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It's nearly Christmas in Haunted Falls, and Sonja Reed and her fiancé Frank Thompson have been invited to a festive white elephant party. However, before the party begins, Sonja has just one Christmas delivery to make to a cabin across the lake. Unfortunately, when car trouble prevents the duo from getting back to town, Sonja knows it's justthe beginning of what could become one crazy night.Some strange family drama, a body, a ghost, and an escaped mental patient make for one spooky winter night. Will Sonja and Frank be able to solve this latest case before it's too late?

It's Halloween, and Bert Hannah is eagerly looking forward to the annual trunk-or-treat being held at her church. She's got a great costume picked out and has plans to hand out mini Jack-O-Lantern Pies. The celebration takes a tragic turn when an accident occurs in the middle of the festivities and a member of the congregation ends up dead.Bert is the only person who actually witnessed what happened, and the more she thinks about it, the more she wonders if it was merely an accident after all. It seems as though murder has struck again, and Bert is determined to pin down the killer before they can deliver one more Halloween trick.

A BRAND NEW SERIES FROM POPULAR COZY MYSTERY AUTHOR CAROLYN Q. HUNTER!!!Bertha Hannah's two passions in life are books and piping hot homemade pies, and when an opportunity arises for her to open her own pie and book shop, she jumps in headfirst, only to find that preparing to open her own shop isn't exactly a piece of cake.In the midst of getting organized and putting the pieces in place for her grand opening, tragedy strikes, far too close for comfort. All the while mourning the untimely death of an old friend, Bertha finds herself having to deal with pompous detectives, money-grubbing investors and unruly customers, which truly threatens to upset her apple cart.Will she be able to unravel the mystery which has presented itself at the worst of times? Or, will her dream business be finished before it even starts?

Things are all astir in Haunted Falls, as the autumn season officially begins. Diner owner Sonja Reed is already formulating all sorts of new recipe ideas for the coming holidays and is even beginning to get accustomed to living in a fancy estate home.Unfortunately, not everyone is as happy as she is. The new middle school principal has cancelled the annual Halloween Party in favor of a Harvest Festival. Parents and students alike are up in arms about the change, but things go from bad to worse when the principal is found dead in his office.As usual, it falls to Sonja and Frank to track down the killer before holiday festivities can begin. All the evidence seems to point in one direction, but Sonja--partially thanks to her paranormal gifts--has a gut feeling that there is more to the murder than meets the eye.

Are you ready for a prickly case of murder?Sonja and Frank are finally married and on their way to their dream honeymoon in the beautiful deserts of New Mexico. They have spa days, museum trips, hiking, shopping, and of course, relaxation on their to-do list. Unfortunately, their idyllic plans are interrupted by a murder.The newlyweds try their best not to get caught up in another investigation, but when the spirit of an ancient skinwalker appears to Sonja, she knows it's up to her to help catch the real killer. A complicated web of underhanded business tactics, feuds, and revenge is woven together around the couple, making for a very sticky case.. Will Sonja and Frank be able to pin down the truth so they can get on with their honeymoon, or will the killer have the last laugh?

A Fall Festival turns sinister when a body is discovered, and a priceless antique goes missing. Pie shop owner, Bertha Hannah, takes time away from baking her delicious traditional treats in order to investigate the heinous crimes. Will the mild-mannered pie lady live to tell the tale?

Are you ready for a slice of murder?Bookstore and pie shop owner Bertha Hannah has decided to take a break from her usual dessert pies and try something new. She has her sights set on baking up a savory pie to bring in the brunch crowd, but has no idea where to start. When she learns about a local class that teaches about cooking with wild herbs and spices, she signs right up--hoping to get some good ideas for the shop. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. Between a grumpy boyfriend, an annoying classmate, and a teacher who is more than a bit off-putting, Bert wonders if she'll even be able to finish the coursework at all. In a horrifying turn of events, Bert's teacher is found dead. Police declare it an accident, but Bert is convinced that there's something decidedly fishy going on. Will she be able to solve this case or will she find herself pushing up her own set of wild herbs sooner than she expects?

Indulge yourself in a sweet slice of murder!It's Saint Patrick's Day in Culver's Hood and pie shop owner, Bertha Hannah, has been asked to cater the dessert course at a local chiropractic luncheon. Unfortunately, what seems like a fun event is hampered by persistent protestors, professional disagreements, and jealous lovers. The unpleasant situation goes from bad to worse when one of the event's attendees is murdered, under most unusual circumstances.Bert has her hands full trying to prove one man's innocence while hunting down ghosts of the past. Will she be able to "crack" the case, or will she find herself permanently on pins and needles?

