Sunday, June 28, 2026

Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin (The Amanda Cadabra British Urban Fantasy Mysteries) by Holly Bell #UF #ParanormalCozyMystery


Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin

The Amanda Cadabra British Urban Fantasy Mysteries

by Holly Bell

About Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin:

 

Paranormal Cozy Mystery

9th in Series

Setting - Cornwall, and an English village

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published

 Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 29, 2026

 Print length ‏ : ‎ 422 pages

 Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8252946870

 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GZ3HJ99Z

 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GY11CBMZ

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Someone is Watching

A body is discoveredin a troubling location, just as the killer had intended, the crime scene drawing covert witch Amanda and her irascible feline familiar back to the Cornish land of her birth. Inevitably, Detective Inspector Thomas Trelawney is drawn in to help her unravel this perplexing crime.

At the heart of this heinous murder lies an unknown weapon, a device possessing an extraordinary and lethal power. Worse still, the killer remains, somewhere close by ... waiting. Who can it be? Can a daring venture into the past, to reclaim a distant memory from the curious Lucy Penlowr, bring Amanda and the inspector any closer to the truth?

Trelawney, determined to solve the case by normal methods, finds every turn a blind alley until a perilous path leads to two fateful hours at a secret gathering. Now, Amanda's mounting temptation to embrace a dark revenge, and the ultimate test of her burgeoning magical skills, risk everything in a race for survival

Can Amanda and Trelawney unmask the killer and discover the true meaning of The Twilight Toxin?

A British urban fantasy with a side of cosy mystery, a dash of adventure, and a healthy helping of humour, The Twilight Toxin is the ninth standalone whodunnit in the Amanda Cadabra series.

About Holly Bell:

Humorous and quintessentially English with excitement and magic.

Cat adorer and chocolate lover, British author Holly Bell’s life changed in a day. A best-selling author friend convinced Holly that she could write cozy mysteries, after many years' experience with non-fiction, photography and video making.

Holly devoured all of the Agatha Christie books long before she knew that Miss Marple was the godmother of the Cozy Mystery. Her love of JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings meant that her first literary creation in this area would have to be a cosy paranormal. Over the series the books have grown to straddle urban fantasy mystery too.

Having derived immense delight from the adventure of writing Amanda Cadabra and The Hidey-Hole and its 8 sequels, and a prequel to date, Holly has more in the pipeline.

Her favourite feline is a black cat called Bobby. He is black. Like her favourite hat. Purely coincidental.

Holly loves to hear from readers. She always responds in person.

The Amanda Cadabra Cozy Paranormal Mysteries (in order): Amanda Cadabra and The Hidey-Hole Truth Amanda Cadabra and The Cellar of Secrets Amanda Cadabra and The Flawless Plan Amanda Cadabra and The Rise of Sunken Madley Amanda Cadabra and The Hidden Depths Amanda Cadabra and The Strange Case of Lucy Penlowr Amanda Cadabra and The Hanging Tree Amanda Cadabra and The Nightstairs Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin 

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Voted Most Likely to Murder: A Novel by Lacey Moone ~ Cozy Mystery @lacey_moone

 

Voted Most Likely to Murder: A Novel by Lacey Moone

About Voted Most Likely to Murder:

 

Voted Most Likely to Murder: A Novel

Cozy Mystery

Setting - Nova Scotia, Canada

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

Hardcover ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892425674

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FM6T8D6X

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892425681

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FM6JKTPR

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892425698

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FM6SR4BQ

Audiobook ASIN B0GSX6Y6JV

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A high school reunion comes to an abrupt end when the dead body of the class jock shocks the school’s gymnasium in this cozy mystery debut, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Eva Gates.

Belinda Bishop is unemployed and single. At thirty-two, her journalism career feels stuck, and let’s not even speak about her love life, which isn’t helping her look forward to her upcoming high school reunion. Stuck working at her parents' seaside cottage and RV park in Nova Scotia for the time being, she needs time to regroup and come up with a killer story to get her career and her life back on track.

When she literally stumbles across the dead body of the philandering class jock at the reunion, the party quickly comes to a stop. At first, it seems like the perfect opportunity for Belinda to channel her inner Christianne Amanpour, until her childhood-best-friend-turned-nemesis, Jolene Dexter, is declared the prime suspect. Despite their falling out, Belinda is convinced the former pageant queen is innocent.

About Lacey Moone:

Lacey Moone was born and raised on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. As a former military spouse, she has lived from one end of the country to the other, even as far north as the Northwest Territories. She currently resides in Alberta. She loves to write mysteries starring tenacious women who are as clever as they are sarcastic, with a focus on strong female friendships.

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

#BookReview ~ A Cornish Escape by Rosie Green ~ #ContemporaryRomane ~ @Rosie_Green88 @rararesources


A Cornish Escape by Rosie Green

About the Book:

When a catastrophe threatens Ellie's business there's a puzzling mystery to solve, and Gertie steps in to follow the clues. Love and romance are the very last things on Gertie's mind right now. But while she's risking her safety helping to hunt down the culprits, could she also be in danger of losing her heart?

