All work and no play... Life is now very different for Jill Gooder, P.I. and witch extraordinaire. But some things never change - Winky for example. ...leaves no time for custard creams.
People in glass houses... A mysterious murder in a lift has everyone baffled, including P.I. (and witch extraordinaire), Jill Gooder. Meanwhile, her love life might be falling apart, but at least Winky, her one-eyed cat has a date. ...should hide their custard creams.
“The Graces demands to be read twice: The first time for the suspense; the second for the subtleties you missed initially.” —The New York Times Book Review Everyone loves the Graces. Fenrin, Thalia, and Summer Grace are attractive, rich, and glamorous, and they’ve cast a spell over their high school—and their entire town. They’re also rumored to have powerful connections all over the world. If you’re not in love with one of them, you want to be one of them. This is especially true for River, the new girl at school. River’s different from the rest of the horde that both revere and fear the Grace family. She’s dark, aloof, and just maybe . . . magical. And she wants to be a Grace more than anything. But what the Graces don’t know is that River’s presence in their town is no accident. The first rule of witchcraft is that if you want something bad enough, you can get it . . . no matter who has to pay. “A teenage girl becomes obsessed with a family of reputed witches . . . vivid . . . powerful.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Eve conjures up an intriguing vision of small-town mystique, with the Grace family depicted as unknowable and otherworldly—the mystery of whether magic is at play hangs over much of the story—and self-involved, obsessive River’s less-than-trustworthy narration adds to the air of uncertainty.” —Publishers Weekly
An apple a day... A love struck cat, a wedding, and a hit-and-run murder-there's never a dull moment for P.I. (and budding witch), Jill Gooder. But how will she cope when the magic goes to a whole new level? ...is no substitute for a custard cream.
There's no such thing as... The gloves are well and truly off now. Jill Gooder, P.I. and witch superstar, is about to kick some serious butt. The Dark One (TDO) had better watch out! ...a free custard cream.
When the going gets tough... Private investigator, Jill Gooder, has been hired to find a serial killer because, as usual, the police can't buy a clue. Jill, the not so proud owner of a crazy, one-eyed cat, probably can't expect too much help from her PA/Secretary, Mrs V, who spends all day knitting. And just in case all of that wasn't bad enough, Jill's just about to discover she's a witch. ...break out the custard creams.
A watched pot...The cases are stacking up; Jill has never been busier. But someone isn't telling the truth and the consequences could be dire....is a distraction from the custard creams.
It ain't over... Life is always hectic for P.I. (and novice witch), Jill Gooder. Murder, theft and a missing cat, she can take in her stride, but a date with detective, Jack Maxwell? That's a whole different ball game. ...til the custard creams have all gone.
When in Rome...The warning signs are everywhere, but will Jill realise in time? An unexpected visitor may be her only hope.... do eat the custard creams.