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After a werewolf is found dead in the woods after having been turned to stone, the entire town of Nightshade is on edge. At a werewolf wedding that Suzy and Snowball are invited to, a second werewolf is targeted. However, the second murder is vastly different from the first, leaving local authorities confused about a possible motive. Is the killer targeting werewolves? Or, is there more than one killer?

Suzy discovers one of her classmates murdered in the basement of the school, and the only witness is a ghost that speaks in riddles and rhymes. Determined to unmask the killer, Suzy enlists the help of Snowball and Alfie, but something doesn't feel right. The toil and trouble doubles when almost everyone in Hemlock begins acting differently, including Alfie. Can Suzy cast her way out of another case of murder, mystery, and mayhem, or will whatever is taking over the town get her, too?

Gargoyles daring to seek better lives for themselves has caused the cult group, the Anti-Masons, to re-emerge and target them. As the granddaughter of one of the world's most notorious Anti-Masons, Suzy's friend Red Sumac is automatically under suspicion of murderous activity in Hemlock.

A serious medical diagnosis took Lori Ann Wood on a faith detour she never saw coming. As a lifelong believer, she felt profound disappointment in the God she thought she knew. Divine Detour is the result of Lori Ann’s risky decision to embrace difficult questions. A serious medical diagnosis took Lori Ann Wood on a faith detour she never saw coming. As a lifelong believer, she felt profound disappointment in the God she thought she knew. Divine Detour is the result of Lori Ann’s risky decision to embrace difficult questions.

Story Tree Cozy Mysteries box set includes the first three books in the series: Books, Brownies and Murder, Books, Scones and Murder, and Books, Canapés and Murder. Follow Clary as chases criminals, canapés, and crafty liars.

Join witch Lola Sphinx and her warlock partner Detective Dereck on three new adventures! This special box set collection contains books 4-6 of the Lola Sphinx Witch Cozy Mysteries.

A routine trip to the vet begins a wild adventure when Suzy Maycomber and her cat, Snowball, take a shortcut through the cemetery and find themselves in the mystical land of Nightshade, where magic exists and cats talk. Only the librarian, Rachel, the most powerful witch in Nightshade, can help Suzy get home. One big problem: Rachel's just been murdered. Desperate to find her way home, Suzy reluctantly agrees to take Rachel's place as Nightshade's resident witch, where she'll have access to the spell books that might hold the answers she needs.

Lola Sphinx and Detective Dereck, a witch and warlock in the town of Warlor, head off to the library to meet the famous potion master, Fern Magnus. Fern's in town on her book tour, and Lola is star struck at the woman's arrival. At the book signing, however, one of the guests drops dead from a poorly made potion. Lola and Dereck must work together to discover who killed her fellow bookworm, and in the process Lola learns an unfortunate lesson: You probably should never meet your heroes.

Lola Sphinx is beyond excited when she learns her mermaid best friend Nawfar has inherited a magical ring that allows her to walk on land for short periods of time. Along with the young fairy Thicket, they head out on a hike and come upon a strange, magical gate that opens up into a new world. While enjoying themselves at a roller rink, the local DJ is suddenly murdered, and somehow, Lola, Nawfar, and Thicket find themselves in the middle of everything, while also trying to get back home in time before Nawfar reveals her true identity!

Story Tree bookstore and café is unlike any bookstore in the country. It’s a haven for fan societies of every sort. This weekend, Clary is hosting the Agatha Christie Appreciation Society. This means two things: Marie is baking orange and fig scones and stocking up on Devonshire cream. And, there’s a whole lot of amateur detectives running around.

The International Magic Assembly have kidnapped Erin, and Lola and her friends must ally with an unlikely source to save him. Now, thanks to Nawfar, they know of a way to return Erin home. But, first, they're going to have to get him back by infiltrating the IMA and causing a bit of commotion in their wake. Will they succeed in their last adventure together?

Lola Sphinx's life as a witch has always been rather normal. That is, until a non-magical man from the 1960s wound up stuck in her world. When Detective Dereck gets a little jealous, he takes Lola out on a lunch date to talk about her new friend, whom she has cleverly disguised as an elf. But when one of the servers winds up dead, can Dereck put his jealousy aside to work along with Lola to find the killer at large?

Lola, a friendly young witch in the magical town of Warlor, has just opened up the towns first potions shop, along with elderly man-fairy, Pim-Pim. After Lola is asked out on a date by the handsome warlock, detective Dereck, they decide to attend the grand Spring Welcome celebration. However, all is not as well as it seems. Due to some unusual circumstances surrounding a sudden death, her best friend, Nawfar (who happens to be a mermaid), is accused of murder!

Clary St. James is content with her life in Valley Springs and her flourishing bookstore. She’s content, not bored. And if she keeps repeating that to herself, one day, it might just be true. Everything changes one snowy afternoon, when a handsome stranger takes up residence next door. Tall, dark, handsome, and arrogant, he rolls into town like he owns the place. Before she can complain too much, Valley Springs is rocked by an unexpected murder of a local man. All eyes turn to Clary’s bookstore cafe, when it’s revealed that lethal brownies were the murder weapon.

Download this fun and lighthearted witch cozy mystery collection of three books! Contents: Book 1: Potions and Commotions: Lola, a friendly young witch in the magical town of Warlor, has just opened up the town's first potions shop, along with elderly man-fairy, Pim-Pim. After Lola is asked out on a date by the handsome warlock, Detective Dereck, Lola's best friend, Nawfar (who happens to be a mermaid), is accused of murder! Also featuring: Book 2: Witch Way Out; and Book 3: Rats and Bats.

No one in the town is particularly surprised when Erica Martine’s salon is burned down. The local diva has a reputation of causing drama and creating enemies wherever she goes. It’s a gift. They are, however, surprised when it’s revealed that she didn’t burn it down. Things heat up even further when the body of notorious local gangster Casper “Spooky” Stewart is found behind her now-empty salon.

Valley Springs is gearing up for their annual Spring Picnic. It’s a time-honored tradition, a day filled with sun, laughter, and games. What they’re not ready for is kidnapping, murder, and mob-like hysteria. When the town’s richest family announces that their son and nanny have gone missing, there’s only one conclusion: kidnapping. Clary St. James once again finds herself in the middle of mayhem and is determined to find the boy, but her confidence is shaken by hostile townspeople. As she gets closer to the truth, everything is thrown on its head by a shocking discovery.

The community elite are invited to a masquerade ball, and the secretive host promises that a mystery will be solved by the end of the night. With everyone high on anticipation, it shouldn’t be a surprise when Clary stumbles upon a dead body. To avoid panic, she and the police chief race against the clock before the masked murderer can disappear into the night. It’s said that a person becomes who he really is when he wears a mask. It’s too bad that Clary has to deal with a roomful of people revealing their true selves!

Someone's green thumb has turned red with blood when an elf is found dead, strangled by vines, in the middle of a garden shop. Now it's up to Lola and her friends to find the culprit while also keeping a careful watch on their human friend, Erin, now that the International Magic Assembly agents are on the trail! Can they find a way to get Erin back to his home in 1960's America, a mystical land of magic-less creatures? A perfect short cozy listen for when you need a few minutes to immerse yourself with magic, mystery, humor, and mischief!