Mystic Shadows
(2024)(The fourth book in the Isle of Enchantment Mystery series)
A novel by Stephanie Damore
When notorious loan shark Vincent "Vinnie" Marlowe is found dead in the heart of Coconut Bay, all signs point to a deadly power struggle within the supernatural underworld. Iona Vale, a witch with a talent for reading emotions, had long dreamed of bringing Vinnie down, but solving his murder is only the beginning.
As Iona dives into the investigation, she discovers that Vinnie's reach extended far beyond his reputation—his iron grip on the local businesses left a wake of fear, betrayal, and broken alliances. With her trusted (and sometimes too enthusiastic) celestial sidekick, Spark, and her complex, yet charming partner, Kai, by her side, Iona unearths secrets buried deep within Coconut Bay’s paranormal community.
But when personal stakes arise, and Aunt Phee’s café and safety are threatened, Iona realizes the case may hit closer to home than she could have imagined.
With the arrival of Grant, a perceptive district attorney, Iona finds herself caught between the steadfast warmth of his company and her longstanding yet unresolved connection with Kai. As clues point to a deadly alliance between the town’s most unlikely suspects—a corrupt security officer, a manipulative fortune-teller, and a real estate mogul hiding behind a charming smile—Iona must put all of her feelings aside before she loses more than she ever bargained for.
Genre: Mystery
As Iona dives into the investigation, she discovers that Vinnie's reach extended far beyond his reputation—his iron grip on the local businesses left a wake of fear, betrayal, and broken alliances. With her trusted (and sometimes too enthusiastic) celestial sidekick, Spark, and her complex, yet charming partner, Kai, by her side, Iona unearths secrets buried deep within Coconut Bay’s paranormal community.
But when personal stakes arise, and Aunt Phee’s café and safety are threatened, Iona realizes the case may hit closer to home than she could have imagined.
With the arrival of Grant, a perceptive district attorney, Iona finds herself caught between the steadfast warmth of his company and her longstanding yet unresolved connection with Kai. As clues point to a deadly alliance between the town’s most unlikely suspects—a corrupt security officer, a manipulative fortune-teller, and a real estate mogul hiding behind a charming smile—Iona must put all of her feelings aside before she loses more than she ever bargained for.
Genre: Mystery