Enjoy this fun amateur sleuth short story by best-selling cozy murder mystery blind author S.Y. Robins. Helena Richardson is a solitary witch determined to keep her license to practice witchcraft. Something has slowly been sapping her powers however and this is no more evident than when her license is restricted with a notice of 30-days given to improve her skills. On the advice of a friend Helena asks the ancient spirits of Standing Stone Circle to aid her in her plight. She believes she’s been given a chance, a test, to prove her worthiness when she stumbles across a body. She never expected the outcome would be a shambling shell of a man. Desperate for answers and to fix the damage she’s done Helena learns she has to wait for Halloween night to ask for help. As Helena seeks out answers as to who the man is, who killed him, and how she can return him to normal, Helena learns that sometimes you have to rely on yourself to get what you want. And if she can improve her skills in witchcraft in the meantime that would be great too. If you enjoy a light-hearted, easy, and relaxing murder mystery book, then this is the book for you. Suitable for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Deany Ray.
Enjoy this fun amateur sleuth short story by best-selling cozy murder mystery author S.Y. Robins. At just twenty-nine years old, Allison seemed to have it all, as a successful investigative reporter. However, a mysterious event leaves her broke - and broken - and she is forced to leave the city and return to the town where she grew up - the seaside village of Curtain Bay. It's been twelve years since she was last there, and nothing has changed - least of all the annual Cheesecake Competition. The town's residents take it as seriously as ever, and this year Allison is the star judge. When Allison crowns an unpopular winner, Cassandra, who then turns up dead the next day, anyone could be to blame. Did one of the runners up kill Cassandra so that they could take her crown? Could Allison be partly to blame? She decides to investigate, as she still has the reporter spirit inside her. Her search for the guilty party brings her closer to her old high school boyfriend Robert, who seems to be hiding something, and Allison is forced to face up to more than one secret from her past. If you enjoy a light-hearted, easy, and relaxing murder mystery book, then this is the book for you. Don't miss out! Suitable for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Deany Ray.
Enjoy this fun amateur sleuth short story by best-selling cozy murder mystery blind author S.Y. Robins. Katy Gordon is having the time of her life. She is about to step on stage to accept the Bennet Award—the most prestigious award within the knitting community. She possesses a rare gift with the needle. Katy creates masterpieces, using skill and precision, of every kind of clothing imaginable, from patterns she’s created or adapted from antique patterns she owns. From Victorian and sensual to the Roaring 20s and beyond, Katy creates award winning pieces that have made her famous in the world of costume design as well as a variety of other arenas. She has never been more excited, that is, until a crazy woman rushes the stage and accuses Katy of stealing her designs and stealing her award. Katy is flabbergasted by the outburst and is stunned as the security guards drag the woman away. Katy chalks it up to some lunatic’s antics and tries not to let it spoil her evening. That is, until a few hours later when that same woman is found dead with one of Katie’s specially designed knitting needles found at the scene. Katie finds herself a suspect in a murder she did not commit. Can she discover the real killer before she is sent away for the crime? Or will this journey plunge her into a world of mystery and intrigue she has only ever read about? If you enjoy a light-hearted, easy, and relaxing murder mystery book, then this is the book for you. Suitable for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Deany Ray.
In this combo of 10 different mystery and crime stories, you’ll enjoy the following short reads: 1 A somewhat humorous story about a spy who finds out that the truth is entirely different from what he expected it to be. 2 A gangster who scams, steals, and evades the cops but turns out to be someone completely opposite of piece of scum he appears to be. 3 Notes from a mobster who falls in love with the boss’ daughter (not a good idea). 4 A cozy witch mystery about a young witch who discovers a beauty potion, something that may come in handy or may be too dangerous to give to anyone. 5 A classic investigation with a detective who interrogates murder suspects, with a twist ending. 6 The writings on the wall predict the next victims. What has happened here? And will the main character be next? 7 A werewolf is in town. The main character suspects her boyfriend. But is it really that simple? Read and find out. 8 An entire monument has disappeared. A magical force is at play. The future of the city is at stake. 9 Ghosts in the city. A magical violin, and a strange power from the underworld. 10 A college girl who can command a whole army of monsters must be special. At first, she doesn’t think so, but eventually, she finds out what her true talent is. Are you eager to read or listen to any of these stories? Then kick back in your lazy chair and enjoy! Click the “buy” button now!
A haunted church. A ghastly death. Can Verity clear up the case before she’s buried way over her head? Verity Long would really like a day off. Between uncovering the culprit who capped her gangster ghost housemate and dodging the bomb her boyfriend just dropped on their relationship, her spiritual calling has gotten complicated. But when she steps out for a little fun at a church fundraiser, she has another mystery on her hands when a family friend plunges from the bell tower. With her pet skunk and a spectral mobster buddy in tow, Verity charges back into the world of furious phantoms. But as she follows a shocking trail of clues through a dangerous speakeasy, a possessed movie theatre, and a spooky mob safehouse, she could end up sleeping with the ghostly fishes. Can Verity lay everything to rest before a mysterious murderer reads her last rites?
Behind the velvet ropes and closed curtains, buried in the back lots, you’ll find the darker side of the spotlight. It’s where stars are created overnight, and burn out just as quick. Where deals are made to be broken, and fame and fortune are paid for in blood. With an outstanding ensemble cast of today’s brightest talents, Mystery Writers of America presents this collection of all-new short stories of movies, music, murder, and mayhem will take you from vaudeville to Vegas, from the bright lights to the back alleys, and make it chillingly clear that in the world of entertainment, if you want to make it, you may have to step on some people—or over their dead bodies.
