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Sometimes Treasure Wants to Remain Hidden, Especially if It's Cursed As the mysterious death of a treasure hunter is hastily deemed an accident, Ivy and Everett are summoned to delve deeper into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his demise. Was the victim's fate sealed by a cursed treasure he was never meant to uncover? Could someone have deliberately concealed the accursed treasure, aware of the peril it posed? Or, perhaps, was the man ensnared in a more familiar trap, betrayed by someone he once trusted? In a captivating tale of intrigue, deception, and the allure of hidden riches, ...

In a chilling turn of events, the unexpected death of a purported psychic leaves the community baffled and questioning how he failed to foresee his own end. Could it be that his abilities were nothing more than a ruse? Ivy, alongside the astute biddie committee, have a knack for unmasking frauds from afar. But as they delve deeper into the case, they begin to suspect that something far more sinister may be lurking beneath the surface. In a tale that blurs the line between the supernatural and deception, Ivy and the biddie committee find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue where ...

With each passing day, Ivy's health deteriorates, yet her unwavering resolve to assist Everett in his latest case remains unshaken. A man, convinced he's being poisoned, seeks their help. With a litany of enemies in his wake, identifying the true culprit proves a daunting task. Is he merely a victim of his own paranoia, or has he unwittingly invoked the wrath of the dead, who now seek retribution? Meanwhile, Harmon races against time to return home, driven by the urgency of Ivy's precarious condition. Will he make it back in time to be by her side, or will fate deal a cruel hand? In a ...

Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

A Fiery Murder, a Magical Musical Family and a Singing Skunk Jasmine Mazurski has her hands full with two daughters, Ally and Penze, an ornery Father-in-law Eddie, and his eccentric sister Zelda. Jasmine, aka Jazz, is a widow who runs the Mazurski Music store along with her family in Ohio. Besides taking care of everyone's musical needs, the local high school band included, the family also brushes up on their musical magic as well. The family's musical ability makes their magic stronger...and that could get them into trouble if they can't figure out how to manage it. The singing skunk, ...

A Special Crossover Guest is Coming Bad dreams are consuming Calamity Corners and the folks are getting downright nasty. In fact, Zinnia and Tink are dreaming that Nann is stealing their boyfriends and in retaliation give her the cold shoulder. Pokey the pig is also giving Nann the hairy eyeball as his nightmares include no more Little Debbie Zebra snacks. And then a man is found dead with two holes to the neck. Is it all connected? Is there a vampire on the loose? Will the VHS finally have something to do besides sit around Marquise Charlotte's coffin and drink beer, burp and scratch ...

A Dead Rollercoaster Tycoon and a Lost Friend A new rollercoaster is unveiled at the Boardwalk and Pier and everyone is ready to ride. However, the festivities come to halt when a murder occurs. Several people may have wanted the victim dead including a wife that would inherit a fortune, a brother in law who would profit, and a sculptor who's crazy enough to kill over one of his precious collections. Quinn and Ridley, her turtle familiar, decide to help since this could bring bad publicity to the Aquarium and also get her mind off her lost friend Nora who hasn't been heard from in quite a ...

When the owner of a local diner is accused of Hemlock poisoning, will her true identity be revealed? Jody has owned the local diner for years. She normally keeps to herself, but now she's thrust into the spotlight. Is her new cook looking to take over? Does the new eatery in town not want any competition? Or is magic the culprit? Can Celestial figure out the who and the why before Jody goes 'downtown?'

Miss Clara's in the Clink Someone committed a dastardly deed and Miss Clara is being framed and tossed in the hoosegow. The We're Not Dead Yet Club is down a member and the crew needs to get cracking to find the real culprit and spring their friend from lockup. And since Clara's in the clink, Miss Hazel will tell her side of the story in this hilarious tale that mixes our seniors with young whippersnappers.

A Wedding and a Misery Mage In just one week, Penzance's wedding will be a grand affair, and it's all hands on deck to ensure a flawless celebration. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the bride-to-be seems somewhat off-kilter, raising eyebrows and sparking whispers among the guests. Meanwhile, vivacious Aunt Zelda is eager for a plus one to accompany her to the nuptials. As she explores her options, she wonders whether her choice might lead to a blossoming romance, or if she even desires such a connection. Lurking in the shadows, the notorious Misery Mage remains at large, and a lavish wedding ...

A Witch on the Rampage and a Pawn Store Murder Cora is beside herself when Sophie goes on the rampage after learning about her real parents. The information causes Sophie so much distress, her powers become destructive. Can Cora and Sir Jasper make her see that all is not lost? Or will they be victims of her wrath? When a pawn shop owner falls from her balcony to sudden death, many wonder if it was suicide or murder? The victim was arguing with a person the day before, but who was it? Her best friend seems distraught, but is she putting on a front? And the janitor who worked at the pawn ...

What's with the snow in the deep south? Every morning Sam, earth witch, wakes up to a fresh blanket of snow. Does the new water witch have a thing for the white stuff? Sam doesn't have time to ponder as the new owner of Windemere Manor has invited half the town to a welcoming party at the mansion itself. But could there still be black magic left at the Manor. Mara, wind witch, has already had her bout with black magic. She doesn't want to go through that again. However, someone isn't going to make it out of the party alive. Is it the lingering black magic or something even worse? Now the ...

An Amish Town Caper & Chicken Poop Bingo The girls, with Percy in tow, visit a quaint village filled with Amish shops. However, the picturesque view disguises the pillage and looting behind the scenes of one shop. When the girls smell mystery and intrigue they know it's a case for the We're Not Dead Yet Club. ***Warning*** Visions of manure and marble like poop dot the landscape in this hilarious tale.

An Urban Myth Come to Life and a Vinyl Record to Kill Over Before Mary, the witch/psychic detective, has time to clean out her attic she's tasked with another murder. The victim recently bought a rare item at a garage sale and someone decided to kill him for it. But the item is said to be an Urban Legend. So is it real, a knock-off or is the item cursed? The victim certainly feels like it's cursed and Mary might as well as she struggles to find the person willing to kill for an old vinyl record. Angle Man still haunts her dreams. Echo and Drucilla want to figure out how he drains her bank ...

Dead Body on the Roof of Cora's Bakery When a dead body with strange puncture wounds is dumped on the roof of Cora and Nana's bakery, suspicions abound on whether it was a supernatural or mundane killing. Especially since Cora heard the body dropping on the roof at 2am. The victim was a warlock...could he have tangled with the wrong paranormal? A rival in the victim's field may have had it out for him or perhaps an estranged aunt wanted her revenge. A purple mist is plaguing Cora. She knows it has to do with Sophie, but could it be something even more menacing. Especially when the mist ...

A Nail Salon Murder and a Suspicious NanaCora is up to her eyeballs in cake dough as the annual baking competition is ready to start. But she is sidelined when a nail tech at the local salon is murdered. Cora and friends were just there the day before, and what she witnessed has several people on the suspect list.Nana has been acting strange toward Sophie for a while now and Cora is over it. She doesn't understand what Nana has against her. Is it because she fears Sophie will steal Cody away from Cora...or is there more going on? Ben has gone on vacation so she can't get answers from him. ...

A Mad Scientist On the Loose In an unusual twist, Click, Scatter, and Walter find themselves entangled in a bizarre case unlike any they've encountered before. The culprit appears to be a mad scientist, seemingly ordinary until he steps into a laundromat, where his eyes glow, his hair spikes, and he unleashes a torrent of chaos—mercilessly thrusting innocent felines into dryers. Miraculously, good Samaritans intervene, saving the cats from harm. But who is this peculiar man, and what drives him to commit such heinous acts? A tantalizing clue leads the intrepid trio to a secretive ...

***A Demon Residing in a Doll and Electrocution by Toy Train*** When the owner of an antique toy store is killed, several suspects come to mind for Elle and Gus to investigate. Mike was known around town as a ladies man, however, he didn't mind if some of those ladies were married, much to the ire of several husbands in town. Mike also liked his drugs and if you didn't pay on time, you might find yourself in a world of hurt. Krazy K was a supplier and not known to take no for an answer when it came time to pay up. And there's a thin line between love and hate, especially when friends are ...

Charli's on the hunt to discover more about her heritage and why her dreams are becoming desperate. When Charli finds her grandmother, however, Elle needs her for another murder case. Charli's heritage will have to wait as the pair are led on a wild goose chase that includes a Mexican witch. Will Charlie and Elle find themselves in a mystical world that is beyond their imagination? And will Charli finally discover the true meaning behind her dreams? Find out in the last book of The Dreamer Trilogy

In the gripping final installment of the saga, join Hazel, Harken, Jaxon, and Rummi as they step into the mysterious town of Ravenswood, where dark forces stir and danger lurks in every shadow. The team is met with a chilling scene – the ritualistic murder of a renowned scholar, eerily reminiscent of the horrors they faced in Osage. Without the guidance of Hazel's grandmother, Ethel, will they be able to unravel the sinister plot brewing beneath the surface? Amidst the unfolding mystery, Hazel is faced with a daunting challenge: to uncover whether a powerful cult is at work, intent on ...