Welcome to Caldryn Parliament. Golden Age mysteries in the Realm of science fiction and fantasy. Recalled from the frontier, the new Warden of Caldryn Parliament is well aware she’s not a popular choice, but she never expected to portal into a murder scene. Nor did she anticipate acquiring such a unique partner. Now, Vanda Kavanagh must discover the truth of a politician’s death, unravel the mystery of her sabotaged wards, and survive her family. \\\* Stars Die is a magic parliament mystery. If you've ever wished that Agatha Christie included magic or that Sherlock Holmes fought space pirates, this is the series for you!

The Spring Ball on the first Saturday of Caldryn Parliament’s Spring Term is a night of glamour and power. However, this year the witch clans are feuding, and when rival clans trade curses in the ballroom non-magical bystanders are the victims. As people transform into animals, burst into unwilling song, or fall into magical slumber Vanda Kavanagh, the Warden of Caldryn Parliament, is suspicious. The witches claim they never intended to hurt anyone, and Vanda believes them. So, who is using the witches as a stalkinghorse for their own agenda, and what is it that they hope to achieve? Most importantly, why can’t the witches undo their own hexes? If the spells aren’t broken by the next full moon the curses will be permanent.

A whisper campaign threatens Vanda Kavanagh’s hardwon position as Warden of Caldryn Parliament, but are the malicious rumors a personal attack or do they mask an uglier plot? As Vanda investigates, long-hidden truths are revealed leading her to question everything she believed about herself. In a city steeped in magic and political intrigue who can Vanda trust?