Mara's life is about to get a magical makeover, but not the kind she ever dreamed of! In the middle of the worst month of her life, Mara turns to her tarot cards. And what they predict is insanely horrible. And unfortunately, spot on. Before she knows it, she's evicted from her apartment, fired from her job and banned from Beverly Hills. When the cards start predicting her imminent demise, she decides to use a little magic to make her world right again. Suddenly, an unknown aunt passes away, leaving Mara as her sole heir. But Mara’s new home holds a spine-tingling secret: Aunt Tillie never moved out. She’s one seriously pissed-off old ghost, who blames Mara's magical meddling for her untimely death. When Mara accidentally unleashes a demon and raises the spirit of the most formidable witch in history, Aunt Tillie is out for blood, literally. It's the only way she can think of to save Mara from herself. But the witch and the demon have their own plans for Mara, leading to a spellbinding showdown in a tale that blends humor, suspense, and a dash of supernatural mischief. Brace yourself for a wild ride in "Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead," an edgy urban fantasy that blends humor and supernatural suspense! WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: "What a fun book. I fell asleep reading it and in the morning, I stayed in bed to finish it." -- Finals Judge, 2012 Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards "This was so much fun to read I didn't want it to end! If you are looking for a paranormal story that has it all, this is it!" -- Wickedly Bookish "Get ready for a psychic roller coaster ride. This book is a tour de force novel of magic, spellcraft and overall chills." -- Everything Magical and Middle Eastern "A tremendous amount of fun to read. Christiana Miller's background in the TV industry shows in her confident, imaginative plotting and idiosyncratic characters that leap off the page." -- Reading is My Super Power WHAT OTHER AUTHORS ARE SAYING: "This was such a fun read! It's not all witchiness, though, it's also witty, romantic, and heartfelt. You won't be able to put it down." -- Sibel Hodge, Voodoo Deadly "A spellbinding tale about the families we are born to -- and the ones we choose. It captivates from the first page and holds on until the final, shocking conclusion. You won't want to miss it!" -- Barbra Annino, Opal Fire: A Stacy Justice Mystery "A fine romp through spookyland, with enough paranormal creepiness to chill your blood. Witches, demons, magic spells, oh my! There's just enough intrigue and magic spells to keep you on edge, and Miller's hilarious one-liners leave you begging for more. Highly recommended for fun but scary reading on dark, stormy nights." -- Bonnie Turner, Down the Memory Hole
Sedona is given the opportunity of a lifetime: play an up-and-coming executive with all the trappings of wealth with someone else footing the bill. The catch: find out who is stealing company funds before the criminals find out that their program is being debugged. Sedona runs into danger, the corporate glass ceiling, and an occasional chance at romance in her quest to figure out who is stealing money from Strandfrost. Unfortunately, Sedona is better at writing computer code than deciphering political vitriol, and if she doesn’t find a way to wade through the red tape and red herrings, she could lose both her job and her quarry! The Sedona O'Hala cozy mystery series follows Sedona through several capers when she accepts undercover jobs for Steve Huntington. She has a chance at romance and is constantly in danger, but she continues to strive to break through the company glass ceiling--if not, she's sure to break a window or two in these zany and fun mysteries. The order of the series: Executive Lunch Executive Retention Executive Sick Days Executive Affairs/Executive Gardening (free) Executive Dirt is scheduled for 2015
Slices of life beyond the tourist's view. By turns funny, tough, and somber, the twenty-one helpings of New York attitude in Fresh Slices reveal neighborhoods both rich and poor, where old-timers desperately protect their secrets and brand-new arrivals indulge dangerous appetites. There is as much variety in the tones, settings, and approaches as in Gotham itself, and yet each of these crime stories also reflects the city's most infectious and unifying principle, that special combination of adaptability and assertiveness dished out more often than any pizza or street meat. In this, Fresh Slices’ second edition, urban short stories offer action-packed mystery that moves from cozy to noir. The sleuths, police officers and investigators who grapple with crime in these pages are richly drawn and engagingly authentic. Written by local members of the New York / Tri-State chapter of Sisters in Crime the anthology and edited by Agatha nominee Terrie Farley Moran, Fresh Slices is second in the Murder New York series and features tales from the most ethnically diverse and densely populated city in America.
A faerytale princess with a flair for creating delicious treats embarks on a journey filled with candied clues, mystical riddles, and magical mishaps to solve a murder. Seraphina, a faerytale princess with a flair for creating delicious treats, once enjoyed a happily-ever-after life in a dreamy kingdom…until the death of her best friend cast a dark shadow over her family, and she was exiled to the land of humans. She's hardly had time to unpack her bags when she and her estranged godmother are offered the chance to open a candy shop. Seraphina’s royal gown is replaced with an apron and her tiara with a candy-striped headband before she has a chance to revive the run-down place with a dash of magic. When a local resident is found murdered during a Halloween party, and the evidence points to Seraphina as the killer, she becomes ensnared in a sticky mystery. To clear her name and bring the true culprit to justice, she embarks on a journey filled with candied clues, mystical riddles, and magical mishaps. Along with her eclectic godmother, gingerbread men spies, and a flaky ghost, Seraphina discovers that the line between reality and faerytales is more sour than she ever imagined. With every spell she casts and every confection she conjures, she inches closer to unveiling the truth behind the murder…and secretly hoping for a chance at her own redemption. Get your copy today! About the Series: The Witchy Candy Shop Mystery Series is a cozy paranormal adventure that will enchant readers with its delightful blend of magic, mystery, and a princess's quest for a new kind of happily ever after. Join Seraphina in Enchanted Haven as she proves that even in exile, she is still a royal at heart, wielding a wand of kindness and making candy that tells stories beyond the pages of a book…
