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Eastwind Witches
Series · 18
books · 2018-2025

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#0.5

The Missing Motive

2019

Nora Ashcroft is just getting settled into her new town of Eastwind. After solving her first case using her powers as a Fifth Wind witch, she thinks she might have this sleuthing thing down. After all, it’s just a matter of means, motive, and opportunity, right? Not according to Ruby True, Nora’s mentor and the only other psychic in town. She’s been doing this job since before Nora was born and knows that sometimes getting to the bottom of a murder can be incredibly complicated business. Especially when everyone in town has a motive… The Missing Motive tells the tale of a murder that takes place two years before Nora arrives in Eastwind. With Sheriff Bloom by her side, Ruby True attempts to figure out who killed the insufferable druid who has taken up residence in her home. Enjoy the divine duo of True and Bloom, and revisit some of your favorite Eastwind townsfolk in this humorous paranormal novella! \\Note: This novella is only available to members of the Cozy Coven. To join, go to www. cozycoven .com
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#1

Crossing Over Easy

2018

My name is Nora Ashcroft, and my perfect life is about to take a deadly turn. I used to think of myself as a modern woman. I built a successful career as a chef and restaurateur, had all the money I could want, and nobody told me what to do.And then I died. Oops. Goodbye, wealth, career, and Texas! But death wasn’t the end for me. I was given a second chance. So it was hello, gorgeous paranormal men, a snarky canine companion, and magical Eastwind. With my old life ripped away from me, you might think I’d be bored in this strange small town with cobblestone streets and no internet. But not so much. Because I’m there only a few hours before I discover that I’m now—wait for it—a witch. Not just any witch. A Fifth Wind witch, meaning I can talk to ghosts. Wave a wand around? Not so much.But I do have a familiar, a giant black dog I can communicate with telepathically. Sounds pretty awesome, right?Eh ... maybe reserve your judgment until you meet Grim for yourself.The transition is a lot to take in, and it’s made more chaotic when Tanner Culpepper, a gorgeous male witch who waits tables at the all-night diner, and I stumble upon a murdered werewolf.And now the only way we can avoid suspicion for the crime is if I can use my newfound powers to find the real killer. Before the killer finds me …Fans of no-nonsense female sleuths, lighthearted humor, delicious loves interests, and greasy late-night eats will adore this witty cozy mystery set against a quaint (and gossipy) supernatural village. \*This is a revised edition of a novel by the same name that was previously published as the Nora Bradbury series of the Witches of Salem world. Note: This book is free of swearing, graphic violence, and sex. Okay, so Nora has a few naughty thoughts (you’ll understand when you meet Tanner), but she’s only human … or witch? However, no acts take place or are described during the course of the story. Hit the Buy Now button to start solving the mystery!
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#2

Death Metal

2018

Just when I’m getting the hang of this new life, death pays me another visit. This time, it takes the form of a werewolf suicide, or at least that’s what our were-elk deputy is calling it. But the victim’s ghost has other ideas, and since I’m one of only two psychics in town, the restless spirit visits me, asking for my help in finding her killer. That’s fine, but does she have to do it right as I’m having a romantic moment with my crush, Tanner Culpepper? Talk about a liplock block. Sure, Tanner is technically my boss now, and making out is a big professional no-no. However, it’s also a gigantic personal yes please. But I can’t refuse a ghost’s plea for help, so now, in the few spare moments between waiting tables, sleeping, listening to the litany of complaints from my emo canine familiar, and dodging come-ons from Ted the grim reaper, I get to solve another murder. I guess romance with Tanner will have to wait. But that’s fine. I’m not bitter. Seriously. I’m not. (Okay, maybe just a little.)When one of the victim’s family members begins exhibiting the same signs of silver poisoning that brought down my new spirit friend, I know the clock is ticking. If I don’t solve the murder and convince Deputy Manchester to make the arrest, the magical town of Eastwind could have another death on its hands … \*This is a revised edition of a novel by the same name that was previously published as the Nora Bradbury series of the Witches of Salem world. Note: This book is free of swearing, graphic violence, and sex. Okay, so Nora has a few naughty thoughts (if you worked alongside Tanner every shift, you might too), but she’s only human … or, witch? However, no acts take place or are described during the course of the story.
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#2.5

