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Paranormal Penny Nicols
Series · 8 books · 2020-2024

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#1

Grounded

2020

Dark roast with a side of Death Omens. It's just another workday for Penny Nicols. Penny is haunted by a secret. One that forces her, and her snarky cat, to move around in her tiny house on wheels. As Penny settles into a new town, she realizes something much darker is afoot. The Raven, her nemesis, has tracked her down once again. She finds herself in a race against time to vanquish the darkness and save those around her. This case is like nothing she has faced before. To solve it, she enlists the help of two Podcasters of the Paranormal. Will Penny ever be able to outrun her secret? What will she discover along the way? One thing is for sure; nothing will ever be the same again. ★Jump into the first Paranormal Penny Mystery and hang on tight.★ This fast-paced series will captivate you from start to finish.
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#2

Crushed

2021

Making new friends can be terrifying. Especially when your secret can kill them. Working at a gym was never a dream for Penny. But when the job lands in her lap, she grabs it with gratitude- until a random theft sets off a chain reaction orchestrated by the Raven. Penny struggles to keep her friends safe as the clock ticks down. She reaches out for support to defeat the darkness. Can the paranormal podcasters help her take down Death? Or will Penny’s secret claim another victim? One thing is for sure; The Raven is up to his old tricks. ★Jump into the second Paranormal Penny Mystery and hang on tight.★ This fast-paced series will captivate you from start to finish.
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#3

Tailed

2021

Backroads are great places to hide. Unless you’re running from yourself. A small farm on the edge of town seems the perfect oasis for Penny. She wants nothing more than to heal from her last tango with her curse. It isn’t long before the Raven adds to his body count. This time Penny finds herself defending a killer instead of tracking one. When the bodies won’t stay buried, she hurries to puzzle the pieces together before she becomes the next victim. Will this villain be too much for Penny Nicols and her pals? One thing is for sure; someone will be pushing up daisies before the chores are done. ★Jump into the third Paranormal Penny Mystery and hang on tight.★ This fast-paced series will captivate you from start to finish.
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#4

Cracked

2021

All the familiar fears flurry when stranger danger turns deadly. Penny wakes up in a ditch. A mysterious acquaintance comes to her rescue. Is he all that he seems? Or does he have secrets of his own? Penny doesn’t have time to find out. As her secret creates chaos as she heals- leading the Raven to mark his most innocent victims yet. Whom can Penny trust to help her? Will she reveal her deadly secret to an even deadlier foe? One thing’s for sure; Nothing and No one is as they seem. ★Jump into the fourth Paranormal Penny Mystery and hang on tight.★ This fast-paced series will captivate you from start to finish.
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#6

Burned

2022

Stalking an old nemesis… …she discovers a hidden plot. As a deceptive advisor is snuffed out. Penny Nicols brings her “gift” to Billington. Searching for her sister, she’s determined to stand her ground. One woman holds the keys to Penny’s link between her past and the present. When is history better left buried? When the Raven is the one telling the story. Dinah, Penny’s old advocate, is struck down before her eyes. Penny’s long-distance friend T.C. continues to help her trail the whereabouts of her long-lost sibling and solve the mystery. Musical clues and manic relationships crowd the distracted Penny as T.C. supports her from afar. Spades, the cat, charms the suspects as Penny untangles her omens. Dinah may be victim number one, but Penny fears the Raven is just warming up.
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#7

Twisted

2023

Heartbroken and alone, she rolls into town, not knowing, Death is waiting in the wings. To save his life, Penny Nicols lets Titus go. Though her sorrow is great, she continues the search for her long-lost twin Christie. If only she could dodge the Raven of Death a while longer. But alas, the omens descend. Penny races to save their targets. In the process, she makes a bosom friend. Jade hides a secret ability of her own. Will the two paranormal buddies be able to thwart the Raven or will their gifts put them at a disadvantage? Can Penny find her sister? And save Jade's at the same time? You'll love this rollercoaster read of paranormal proportions because Penny and Jade are the supernatural sleuths you've been waiting for. Get it now.
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#7.5

Spooked

A Supernatural Cozy Short

2023

Carnival rides, cinnamon rolls, and supernatural suspense, can only mean one thing. The Raven is at it again. Thankfully Penny Nicols is there to chase the musical clues when a happy Harvest Festival becomes a haunting ground. Can Penny heart the bird of prey one more time? Or has her luck run out? You'll love following Penny and her cat, Spades, as they stalk down their latest lyrical clues with all the cozy feels. Read now!
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#8

Rolled

2024

For a group of famous gamers, meeting Penny might mean they're facing down their last life. Penny joins Jade on a job at a gaming convention a few towns away from home. With no Raven sightings for months, Penny is shaken when the black bird targets an entire table of tight-knit gamers. Can Penny convince them they're in danger? Or will they treat the threat as just another level to complete? The group might have only 24 hours until it's game over—forever. Penny and Jade team up with Titus and Scrubb to unravel the musical clues before the Raven takes out the game lovers one by one. Beating the big boss of death might depend on the roll of the dice in this paranormal cozy mystery featuring Penny Nicols and her friends. You'll love this gripping tale because as the criminal prepares to strike, our heroes are right there to put the black bird in its place. Read Rolled today.

Author

Sarah Hualde
Sarah Hualde
Author · 15 books

Sarah lives in California, in a home that brings her happiness and hay fever. She loves God, loves her family, and loves freshly brewed coffee. She has a husband who cooks, a son who stop animates, a daughter who loves animals, a dog that follows her everywhere, and a turtle who scowls at her condescendingly. Her mother raised her on Mary Higgins Clark, Diane Mott Davidson, and Remington Steele. Her grandmother shared True Crime stories with her as they plotted how to get away with the perfect murder. It's no surprise that Sarah became an award-winning spinner of suspenseful tales brimming with quirky characters. Mysteries are in her blood. Not that she could survive one of her own stories. She confesses, "I'd be snuffed out by chapter two." Join Sarah's Super Sleuth Squad and follow her on YouTube for behind-the-scenes insider info. Super Squad Newsletter ——> https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... YouTube——-> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9y...

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