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Kara Hilder Mysteries
Series · 5 books · 2022-2023

Books in series

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#1

Sounds of Murder

2022

What happens when a Valkyrie detective joins forces with a fallen angel who works for the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency? Well, when you add in a kick-butt Valkyrie grandma, a sword-wielding pixie, and a talking cat who majored in sarcasm...you get an unlikely crime-solving team who finds themselves constantly embroiled in hilarious shenanigans. When Detective Kara Hilder turned forty, she had no idea her shocking birthday present would come from a devilishly handsome fallen angel named Zane. But when Zane sprouts wings and flies her to the supernatural town of Mystic Cove, to see a grandmother she never knew existed...and then drops the bomb Kara is actually a Valkyrie...Kara is convinced she's going crazy. Nothing a couple hormone pills can't fix though...right? When a famous supernatural musician turns up murdered in Mystic Cove, Zane enlists Kara's help to solve the crime. But when Kara recognizes one of the suspects as Alex Stone's ex-wife, she has no choice but to call Alex and Shayla and warn them Camille has resurfaced. Between learning about her new paranormal powers, trying to discover who her father is, and interviewing vampires, witches, and myriad other supernaturals she never knew existed...Kara finds herself drawn more and more to Mystic Cove and its hidden secrets. Can Zane and Grandma Rota convince Kara she needs to stay in the supernatural world and fight crime with them? Or will Kara insist on returning to Seattle and turn her back on this amazing new world she just discovered? Find out in Book 1, Sounds of Murder, a new paranormal cozy mystery series by Jenna St. James.
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#3

Heartless Homicide

2022

A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo When Kara agreed to go to the Valentine's Day parade with Zane, she didn't think they'd end the night solving a crime—but that's exactly what happened. When a local witch is found dead on the Ferris wheel, the two detectives spring into action. With the list of suspects piling high, Kara and Zane scramble to gather clues and solve the case. Between coming to grips with the fact her biological father may be an evil witch, figuring out what to do with her deepening feelings for Zane, honing her magical abilities, attending a Margarita Memorial, and discovering who wanted the body on Doc Treestone's slab dead...Kara's fighting for sanity. Good thing she has plenty of heart-shaped chocolates and peanut butter whiskey to keep her company. But just when the two detectives think they have everything figured out, a curveball they didn't see coming takes them out at the knees. Can Kara figure out what's really going on? Or will this Valentine's Day be her last?
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#4

Watery Grave

2022

A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo Queen Atla is in trouble, and she's calling on Zane and Kara to help her out. When someone on the queen's court is murdered, Kara agrees to take on the role of the queen's new bodyguard. Between adapting to her new "fins" and finding her way around not only the castle but the vastness of the ocean, Kara manages to paint a huge target on her back. No surprise there. With time running out, Kara, Zane, and Link must discover who wants the queen dead before the killer strikes again. Can Kara catch the killer? Or will she soon find herself swimming with the fishes?
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#5

Ice-Cold Killer

2022

A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo Kara is going on her first undercover assignment for the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency, and she couldn't be more excited. That is until she discovered not only was it a couples retreat, but the location was at the top of a snowy mountain! Yeti shifter, Milo Iceman, and his witchy wife, Rozalind, are eager to discover who's killing off guests at their wonderland resort. Posing as a struggling married couple, Zane and Kara must surreptitiously question possible suspects...all while participating in the retreat's quirky marriage-bonding activities. In between axe throwing and magical obstacle course runs, Zane and Kara team up to track down the killer. Can the two paranormal detectives work together to solve this case? Or will they end up clueless and frozen in their tracks?
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#6

An Unlucky Murder

2023

A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo When Meg Mefford is found murdered in Mystic Cove, Kara is eager to join in on the investigation. Why? Because the number one suspect, as far as she is concerned, is Dagon Vulter—the very fairy she is trying to take down for her mom's murder. But it doesn't take long before Zane and Kara realize more than just Dagon may have wanted Meg dead. As the two detectives move farther and farther away from Dagon being the killer, Kara can't let go of her need to punish Dagon and seek her own justice for her mom's murder. Can Kara separate her need for revenge and put the true killer away? Or will her desire for vengeance blind her to the truth?

Author

Jenna St. James
Jenna St. James
Author · 49 books

Jenna writes in the genre of traditional cozy, paranormal cozy, and romantic comedy. Her humorous characters and stories revolve around over-the-top family members, creative murders, and there's always a positive element of the military in her stories. Jenna currently lives in Missouri with her fiancé, step-daughter, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever dog, Brownie, and her tuxedo-cat, Whiskey. She is a former court reporter turned educator turned full-time writer. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She also spent twelve years in full-time ministry. When she’s not writing, Jenna likes to attend beer and wine tastings, go antiquing, visit craft festivals, and spend time with her family and friends. You can friend request her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorjennas... or catch her on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/authorjennas.... Check out her website at http://www.jennastjames.com/. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with the latest releases!

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