Are you ready for a taste of Spring? How about robbery, murder, and an Easter Egg hunt? When a jewelry shop in the Old Market is robbed, and an expensive jeweled egg is stolen, it seems someone might be out to ruin Easter. For pie shop owner Bertha Hannah, however, she has very little time to think about crime as she is preparing for the annual city Easter Egg Hunt at the community gardens. Businesses and churches from all over the city are contributing to the event, and Bert has a new pie recipe planned for the day. Festivities are brought to a screeching halt, however, when a body is found in the bushes. Is this new death connected to the egg robbery? When the finger of accusation seems to be pointed in the direction of a friend, Bert knows it is up to her to solve this mystery before the Easter Bunny hops away with all the clues.

It's Valentine's Day and the wealthiest woman in Haunted Falls, Belinda Smith, is hosting a Sweetheart Dance at her sprawling estate. She has enlisted her childhood friend, local diner owner, Sonja, to cater the event. Sonja is thrilled for another chance to showcase her cooking skills, and can't wait to unveil her newest waffle recipe, but her world is turned upside down when a local sanitation worker is found dead in the dumpster behind the diner.What seems at first like a textbook murder case, turns out to be far more complicated and sinister than either Sonja or her beau, Sheriff Frank Thompson, could have ever imagined, and the duo is tossed into the midst of a spooky situation that may put both of them in jeopardy. Just when Sonja is convinced that things couldn't possibly get any trickier, a mystery guest in her own home throws yet another wrench into the works.What should have been a sweet holiday, turns into a maelstrom of eerie events and shudder-worthy situations...will Sonja and Frank solve the mystery before it's too late

A DARKLY DELICIOUS TALE BY CAROLYN Q. HUNTER!!!New Year's Eve is fast approaching in Culver's Hood and, thanks to Detective Harry Mannor, pie shop owner Bertha Hannah has been invited to attend one of the largest parties of the season, which is being held at the mayor's penthouse. Bert has her reservations about having to dress up and break bread with the city's most well to-do citizens, but decides to go to the party anyway. Tragedy strikes when a fellow partygoer falls over the fifteenth story balcony, but Bert is convinced that the resulting death was no accident. She's positive that foul play was involved, and is frustrated when no one else seems to believe her. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident, she must use her wits, and her wicked baking skills, to uncover the dark truth.

Sonja Reed, owner of the delightfully delicious Waffle Diner and Eatery, couldn't ask for a better life. She adores her devoted boyfriend, who is a local sheriff, manages her own business, and has just been named the caretaker of a historical manor.Unfortunately, her idyllic life takes a sour turn, when the body of a mysterious woman shows up on the diner's front steps. What initially looks like an accident turns out to be foul play, and Sonja finds herself caught up in the middle of a murder investigation.To add insult to injury, or poison to poor health, Sonja is beginning to experience strange things again--ghostly things which compel her to get involved in solving a murder. Will she be able to tie up the loose ends of the crime before the killer ties her up? Find out in this new delicious Cozy Mystery series, starring one of your favorite amateur sleuths.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching in Haunted Falls, Colorado, and diner owner, Sonja Reed, is busy getting her new cottage ready for the big event. This year she is playing host to a large crew of hungry people--including her boyfriend Frank's parents, and is excited to host everyone in her very own home.Unfortunately, the harrowing nightmares she's been having seem to be overshadowing the event and Sonja is beginning to wonder if perhaps there are ghosts involved. When the nightmares come true and another murder occurs, she finds herself plunged smack dab into the middle of another mystery. Will Sonja be able to solve this latest case before it ruins the holiday and more, or will she be the next victim? Find out in this chilling new Wicked Waffle Paranormal Cozy!!!

Father's Day is coming up in Culver's Hood and Bertha Hannah has a very special event, involving book store and pie shop specials, planned for the occasion. Unfortunately, her preparations are interrupted when a car accident occurs outside her shop early one morning. Dragged away from her regular duties because she happens to be a potential witness to the crash, Bert can't help but feel like something is amiss.Her suspicious are confirmed when what seemed to be a typical accident is determined to be a homicide. It becomes immediately evident to Bert that there may be bigger players involved in this case than she had originally suspected, making the case far more dangerous for everyone involved.It's up to Bert, Harry, and Carla to race against the clock to put the real murderer behind bars before the Father's Day holiday goes murderously wrong.

A DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS COZY MYSTERY TREAT!!It's Christmas time and pie shop owner, Bertha Hannah, is gearing up with a brand new Gingerbread Pie and a little holiday shopping. Bert and her best friend Carla find themselves in a spending mood as the newest mall in the area advertises a plethora of specialty shops, department stores, and restaurants. It's time for a girl's day out!Off on their festive adventure, the ladies run into Detective Mannor--a man Bert recently turned down for a date-and the day heads rapidly downhill when a body is discovered in one of the mall's most popular shops. A cheerful season of peace and goodwill has turned blood red with homicide and it's up to Bert to figure out the mystery before Santa can say Ho-Ho-Ho.

Are you afraid of the dark?When Sarah-Belle Francis buys a wax and plaster gorgon statue to accompany her latest movie showing at the Voodoo Drive-In and BBQ, her sister Anna-Lee can't get over how ugly the thing is. The hideous wax figure turns out to be far more than Belle bargained for, however, when a human skeleton is discovered inside. The sisters soon find themselves caught up in another wild paranormal mystery involving more folk magic, ghosts, and escaped movie monsters than either of them knows how to handle.Will they be able to track down a killer before the gorgon's stare turns them both to stone and freezes an already ice cold case to death?

Frank and Sonja are having a garage sale!The newly married couple are looking forward to a weekend of sitting out in the warm sun, eating waffles, drinking coffee, and selling off some of Frank's old treasures. When an old flame drops by to say hello, however, the weekend quickly goes south, and Sonja is left to pick up the pieces. An already awkward situation escalates when a murder is committed, and Sonya is convinced that something supernatural is involved. Strange happenings have the amateur sleuth looking for ghosts at every turn, and wondering why there is a mysterious black cat at her heels.

Bert Hannah is thrilled to open her brand new combination pie shop and bookstore, Pies and Pages, just in time for the holiday season in Culver's Hood, Nebraska. Kicking off the festivities is the annual Autumn Walk which is held in the downtown Old Market. Free samples of a tasty new pie and some awesome sidewalk sales on books are just what the doctor ordered to get new customers interested and buying.Circumstances quickly turn dark, however, when the body of a disgruntled customer turns up on Bert's doorstep. Detective Mannor is assigned to solve the case again, and Bert can't help sticking her nose firmly into police business, digging for clues and ferreting out information. Will she be able to assist the detective in catching the killer, or will the trigger-happy killer come for her next?

Thanksgiving is a big deal for pie and book shop owner, Bertha Hannah, largely because it happens to be the most pie-related holiday on the calendar. Bert soon finds herself overwhelmed with the number of orders which needto be completed before the holiday rush, but she's vowed to let nothing keep her from honoring her annual commitment to volunteer at the local soup kitchen.Unfortunately, the holiday production schedule comes to a shuddering halt, when an unknown man is stabbed to death in the alleyway behind the kitchen. Could his murder be related to a recent string of mysterious deaths that Bert read about in the paper, or was the man merely the victim of a random mugging?As she is dragged further and further into the investigation, Bert begins to wonder if she'll ever be able to find the time and peace to stop and give thanks this year. Enjoy this mysterious holiday treat by the beloved Carolyn Q. Hunter!!

Sonja loves Halloween, but sometimes the notoriously spooky holiday is too far away. So, when a local zombie themed marathon is announced, she jumps at the chance to whip up some Zombie Waffles with Zombie Juice. She even looks forward to getting all dressed up in gruesome makeup for the event, despite regretting signing up to run alongside her fit and athletic husband, Frank. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the event is interrupted when one of the runners is found dead. Not only does her death seem like foul play has been involved, but the girl's group of friends all seem to have deep rooted secrets of their own, which they seem to desperately want to keep hidden.Sonja tries to stay out of solving the mystery, but her ghostly powers end up pushing her right into the thick of things. Running in circles to figure out how all the disjointed clues fit together, will Sonja be able to pin down an answer before she becomes the next victim?

