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All Quiet On the Witchy Front by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Winchester witches are at it again. Get ready for mayhem... -
![The Grim Reaper Gaffe by Amanda M. Lee]()
The Grim Reaper Gaffe by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCharlie Rhodes has fought witches, ghosts, chupacabras, and killer clowns.Now she must face her final enemy.The battle with Sybil is finally here, and it will happen in Detroit....where the grim reapers rule all.It's going to be a bumpy ride... -
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![Martyr's Promise by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Martyr's Promise by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen Summer Mackenzie and her boyfriend disappear in the fog-shrouded forests of Northern California, it sets off more than one alarm. The sheriff’s department is looking for them, the state rangers are on their trail, and even private security companies have gotten involved...Categorized as:
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An Argumentation of Historians by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsBehind the seemingly innocuous facade of St. Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, a different kind of academic work is taking place. Just don’t call it “time travel”―these historians “investigate major historical events in contemporary time.” And they aren’t your harmless eccentrics either; a more accurate description, as they ricochet around history, might be unintentional disaster-magnets... -
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![What Could Possibly Go Wrong? by Jodi Taylor]()
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? by Jodi Taylor
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsJoin Max in the sixth instalment in the off-the-wall bestselling Chronicles of St Mary’s series by Jodi Taylor... -
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Devious Minds by Colleen Helme, Wendy Tremont King
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsListening Length: 9 hours and 6 minutesIt’s been almost a year since a near-fatal gunshot wound left Shelby Nichols with the ability to read minds. In that time she’s faced one problem after another. She’s been shot at, framed for murder, and targeted by a serial killer, just to name a few... -
![Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee]()
Life's a Witch by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLife's a witch ... and then you die. Bay Winchester is living the witch part – literally. She’s hoping to avoid the dying part. The Winchester world is full of trouble when great-aunt Willa and cousin Rosemary come to town. It’s clear they’re up to something, but no one can figure out what. Aunt Tillie is loading for bear... -
![House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan]()
House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe luxurious Lathrop Grand Hotel is a Savannah institution that has entertained guests for more than a century and a half, offering some of the finest accommodations in the city. Famously haunted, the hotel draws tourists from around the world eager to encounter its numerous ghosts... -
![An Ex to Grind in Deadwood by Ann Charles, C.S. Kunkle]()
An Ex to Grind in Deadwood by Ann Charles, C.S. Kunkle
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSomething has gone foul in the Black Hills … something gravely unnatural. Leave it to Violet Parker to stumble into the middle of it. A creepy phone call. A dead body. Two meddling detectives. A glut of trouble-making ex-partners. Can things get any worse? Violet swears to keep her nose out of police business this time... -
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Sinister Snack Attack by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsStormy Morgan should be on top of the world. She’s engaged, about to move into her dreamhouse, and her magic is stabilizing. In fact, she’s becoming one heckuva witch. Too bad trouble keeps finding her. This time it comes in the form of a gang of kids who appear to be stealing cars from various townsfolk. It’s become a big enough issue that everybody in town is becoming unnerved, paranoid even... -
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Wicked Brew: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThistle Winchester is at her witchy wit’s end. Great-Aunt Tillie is selling wine at the curb of The Overlook – like it’s a lemonade stand – and her mother and aunts are about to burn someone at the stake. Unfortunately, it’s up to her and cousin Bay to put out the fire. When the two cousins take a stand, they’re interrupted by the arrival of an injured and dazed little girl... -
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Devil Days in Deadwood by Ann Charles, C.S. Kunkle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsViolet Parker knows better than to play with devils. They always cheat, especially when lives are at stake. Deadwood’s charming, troublemaking, and soul-sucking devils are no different, and they’re biting at her heels.But the clock is ticking and Violet has no choice—she must risk her life to save her treasured Aunt Zoe... -
![Rattling the Heat in Deadwood by Ann Charles, C.S. Kunkle]()
Rattling the Heat in Deadwood by Ann Charles, C.S. Kunkle
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA scrappy, hot-blooded woman can only take so much! Violet Parker is on fire… or rather under fire yet again. New evidence has fanned the embers of a cold murder case, and her alibi is smoldering at the corners. While battling a dogged detective determined to pin the murder on her, Violet scrambles to find the real killer...Categorized as:
