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The Final Book in the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series The Grumpy Chicken ghost is back to smashing the pickled egg jar. Something has her riled up and now she's joined by another ghost...someone familiar. When the group learns that Dixie's son is in trouble, they immediately jump into action. But why is the chicken ghost giving them odd clues that don't make a lick of sense? Star, the resident psychic, knows things aren't as they seem, but can she put her finger on who's covering up? Ginger is feeling a heavy dose of the can't help its. She's seeing auras and feeling odd, not herself. Is ...

When a woman is killed in Savannah’s own salon, it’s up to our heroine to find the one responsible ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** The town of Knockemstiff is once again plunged into chaos when a woman receives a killer dye job at The Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon… and this time, it’s permanent. Hairstylist Savannah Jefferies finds her business the center of a murder investigation, with herself as a suspect. Savannah attempts to solve the case, but is distracted when she’s tasked with raising a friend's child, who’s got a sharp mind… and a smart mouth. To make things more ...

A Young Man Gone Insane, Dark Histories, and Aggressive Fish Discovered in a Red Lake A red tinged lake with aggressive fish has Agnes intrigued. The chemical compound that has changed the water, and also the nature of the fish, might be a clue to the secret formula she seeks. When the girls visit a hospital for the insane, one of them will be haunted by their past. And what does a former Agnes assistant named Robert know about her mysteries? Find out in this exciting second installment of The Chronicles of Agnes Astor Smith.

Attempted Murder, Moonshiners, and a very Irritated Ghost Chicken When Ginger's ex-husband shows up at The Grumpy Chicken Pub, the ghostly fowl is none too pleased. But after the ex ends up almost murdered, Ginger is high on the suspect list. Can she and her pub friends figure out the twists and turns? Or will the Chicken take matters into its own claws? Find out in the third book in the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series.

Unleash the Secrets of Archer's Hollow! Is it a howl in the night, or a deeper darkness stirring within? The sleepy town of Archer's Hollow is awake with whispers. A mangled body in the woods suggests a werewolf, but can things truly be this straightforward? Miles, Fiona's fiery ginger familiar, has his doubts. And when Levi, the enigmatic journalist with a trove of magical insights, hints at a secret cult with mind-warping powers, the plot thickens. Dive into a realm where the line between man and beast blurs, and where attending an exclusive witch's soiree could reveal more than Fiona ...

Ghost Hunters on the Loose The Grumpy Chicken Pub is infiltrated by a famous Ghost Hunting television show and our ghost chicken is not amused. When one of the ghost hunting crew ends up on the opposite side of the living, Ginger and her ragtag of misfits leap into action. Will the Grumpy Chicken ghost help solve the crime like before, or are there more ghosts to contend with? Find out in this next installment of The Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series.

A Haunted Village, Rattling Chains and Ominous Moans Eden Patterson and her ghost team are called to investigate disturbances in a small town filled with craft shops, antiques, and a rich history. Rattling chains, yelling and moaning are causing the town's shopkeepers nightmares as tourists and customers turn tail and run. But are these disturbances evil, angry or sad? Find out as Eden faces a spirit unlike any she has before.

An Ancient Mirror Threatens Death and Madness The mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch... A cameo that pulses when danger is present... An antique shop only open in the dead of night... A funky sidekick... Grace Longstreet just wants to go to the beach, but when the matriarch of a wealthy family dies mysteriously in her home, the ocean breezes will have to wait. When the family of the deceased wants Grace to declare the death suspicious, her intuition flares. Grace is an insurance appraiser/adjuster for fine antiquities and a part time archeologist. She also wears a magical cameo that ...

Wedding Bell Blues, Champagne, and a Minister Accused of Murder When a body turns up at a remote wedding venue, the gals can't wait to show their expertise at sleuthing. However, their attempts at solving the crime have the wedding guests ready to bolt for the nearest shanty. And the Minister isn't safe either. The We're Not Dead Yet Club may be in over their heads in this second book of a brand new series!!

