Magic Detective

I'm less than thrilled when the Federal Bureau of Magic sends a training instructor to make sure my skills are up to snuff. Agent Quinn Redmond is an uptight fae with a rigid approach to rules and regulations that even a do-gooder like me finds stifling. When an eerie fog settles over the town, residents begin acting out in response, resulting in overtime hours for Chief Fox and local law enforcement. Things take a deadly turn when one of the residents ends up dead and I worry his death is only the beginning.

A non-practicing seduction witch and a recovering dragon lord of lust will save the worlds if they don't destroy them first. Witley Pennmore, the wickedest witch of the east coast, has earned her place on the Senior Council, but she still doesn't know why a Sorcerer in Darkside is hanging her allies, and won't stop until she finds him and brings him to justice, or vengeance, whichever is most convenient. Meanwhile, Ian Featherwell, her unofficial ally is the latest target of assassination attempts on both his life and his character, as he tries to unravel the lies and corruption of the ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A COLD CASE AT CHRISTMAS: After officially launching her Biscuit Tin Detective Agency, Olive is delighted when she receives her first case. Miss Westmacott asks her to investigate a cold case: the disappearance of her sister, Enid, over 50 years ago. Having waited months for a bite, the detective agency café is finally in business! A COSY COMMUNITY: Together with Hugo, Olive reopens the case and tracks down the remaining ...

Two stories that follow the adventures of two of Sherlock Holmes's best friends. 1. Pumpkin Nightmare Harry Houdini is forced to tangle with pirates who use supernatural powers and a giant monster man named Pumpkin. 2. Ghost of a Chance Professor Challenger and a young Queen Mary of Scots go on an adventure that turns into a nightmare, when they decide to prank a Baker.

Back in Edinburgh after a harrowing case in London, enchantress investigator Elle Chambers is ready for rest, recovery, and a return to normal life. But normal is a moving target when you’re a witch on trial for murder. With the coven watching her every move, Elle must prepare to defend her life, her powers, and her reputation. Trouble deepens when Elle slips into a powerful witch dream and makes contact with an alternate version of her mother—one who may still be alive in another reality. The dream brings not only emotional upheaval but also a mysterious artifact with dangerous ...

Weird Tales magazine is known for launching a number of sub-genres of fiction—cosmic horror, swords & sorcery, dark fantasy, and others. It has also greatly added to existing genres like science fiction, horror, and—a personal favorite of editor Jonathan Maberry—weird mystery stories. Or, as they became known—occult detective tales.

Book 3 Night of Nonsense Join me in this fast-paced and unpredictable adventure, where I ask: - Will the Great Horned Owl be my enemy or my friend? - Who is Bella the Bat, and can she help solve the case? - Can I save Elliott from a cunning fox or will she eat him as her snack? Life gets wild and crazy when I shrink to be only an inch tall. But I quickly learn that God is always with me no matter where I go or what happens to me. As I work with my forest friends, we discover we are stronger when we work together. Will I be able to solve the diary dilemma for my cousins? Even if I am only ...

A missing artifact. A town losing its magic. And a feisty librarian. Two decades ago, Elara Blackwood’s parents died in a mysterious accident. Since then, Quillhaven’s magic has disappeared, along with her own. When historical manuscripts relating to the town’s history are stolen on her watch, she is determined to find the thief. As she digs deeper into the mystery with Jasper, Quillhaven’s quirky journalist, she uncovers a startling secret. The stolen books contain clues about her parents’ death and the powerful artifact they had with them when they died. With the help of Leo and...

Everyone has secrets—ghosts are no exception… FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Finding her body taken over by a ghost with unfinished business while entertaining a tempting (yet dangerous sounding) invitation from Rick Rowling—her boss—has Amanda Meyer, FBI special assistant and resident ghost whisperer for the Paranormal Cases Division, in a tailspin. Her drag-queen-guardian ghost is acting even stranger than usual, a murder victim holds a clue to finding a stolen sculpture, and a parade of well-meaning family members might just set another murder in motion. What’s the girl nicknamed ...

Former Chicago police officer, now Private Investigator, Johnny Sundown is being hunted. A religious fanatic with powers even greater than Johnny's has had a revelation: the magic-wielding Native American private detective is the purest of evil. And to usher in the ending of a sinful and corrupt world, God himself has commanded - Johnny Sundown must die.

