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Lorna Shadow
Series · 8 books · 2016-2021

Books in series

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#1

Ghostly Manners

2016

A new job. A haunted house. A ghost with a problem. Lorna Shadow wants to be the best personal assistant she can be to the rich and aristocratic. The trouble is, the ghosts she sees have other plans for her. Gifted with a rare ability to see restless spirits, Lorna treads a thin line between offering the ghosts help and not getting caught talking to thin air! When the sad, lonely ghost of Beatrice Galbraith appears in Lorna's new place of work and reveals she was murdered, Lorna is determined to get justice for her. To do that, she must hunt for the truth, question numerous suspects, and make sure her employer doesn’t figure out the one ability she never puts on her resume. With the help of her ghost-sensing dog, Flipper, and her ditzy best friend, Helen, she’s determined to get to the truth. If Lorna fails to help Beatrice she’ll be trapped forever and a killer will go free. But if she uses her gift to right a wrong, Lorna could lose her job and potentially her life. Enjoy reading this fun cozy ghost mystery, which involves close friendships, tasty treats over a mug of tea, the cute antics of a ghost-sensing dog, and just a hint of a future romance and a dash of magical realism. What readers have to say about the book: “A fun, fast and cute read.” Amazon review. “I can't wait to read another book by this talented author.” Amazon review. “I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and serious and it was very hard to put down. I will be excited to get the next book of the series. Great reading.” Amazon review. “Recommend these books to everyone.” Amazon review. “Loved this book. Couldn't put it down till I finished it then bought the next one. It was a lot of fun.” Amazon review. This is the first book in the Lorna Shadow cozy ghost paranormal series. Other books include: Ghostly Secrets Ghostly Games Ghostly Affairs Ghostly Business Ghostly Rules Ghostly Waves Ghostly Play Ghostly Proposal Ghostly Vows Ghostly Fright Ghostly Hunt
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#2

Ghostly Secrets

2017

A troubled ghost. A house full of suspects, and a mystery that needs solving. Lorna Shadow is back in a new ghost mystery. Joined by her best friend Helen, and her faithful dog, Flipper, Lorna must deal with Archie Musgrave, a stubborn ghost who doesn't believe his death was an accident. As Lorna investigates, the list of suspects grows long, and the ghost becomes increasingly agitated. When Archie's widow is almost killed, Lorna must act fast to stop anyone else from dying. Follow Lorna in this fun, cozy ghost mystery, as she unmasks the killer and Archie gets the justice he deserves.
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#3

Ghostly Games

2017

The sound of ghostly laughter. An unsolved disappearance. And an ectoplasmic experience! Lorna Shadow is starting a new job, and hopeful this one will be permanent. But she isn't in the house for long before the ghosts arrive, and bring a tragic secret with them. With Zach working away and concerned about her safety with so many ghosts around, Lorna must rely on Helen and Flipper to help her with this puzzle. How are the ghosts connected, and what do they know about how they died? Lorna must find out and help to heal a grieving household; a household with plenty of skeletons in the closets. This is the third book in the Lorna Shadow cozy ghost mystery series. It features adventure, ghostly mystery, and a whole lot of clean fun. Join Lorna, Flipper, her faithful dog, and the ever ditzy Helen, as they try to keep their places in the household, and help the ghosts find peace. Other books in this series: Ghostly Manners (book 1) Ghostly Secrets (book 2)
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#4

Ghostly Affairs

2017

A house full of secrets. Two restless ghosts. A mystery to solve. Lorna Shadow starts a new job under the frosty glare of her old-fashioned employer, Lady Camilla. Having to fight off the unwanted attentions of a sleazy handyman and a spoiled son might be bad enough, but then two ghosts appear, and Lorna has their murders to solve. Helped by best friend Helen, who gets a taste of love (but not for long) and her furry best friend, Flipper, Lorna needs to help the ghosts and keep her demanding employer content. Lorna is also faced with a personal dilemma with Zach. Can she keep him and the ghosts happy? If anyone can, it's Lorna! Ghostly Affairs is book four in the Lorna Shadow cozy ghost mystery series. There's plenty of mystery to be had, ghosts to help, and suspects to question in this fun, clean mystery read. Other books in the series: Ghostly Manners Ghostly Secrets Ghostly Games Ghostly Affairs
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#5