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![The Belial Origins by R.D. Brady]()
The Belial Origins by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRevelations, death and destiny.The three forces have Delaney McPhearson's life for the last two years.But the greatest revelation is yet to come . . . and the greatest sacrifice.A powerful relic was hidden eons ago to protect mankind. If it’s uncovered, our world will change forever. But the Fallen are on its trail.And they’re not the only ones...Categorized as:
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![Maze of Souls by J.L. Bryan]()
Maze of Souls by J.L. Bryan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's October, and down at newly opened Pine Hollow Farm, the ghosts are running wild!. This “genuine” old-time family farm offers a big heap of fun fall activities. You can drink cider fresh from the orchard, enter a pumpkin-carving contest, and explore the five-acre corn maze... -
![The Ghost and the Bride by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost and the Bride by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFamily and friends gather at Marlow House for Ian and Lily’s wedding.When an unexpected guest shows up Danielle tries to figure out who he arrived with and why... -
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Trouble Play by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis desert oasis has gone to the dogs, and Vista de Lirio is about to get bloody.(Not the dogs though. The dogs are fine.)Comedian Evy Lane thought she’d done it all, but taking on the role of mistress of ceremonies for the Desert Fancy Dog Show may be her most challenging gig yet... -
![Careful What You Witch For: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee]()
Careful What You Witch For: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBeing the youngest Winchester witch is … tough. For Clove Winchester, that has never more apparent than now. Sure, she’s got a new romance brewing with Sam Cornell – but her cousins Bay and Thistle are fighting her every step of the way on that front. When her father approaches her with an opportunity to serve as an in-house psychic for the opening of his new inn, Clove jumps at the chance... -
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Eat, Pray, Hex by Tara Lush
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOne of the best Florida books of 2023 — Creative LoafingParanormal and perimenopausal? Amelia's got double trouble.When hot flash–prone cookie shop owner Amelia inherits a spooky Florida inn, she plans to sell it fast. But the place is haunted by an unsolved murder, and her dead aunt tasks her with using her newfound psychic powers to crack the case... -
![The Ghost of Second Chances by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost of Second Chances by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen Clint Marlow's partner in crime is found murdered in the basement of Marlow House, Clint is the likely suspect. The only problem, Clint is dead. But that doesn't matter to the FBI agents investigating the case. Clint looks alive to them. Meanwhile, Danielle’s housemate Walt is coming to terms with his new reality, which is complicated with the FBI underfoot... -
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The Ghost and the Baby by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhile the residents on Beach Drive prepare for the welcomed arrival of a new baby, they are blindsided by the newest resident’s plans to close down Marlow House.No one is prepared for the deadly secrets the new neighbor unwittingly conceals.Walt knows more than he realizes. If he can just remember... -
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Dead as a Doornail by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBeauty is skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. And doesn’t our Sheriff Kenni Lowry know that? Well, she knows a lot of things. Lucy Lowell takes great pride in writing negative reviews in the local newspaper for anything that does not go her way. When Lucy is found dead, it appears to be from natural causes... -
![The Belial Children by R.D. Brady]()
The Belial Children by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAll children should be safe from harm . . .Someone didn't get the message.___________________________________________________Life has not calmed down for Delaney McPhearson now that she has become the ring bearer. For the last few months, she, Henry Chandler, and Jake Rogan have been finding the camps of the teenage potentials left behind by Amar... -
![The Ghost Who Lied by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost Who Lied by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIan has lived across the street from Marlow House for over a year and has no idea Walt Marlow is his neighbor.All that is about to change.(Did I mention—Walt Marlow is a ghost... -
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![The Belial Ring by R.D. Brady]()
The Belial Ring by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsASIN moved from less recent editionThis time it's not her choice to fight... It's her destinyIn the last two years, Professor Delaney McPhearson has uncovered two Atlantis sites. Now, though, life has calmed down and all she wants to do is enjoy the peace with her love, Jake Rogan and those she cares about.But Atlantis is not done with her yet... -
![Six Feet Under by Tonya Kappes]()
Six Feet Under by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsToo many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth. And let me tell you, this broth is in trouble. Get ready for a Southern showdown. The residents of Cottonwood, Kentucky are sent into a tizzy when the Culinary Channel comes to town to film an episode of Southern Home Cookin’ with celebrity chef Frank Von Lee. Especially Sheriff Kenni Lowry... -
