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TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
“Tanya R. Taylor – she really did it again!!”
“Hewey Spader and his close friends experience an adventure that will blow your mind.”
It all started on what appeared to be an ordinary day.
The events which occurred in Eppington all those years ago changed that town forever — events so unimaginable that residents refused decades later to utter a single word about it.
Four friends went fishing, only to return to a community they could no longer recognize.
Will Hewey Spader and the others ever get to the bottom of what’s really going on or will the truth surrounding that fateful day remain a mystery?
BOOK ONE: Eppington: The Guarded Secret
With a sense of urgency, four close friends return to their respective homes only to discover that nothing is quite the way they’d left it. Their family members are behaving strangely and their pets are far different than they ever imagined could be possible.
Will Hewey, Rob, Jason and Samantha get to the bottom of what’s really going on in the town of Eppington? And if so, will they be able to fix what seems like the impossible?
BOOK TWO: Every Dog Has Its Day
“I admit that I am still thinking about this story… That is how much it resonated with me.” – Goodreads reviewer
Is there even a remote possibility that the residents of Eppington will be rescued?
Will life ever return to normal in that town?
Now with the urgent task of rescuing his parents, Hewey must find a way to do so without getting caught. Will he be able to get to them in time or will he have to live with the guilt of not doing so?
Another exciting, suspenseful installment in the new Hewey Spader Cozy Mystery Series.
Lucille, Vanilla & crew are so much fun! Here’s a free excerpt for you to enjoy from BLIND ESCAPE (Book 2 in The Lucille Pfiffer Mystery Series
At home, I picked up the manila folder containing the legal pad I’d taken to the Archives and headed for the staircase. I was intent on perusing the information I’d taken down and hoped something would stand out regarding Sir Clement’s puzzling case. Nilla had run off toward the sliding door which leads into the back yard. I then heard what sounded like a twisting of the front door handle.
Curiously, I turned around and that’s when the door flew open, slamming the wall behind it, and two men rushed into the house brandishing handguns. It felt like my heart was about to explode; I couldn’t believe what was unfolding before me.
As the reality of the matter quickly set in, I started to run, but one of the men yanked me by the arm and quietly and calmly said: “Don’t move a muscle or you’re dead.”
He didn’t have to repeat himself. The entire time my mind was on Nilla, hoping she’d stay outside and these guys will disappear as quickly as they came without her knowing.
The other guy approached me with his gun pointed toward the floor. “What’s a blind, old lady doing home all alone, huh?”
He had a menacing smirk on his face and that face was one I’d never forget. How could a guy who’d helped save someone just as easily threaten to take the life of another? He didn’t have to say it; the fact that he’d barged into my home brandishing a weapon spoke volumes. It was Jake – the burly guy from the excursion. He’d pulled Merlene up into the boat after Theodore rescued her. I could see he was in charge of this criminal operation and the other guy who warned me not to move a muscle was his sidekick. The same guy who was extremely quiet during the entire excursion and appeared to have boarded alone. I never saw the two of them speak to each other during the trip. If they knew one another all along, these guys were good actors. They seemed to have absolutely nothing in common.
“What do you want?” I asked with a mixture of trepidation and annoyance that they’d chosen to upset my day by invading my personal space. “My son is a police officer, so I suggest you get the hell out of here!”
I couldn’t help being mouthy, even while afraid. It’s just who I am.
“You mean that guy you were with yesterday?” Jake asked. “He didn’t look like a cop to me. But then again, how does a cop look?” He arched a brow at the other guy who returned a wicked grin.
“Well, he is! And he’s going to be back here at any minute. I suggest you clear out now.”
“This one’s feisty,” the quiet one said. “Maybe she needs a tooth or two knocked out so she’d know better than to give grown men any orders.”
“Now, calm down,” Jake told him. “Take it easy. After all, she’s just an old lady with a disability. We don’t wanna seem cruel by treating her harshly, do we?”
On that note, he placed his large, rough hand around my throat and gripped it. “We’re here for the cash, lady – every cent of it. You hand it over like a good broad and we’ll let you live. Give us any trouble and I will personally plant a bullet right here.” He tapped the center of my forehead.
“What cash are you referring to? I don’t have any money. I live off of disability checks.”
