Adult Ghost Mysteries

A ghost story with a supernatural twist, set in the depths of an English winter. Perfect for teens, young adults and adults that like something a little different. Jane knows the statue in the graveyard isn't quite right. That's why she always looks away when she passes, too fearful to meet its cold stone eye. Today, if she had looked, she may have wondered why the snow had laid on all the statues except this one. The statue is of a boy kneeling on a stone plinth, his arms outstretched as if begging for his life. A life that was taken anyway. His name was Alfred, he's been dead for one-...

Okiku wants vengeance...and she gets it. Whenever there's a monster hurting a child - the same way she was hurt 300 years ago in Japan - her spirit is there to deliver punishment. But one American boy draws her like no other. The two are pulled into a world of eerie doll rituals and dark Shinto exorcisms that will take them from the American Midwest to the remote valleys and shrines of Aomori, Japan. The boy is not a monster, but something evil writhes beneath his skin, trapped by a series of intricate tattoos.

Aspiring potion-witch Isabella Proctor dreams of a normal life away from magic. But when she stumbles upon her mentor's lifeless body, her world turns upside down, and a simple life seems far from reach. Suddenly entangled in a murder investigation, Isabella finds herself the prime suspect in the eyes of the newly-arrived Detective Palmer. Juggling a failing apothecary, a grandmother who sees people that aren't there, and a police department inexperienced in solving murders, Isabella must use her wits and magic to clear her name. With danger lurking around every corner and her freedom on ...

It’s difficult to dig for clues when you've got to hide the fact that you're getting instructions from beyond the grave. When Nora Nash—a.k.a “The Ghost Girl”—moves to the quaint mountain town of Lakeside to help her family open a bed and breakfast, she’s hoping for a fresh start—one without ghosts. But on day one, she quite literally trips over a mystery... and a ghost. Tasked by the spirited specter of Lucille Evanston to locate a missing Fabergé-style egg meant for her beloved grandson, Nora finds herself navigating eccentric neighbors, pawn shop showdowns, and dangerous ...

Stolen freedom. Crowned in secrets. Fate stalks among wolves and witches. I was born a Fae warrior’s daughter—hidden behind glamour, wielding magic older than time itself. One touch from Dani Stormweather, the wolf prince cursed and untamed, and destiny snaps its leash. He is my enemy, my fated mate, too young and too haunted, yet he calls to my soul. His eyes blaze with defiance, his body with danger, his lips with forbidden fire. My secret bleeds beneath my skin—the goddess of war’s legacy thrumming, immortal and fierce. Enemies circle, even as Armageddon claws at the horizon. All...

What can you do when an enemy claims sanctuary in your home? Hester Johnson is no one's favorite person, but when she arrives at Proctor House begging to be hidden, the Proctor family takes her in. When something spooks Hester, she runs away - straight into her killer. Is it coincidence she's left on Isabella's door? The danger has never been greater for Detective Palmer and Isabella needs to protect him, find the murderer, and keep her family's secrets. For fans of Samantha Silver, Amanda M. Lee, and Leighann Dobbs, On a Larkspur is a clever, fast-paced cozy mystery that will keep you ...

He's snarky, but ever since Jameson became Isabella's familiar, he's had her back. Now it's time for her to return the favor. She promised to rescue his sister from a fraternity stronghold. The only problem is, she'll need help from her sorority. That's right, the women who hate her. In a desperate attempt to get the witches to work together, Hope asked a highly-regarded witch, Inanna, to train Isabella and her group. Isabella's pretty sure the Geneva Convention was violated in her training but it doesn't matter. Inanna was found dead on the library steps. The warning is clear, but a ...

Cherry blossom lipstick: check. Smokey eyes: check. Skinny jeans: check. Dead kid in the mirror: check. For 16-year-old Mattie Hathaway, this is her normal everyday routine. She’s been able to see ghosts since her mother tried to murder her when she was five years old. No way does she want anyone to know she can talk to spooks. Being a foster kid is hard enough without being labeled a freak, too.

I’d awoken a beast. Legions of dark angels now knew I existed. They’re coming for me. Threatening all that I love. My father told me the answers are everywhere, if only I could see them… I saw and felt nothing beyond the unbending will to survive. They’d all bow before I was done. Swear. Special note to the reader: This Novel is part of the “Web of Hearts and Souls,” a massive story where more than one series connect. The series can be read separately or together. We all fell hard for Twilight. We lost ourselves in the teen angst of Vampire Diaries, Fallen, and Hush, Hush. We ...

Lainey Evans is just your basic seventeen-year-old high school student. Or, she was until she was murdered at a party. Now she's just your basic, everyday dead girl. Lainey has spent most of her time as a 'newly dead' trying to come to terms with death and the unfairness that comes with watching her killers get to walk free. It seems like Lainey is going to be stuck in limbo with unfinished business until she happens across an old friend - and not just any old friend (though he has aged and she hasn't), but a friend that can see ghosts. With a touch of nostalgia and sarcasm, Lainey works to...

