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The Isle of Wesberrey
Series · 5 books · 2022-2023

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#1

Holy Homicide

2022

A remote island location, a hint of magic, a touch of romance ... a wonderfully written and heartwarming cozy mystery.' Wrongdoers, it’s time to say your prayers! Despite a serious cat allergy and her mother’s warnings of doom and disaster, Reverend Jessamy Ward is excited to return to her early childhood home on the Isle of Wesberrey. There she will take up her new role as parish priest of St. Bridget’s Abbey. However, she should have heeded her mother’s warning for there are secrets waiting for her. Secrets that do not wish to be known. Secrets that will force her to question not only her vocation but her sanity too. Worse yet, when her return coincides with a murder, could it be that she is the root cause? Finding herself on rocky ground, can Jess uncover the killer, or will the unearthing of her own family’s secrets destroy her new life? ‘Funny, thrilling’ and a little bit spooky, this new mystery series had me from page one.’ ‘Surprisingly heartwarming and enticingly written. I could almost taste the food being served.’
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#2

Mausoleum Madness

2022

Jess Ward has only been back on the Isle of Wesberrey for a few weeks, but all the recent drama has made it feel a lot longer. Drama much increased by the unexpected arrival of her sister Susannah. The bishop is due in a few days to formally install her into the benefice of St. Bridget’s and there is so much to prepare. Add to that a double funeral and a surprise visit from her mother and Jess has no time for family legends about the ‘godmother’ and the Well of the Triple Goddess. However, the disappearance of a wealthy businessman forces Jess to reexamine her personal connection to this ancient family myth - her family claim they can sense that he is dead. It’s all madness, of course. But the discovery of his body at his father-in-law’s funeral drags them all back into the island’s darkest secrets. Her best friend has gone AWOL with the handsome undertaker and her sister is proving to be an unwanted distraction for the dishy police inspector. Things move fast on Wesberrey, and it’s enough to make Jess dizzy. Or is that the result of reconnecting with her pagan past?
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#6.5

A String of Perils

The Isle of Wesberrey Mysteries Book 6.5

2023

After the drama of the last few months, Reverend Jess Ward is excited to escape to Paris for a romantic getaway with her beau, Lawrence. Has he brought her to the world’s most romantic city to ask a very obvious question? Jess sure hopes so, but mystery and intrigue are never far away for our sleuthing vicar. A countess with a missing piece of priceless jewellery and the appearance of a masked assailant soon sends their peaceful city break sideways. Has Lawrence got them both in over their heads? Can Jess figure it all out before their time away is ruined? Is that a ring box in his pocket or just her imagination. Find out inside!
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#7

Sacred Slaying

The Isle of Wesberrey Mysteries Book Seven

2023

It's been nine months since Rev Jess Ward returned to the island of her birth. Nine crazy months of uncovering her family's pagan history, her own psychic gifts, and a veritable cornucopia of secrets and lies. Is it too much to hope that her first Halloween on Wesberrey will pass without incident? Of course it is. When tragedy strikes the island’s close-knit community on the night when the veil between heaven and earth is at its thinnest, Jess needs her family more than ever. But although she is surrounded by those who love her, Jess has never felt so alone. Join Rev Jess Ward as she discovers her true identity and learns how to harness her new knowledge to root out those with murderous intent.
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#8.5

Welcome to St Mildred's and other short stories

Isle of Wesberrey 8.5

2023

Investigating the legend of a murdered nun, Tabitha Wells and her fellow parapsychology students find themselves hip-deep in a séance that appears to be working. But when Sister Elizabeth answers Mystic Muriel’s call, things get dicey, and the legend looks to be a good deal more accurate than anyone imagined. This charming collection of stories features characters from the Isle of Wesberrey Mysteries starring Reverend Jessamy Ward.

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