Witcheroo

2025

This short story is best enjoyed between books 2 & 3 of the Eastwind Witches series. Enjoy a good laugh when Nora's magical potion goes amok to hilarious results.
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#3

Third Knock the Charm

2018

When fate comes knocking, answer the door. Unless it knocks three times. Then just pretend you didn’t hear it. Life is full of trouble when you’re a psychic medium. I’m learning that the hard way. In my defense, though, I don’t seek it out. Trouble finds me. It’s practically waiting on my doorstep when I leave for work each day. When I accidentally let a dark entity into the house I share with my mentor, Ruby True, it’s up to me to banish this who-knows-what before the rest of Eastwind devolves into complete chaos. It’s a taller order than I’m used to, and I’ll need help if I stand a chance. But the best man for the job is also the last man in town I would want to spend any amount of time with ... \*This is a revised edition of a novel by the same name that was previously published as the Nora Bradbury series of the Witches of Salem world. Note: This book is free of swearing, graphic violence, and sex. Okay, so Nora has a few naughty thoughts (you would, too, if you were secretly dating Tanner Culpepper), but she’s only human … or, witch? However, no acts take place or are described during the course of the story.
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Queso de los Muertos

2018

A town cook-off has never seemed so life-or-death. I’m not competitive, per se, but when Eastwind’s Lunasa Festival rolls around and I hear about the annual cook-off competition, I’m in it to win it. Because I want nothing more than to beat the pants off of Donovan Stringfellow. Eh-hem. Figuratively speaking.I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to introduce chips and queso to the magical town of Eastwind, and the time is ripe. If the dish can lead me to a decisive victory, even better. However, I didn’t anticipate someone tampering with my recipe, and now I have a bit of a magical mess on my hands, one beyond what melted cheese alone could produce.And good Gaia if the problem doesn’t have “necromancy” written all over it.I swear it wasn’t me, but if I don’t figure out who did it and rumor spreads that the owner of Medium Rare tampered with food (and let’s be serious, rumors spread fast around here), the diner Tanner and I have worked so hard to keep afloat might be sunk.Hit the Buy Now button to start solving the mystery!Note: This book is free of swearing, graphic violence, and sex. Okay, so Nora has a few naughty thoughts (you would, too, if you were dating Tanner Culpepper), but she’s only human … or, witch? However, no acts take place or are described during the course of the story. \\\This is a continuation of a series that was previously published as the Nora Bradbury Paranormal Cozy Mystery series in the Witches of Salem World. It's now an independent series.\\\
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#5

Psych-Out

2018

It's time to keep my nose out of trouble from beyond the grave … before it becomes the death of me. Is it too much for a psychic to ask to be left alone to run her business, learn how to keep from injuring anyone with her powers, and maybe spend a little alone time with her boyfriend? I'm about to find out. Because I've sworn off the mystery-solving habit, but that doesn't mean mysterious things won't fall right into my lap. And when I stumble upon a series of seemingly unrelated crimes, things in Eastwind become extra strange, and I may be left with no choice but to intervene or risk the safety of the people I love ... Note : This book is free of swearing, graphic violence, and sex. Okay, so Nora has a few naughty thoughts (you would, too, if you were dating Tanner Culpepper). However, no acts take place or are described during the course of the story.
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#6