Though forty miles away, Duston Heights is not safe from the flu that’s raging through Boston. When Johnny Dixon’s grandmother falls ill, he’s sent to live with his neighbor to avoid infection. So many locals are getting sick that school is canceled for a week, and the reclusive Dr. Abram Ashburn comes out of retirement to make house calls. After seeing a scary vision of his bedridden grandmother outside of a window, Johnny starts to feel on edge. Then he and his best friend find what looks to be a weird map of a cemetery in Dr. Ashburn’s house.

When Tommy and Tuppence visit an elderly aunt in her gothic nursing home, they think nothing of her mistrust of the doctors; after all, Ada is a very difficult old lady. But when Mrs Lockett mentions a poisoned mushroom stew, and Mrs Lancaster talks about "something behind the fireplace", Tommy and Tuppence find themselves caught up in an unexpected adventure involving possible black magic.

Good books don't come to an end—or do they? Desperate to extend his shelf life which has come to an end, child-like hero Little Book accepts a daring mission: rescue sci-fi action hero Luke Shelfwalker who has gone missing on the dark side. Now, the kid's desire to remain in the bookstore may be his ultimate undoing for no one escapes this land which can turn deadly in the blink of an eye. But nothing will stop him from completing his assignment. Not even the enemy of books (a.k.a. the marauders) who rule the forbidden territory. With only hours ‘til the bookstore reopens, Little Book ...

Monty´s has no idea that his Christmas adventures are only beginning when he shrinks to the size of a mouse and meets a real mouse called Mortimer. They not only discover that his toys have come alive but that the whole of his Magic Kingdom is in danger. Not only has the Box of Hocus Pocus been opened but they are being visited by the Four, Black Cowboys of Disaster – and perhaps even a pixie. A cozy, magical story for all the year round. Suitable for 7-120 year olds.

What is truth when nothing is real Hidden away in the Gulf of Mexico lies an island with a dark past. Once a haven for bootleggers and outlaws, Oyster Island now hosts the renovated Majestic Hotel & Casino. It’s not only the living that calls this place home. Ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night roam freely, haunting the island’s residents and visitors. One fateful night, a magical flying unicorn visits Odette Mouton and takes her on a wild ride to the island’s backside, where she discovers a time portal. Guided by a time-walking calico cat, she embarks on a journey that blurs ...

Axel is hiding from the world. A killer robbed his happy marriage of its life. He has not recovered fully from the death of his wife. Now Metro of Vegas wants him back. Big time!! Can he return when the memories of his wife's death still so strong? Can he help stop a serial killer who has struck across the country? Axel is about to jump into a crime that has its roots in the darkest corners of humanity... ...THE OCCULT!

An exciting mystery series for kids! Steve, Matt, and Jenny always dreamed of becoming detectives. One day, their dreams become reality when they discover an ancient treasure map written by a pirate named Elias Darby over three hundred years ago. According to legend, the dying pirate hid a magical stone with mysterious powers somewhere in the Northern California hills, with only a poem titled El Alma de Dios as the key to locating it. As the trio begins their search for the treasure, they unknowingly attract the attention of an international jewel thief named Frank Alexander. When the ...

When Supernatural Investigation Bureau agent Bluebell Kildare (a.k.a. Blue) arrives at the scene of the crime, it's obvious the grotesquely damaged body of the deceased teenage boy was caused by far more than a simple hit and run; and she vows to catch the killer. Using her innate sixth sense, Blue uncovers a powerful magical artifact nearby. She soon discovers it acts as a key to an ancient Grimoire that was instrumental in the creation of the Vampire breed and still holds the power to unravel the boundaries between Earth and the Plane of Fire.

PENDELVE THE PARSER IS ON THE CASE. As winter thaws into spring, something sinister keeps the sleepy town of Lucidiss in chills. Ten lives have been claimed by a mysterious killer, and whispers point to a figure once adored—an eccentric jester rumored to have retreated into madness. Summoned to investigate is Pendelve the Parser, a detective with three beasts and a sharp mind. As he unravels the puzzle, he finds more than he bargained for: an old feud reignited, a shadowy foe lurking in the fog-drenched riverlands, and a deadly game where every move might be his last. In the midst of ...

December, 1941 The Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor, plunging America into war! A young Lakota Sioux named Wi Mahel Iyaya Ozuye, trained in the ways of combat and power, runs off to Chicago from his Dakota Badlands home to join up, only to discovered he is not wanted by any branch of the service. Now calling himself John Sundown, an approximation of his Sioux name, he is given the opportunity to serve in a different form: as a Chicago police officer. But Johnny has a secret. He is not just a warrior. He is also a power user. A magician. And during his first year on the dark, chilly streets of ...