My Review: 

A Cornish Escape is the 46th story in the Little Duck Pond Cafe series. Each story in this series is fresh, interesting, and entertaining. The reader will be engaged from the start.

When a burglary at the Little Duck Pond Cafe causes Ellie's livelihood to come to a screeching halt, her employee Gertie has a plan. Jonah is a private investigator and he may be able to help fill in the gaps in the official investigation. As Gertie plays sidekick to Johan's PI, romance may be in the air.

A Cornish Escape is a continuation of Gertie and Jonah's story from book 45. I loved coming back to this world, visiting with old characters, and meeting new ones. A Cornish Escape isn't just a contemporary romance, featuring shady journalism, burglary, and danger. The realism of Rosie's stories will evoke emotional responses.

The author crafted a wonderful world and continues to build it and grow the characters. I enjoyed the writing style, pacing, and vivid imagery. The characters are written with depth, emotion, and realism.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.


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Purchase Links:

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Meet the Author:



Rosie Green is the author of the popular Little Duck Pond Café series, set in the fictional village of Sunnybrook. Watch out for lots more café drama and romance in 2026, including ‘The Secrets of Midsummer Cottage’, which will be published in July.

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Friday, June 26, 2026

The Ledger by Steven Manchester ~ @authorSteveM @partnersincr1me ~ Christian, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction

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THE LEDGER

by Steven Manchester

June 8 - July 3, 2026 Virtual Book Tour

About the Book:

The Ledger by Steven Manchester

 

Set in a medium-security penitentiary in the mid-1990s, The Ledger is a faith-based story that pulls back the curtain on prison life, allowing the reader a safe peek behind the wall.

Although told from three alternating perspectives—officer, inmate, and sergeant—many of the same questions are asked: Can light be found in the deepest darkness? What about forgiveness, redemption, and grace? And if the code is clear, “loyalty above all things except honor,” when should an officer cross the blue line to police one of his own?

The Ledger is the long-awaited companion novel to The Menu.

Praise for The Ledger:

"The Ledger illuminates the dark world of Corrections, making it safe for all of us to steal a peek."
~ Barry McKee, Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice

"I found myself holding my breath. It felt like I was right back inside the wall."
~ Nelson Julius, Deputy Superintendent, DOC (ret.)

"Intensely powerful and deeply moving, pick up a copy to balance your own ledger."
~ Debby Guyette, Book Blogger, Single Titles

"The Ledger is a spiritual read, drawing the reader inward."
~ Reverend Andy Stinson, First Congregational Church of Fall River

Book Details:

Genre: Christian, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction
Published by: Luna Bella Press
Publication Date: May 26, 2026
Number of Pages: 280
ISBN: 979-8999472021
Series: Companion novel to The Menu.
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | Goodreads | BookBub

 

Meet the Author:

Steven Manchester

New England's Storyteller Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the '80s nostalgia-series, Bread Bags & Bullies; Lawn Darts & Lemonade; Yearbooks & Yo-Yos. His other works include #1 bestsellers Twelve Months, The Rockin' Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; the national bestsellers, Ashes, The Changing Season and Three Shoeboxes; the multi-award winning novels, Dad and Goodnight Brian; and the heartwarming Christmas movie, The Thursday Night Club (NYIFA & LAFA winner). He is the co-author of You Will Be Peter, as well as Officer Erik & the Very Special Dad (written with TV icon, Erik Estrada). His work has appeared on NBC's Today Show and CBS's The Early Show; in Billboard and People Magazines. Three of Steven's short stories were selected "101 Best" for Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He is a multi-produced playwright and winner of several book festivals, Including Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Amsterdam, and New England (from 2017-2025). When not spending time with his family, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing.

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Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series) by Kate Parker ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series) by Kate Parker

About Deadly Ruse:

 

Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series)

Historical Cozy Mystery

14th in Series

Setting - England

Publisher ‏ : ‎ JDP Press

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2026

Number of Pages ~300 Digital

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8993886442

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GYQCS43C

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As the war's outcome shifts, deception is an art--and survival depends on who's painting the picture. When British spy Olivia Redmond is summoned again by her elusive spymaster, she's expecting danger--not an invitation to teach drawing to captured German generals at Trent Park House. But beneath the genteel cover of sketches and civility lies a deadly ruse: the lavish POW mansion is wired for sound, every whispered secret a weapon in Britain's intelligence war. Among the prisoners is Oberst Bernhard, a conflicted German officer from Livvy's past. When murder, stolen jewels, and a suspected plot among the prisoners ignite within Trent Park, Livvy must decide whom she can trust--and how far she'll go to expose a truth wrapped in loyalty and lies. From the candlelit salons of wartime espionage to the shadows of betrayal, Deadly Ruse is a gripping historical mystery where every stroke of trust could be fatal.

About Kate Parker:

Kate Parker has long wanted to build a time travel machine. However, after several false starts, she gave up and created time travel by going back in time inside her books. Since she’s fond of murder mysteries, it is probably best that all of her travel is inside books or police from various ages would be hunting her. When not recreating old time buildings and fashions, she can be found with a modern computer and modern air conditioning in North Carolina with her daughter and a 115 lb. puppy who could just crash through any time barrier.

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