentals—like creaming butter and sugar—and Zoë’s expert knowledge to guide you, anyone can make these delightful creations. Featuring everything from Bundt cakes and loaves to a beautifully layered wedding confection, Zoë shows you how to celebrate any occasion, big or small, with delicious homemade cake.