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Melody, Music and Murder
2022
First Published
4.39
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A Fiery Murder, a Magical Musical Family and a Singing Skunk Jasmine Mazurski has her hands full with two daughters, Ally and Penze, an ornery Father-in-law Eddie, and his eccentric sister Zelda. Jasmine, aka Jazz, is a widow who runs the Mazurski Music store along with her family in Ohio. Besides taking care of everyone's musical needs, the local high school band included, the family also brushes up on their musical magic as well. The family's musical ability makes their magic stronger...and that could get them into trouble if they can't figure out how to manage it. The singing skunk, Alfonzo, is just one of those musical problems when folks come to visit. Burt, the poodle, is a little more normal, although he is a familiar, just not the feline kind. However, Cousin Madge is stranger than the animals. She's come to visit, but her odd demeanor and out of the blue appearance has some scratching their heads. Melodies, Magic, and Mysteries In the heart of Ohio, Jasmine "Jazz" Mazurski juggles running the cherished Mazurski Music store with raising her spirited daughters, Ally and Penze. Grief-stricken yet resilient after her husband's death, Jazz is also the tether holding her quirky family together, from gruff Eddie, her father-in-law, to the whimsical Aunt Zelda. But the Mazurskis are not your typical family. Along with their musical prowess comes a touch of enchantment. Their tunes aren't just harmonious; they're magical. And as their melodies grow potent, so does the peril of their secret gift being revealed. However, the family's quaint life faces more than just magical mishaps. Alfonzo, a melodiously vocal skunk, often surprises guests with his tunes, while Burt, a poodle with a mystical twist, sticks out like a sore thumb amongst traditional familiars. And just when you think it couldn't get more bizarre, in comes the enigmatic Cousin Madge, whose unexpected visit and peculiar behavior raise more questions than smiles. The harmonious peace is shattered when a haughty stranger marches into their store, threatening to eclipse the Mazurskis' legacy. Eddie's quick to give him the boot, but not before the town gets wind of the confrontation. Then, a fiery tragedy strikes, casting suspicions on the Mazurskis. Meanwhile, there's an eerie discord at the local high school, with numbers that don’t seem to tally. Are these events just coincidental, or are darker forces playing their own tunes? Delve into this captivating series where music, magic, and mystery dance in perfect harmony.

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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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