A visit to Notre Dame... What could possibly go wrong? For Ava Sext -- Parisian bookseller and part-time sleuth -- everything. Roped into attending an impromptu seance, she's faced with a spirit's desperate plea to solve his murder. Dubious but curious, Ava's skepticism shatters when death strikes Notre Dame itself. Alongside Henri De’Ath, her bookselling partner, she races against time to unmask the killer. Turns out that talking to the spirits is easier than avoiding becoming one. “Death in Notre Dame” -- a lighthearted cozy mystery set in Paris, a city where food, wine and crime ...

Two friends, a renovation project, and complex layers of history that are destined to repeat. Claire and Roxie team up to purchase an old house in the country in an attempt to leave the trials of their lives behind them. The women are both nursing fresh wounds from recent traumas and an unhurried fix-and-flip project represents an appealing change of direction. Eager to get the renovations underway, they start to peel away decades of wallpaper with the intention of bringing the house back to life. The project has barely begun when Roxie announces that she has invited her new boyfriend to ...

Sang’s life was on pause after the dramatic break with her real family. Now she’s back in the game, returning to Ashley Waters to appear like a normal student. However, returning to school hasn’t made her life any easier. When it comes to the Academy and her role in the secret organization, there’s no such thing as normal. When Kota’s mother catches Sang and the guys in the complex web of lies they’ve woven, everything starts to unravel: Their relationships, their ties to the Academy. Everything’s under risk of exposure.

This story is composed of two interconnected narratives, with Part 1 describing a tragic family situation that is resolved by the events in Part 2. The families involved are separated in both time and space, but their fates intertwine in this location which has become known by the locals as "the haunted park". Philosophically, the story explores the notion of a ghosts and the afterlife from a several different perspectives. And of course, it is just a satisfying ghost story. The characters in Part 2 are also found in Helena Puumala’s selection of ‘Lake’ stories, entitled Five Holiday ...

A mysterious woman with dark secrets rocks Oyster Island to the core Embark on an exhilarating journey to the Big Easy with lighthouse keeper Jack Wiesinski and the last Atakapa Indian Grogan ‘Chief’ la Tortue as they indulge in their favorite pastime at Rockie’s strip club. When an alluring stripper named Vixen takes the stage, their wild night takes an unexpected twist. Vixen is an enigma—a mysterious woman living in squalor behind the club. With nothing but a duffel bag and a few meager possessions to her name, she captivates Chief with her otherworldly dance moves. When she ...

Stress-free weekend in Boston... ...not when the woman who owns the business next to yours is murdered. Isabella had planned a stress-free weekend at a small-business conference with her cousins. Instead of learning how to cross-promote her apothecary, she's got another murder to solve. But will the Boston Police Department let her? The obvious suspect is the victim's abusive husband... ...until he comes up with an iron-clad alibi. Even then, Isabella is convinced he's the culprit. But if he’s guilty, why did he call Detective Palmer to help with the investigation? When a second person is...

Mystery and adventure are the last things Liz has in mind when she forms Teen Power Inc., Raven Hill High's own job agency. All she and her friends want to do is make some money, and they'll do just about anything. But mystery and adventure are both in store. They are soon confronted with a puzzle they just have to solve - with a little help from the Raven Hill ghost of course.

If you listen closely at night, you may still hear the screams that echo through the abandoned halls of Hellsleigh, the infamous asylum that has lain derelict for the past thirty years. On the eve of its demolition, renowned parapsychologist and author, Brandon Fiske, leads a team of paranormal investigators into the black heart of the decaying building, determined to uncover the truth behind its rumoured haunting. But little do they know, they’re not the only ones drawn to Hellsleigh on this fateful night. Jason Hough, a local villager with a dark past linked to Hellsleigh's, returns ...

Kids poking for hidden silver in an abandoned house awaken long-forgotten ghosts with their own agenda and the house’s dark memories of racism and betrayal. The quest for the silver is especially nerve-racking for Annie, the one who actually sees the ghosts, both of her deceased mother and of the bygone denizens of the house. Her friends want to believe her but can’t, and she herself is torn between running away from it all and following the ghosts into the house’s dark history. Joined by some mysterious old characters on the block, the kids finally save the community from its own ...

Lights, Camera, Poltergeist. A Hollywood dream becomes a nightmare. Called to a movie set, Red investigates a haunting that threatens to turn a Christmas flick into a slasher film. Allied with a soulmancer, she has to save the Hollywood A-Listers from a phantom that wants souls instead of autographs. Busting ghosts is easier than laying her own personal demons to rest. With a paralyzed mentor, a sexy vampire playing hard to get, and petrifying anxiety about her own mysterious origins, Red is struggling to find the holiday spirit. Everyone wants their fifteen minutes of fame in Los Angeles, ...