![The Belial Library by R.D. Brady]()
The Belial Library by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsASIN moved from less recent editionAn ancient cache of knowledge... With a modern day strike team after itDelaney McPhearson is back in the second edge of your seat novel in the best-selling Belial Series.Over decades, evidence of an incredible treasure, hidden in the forests of Ecuador, had been gathered by a Roman Catholic priest... -
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Southern Fried by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn the South, it's better when the food is fried and the secrets kept buried...After the dead body of a beloved Cottonwood resident is found tangled up in an electric fence, Sheriff Kenni Lowry has a hunch that somethin' ain't right... -
![The Ghost and the Mystery Writer by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost and the Mystery Writer by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA killer strikes under Frederickport Pier. Before dawn the next morning, Marlow House’s celebrity guest, mystery author Hillary Hemingway, is busy writing about the crime for her upcoming novel—including details that only the real killer would know. Coincidence? If so, it isn’t the first time... -
![Tangled Up in Tinsel by Tonya Kappes]()
Tangled Up in Tinsel by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDon’t get your tinsel in a tangle...It’s Christmastime in Cottonwood, Kentucky, and Sheriff Kenni Lowry is determined to keep the peace. Vivian Lowry, Kenni’s Mama, is having a Christmas-size hissy fit because Kenni plans to spend Christmas in Chicago with her Deputy Sheriff-turned-boyfriend Finn Vincent and his family...Categorized as:
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![The Ghost Who Dream Hopped by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost Who Dream Hopped by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOfficer Brian Henderson knows there is something just not right about Walt Marlow, and he’s determined to find out what it is. Meanwhile, Beverly’s dead husband visits Danielle in a dream hop, telling her about his wife’s part in his death... -
![The Untitled Books by C.J. Archer]()
The Untitled Books by C.J. Archer
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA curated collection of magic…and murder.When a set of bound manuscripts written on magician-made paper is brought to the Glass Library, Sylvia and the professor send the owner away. After all, the library collects books about magic, not containing it.But the murder of the bookbinder who bound them sees the books returned to the library, along with Gabe in his role as consultant for Scotland Yard... -
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Moon Matador by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe wait is over! The latest Samantha Moon novel is here! When the owner of an ancient bullfighting ring—a bullring that had been transplanted piece by piece from Madrid—calls on Sam to look into a family curse, the private detective is pretty sure things are about to get weird. She isn't wrong... Her investigation into the haunted stadium soon uncovers more questions than answers...Categorized as:
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Forever Wilde by Jenn Stark
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B01N02I70Q Nothing lasts forever...if you're lucky. Life has never been smoother for Tarot-reading artifact hunter Sara Wilde. With a worldwide criminal organization at her beck and call, she can finally secure the safety of the youngest and most vulnerable members of the psychic community... -
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![The Ghost Who Wasn't by Bobbi Holmes]()
The Ghost Who Wasn't by Bobbi Holmes
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen a local heiress goes missing, Danielle discovers it’s not always possible to distinguish the living from the dead. To complicate matters, it seems Danielle is not the only one who communicates with spirits. Her new guest claims to hear Walt. But, something’s not quite right with Marlow House’s newest medium. Danielle must move quickly before her best friend joins the spirit world... -
![Dead Case in Deadwood by Ann Charles]()
Dead Case in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratings"Nothing good ever happens at the butt-crack of dawn. No doubt, the headless corpse on the autopsy table in front of me would agree."--Violet Parker Real estate agent, Violet "Spooky" Parker stumbles upon a body-part theft ring at the local funeral parlor and suspects her caustic coworker has a hand in it--or maybe a foot...Categorized as:
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![Diggin' Up the Dirt by Tonya Kappes]()
Diggin' Up the Dirt by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSweet as honey, soured by murder!Everyone in Cottonwood loves the new bakery, Sweet Shop. Until a Cottonwood resident is found dead with a half-eaten donut in her hand.Sheriff Kenni Lowry has her hands full. With a new murder in town and a new deputy to train, she’s not sure if she’s ever gonna get this booger solved.Sheriff Elmer Sims comes to the rescue, stepping up as Kenni’s ghost deputy... -
![Sound of Darkness by Heather Graham]()
Sound of Darkness by Heather Graham
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe cries of the dead are deafeningWomen are being taken in Virginia, and FBI agent Mark Frampton is determined to put a stop to it. Certain he’s closing in on the killer known as The Embracer, Mark is less than thrilled when he’s partnered with rookie agent Colleen Law, worried she’s a liability when there’s so much at stake...Categorized as:
