Welcome to Normal, Kentucky—where Mae West faces a ghostly guest list and one chilling murder she can’t ignore…
Mae West is no stranger to mystery. As owner of Happy Trails Campground and partner to park ranger Hank Sharp, she’s kept Normal, Kentucky running as smoothly as a campfire marshmallow roast. But when paranormal TV star Ken Treadwell is found stabbed during the town’s “Haunts and Hikes” festival, with no murder weapon in sight, things take a deadly detour.
With her mama’s event on the line and campground gossip reaching a full boil, Mae must untangle a haunted whodunnit with help from her fiercely loyal Laundry Club Ladies. The suspects? Ken’s polished entourage, a few bitter locals, and even Mae’s right-hand woman, the fiery Dottie Swaggert.
As secrets surface and the ghost-hunting crowd grows restless, Mae races to catch a killer before the next story ends in more than just screams.
Festival-set small-town cozy mystery with murder
Normal, Kentucky is celebrating the annual Climb the Cliffs Festival, drawing visitors to Happy Trails Campground and the rugged beauty of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Mae West is hoping for a peaceful weekend filled with festival fun and campground hospitality.
That hope ends when the festival’s star climber, James Rafferty, is found dead at the base of the Cascades.
What first appears to be a tragic accident quickly turns into murder. With the Laundry Club Ladies firmly at her side, Mae pulls out her sleuthing notebook and begins digging into a case tangled with cryptic coordinates, suspicious boot prints, and secrets hidden deep within Normal’s close-knit community.
As Mae follows the trail of clues, it becomes clear that someone is determined to keep the truth buried—no matter the cost. And with the killer growing more desperate, Mae soon discovers that some cliffs are far more dangerous than they look.
A Southern cozy mystery packed with festival intrigue, small-town gossip, and amateur sleuthing, perfect for readers who love community-driven whodunits, quirky characters, and clean mysteries with heart.
Magical cozy mystery with witches and murder
Whispering Falls is a small town where magic is part of everyday life—and June Heal fits right in. As a healer and shop owner who provides spells and potions to the community, June balances magic, motherhood, and small-town responsibilities with ease.
Until murder strikes.
When a shocking death sends ripples through Whispering Falls, June is forced to step into a new role: investigator. With a magical daughter to protect and a town depending on her calm presence, June must uncover the truth before fear takes hold and the killer strikes again.
As secrets surface and whispers grow louder, June follows a trail of supernatural clues that point to a danger hiding in plain sight. Her magic may help—but in a town where everyone has secrets, it won’t be enough unless she uses her wits as well.
A Charming Hexorcist is a warm, whimsical paranormal cozy mystery filled with magic, motherhood, and small-town charm—perfect for readers who love witchy sleuths, enchanted communities, and clean mysteries with heart.
