The Troll and the Minotauress

The Troll and the Minotauress

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 67

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A troll’s path to love will have Gretchen walking around in circles to come rescue him, but she’s on the clock if she wants to get out in one piece. A treacherous labyrinth lies on a stark island in the shadow of a crystal fortress, and Gretchen must traverse its dangers to get her friend back home. But trying to convince a troll in love is a different story. Tangled vines and endless paths are the least of Gretchen’s woes. Eating the maze’s bounty could have her sticking around much longer than she’d planned. Smoke, mirrors, and illusion are no match for Gretchen’s intestinal fortitude. Save a friend, defeat the trickster, and figure out what Jurgen’s new girlfriend is really hiding. Gretchen has landed herself in a real pickle this time! Check out these hilarious high fantasy short reads each month for a new spin on a classic tale.


Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 7-9

Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 7-9

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 198

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Books 7-9 in this hilarious high fantasy witch series all wrapped up in a neat bundle. The Troll and the Minotauress A troll’s path to love will have Gretchen walking around in circles to come rescue him, but she’s on the clock if she wants to get out in one piece. A treacherous labyrinth lies on a stark island in the shadow of a crystal fortress, and Gretchen must traverse its dangers to get her friend back home. But trying to convince a troll in love is a different story. A Very Krampy Christmas Christmas Eve is never a good time to have the sheriff come by after dark, and after Gretchen protests her innocence, it’s up to her to clean up Edgewater’s Krampus plague. Demonic cleanup is witch business, after all. Baffled at the swarm of pint-sized Christmas tricksters, Gretchen must find out who is behind the summoning so she can banish the horde. An Elvish Sweatshop A proposed business venture turns into exactly the kind of covert rescue mission Gretchen promised herself to avoid. But being a responsible parent and setting a good example sometimes don’t go hand in hand. And if Gretchen isn’t careful, she’ll prove everyone who doubted her ability to raise a fledgling witch right. If you like fairy tale retellings with a good dose of humor, wit, and sometimes crazy witchy fun you’ll enjoy this boxed set. ‘Irresistibly like Terry Pratchett's Discworld Witch books’ - Two Books Blog


Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 4-6

Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 4-6

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 176

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Books 4-6 in this hilarious high fantasy witch series all wrapped up in a neat boxed set. Witches Teeth The last time Gretchen thought about tooth fairies she was a kid, but now she has an unwanted night visitor fixated on her chompers. When she learns that witches teeth are a valuable commodity, Gretchen draws a link between the realm of tooth fairies and her missing Great Aunt Esme. Psycho Mirror A morning which started with tax collectors ends up with Gretchen offering her clandestine services to the King himself. One friend is missing, the other arrested, both of them in the kingdom of Extor. With a little help from the Witches Academy, Gretchen must figure out what an enchanted mirror has to do with the current state of politics. Halloween Date Night Ghosts run rampant in fleshly bodies under the Halloween moon, and Gretchen only wanted a quiet night in to perform a summoning. But then she met Ed, and things went downhill from there. This ghost failed to materialize, and is late for a date night with his wife If you like fairy tale retellings with a good dose of humor, wit, and sometimes crazy witchy fun you’ll enjoy this boxed set. ‘Irresistibly like Terry Pratchett's Discworld Witch books’ - Two Books Blog


Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 1-3

Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 1-3

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 197

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The first three instalments in this hilarious high fantasy witch series all wrapped up in a neat bundle. The Damsel Gauntlet Gretchen is down on her luck, until she gets a commission from the King himself. A damsel is in distress. A prince is on his way. All is not as it seems. To skid to the finish line, he must face a wraith, goblins and a mighty dragon. But to get the gold, Gretchen must ensure he looks the part. Fairy tales are written by the victorious, after all. Of Hair and No Hair Gretchen will do anything to win the pumpkin growing competition at the county fair, but things get hairy when Rapunzel turns up at the eleventh hour. Two potions. One mixup. A calamity of tall proportions. But that won’t stop Gretchen from getting to that fair, even if she has to drag Rapunzel with her. A Royal Froggy Problem It started with toads, but a much froggier prince problem was on its way. Gretchen is swept into a diplomatic debacle when her best pal is falsely accused of hexing the Prince of Sharen. With a name as notorious as Nora’s, it's no wonder the finger is pointed straight at her. If you like fairy tale retellings with a good dose of humor, wit, and sometimes crazy witchy fun you’ll enjoy this boxed set.


Framed & Gamed

Framed & Gamed

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 192

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Ash has been missing since the launch of Garden Gate Nursery and Supplies. And as a tech-illusionist, Kat’s pal is impossible to track down online. But when Kat suspects the magical Inquisition is behind his disappearance and connects that with two suspicious arsons in the small town of Myrtleglen, things only get stranger. Desperate to help the guy who worked tirelessly to clear her name just weeks ago, Kat is compelled to take the situation in her own hands, and will use all the magical means at her disposal to locate him. With the Inquisition refusing to talk to Kat about the arsons, she must call on her undead ancestor for a spell capable of reaching a person who doesn’t want to be found. And the real reason Ash has gone underground leaves this green witch scrambling for a way to set the record straight. Framed & Gamed is the fourth book in the Trouble Down Under series—a paranormal cozy mystery with a horticultural twist. If you enjoy travel, small town mysteries, a dash of gardening, and a splash of magic, you’ll love P.A. Mason’s quirky Aussie take on small town cozies. Order Framed & Gamed today for a trip Down Under from the comfort of your home!


Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 10-12

Gretchen's (Mis)Adventures Boxed Set 10-12

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 188

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The last three instalments in this hilarious high fantasy witch series all wrapped up in a neat bundle. The Head of the Horseman Getting waylaid in the forest by a headless horseman wasn’t what Gretchen was expecting in the dead of night, and she’s on a mission to get her hat back from this ghostly thief. And evict her new houseguest while she’s at it. Nora has given up her position with the baron, and has grandiose plans of taking up a seat on the Witches Council. Gretchen doesn’t have the heart to tell her it’s a long shot, but can’t put up with her crowding up the cottage indefinitely. The Kingmaker’s Sword Gretchen always knew her trusty infinity pouch held a world full of secrets, but she didn’t imagine she was carrying around a relic that could bring down a kingdom. Or that it would land her into a boiling pot where she ends up a fugitive from the witches and wizards alike. But standing accused of a shocking crime she didn’t commit, this witch refuses to give in. Queen Mab’s Castle The glimmer of a portal in the sky is too much to resist when Gretchen finds herself feeling old and frumpy. And on the other side it’s all booze and parties. Then she finds someone who looks a lot like Aunt Esme, and all thoughts of a bender are pushed aside. Fleeing into the fairy forest, Gretchen learns she’s stumbled into Queen Mab’s realm, and is now the fox fleeing the hounds. For lighthearted fun with fickle moments of tragedy and feel good moments, join Gretchen on her travels in this final boxed set. You can't help but cheer for this purveyor of potions, unlikely champion of the downtrodden, and all round good samaritan of the magical world. 'This story reminded me irresistibly of Terry Pratchett's Discworld Witch books' - Two Books Blog


An Unforeseen Demise

An Unforeseen Demise

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 191

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A dead seer who didn’t see it coming. A trip halfway across the world. A hex to outrun. Kat is at a crossroads in life. Nursing a broken heart at the Crowe ancestral home after a recent break-up, a series of accidents plagues her—and she doesn’t believe in coincidences. When the family learns of Great Aunt Tabby’s death all the way in Australia, Kat struggles to reconcile why the seer hadn’t given them forewarning. To figure out why—and put some distance between herself and bad juju—Kat volunteers to see to Aunt Tabby’s affairs in person and ensure magical family heirlooms don’t fall into the wrong hands. No sooner as she hits the tarmac Down Under, she stumbles at the first hurdle. The heirlooms are gone. Convinced of a more sinister explanation to her aunt’s death, Kat must launch her own investigation in a foreign country armed only with green magic and gumption. Between the locals, wildlife, and both magical and mundane authorities, has she got what it takes to discover the truth? An Unforeseen Demise is the first book in the Trouble Down Under series—a paranormal cozy mystery with a horticultural twist. If you enjoy travel, small town mysteries, a dash of gardening, and a splash of magic, you’ll love P.A. Mason’s quirky Aussie take on small town cozies.


The Damsel Gauntlet

The Damsel Gauntlet

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

Published: 2020-08-03

Total Pages: 90

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Being a hero isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. But this witch for hire is prepared to get her hands dirty...even if she won’t get any of the credit. Hauled to the palace in secrecy by the city guards, Gretchen is handed a commission by the King himself. The offer is too good to refuse, but when she’s locked in a dungeon with bickering goblins and a smug dragon, the proposition starts looking shady. A damsel is in distress. A prince is on his way. All is not as it seems. Living from hand to mouth, Gretchen pushes aside her reservations to keep her eyes on the prize; the King’s coin. To earn it, will she be willing to take the dragon by the horns? When a ‘happily ever after’ is at stake, she must paint a heroic picture for those who are watching. Because when this fairy tale goes down in the history books, the people behind the scenes fade into obscurity… which is exactly how Gretchen wants it. Check out these hilarious high fantasy stories each month for a new spin on a classic tale. Categories Short Reads Fantasy Short Reads Humor


The Head of the Horseman

The Head of the Horseman

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 98

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Getting waylaid in the forest by a headless horseman wasn’t what Gretchen was expecting in the dead of night, and she’s on a mission to get her hat back from this ghostly thief. And evict her new houseguest while she’s at it. Nora has given up her position with the baron, and has grandiose plans of taking up a seat on the Witches Council. Gretchen doesn’t have the heart to tell her it’s a long shot, but can’t put up with her crowding up the cottage indefinitely. Damned souls and secrets kept by the Witches Council twine together, and hats aside, the horseman must be dealt with. All Gretchen knows is her pal needs some renewed purpose… and her damn hat back. Curses, coverups, and politics make for dark machinations. And what is a witch without her hat, anyhow?


The Kingmaker's Sword

The Kingmaker's Sword

Author: P.A. Mason

Publisher: P.A. Mason

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Total Pages: 58

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Gretchen always knew her trusty infinity pouch held a world full of secrets, but she didn’t imagine she was carrying around a relic that could bring down a kingdom. Or that it would land her into a boiling pot where she ends up a fugitive from the witches and wizards alike. But standing accused of a shocking crime she didn’t commit, this witch refuses to give in. An old friend in a dank sanctuary is all she has up her sleeve, and with a bit of ingenuity and kindness, she hatches a plan to be rid of the relic and clear her name. The kingdom depends on her, even if the monarchy doesn’t know it. And what does she have to lose? Only her livelihood, freedom, and a friend from the other side of the aisle.