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Curiosity Shop
Series · 5 books · 2017-2018

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#1

The Curious Case of the Cursed Spectacles

2017

Cursed Antiques, Secret Societies, and a Scatter Brained Ghost When Cecilia Parish is summoned to her hometown of Destiny Point to aid her sick uncle and his antique curiosity shop, she has no idea that her life is about to change in magical and dangerous ways. An antique and curiosity shop is a mystical place. The items held within have their own story, sometimes centuries old. But there are other more sinister curiosities held within certain antique shops throughout the world. These antiquities are cursed and can cause ill effects to the owner and even death. Cecilia's uncle is one such collector who searches for cursed antiques to hide them away from unsuspecting souls and those who want to use their power for nefarious reasons. Join Cecilia and her companions as they delve into the unknown and discover mysteries within mysteries in this first book in the Curiosity Shop Cozy Mysteries Series.
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#2

The Curious Case of the Cursed Dice

2017

An Ancient Lock, Cursed Dice, and a New Villain Cecilia and Clarence have their work cut out for them when a pair of cursed dice result in bad luck....of the fatal kind. Not only that, but an ancient lock is needed to keep the Cabal, an evil secret society, from stealing the artifacts. When Celilia and Clarence are captured by the Cabal, they must rely on a new acquaintance to rescue them. But is she working with the Cabal? And what secrets does she hide? Find out in the second installment of this fast moving and thrilling adventure mystery series.
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#3

The Curious Case of the Cursed Dagger

2017

Cursed Antiquity: The Ancient Dagger Brutus Used to Kill Caesar Cecilia and Clarence are on the hunt for a cursed antique being used to kill the mayors of a small town. However, the illusive relic disappears after each murder. And little do they know, this artifact has significant historical value attached to it. Flushing out the artifact may put one of our heroes in danger, while possibly turning the other one homicidal. Find out what happens in the third book in this exciting mystical series.
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#4

The Curious Case of the Cursed Looking Glass

2017

Don't Gaze at the Looking Glass...You Might Go Insane Cecilia and Clarence search for a cursed scrying mirror, but they need help...in the shape of an ally or foe....which hasn't been determined yet. Lila Twill is back and is she out for herself, working with the Cabal, or genuinely interested in helping our dynamic trio? ( including the ghost Edgar of course). Cecilia's dreams continue to haunt her. Are they simply dreams or a past in another place in time? And will the looking glass give her the answers she seeks or turn her world upside down? Don't miss the fourth book in the Curiosity Shop Cozy Mysteries, and don't gaze too long in the looking glass...if you want to keep your sanity.
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#5

The Curious Case of the Cursed Crucible

2018

A Cursed Artifact that Delays Death? When a healing artifact delays death, what is the downside? With any cursed antique, there is always a price to pay. Cecilia, Clarence and Edgar discover a new enemy and a familiar face when they travel to collect an antique crucible that's too good to be true. Or have they encountered an artifact that shouldn't be locked away? Find out in the newest adventure in the Curiosity Shop Cozy Mysteries

Author

Constance Barker
Author · 202 books
Constance Barker lives in the Midwest with her husband and two Akitas where she can look out from her screened porch onto a wooded area brimming with activity. Since she was a young girl she read mysteries, often given to her by her grandmother. She loved figuring out who the culprit was and sometimes she was right and other times startled at who the author picked as the assailant. Now she enjoys writing mysteries herself. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in her favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas or shopping for bargains.
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