Format: Kindle, 255 pages
Release Date: January 13, 2025
Publisher: Disenchanted Publishing
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When magic meets murder, this witch means business…
With a passion for spellcraft and all things macabre, Penelope Primrose spends her days hexing dust bunnies and haggling over haunted hatboxes at her curio shop, Thirteen Treasures.
But her All Hallows’ Eve party goes from spooktacular to spectacularly wrong when a shady antique dealer ends up dead. And nobody ruins her favorite holiday and gets away with it!
Armed with her snarky feline familiar, Malarkey, and more determination than a ghost with unfinished business, Penelope vows to crack the case. But solving the mystery isn’t as simple as waving a wand. The distractingly handsome sheriff keeps giving her side-eye, and the suspects are more colorful than a bag of Halloween candy.
Between cursed teacups, menacing craft projects, and danger lurking around every headstone, she'll need all her wit and whimsy to catch a killer before they strike again. Because in Scarecrow Springs—where even the ravens have secrets—nothing is quite what it seems.
With a passion for spellcraft and all things macabre, Penelope Primrose spends her days hexing dust bunnies and haggling over haunted hatboxes at her curio shop, Thirteen Treasures.
But her All Hallows’ Eve party goes from spooktacular to spectacularly wrong when a shady antique dealer ends up dead. And nobody ruins her favorite holiday and gets away with it!
Armed with her snarky feline familiar, Malarkey, and more determination than a ghost with unfinished business, Penelope vows to crack the case. But solving the mystery isn’t as simple as waving a wand. The distractingly handsome sheriff keeps giving her side-eye, and the suspects are more colorful than a bag of Halloween candy.
Between cursed teacups, menacing craft projects, and danger lurking around every headstone, she'll need all her wit and whimsy to catch a killer before they strike again. Because in Scarecrow Springs—where even the ravens have secrets—nothing is quite what it seems.
Can this charmingly optimistic witch solve the case, or will this Halloween haunt her forever?
All Hallows Homicide is the first installment in author Sherry Soule's Magical Mishap Mysteries series. Welcome to Scarecrow Springs, a hidden gem of a community invisible to the human eye, where magic and mystery intertwine in delightful ways. With a passion for spellcraft and all things macabre, Penelope Primrose spends her days hexing dust bunnies and haggling over haunted hatboxes at her curio shop, Thirteen Treasures.
Unlike her family of potion makers, Penelope carves her own path, accompanied by Malarkey, her sassy black cat familiar. As the town prepares for the Boo-tiful Business Contest—a competition dominated by Penelope's cousin and rival, Hazel, owner of the dazzling Deja Brew—tension brews beneath the surface. The rivalry between Penelope and Hazel is palpable, with Hazel never missing an opportunity to remind Penelope of her past victories.
Also, the strange arrival of a group of ravens is a harbinger of doom and an ominous sign of things to come. Penelope organizes a grand Halloween party at Thirteen Treasures, inviting the entire town, including Ambrose Rook. Ambrose, a pompous djinn and the town's antique expert has garnered a reputation for making enemies, most notably Velma Bracken, whom he most recently swindled. The party turns dark when Penelope discovers Ambrose lifeless in her tarot room.
As secrets unravel, Penelope learns of Ambrose's unethical dealings with the elderly wyrdlings, compelling her to clear her to investigate. With her snarky feline familiar, Malarkey, and more determination than a ghost with unfinished business, Penelope vows to crack the case despite Sheriff Zane Castillo's—an endearing Spanish-heritage gargoyle—warnings to steer clear. Penelope, driven by curiosity and a sense of justice, teams up with her best friend, Willow Greenbriar, a witchy herbalist, and Malarkey to solve the murder. But solving the mystery isn’t as simple as waving a wand.
Penelope faces many obstacles, from cryptic threats to dissuade her involvement to the unsettling presence of ravens perched ominously outside her shop. These challenges only strengthen her resolve, as she navigates a maze of deceit and hidden motives. Each clue seems to lead to yet another dead end, testing Penelope's perseverance and wit. Her determination is infectious, drawing readers into the mystery as they root for her success despite the ever-increasing complexity of the case.
The distractingly handsome sheriff keeps giving her side-eye, and the suspects are more colorful than a bag of Halloween candy. Between cursed teacups, menacing craft projects, and danger lurking around every headstone, she'll need all her wit and whimsy to catch a killer before they strike again. Because in Scarecrow Springs—where even the ravens have secrets—nothing is quite what it seems. Amidst the mystery, a charming subplot of romance unfolds between Penelope and Sheriff Zane. Their playful banter and undeniable chemistry offer a heartwarming counterpoint to the tension of the investigation.
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