“Not what I heard,” he said. “Thanks to your good friend, we’re gonna cash in big time tonight.”
I had no idea what he was talking about and my attempt to figure it out was interrupted when Nilla came running into the room at full speed and charged at Jake’s feet.
“What the hell!” he yelled, kicking at her.
“Nilla! Go back!” I screamed. But she wasn’t budging; she knew something was wrong, particularly since the guy still had his hand around my throat. He went to kick at Nilla again; simultaneously freeing my throat from his grip. I reached down to get her away from him and that’s when the quiet one yanked my hair and pushed me to the floor.
Nilla had grabbed on to the tail end of Jake’s pants and was not letting go.
“Shoot the damn dog!” the quiet one said.
“Please, don’t!” I cried. “Let me take her outside; she won’t get in anyone’s way. Whatever you came here for, we can talk about. Just don’t hurt my dog!”
Nilla was growling. It was then that the quiet one reached down, grabbed her and tossed her across the room. I screamed, thinking right then he’d killed or seriously injured my dog. I heard her whimper as she hit the floor.
“You bastard!” I hurried up and ran over to Nilla.
I turned in the direction of that brute. “You touch her again and I’ll kill you!” I felt ferocious anger boiling in my veins.
To my relief, Nilla was fine and I cuddled her protectively in my arms. Without warning, she wiggled her way out of my grip and dashed back over to where the men stood, this time biting the ankle of the man that threw her. Those guys were in for a fight! Nilla was not backing down.
While they were distracted by her, I picked up the side table lamp and approaching the intruders from behind, sent it crashing down on the head of the guy who had the nerve to put his filthy hands on my dog. He went stumbling to the floor. Jake reached to grab me, but lost his footing and stumbled also. I could’ve sworn I saw a glint of something slide from his finger and roll underneath the couch. I grabbed Nilla and dashed toward the front door to get her to safety. The moment my feet hit the threshold I heard Jake’s command: “Stop or I’ll shoot!”
Without a moment’s thought for my own safety, I halted, rested Nilla on the porch and sent her off. “Run!” I said.
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A secluded island paradise, a rock band reunion… and a bodycount?
After a 15 year break, it’s time for Hank’s band to get together again for a pre-wedding party.
Misty Milton thought the cozy private island hideaway was the perfect venue for her fiance’s rock band reunion.
But paradise turns to pandemonium when a tropical storm cuts off all power to the island and band members start turning up dead.
Misty’s perfect party plans never included solving murders.
And when Hank mysteriously goes missing, she has to use every ounce of sleuthing skills to solve the mystery.
Has he run off with a backup singer? Could he be another victim? Or could he be the murderer?
Trapped on the island, Misty needs the help of her clue-finding cats, Doofus and Floofus, more than ever before.
With more body count piling up, time is running out for Misty to discover just who is behind the rockstar revenge at the reunion, as she could be next on the killer’s list.
When is a witch not a witch?
Jessica Lavender lived a mediocre life until she discovers she is a witch. After intense training Jess realizes that although she loves helping people, there is more to life than being a potion making store owner. Her familiar insists she is a witch above everything, but Jess’s passion for baking can’t be denied any longer. It won’t be easy convincing Maestro to rethink his plans for her.
When her new neighbor is accused of murder, Jess, along with her ghostly mom and cat familiar, are on the case. Clues don’t add up while the killer stalks new prey. Will she solve the crime and a more personal mystery in time?
Midlife Potions
Witchy Awakening
Witchy Hot Spells
Witchy Flash Back
Witchy Bad Blood – preorder now!
Save London from an impending vampire apocalypse? Sorry, my week is all booked.
That’s a book pun—I’m a librarian. Specifically, the arcane archivist at the Witching Library in the heart of London.
Humans don’t know about the secret magical world of witches, shifters, and seers like me. So when vampires steal a dark codex from the library, no police come to save me when I’m caught in the crossfire. I’m left in a pool of blood, with a searing scratch on my arm.
When I transition and lose control of my new thirst, a dangerously powerful—and hot as hell—vampire pulls me back from the edge. Lazarus has a proposition for me: if I help him track down my sire before he can expose the supernatural world, he’ll teach me to control my hunger.
