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Musical Mayhem
Series · 2 books · 2022-2023

Books in series

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#1

Murder for a Song

An Enchanting Witchy Mystery

2022

Bewitching songs and small town secrets. In the quaint town of Ledstow, Esther lives a good distance from her nosy parents, talks to anyone who will listen about musicals, and jams on her ukulele. But when murder comes to her workplace, everyone is a suspect. When her best friend is taken in for questioning, it's up to Esther to prove his innocence. With her ukulele that has a will of its own and an uncanny gift to get people talking, she takes over where the police have failed. But the mystery becomes extra knotty, when she discovers something more magical than just caffeine flows in her veins. Can Esther clear her friend’s name, uncover the witchy family secrets and figure out why the police detective seems to be following her, all by Christmas? Murder for a Song is the first book in the delightful Musical Mayhem series. If you like witty female sleuths, ghost-hunting, freaky familiars and sweet slow-burn romance, you will love these magical cozy mysteries.
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#2

Death and a Duet

2023

In the enchanting town of Ledstow, where the mystical blends with everyday life, Esther is just getting to grips with being a witch and getting to know Clark, the local policeman. When the lead actor of a local play is discovered dead, it seems unsuspicious from the outside. But when Clark reveals a supernatural connection, Esther suspects they need to step into the limelight themselves in order to unravel the truth. Between her grandmother teaching her magic, intense rehearsals and a tapestry of secrets among the musical production’s eclectic cast and crew, Esther hardly has time to wonder why Clark’s keeping it strictly professional. On one final night, Esther must pull off a show-stopping performance and solve the case before the curtain falls. Death and a Duet is the second book in the enchanting Musical Mayhem series. If you like witty female sleuths, ghost-hunting, quirky neighbours and sweet slow-burn romance, you will love these magical cozy mysteries.

Author

K.M. Jackways
K.M. Jackways
Author · 8 books

I was the girl lost in books, but I never thought I'd be the one writing them. After a massive earthquake, I travelled with my family to France and spent a year exploring and making plenty of faux pas along the way. It was there, among the cobbled streets and palpable history that I started writing. And never stopped. I write the strange, the hidden, the psychological and the magical. You can find me between dogs, kids and coffee cups in New Zealand.

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