Gone Witch

2018

A witch is missing, and if I can't find her, Eastwind may never be the same. When a North Wind witch vanishes, the Eastwind Coven asks for my help finding her. But unless she's dead and feeling chatty, I don't know how much help my Fifth Wind powers will be. Lucky for the Coven, though, I'm in need of a serious distraction from my own problems, so I agree to look into it for them. With Landon's help, I might just get to the bottom of where the witch has gone. Is it into hiding or into the afterlife? Here's to hoping for the former. Time is running out to discover the truth, though, because when word about her disappearance spreads through Eastwind, longstanding tensions between witches and werewolves begin to boil over. If I don't find her soon, hundred of years of peace in Eastwind may come to an abrupt end. RUNNING TIME ⇒ 6hrs. and 17mins. ©2018 Nova Nelson (P)2020 Tantor
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#7

Love Spells Trouble

2018

Love-sick spirits from the beyond. Dead romances resurrected. This spells trouble.As a psychic medium, bringing peace to restless spirits is Nora Ashcroft's specialty, and she thought she was getting the hang of it. But when two ghosts that were supposed to be resting in peace pay her a late-night visit, she realizes how much she has left to learn. Unfortunately, the more answers the dead provide, the more troubling their return becomes ... As unlikely romances start popping up across Eastwind, are the Winds of Change to blame or something more sinister? And could it have anything to do with the new genie in town? If Nora can't make sense of the tangled web of events soon, hearts (and noses) will be broken...Love Spells Trouble is the seventh book in the Eastwind Witches series, which is best enjoyed in order. Fans of no-nonsense female sleuths, snarky familiars, delicious loves interests, and greasy late-night eats will adore this humorous cozy mystery set against a quaint (and gossipy) supernatural village. Click Buy to solve the mystery now!
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#7.1

Reaper Madness

2025

This short mystery follows Ted, Eastwind's friendly grim reaper, and can be enjoyed at any point in your journey through the series.
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Doom & Moon

2025

This story takes place immediately after Reaper Madness, and can be enjoyed at any point in your journey through the series.
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#8

Storm a-Brewin'

2018

As the veil thins, so does her patience for needy ghosts. Fifth Wind witch Nora Ashcroft is up to her neck in spirits. When an attack on Medium Rare reeks of possession, the sheriff calls on Nora's psychic charms to get to the bottom of it. But the more she investigates, the more she suspects that powerful forces might be behind the deadly event ... With Halloween just around the corner, a second attack rattles the town. As tensions between witches and werewolves boil over the cauldron, Nora worries Medium Rare might have to close its doors for good. Can she connect the clues in time to save the diner or will all hellhound break loose? Storm a-Brewin' is the eighth book in the addictive Eastwind Witches series (best enjoyed in order). If you like snarky female sleuths, humorous hijinks, and delicious loves interests, you will love Nova Nelson's magical cozy mysteries. Buy Storm a-Brewin' to throw Grim a bone today!
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#9

Hallow's Faire in Love and War

2018

It’s time for her to meet his parents. His very dead parents. Psychic witch Nora Ashcroft is ready for Halloween to be over. With the veil between the living and the dead drawn back completely, her privacy—and patience—are nearly non-existent. And that goes double for when the ghosts of her boyfriend’s parents drop in, asking for one hellhound of a favor… Hoping to appease the potential in-laws, Nora sets out to solve a long-standing mystery that casts a shadow over the realm. But closing this case may come at too high of a personal price… Can Nora unravel the tangled web of lies in time, or will hers become the next restless spirit? Hallow’s Faire in Love and War is the ninth book of the imaginative Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries series. If you like supernatural settings, thrilling twists, and hilarious characters, then you’ll love Nova Nelson’s engrossing tale. Buy Hallow’s Faire in Love and War to follow the clues today!
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#10

