Vic Morgan is divorced, bored with her job, and languishing in a major rut. To shake things up, she goes on a vision quest and meditates daily on an exciting, new life. But “exciting” can mean many things, and she may not have been crystal clear in her supplications to the universe. Unusual events begin to occur. Frightening calls from a phone-breather escalate to gifts left on her porch. And her enigmatic neighbor, Judah, has caught her eye. Secretive and possibly dangerous, his sensual dark eyes and mysterious past both intrigue and disturb her. Adding to the troubling state of affairs, she reluctantly agrees to play private detective for a few hours and follow a friend’s husband on a suspicious, last-minute camping trip. But the simple favor quickly accelerates into a deadly game of cat and mouse when he ditches the campground and heads for the airport. Stunned but determined, she makes a reckless decision: purchase tickets and follow him. One part mystery, one part romance, with a generous dollop of humor, this story is a fast-paced adventure, but also includes a pinch of introspection and a dash of paranormal.

Four friends, a failed detective agency, and a haunted house. At least they remembered to bring the vodka. Victoria Morgan and Julie Thompson were the proud owners of a private investigation firm until it hit the skids. Was it their unconventional detective skills? Their lack of experience? Or was it the complete absence of feng shui in their business space? Whatever the case, they aren’t going down without a fight. Which is why they take on a job—a job no one else will touch—spend the night in a haunted mansion and capture a ghost on video. First order of business: conduct a séance. Long-time friend and part-time psychic, Laini, agrees to officiate in the ghost hunt. Beautiful socialite, Amanda, comes along for the amusement and cocktails. But when one of the team disappears without a trace, the unearthly quest turns deadly. What’s Wrong With What’s-Her-Name? is author Valerie Clay’s second novel in a laugh-out-loud mystery series featuring nail-biting suspense, loyal friendships, sizzling romance, and a touch of the supernatural.