Estranged sisters, Sarah-Belle and Anna-Lee, haven't seen each other in nearly two years. Life takes an unexpected turn when Anna has to return to their hometown of Sunken Grove, Louisiana, and fate throws the contentious pair back together again.Unfortunately, the already-tense situation goes from bad to worse for the sisters, when a ghost appears at Sarah-Belle's drive-in theater and restaurant, pleading with them to help bring his murderer to justice. Will the sisters be able to settle their differences and work together again in order to solve this case, or are the strange sounds of jungle drums coming from the bayou signaling their doom?Find out in this new spooky cozy mystery series by popular author Carolyn Q. Hunter.

What would a wedding be without a few ghosts and a murder?Frank and Sonja are getting ready for a last-minute spring wedding. Wanting to have a small, simple ceremony, the couple is scurrying about, rushing to get together decorations, cake, and a dress, so that they can be married at Sonja's favorite place on earth-The Waffle Diner and Eatery! Unfortunately, when the ceremony is interrupted by a couple of crazed parents claiming their adult daughter was abducted by a backwoods cult, the happy day is put on hold. Things only get more complicated when the young woman is found dead under most peculiar circumstances.Will Sonja and Frank get to the bottom of this latest murder mystery, or will their wedding be permanently postponed?

If there is one thing that Sara-Belle hates, its creepy dolls.Unfortunately for her, it seems like that's all anyone is talkingabout in Sunken Grove, Louisiana. One man wants to buy a rare antiquedoll, another woman claims that no such doll exists, and yet anotherwoman is hoping Belle will show a haunted doll movie at her theater.Things get worse when a local woman is found dead, and as luck wouldhave it, it seems a doll is somehow involved.Is all this talk of dolls just a coincidence, or is there a connectionbetween the murder, the movie, and a strange antique doll--one withglassy blue eyes that follow you wherever you go? That's what Belleand her sister Anna are determined to find out in this latest spookycozy mystery.

Indulge in a sumptuous Valentine's Day treat from Carolyn Q. Hunter!!Valentine's Day is fast approaching and much to Bertha Hannah's surprise and delight, the Season of Love is busier than even the Christmas holiday. Overwhelmed with baking pies and making special deliveries, Bert doesn't have any extra time for murder and other nonsense. When a young woman's body is found stuffed away in the back storeroom of Pies and Pages, however, she's once again thrust into the middle of a mess. What seems, at first, to be merely a horrific accident, turns out to be far more sinister, when Bert realizes that a local corporation may have some connection to the murder. The roots of dishonesty, sabotage, money, and LOVE all seem to have ties to this most recent case. Will Bert be able to uncover the truth before Valentine's Day, or will her business be buried in intrigue?

Diner owner Sonja Reed's birthday is approaching fast and she's looking forward to a quiet and comfortable celebration in her hometown of Haunted Falls. When her fiancé, Frank, the local sheriff, scores two tickets for an Old Western train ride through the mountains, however, the couple is catapulted into and entirely unexpected adventure. What neither one of them would ever guess, is that a fellow passenger on the touristy train happens to be a murderer. Throw in a vintage treasure map, and a train jumping ghost, and Sonja and Frank are in for one spooky ride.

Sisters, Sarah-Belle and Anna-Lee Francis, are preparing to host their very first movie premiere at the Voodoo Drive-In, and they are going all out for the occasion. Since it's a mummy movie, they are working to deck out the entire restaurant and drive-in with an Egyptian theme, even going to the length of renting a life-sized sarcophagus to display.When the sarcophagus, which is supposed to be a novelty, arrives with a very real, very frightening, mummy inside, things start to get a bit weird, and escalate from bad to worse when a body is discovered on their doorstep. Strange sounds seem to come from within the sarcophagus, and the sisters don't want to believe that the mummy has come back to life, but wonder if the tales of a three thousand year old curse might actually be true.Will they survive to solve the mystery of the moaning mummy? Find out in this latest spine-tingling tale from the terrifyingly talented Carolyn Q. Hunter.

Are you ready for a delicious Mother's Day mystery?Pie shop owner Bertha Hannah might not have any children of her own, but this Mother's Day she is celebrating by helping to cater a Wine and Cheese party for some of the richest ladies--and mothers--in all of Culver's Hood, Nebraska. She has a delicious cheesecake tart prepared for the occasion, and things start off swimmingly, until a gruesome discovery is made at the elegant venue.When the hostess of the party is found, face down, in one of the estate's beautiful fountains, Detective Harry Manor is all too ready to point a finger at one of Bert's fellow church members, who happens to be at the party. Bert steps in, along with her friends Shiv and Carla, to see what clues they can find to exonerate the innocent churchgoer, before the real killer slips through their fingers and gets away with murder.