"A bossy witch, a bag full of cash, and supernatural allies. Can words really be deadly?
Wintertime in Foxfire Haven heats up with the arrival of a brash witch intent on buying the town newspaper. At the same time, other newcomers to the magical town are raising eyebrows everywhere they go.
When the witch winds up dead, Hazel Underwood is determined to solve the murder. After all, a member of her own coven is one of the suspects. Did Jo kill just to protect her career with the newspaper?
As she tracks down clues, Hazel must rely on the teamwork of her coven for everything from spells for a good outcome to warding off increasing paranormal activity at the former funeral home where they live. And will Hazel and Chief Constable Wyatt Hightower ever find a way to work together?
The Crones of a Feather paranormal cozy mystery series is about starting over at midlife, magic, and building a sisterhood with strong, inspiring women. Practical Magic meets The Golden Girls in this fun, lighthearted series."
"Frozen peas, political rivalries, and a body in the park. Magic and murder collide in Foxfire Haven, Washington.
There's a sudden vacancy on the Foxfire Haven City Council when Fortie Fortenbacher is found dead in the park. Euphoria Lachlan, the mayor of Foxfire Haven and Hazel Underwood's high-school bully, is wasting no time finding a replacement. Did Euphoria permanently remove Fortie from the council?
Hazel claims she's not trying to solve the murder, but she keeps stumbling onto clues as she drives her vintage hearse from one delivery job to the next. A Bigfoot with surprising insight, a witch who sees the future in frozen peas, and a shifter eager to pick up where Fortie left off will all help point Hazel toward the killer.
While Hazel tries to navigate the political infighting in a magical small town, she and her coven are also eager to find out if the fates foreseen for them will come true. And will Hazel and Chief Constable Hightower ever learn to get along?
The Crones of a Feather paranormal cozy mystery series is about starting over at midlife, magic, and building a sisterhood with strong, inspiring women. Practical Magic meets The Golden Girls."
"A reluctant witch, a haunted funeral home, and a dead body. Welcome home, Hazel.
Hazel Underwood has returned to her magical hometown of Foxfire Haven, Washington, with her tail between her legs.
A metaphorical tail, of course. Witches don't have tails.
While renovating the old funeral home she inherited from her uncle, Hazel stumbles on a dead body stashed underneath the hearse. Who wanted the delivery-truck driver dead, and how did he wind up in Hazel's garage? Chief Constable Hightower thinks Hazel might have killed Steve with her magic, and she's determined to prove the handsome old curmudgeon wrong.
Suspects range from a beautiful vampire with a passion for potions to the garden store gnome, but as Hazel closes in on solving the murder, she learns there's another mystery to unravel. What happened to Hazel's uncle in his final years to turn him into an obsessed treasure-hunter? And does his story tie into Steve's murder?
Hazel will have to team up with her witchy new roommates to catch a killer, stand up to judgmental small-town locals, and get her magic back on track. Who knew midlife could be so complicated?"
"Terror, Treasure, and Triumph in Nightmare, Arizona
When Olivia Kendrick and her friends stumble on a dead body at a state park, it's clear supernatural forces were to blame. At the same time, shady people are showing up in Nightmare, and every one of them had a reason to kill.
As rumors swirl about something powerful hidden in Nightmare, another murder victim puts the staff of Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House on high alert. Is there a serial killer on the loose, or are there two killers to catch?
Meanwhile, Olivia and her friends have an encouraging new lead about the whereabouts of Baxter Shackleford, the haunted house's missing owner. It will take the combined abilities of them all to get the answers they need . . ."
"Rolls, Real Estate, and Reunions in Nightmare, Arizona
When a despised landlord is found dead inside Nightmare's popular bakery, Mama Dalton worries one of her friends is the prime suspect. She takes a cue from Olivia Kendrick's amateur sleuth success to dive into the case, bringing Olivia along with her into a world of old grudges, soured relationships, and secret back-alley meetings.
At the same time, an arsonist is at work in Nightmare, threatening the historic buildings that make the former Wild West town iconic. Olivia, Mama, and the supernatural staff at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House must team up to keep Nightmare safe by tracking down the guilty party.
While trying to solve the murder and stop an arsonist, Olivia is also busy helping Damien Shackleford piece together the mystery of his long-lost mother. His father would probably help, but Baxter is in no state to talk. Damien's family is heading toward an unconventional reunion, whether he's ready for it or not . . ."
"Crystals, corn dogs, and crime in Nightmare, Arizona
Olivia Kendrick is excited about Nightmare's annual arts and crafts festival until a vendor winds up dead inside his food truck. Locals and festival artists alike disliked the corn dog seller, but who had enough motive to murder him?
The supernatural community at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House must pull together to help gather clues, from a siren on a spy mission to witches with connections. Even Felipe the chupacabra is sniffing for clues!
As Olivia gets closer to the truth about the murder, she also gets a cryptic clue about the whereabouts of Damien Shackleford's missing father, Baxter. Nightmare's favorite amateur sleuth and her paranormal friends must put the pieces together before it's too late . . ."
"Ghosts, gossip, and grim omens in Nightmare, Arizona
It's never good when a banshee senses a death on the horizon. When that death coincides with the arrival of a frightening new supernatural creature in Nightmare, Arizona, everyone at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House is on high alert.
Olivia Kendrick and her friends just wanted to go shopping at the local antique store. Instead, they wind up embroiled in a murder investigation that hints at some sinister dealings in the old mining town. It seems like everyone had a reason to want the owner of the antique store dead.
While Olivia tracks down clues with the help of her growing conjuring skills, she also makes an important discovery about Damien Shackleford's supernatural abilities. Will Olivia's boss be able to use his powers to find his missing father, Baxter?
Before he can do that, though, Damien will have to keep Olivia safe when she becomes the target for a vengeful suspect . . ."
"Candy, Chaos, and Conjuring in Nightmare, Arizona
There's a new fairy in town, and no one in Nightmare, Arizona, is happy about it. Olivia Kendrick learns why when she and Annabelle team up to help out at the annual Nightmare Fall Festival.
When Annabelle is found dead inside the corn maze the night of the festival's kickoff party, the police don't think it's murder. Olivia and her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House know better, and it will be up to them to catch the killer.
Even as Olivia closes in on the truth of Annabelle's murder, her boss Damien seems further away than ever. Can Olivia convince him to explore his own paranormal power so the two of them can find his missing father?"
"Horses, Homicide, and Hope in Nightmare, Arizona
Olivia Kendrick has déjà vu. The star of Nightmare's popular Wild West Stunt Show is found dead after a heated argument, and it looks like an animal attack. Olivia knows better, though. The scene is eerily similar to the first murder she ever investigated in Nightmare.
There's a young new stunt rider eager to take over the starring role, but he's not the only one with a motive for murder. As clues mount about money problems, old grudges, and unbridled ambition, the suspect list only gets longer.
To make things worse, someone from Olivia's past unexpectedly shows up in Nightmare, and he's one of the suspects. The newcomer throws Olivia's boss, Damien Shackleford, into a psychic crisis. Can Olivia help him control his power before someone gets hurt?"
"Fear, Flooding, and Family in Nightmare, Arizona
Murder hits close to home for Olivia Kendrick when her annoying neighbor at Cowboy's Corral Motor Lodge turns up dead. Did one of the other guests hold a grudge against Leonard Evers?
Even while she's eyeing a few shady suspects, Olivia can't help but blame herself. Maybe she really is a conjuror, and maybe she accidentally killed her downstairs neighbor with magic.
With the help of her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House, Olivia will spy on a plumber, get an eerie prediction from a psychic, and face veiled threats.
At the same time, Olivia's jerk boss, Damien Shackleford, learns a secret that will change the way he thinks of his family forever. Olivia must help Damien deal with the life-altering news, even while she tries to find the killer . . ."
"Stakes, suspicion, and secrets in Nightmare, Arizona
When a server is found with a stake through her heart onstage at Nightmare Saloon, everyone at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House worries a vampire hunter is in town. After all, the murder happened just before the curtain rose for Allie Nunes, a vampire singer traveling through Nightmare.
Olivia Kendrick and her friends at the Sanctuary must protect Allie and the other vampires, all while trying to find out who slayed the saloon girl. But as more details emerge, Olivia realizes the victim had a dark past and a lot of enemies. Tracking down the killer won't be easy.
While Olivia works to solve the case, she also has to guide the handsome, brooding Damien Shackleford through a shocking discovery about his missing father. Starting over at midlife wasn't supposed to be this hard, or this dangerous . . ."
"Death, danger, and dirty dishes in Nightmare, Arizona
Her car might be fixed, but that doesn't mean Olivia Kendrick is leaving the town of Nightmare, Arizona, just yet. As she settles into her new life working at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House, Olivia still wants to know what Damien Shackleford really is, other than handsome, brooding, and a total jerk.
When the new dishwasher at the Lusty Lunch Counter is found drowned in a sink full of dirty dishes, Olivia's friend Ella is the main suspect. After all, the victim had been stalking her. Meanwhile, the arrival of a mysterious stranger will lead to an astonishing discovery about the diner owner's past.
Olivia will enlist her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary to help her track down the truth and clear Ella's name. At the same time, Olivia begins to hear a phantom voice from an abandoned mine at the edge of Nightmare, and it seems to be tied to the disappearance of Damien's father. Is Olivia tapping into her own supernatural ability, or is something sinister lurking in the old tunnels . . . ?"
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