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Snuffed Out

(2023)
(The first book in the Magic Candle Shop Mystery series)
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Magic, murder, and madcap characters “bring a sharp new twist to the paranormal cozy mystery genre�� in this series debut for fans of Amanda Flower and Bailey Cates (Diane A.S. Stuckart, New York Times-bestselling author).

Twin sisters Tabby and Sage co-own a candle shop—but will it all go up in flames when one of their customers drops dead?


30-year-old fraternal twins Tabby and Sage Winslow own The Book and Candle Shop in Savannah. Sage is hot-headed and impulsive while Tabby is calm and collected, making them the perfect partnership. When one of their customers is found murdered, from a blow to the head, that partnership is put to the test.

Blithe McAdam had been seen in a heated argument with shop clerk Gerard, which immediately makes him suspect number one. The twins are convinced of Gerard’s innocence and start digging into Blithe’s past. But no one is cooperating. The neighbor who found the body isn’t talking, medical examiner Quig won’t give any details about the autopsy, and nasty rumors begin surfacing about the drowning of Blithe’s father years earlier—evidence that could seal Gerard’s fate.

Tabby and Sage dig desperately to solve the murder mystery. But it’s not only their friend who’s in peril. With the clock ticking, the twins find themselves in the grip of an unseen and deadly energy that has seeped into their midst—and in the sights of a ruthless killer.


Genre: Cozy Mystery

Praise for this book

"An intriguing cast of characters, a solid whodunit, and a touch of magic mix into a suspenseful brew in this delightful cozy mystery!" - Nancy J Cohen

"An inventive take on the paranormal, a twisty mystery, and a satisfying romance. Fans of cozy paranormal mysteries will welcome this new addition to the genre." - Victoria Gilbert

"'Gripping fun' with a healthy dose of magic, murder, and madcap characters." - Carolyn Haines

"Start with a story full of heart and soul and magic and danger, add a cast of very inventive characters, then stir in a city famous for its deep well of dark and deadly secrets, and you've got the recipe for Snuffed Out--a first-rate, stay-up-late mystery." - Roger Johns

"In Snuffed Out, Valona Jones melts together a rich cast of characters, adds the scent of old scandals and secrets, and devises a wholly original kind of magical sleuthing to light up a nifty mystery. You'll wish you had a Magic Candle Shop taper of your own to read by!" - Leigh Perry

"Snuffed Out brings a sharp new twist to the paranormal cozy mystery genre . . . Readers who appreciate intricate plotting and an edgier vibe to their paranormal cozy mysteries will find much to enjoy about Snuffed Out." - Diane A S Stuckart


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