Just as the quaint town begins to heal from a series of grisly murders, Cora finds solace in the arrival of Lucas' effervescent sister, Tina. Her youthful exuberance brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to the once idyllic community. But when the unexpected death of an enigmatic elderly woman shatters their respite, the mystery deepens, and Cora can't help but question if the woman's affinity for the arcane might be connected to the elusive Trial of the Six Crystals. As chilling revelations emerge, a haunting red and orange aura surrounding the woman's lifeless visage casts an ominous ...

When a Black Lagoon type creature causes chaos at a campsite, Vana, witch detective, is assigned to rein him in. But this bugger is tough to pin down. And when he kidnaps a female camper, what is his intent? Is he a lonely heart, like Winnie and Adam suspect, or does he have more treacherous intentions? And when Vana spies a young camper being bullied, will it draw out memories of her long ago past? ***Find out in the Second Book in the Witch Detective Series***

How did a water witch drown? Good question. Goodsprings Georgia is home to a secret witch's coven. Sam, earth witch, owns the local smoothie shop. She likes to put a little magic in her brew and she can cure most ailments with her smoothie potions. Her one employee, David aka Tank, has tattoos out the ying yang and a Harley in the parking lot. Regular customer Phineas and his pet rooster Chuckles enjoy lounging in the shop's courtyard seating. Chuckles gets his own shot glass of magic brew. Lucky bird. Tessa, fire witch, owns the hottest grill in town. Mara, wind witch, can hear the ...

Murder by Voodoo Dolls? Nann calls them poppets, but the rest of the town calls them voodoo dolls and they keep popping up around dead people. The mill's board has come together to address whether they will accept the town's buy out program and reopen the mill. Lakeshore Properties continues to seethe, wanting the property for their own gain. And Magic seems to swirl around the entire town. Zinna has worked hard to create a program to show the board members how reopening the plant via a worker buy out would benefit the company and the town. But a board member drops dead before revealing a ...

When a client at Fang's gym collapses after a vigorous work out in the ring, does that spell natural causes or something more sinister? The deceased isn't quite sure and decides it's time to investigate, via Zeus. Wanda is none too pleased since this victim is a bit of a curmudgeon. But if there is a killer on the loose, better to know and stop them before any body else becomes a victim. Can Wanda find out the truth so Zeus will be rid of the burp inducing grump? And will Fang be able to gain back his reputation as a gym to gain and maintain your health and not as a way to death's door?

As Hazel and her allies uncover a sinister plot woven into the fabric of their seemingly tranquil town, the lines between friend and foe blur menacingly. The revelation that some of the town's most respected inhabitants are entangled in darkness shakes Hazel to her core. Trust becomes a luxury she can no longer afford, save for her closest circle: Jaxon, Rummi, Harken, and her wise grandmother, Ethel. Yet, in the back of her mind lingers an unnerving question: could betrayal lurk even among those she holds dear? Amidst this maelstrom of deceit and danger, the bond between Harken and Hazel ...

Murdered by the Hatchet Man? In the paranormal world known as Nikatomia, Lavana Pike is the Cross Realm Witch Detective with a 100% success rate. Many of her investigations take her into the normal realm where she subdues lost, ornery and evil spirits that haunt communities. Lavana has very little memory of her past, but a scar on her cheek is a reminder that something dark occurred. Will the hunt for her true past spring up during one of her quests? Her witch detective in training, Winnie, is an eye patched beauty with a way with the men. A wizard stole her eye...maybe a jilted lover? A ...

A Mysterious Green Mist, Another Victim and Several Suspects In the wake of an unforeseen and chilling murder, all suspicion converges on Cora, the last person to have conversed with the now-deceased. Flabbergasted and disbelieving, Cora cannot comprehend why anyone would target such a seemingly gentle soul. Yet, beneath the surface, could there lie hidden truths that she was unaware of? Was the victim concealing a darker side beneath their amiable facade? Simultaneously, Cora grapples with the stinging rejection of her affections by a certain enigmatic individual. She had believed he ...

When Cora is dealt a devastating blow, she wonders if the Trial of the Six Crystals is really worth it. She can't be with the man she truly loves and now a murder looms large in her mind. On top of that, she isn't sure who is friend or foe.