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A Sinister Slice of Murder

(2017)
(The first book in the Whispering Pines Mystery series)
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A Haunted Inn ... a Ghostly Seance ...
and a Tea Room full of scrumptious delicacies!



Jessie Delacroix leaves the hustle and hassle of a new career as an assistant investigator for a law firm in Savannah to return to her roots in the small tourist town of Whispering Pines. The 25-year-old dynamo is not prepared for the ghosts who await her there in the haunted Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room that she inherited and now must operate.Not only does she find the spirits of those she loved long ago, but a sinister murder occurs just one day after her arrival. Is this a sign of malicious spirits... or foul play of another sort? The police are stumped, so it's up to Jessie, and her little beagle, Arthur, to uncover the surprising answer - with a little help from her supernatural Granny and a mystical pawnbroker.

Join Jessie, Arthur, Carlo the short-tempered but lovable chef, Sheriff Muldoon, and a host of other characters as they explore the dark secrets of the Haunted Inn and the ghostly town of Whispering Pines.

You'll find fun, humor, and an intriguing and detailed mystery with all the clues meticulously laid out, but hidden in plain sight. Only the best sleuths, like Jessie Delacroix, can pick them up. Can you solve the murder and predict the final twist?

This is the first book in a new paranormal murder mystery series. Each book will lay out a well-crafted mystery to test your powers of perception as it slowly answers the bigger question: What is the secret of Whispering Pines? The series not only includes other worldly spirits and psychic abilities, but it will also bring you visions of mouthwatering finger sandwiches, incredible canapes, and crab cakes that might just change your life!

A New Cozy Series from a New Writing Team!


Are you too old for Nancy Drew but too young at heart for Jessica Fletcher? Are you craving a solid whodunit that keeps you guessing, with a brassy young detective you can relate to? A gal who manages the slings and arrows of everyday life while solving crimes that the cops can't figure out? And how about just enough of a light paranormal touch to keep it fun and interesting?

Meet Jessie Delacroix, law school dropout and reluctant proprietor of a haunted Bed & Breakfast in a bustling little tourist town outside of Savannah. Join her, along with the bickering ghosts of her mother and grandmother, an insufferable chef with a heart of gold, her mischievous dog, and a whole cast of unique and often hilarious characters. Watch as she explores her new-found psychic powers for some amusing and amazing sleuthing.

Constance Barker brings her famous flair for engaging and lovable characters and locales to the town of Whispering Pines, while A.J. DeBellis adds the twists, turns, and intrigue to bring even more depth to the mysteries you won't be able to put down. Each story in the new series presents a fresh, innovative, and stand-alone mystery, complete with all the drama and humor you're looking for, while at the same time unraveling the incredible backstory and haunting history of Whispering Pines throughout the series.

Get ready for a new and refreshing kind of mystery with a crisp edge and a soft, creamy center. It's perfect for everyone from 22 to 88... delectable, fulfilling, and best of all - zero calories!


Genre: Cozy Mystery

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