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![Blood Ties by Kay Hooper]()
Blood Ties by Kay Hooper
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA series of grisly murders has left a trail of blood across three states, bringing the Special Crimes Unit to a small Tennessee town. There, two more brutal killings lure Noah Bishop and the SCU into what may be the ultimate trap, and lead Special Agent Hollis Templeton into a dangerous attraction—and a serial murder investigation that turns very, very personal... -
![The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEverything is right on track for Danielle as she prepares for the grand opening of her bed and breakfast. All that changes when her cousin, Cheryl, shows up to claim her share of the inheritance—housemate Lily figures out there is a ghost in the house—and the million dollar necklace goes missing... -
![The Body in the Park by Courtney McFarlin]()
The Body in the Park by Courtney McFarlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's found an unlikely consultant to help solve the crime. But this speaking pet might just prove purr-fect...Hannah Murphy yearns for a real news story. But after a strange migraine results in an unexpected ability to talk to her cat, she must keep the kitty-communication skills a secret if she wants to advance from fluff pieces to covering felonies... -
![Blowin' Up a Murder by Tonya Kappes]()
Blowin' Up a Murder by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove and marriage go together like grits and gravy...or do they?Welcome to the little town of Cottonwood, Kentucky, a charming town with fun business names like Tiny Tina’s Hair Salon and Cowboy’s Catfish.Sheriff Lowry becomes public enemy number one when she shuts down a wedding reception when one of the catering waiters ends up dead impaled with a wedding umbrella... -
![Baker's Coven by Nancy Warren]()
Baker's Coven by Nancy Warren
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan she bake a winning cake without getting iced?Competition is hotter than the pre-heated ovens as The Great British Baking Competition moves into cake week. Amateur baker Poppy Wilkinson has a lot to deal with, from learning she has talents she never knew about, to trying to keep cool and bake under pressure.She’s also trying to track down the secrets of her parentage... -
![Cursed at Dawn by Heather Graham]()
Cursed at Dawn by Heather Graham
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDracula lives—and he’s hunting for his bride.Vampires may not walk among us, but FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter know real monsters exist. They’ve witnessed firsthand the worst humankind has to offer. They’re still catching their breaths after the apprehension of two such monstrous killers when they’re met with horrific news... -
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![A Lovely Drop by Darynda Jones]()
A Lovely Drop by Darynda Jones
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA woman who claims to do the impossible... Andrea Grace comes from a long line of women who can do the impossible: They can eavesdrop on the past. But ever since her mother's suspicious death, Andrea has led a half-life, guarding herself from those who would kill to get their hands on her... -
![The Ghost and the Leprechaun by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre]()
The Ghost and the Leprechaun by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEveryone knows leprechauns are just make believe... -
![Good Tidings by Terri Reid]()
Good Tidings by Terri Reid
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBlack Friday – the official opening of the holiday shopping season – and Patrice Marcum is stuck in the middle of her local superstore with a crying infant, a near-hysterical desire to just abandon the diapers and milk she desperately needs, and the snowstorm of the century dumping half a foot of snow on the parking lot outside. She needs a miracle...Categorized as:
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![The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge by Bobbi Holmes]()
The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge by Bobbi Holmes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith his dying breath, Stoddard Gusarov names his killer: Danielle Boatman. Danielle had a score to settle with Stoddard Gusarov, but murder him? Never. Proving to the police she is innocent is the least of her problems. She has an angry spirit to contend with, the ghost of Stoddard Gusarov-and he's out for revenge... -
![A Gift of Time by Sarah Wynde]()
A Gift of Time by Sarah Wynde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thought she could see everything. Time is proving her wrong. Ten years ago, Natalya’s ability to remember the future cost her the life she wanted when her vision of her fiancé’s death tore them apart. Ever since, she's considered her precognition more of a curse than a gift... -
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The Darkest Frost: Volume 2 by Tanya Holmes, Marisa Shor
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsATTN: This is not a standalone. This is Volume 2 of a 2-part serial. Please read The Darkest Frost, Volume 1 first. Volume 2 begins where Volume 1 left off. ----------------------------------------------- The job seems simple enough at first: go undercover and catch her best friend’s killer. But psychic detective Denieve Knight gets more than she bargained for when she enters Dr...
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