Ghostly Business

2017

A haunted castle full of suspects and an eccentric ghost who refuses to rest. Lorna Shadow has a challenge on her hands this time! Lorna is excited, and little nervous, about starting a new job at Gilham Castle, rumored to be the most haunted place in the country. But when her first day reveals the ghost of eccentric former owner Leo Babbington, she must help him to figure out who killed him and why they did it. Leo's beloved cat sanctuary is also under threat, with his widow threatening to have them all removed, and Lorna refuses to abandon the unloved furballs. With Lorna fighting to help Leo, save the cats, and make sure Zach and their house hunting doesn't get forgotten, she has a fight on her hands! Join Lorna, Flipper, and Helen in this new cozy ghost mystery and puzzle through the many suspects lurking in the castle before discovering who killed Leo and whether the cats will be saved. This fun, clean cozy mystery is full of light-hearted adventure, mystery, and a dash of romance. Ghostly Business is book five in the Lorna Shadow series. Other books in the series include: Ghostly Manners Ghostly Secrets Ghostly Games Ghostly Affairs
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#9

Ghostly Proposal

2018

A mysterious car crash. A house full of ghost animals. A medium with a large problem. Lorna has had enough! With her own house haunted by a stubborn ghost, she decides to take a local job working with a medium. Figuring any ghost will be much more interested in the medium than her, Lorna is hoping for a peaceful time, organizing paperwork and trying to sort out her own ghostly problem. Her peace lasts about ten minutes before an angry ghost appears and accuses Lorna's new boss of murder! Without Helen by her side, and things with Zach strained, Lorna feels alone and out of her depth. When a second killing takes place, she realizes time is running out before the killer strikes again. When they do, they could be looking in her direction. In a house full of ghost animals, a parakeet with an attitude, and restless human spirits, Lorna is busier than she's ever been.
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#11

Ghostly Fright

2018

Lorna Shadow, Helen, and Flipper face a huge challenge when arranging a new client's Halloween party. Not only is the client's ancient gothic house full of misbehaving ghosts, but everywhere Lorna turns, something's trying to terrify her. Fleur de Bloom, the famous horticultural business, is launching a range of Halloween-themed plants. Lorna is in charge of making sure the party goes with a swing, and Helen is set the tricky task of catering for a thousand guests. Spiderweb cookie, anyone? A problem arises when a pink-haired ghost won't leave Lorna alone. And when Lorna discovers the bizarre way the woman died, she realizes the ghost is staying for a reason. That reason is murder! With an annoying uncle who enjoys dressing in spooky costumes and scaring everyone, a feckless brother who might not be as stupid as he appears and a grumpy maintenance man with a dodgy sideline in selling stolen goods, Lorna must figure out who would most benefit from this murder, and how she can prove it. Join Lorna, Helen, and Flipper in this fun cozy ghost mystery as they try to help a ghost, survive Halloween, and help a sad little dog who has a bad case of the blues.
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#13

Ghostly Surprises

2021

Santa may be coming to town, but so is revenge. Add a dash of Christmas spite and a ghost, and this holiday season will be one remembered for all the wrong reasons... Lorna Shadow and her loyal side-kick Helen Holiday, take on a last-minute job hosting a Winter Wonderland Gala at Drew House in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. What should have been an easy job to earn some extra Christmas money, turns dark when they're warned of bad luck tainting the family. And when a recent death is discovered, the festive season doesn't seem so bright. Forever the optimists, Lorna and Helen roll up their sleeves and don their Christmas hats. But then the ghost of Lord Albert Drew appears, insisting his recent death was no accident, and they have no choice but to start the search for justice. Throw in a troubled teenager, a secret Helen's determined to keep from Lorna, and a hint of adultery, and Christmas may be over before it's begun. Enjoy this Christmas-packed cozy murder mystery with old favorites Lorna Shadow, Helen, and Flipper the ghost-sensing dog. It's a perfect read to lose yourself in while curled on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate and a plate of festive cookies.

Author

K.E. O'Connor
K.E. O'Connor
Author · 70 books

K.E. O’Connor is the author of the Witch Haven mystery series, the Crypt Witch cozy mysteries, the Lorna Shadow ghost mysteries, the Holly Holmes baking mysteries, the Zee Town paranormal cozy series, and the Old Sarum mystery series, along with other titles available if you cast the right spell. She can imagine dragons, taste cookies when they aren’t even there, and hear the crack of a witch’s broom at a hundred paces. K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn’t very united, but that’s a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch’s toe bone.) If you’re of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away. To contact her, visit her Facebook page – www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her email list, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There may be tea and cookies waiting, or there may be giants – it depends on her mood.

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