If we fail, the council’s terrifying Shadowhounds will execute my monstrous sire and all his progeny. Including me.
I miss my library already.
Fans of urban fantasy with slow burn romance will love Karina Dobrev, our reluctant, introverted heroine; Lazarus Kaine, our deadly, irresistible hero; and Keith, a magical cat with impeccably high standards.
A blood-smeared note. A string of gruesome murders. And a family secret she didn’t know existed.
FBI Special Agent Faith Black thought she knew all about fear. Yet all it took was one night for her to realize she was horribly wrong. Did she miss the signs because she had found love—something she had once thought impossible?
No, it went deeper than that.
Was she so distracted by the history of her new partner, Special Agent Aaron Thomson that she never saw it coming?
Possible, but doubtful.
No, it all started unraveling on the night of her birthday. A night that changed her life forever. When Faith stood at a crime scene with a blood-smeared note addressed to her. A note that shook her world when the realization dawned.
That the hunter has turned into the hunted.
And Faith Black is now the prey…
Welcome to Darkly, where supernaturals are everywhere and murder isn’t far behind…
After Windsor Ebonwood’s love life and successful career as a book conservator vanish in one fell swoop, she’s determined to begin anew. Win moves to Darkly Island off the coast of Louisiana, where she’s been bequeathed an unusual bookshop and a charming home on the edge of a dark swamp.
Win gets to work settling into her new life in the sleepy Southern town but discovering Darkly’s heartless town alderman impaled on a gravestone wasn’t on the books. Nor was finding out about her family’s legacy as powerful witches responsible for protecting the bookshop at all costs.
While she is coming to terms with her powers, a new friend is accused of the murder and Win is convinced the allegation doesn’t ring true. She and her one-eyed cat familiar, Pyewacket – who has his own secrets to hide – step in to investigate. Between an irresistible Alpha shifter and long buried family secrets, Win begins to realize there are more than fireflies and alligators lurking in the swamp.
Win will need to work fast because the killer is not done with their murderous rampage. And the questions Win’s asking are hitting too close to home for the killer’s comfort…
If you enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries spiced with jasmine-scented, sultry nights, don’t miss Tolling Bells & Dark Spells, Book One in A Darkly Southern Mystery series.
Back in her hometown, city girl Avery Parker is finally settling in after her husband’s sudden passing.
The town is abuzz with the annual wine festival and Avery is amped to show off Le Blanc Cellars’ newest release. But between pours of their famed Chenin Blanc, a lifeless body is found.
A curious gray stone clutched in the cold grip of a dead tourist intrigues the locals, and no one expects his death would be ruled a murder.
Driven by empathy for the dead man’s widow, Avery pieces together the puzzle and unearths a scandal larger than she could ever have imagined.
As long as she doesn’t get in her own way, Avery might bring justice for a tourist’s untimely demise. That is, unless she becomes a victim herself.
With more twists than the vines at Le Blanc Cellars, Murder at the Festival will have readers guessing this whodunit.
Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!
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A pious family. A suspected cover-up. Could Father Joe have been indirectly responsible for Dick Ziglar’s death?
The Ziglars were a good, Christian family. So, they knew how to handle their disagreements in a peaceful, godly way.
Or did they?
Dick Ziglar, unbeknownst to their small community, was the husband and father from hell, but a faithful member of the local parish. Did he push his loved ones too far this time or did he manage to cross a complete stranger?
Lottie Ziglar’s confession to Father Joe that rainy Friday afternoon propelled him to take a closer look at the Ziglar family and to examine a tragedy that their faith-filled community never saw coming in a million years.
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Father Joe McCullen is no ordinary priest.
He has a heart of gold, but he’s no pushover. Very little passes his ears or his eyes and he can smell a “rat” from a mile away.
The community of Old Providence is held by higher standards by the beloved priest, yet “skeletons” still manage to creep out of the closets of his faithful parishioners every now and then, and oftentimes are not headed anywhere in the direction of the confessional.
Join Father Joe McCullen on the most extraordinary, eyebrow-raising adventures of mystery, suspense, a bit of humor – and surprise after surprise!
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And some people are too.
At your own risk, enter the realm of the unknown with these delectably terrifying tales of haunted places and scary spaces. Will those affected make it out alive or at the very least…in their right frame of mind?
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