Dead Witch Walking

2019

A surprise homecoming. A looming shadow. A witch in desperate need of a vacation. Psychic Nora Ashcroft is ready to start fresh… again. Three months after a portal opened up and swallowed her future, it’s time to move on. But her long-awaited romance with a certain bartender may have to take a backseat once more after the body of a murdered witch disappears from the crime scene. When clues point to necromancy, Nora finds herself at the top of the suspect list. And as she juggles a witch’s unexpected return to Eastwind, a dangerous stalker, and an unidentified hellhound on the loose, this Fifth Wind might have to tap into some unpleasant powers if she wants to avoid a life behind bars. Will Nora solve the case of the missing corpse before her budding romance withers? Dead Witch Walking is the tenth book of the delightful Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries that are best enjoyed in order. If you like plucky female sleuths, paranormal plots, and satisfying laughs, then you’ll love Nova Nelson’s witchy whodunit. Buy 'DEAD WITCH WALKING' to summon answers from beyond the grave today! RUNNING TIME ⇒ 5hrs. and 4mins. ©2019 Nova Nelson (P)2020 Tantor
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#11

Old Haunts

2019

Some spirits can’t take a hint. Psychic Nora Ashcroft can’t tell the future, but she’s starting to look forward to it. And with the support of Donovan and the rest of the town, she’s ready to leave the past behind. Too bad the same can’t be said for Eastwind’s most newly departed... After a body is discovered in the street, everyone has a theory about what might've happened… including the deceased himself. Though he swears he was ready for death and has no unfinished business keeping him around, Nora knows something must be tethering him to this plane. But the more she discovers, the more questions she has about this friendly ghost’s shady past… Can Nora piece together the truth of her newest client before his dangerous history comes back to haunt her? Old Haunts is the tenth book of the delightful Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries that are best enjoyed in order. If you like plucky female sleuths, paranormal plots, and satisfying laughs, then you’ll love Nova Nelson’s witchy whodunit. Buy Old Haunts to put the past to rest today!
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First-Realm Problems

2019

A Paranormal Cozy Mystery What happens in New Orleans, slays in New Orleans… Psychic Nora Ashcroft is somewhere she never thought she’d see again: her old world. Desperate to bring Tanner and Eva back to Eastwind as soon as possible, she faces a major up-levee battle in New Orleans. Because without any money or a clear place to start, finding two witches in the city could require more magic than she alone possesses. When she catches wind of mysterious slayings among the local vampires and witches, her only shot at finding her friends could be to unmask a murderer. But time is running out, and a dangerous cloaked figure is running amok… Can Nora solve her first-realm problems before the past comes back to haunt her?
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Happily Hereafter

2020

Mysterious messages. An unforeseen visitor. Something magical is amiss... Fifth Wind witch Nora Ashcroft has returned to the realm where she belongs with the man she loves. But as she settles into her life in Eastwind, are things too good to be true? The anonymous and cryptic letter on her doorstep seems to confirm that suspicion When a wholly unexpected ghost from her past drops in, Nora struggles to connect the dots between a slew of apparent coincidences. But the more she discovers, the more questions she has. And the deeper she digs, the broader a conspiracy she unearths... Will Nora solve the mystery of the strange letters before she's caught in a dangerous web? Happily Hereafter;is the thirteenth book of the delightful Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries that are best enjoyed in order. If you like determined female sleuths, paranormal plots, and satisfying laughs, then you'll love Nova Nelson's witchy whodunit.
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Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries

2021

Nora had it all figured out... until she died. Team up with Nora Ashcroft, a psychic witch who's just getting used to her powers, and her snarky hellhound familiar, Grim, as they solve Eastwind's toughest, hairiest, and twistiest crimes... all while trying to keep the lights on at the local all-night diner. Included in this box set: Crossing Over Easy (Book 1) Death Metal (Book 2) Third Knock the Charm (Book 3) Queso de los Muertos (Book 4) Psych-Out (Book 5) Gone Witch (Book 6)

Author

Nova Nelson
Nova Nelson
Author · 33 books

Nova Nelson grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie novels. She loves the mind candy of cozy mysteries and has been weaving paranormal tales since she first learned handwriting. Those two loves meet in her Eastwind Witches series, and it's about time, if she does say so herself. When she's not busy writing, she enjoys long walks with her strong-willed dogs and eating breakfast for dinner. Be sure to follow her on Goodreads! Join the Cozy Coven for Eastwind updates, contests, and more! Go to: www.cozycoven.com

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