Even when death plagues the finish line, the race must go on The annual canoe race was always the summer's biggest event, and this year the prize would be more prestigious than ever. Big enough, it seemed, to rate national press and bring television cameras to the sleepy village nestled along river’s bend. For a town like Harmony, a little media attention is a lot to handle, which might be why someone decided to kill the executive producer of the event. If that isn’t enough, abnormal weather patterns threaten the race, leading Mag to suspect the pesky Hagatha Crow is up to something. Again. In order to solve the case, sister witches Mag and Clara Balefire might have to test the old myths about whether witches can swim. If you like your witches to come with a heaping dollop of sarcasm and wit, you'll love this humorous magical story full of chaos and intrigue. This is a full-length, humorous witch cozy mystery novel. Books in this series 1. Murder Above the Fold 2. Murder on the Backswing 3. Murder Below the Waterline 4. Haunted by Murder Series keywords: witch fantasy mystery, psychic witch mystery comedy, funny romantic paranormal mystery, witch mystery ghosts, mature witch sleuths, spirits and ghosts, fun and funny paranormal mystery series, magical mystery series, mysteries with witches, feel-good mystery, small town mystery, women sleuths, female protagonists, crime-solving witches, witch cozy mystery, witch mystery.

The town of Harmony's annual canoe race is slated as the summer's biggest event, and this year the prize is more prestigious than ever. Maybe that's why someone had to resort to murder.Sister witches Mag and Clara Balefire might have to test the old myths about whether witches can swim in order to solve the case.

Even when death plagues the finish line, the race must go on. The annual canoe race was always the summer's biggest event, and this year the prize would be more prestigious than ever. Big enough, it seemed, to rate national press and bring television cameras to the sleepy village nestled along river's bend. For a town like Harmony, a little media attention is a lot to handle, which might be why someone decided to kill the executive producer of the event. If that isn't enough, abnormal weather patterns threaten the race, leading Mag to suspect the pesky Hagatha Crow is up to something. Again. In order to solve the case, sister witches Mag and Clara Balefire might have to test the old myths about whether witches can swim. If you like your witches to come with a heaping dollop of sarcasm and wit, you'll love this humorous magical story full of chaos and intrigue.

Sister witches Margaret and Clara Balefire are starting to wonder if they should have opened a detective agency instead of an antique shop. Taylor Dean was the worst mailman to ever put on a uniform. Everyone in the sleepy hamlet of Harmony thought so, but that didn’t mean he deserved to get bashed in the head with a golf club. For Mag Balefire, the timing of his untimely death couldn’t have been worse since he’d been spotted arguing with her on the morning of his murder. For the second time since moving to the sleepy hamlet of Harmony, Clara and Mag Balefire find themselves involved in a murder investigation—only this time, catching the killer means clearing the Balefire name. As if trying to catch a murderer wasn’t enough, the mischievous elderly leader of the local coven seems intent on exposing magic to the entire town. However, things aren’t always as they seem when it comes to ancient magic, and those powerful enough to wield it. If you like magic, murder, and spunky old witches, then join the Balefire sisters as they stalk the local country club and build a love nest for perilous pixies in order to clear their good name. This is a full-length, humorous witch cozy mystery novel. Books in this series 1. Murder Above the Fold 2. Murder on the Backswing 3. Murder Below the Waterline 4. Haunted by Murder Series keywords: witch cozy mystery, psychic witch mystery comedy, funny romantic paranormal mystery, witch mystery ghosts, mature witch sleuths, spirits and ghosts, fun and funny paranormal mystery series, magical mystery series, mysteries with witches, feel-good mystery, small town mystery, women sleuths, female protagonists, crime-solving witches, witch fantasy mystery, witch mystery, paranormal women's fantasy.

For bibliophiles who love Rita Mae Brown and Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams is sure to delight with her newest novel set at Virginia's book-themed resort, Storyton Hall. It's the perfect getaway for book lovers, but when resort manager Jane Steward tries to take a quick break of her own, it leads to a real-life mystery that's far from relaxing . . . Jane and her fiancé, Edwin, are headed to the North Carolina coast for a much-needed vacation. Their harborside loft has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and breathtaking views, but Jane's hopes of exploring the town with her man are stymied when Edwin steps on a stingray. Things take an even less romantic turn when Jane stumbles across a dead body . . . Instead of taking leisurely beach strolls, Jane is suddenly on a literary chase through time, unearthing a dark secret in her family tree that threatens all she holds dear back in Storyton. And it'll take a whole village to help her make amends for the past--and stop a madman bent on exacting justice in the present.

Death rays! Absurd idea peddled by con artists and amateurs and promoted by a sensationalist press? Not quite. Government and military leaders and mainstream scientists endorsed the possibility of such a fantastic weapon in the years before World War II. A concept born out of research with electricity and other energy sources, the death ray or "directed energy weapon" was widely reported for nearly five decades. Claims for its invention appeared as early as 1876, and increased thereafter, until the "death-ray craze" of the 1920s and 1930s. The idea influenced fiction, making its way from newspapers and magazines into novels, short stories, films, theatrical productions and other media. This book takes a first-ever look at the historical death ray and its impact on fiction and popular culture.

'A cracking story told at breakneck speed' – Scotland on Sunday The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod investigating a mysterious abandoned ship which has swept ashore in the Orkney Isles. After a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted? Meanwhile in Glasgow DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself? As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy that stretches down to London and beyond to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger. When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .