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The Nightshade Cases
Series · 13
books · 2014-2020

Books in series

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#1

Freak Show

2014

When transsexual starlet Aisling is murdered, Detective Geraldine Meyers is assigned the case. With help from medical examiner Dr. Rachel Hunter, Gerri realizes this is no ordinary killing. While she might not want to call in over-eager anthropologist Dr. Kinsey DanAllart, the detective is forced to trust her friend's expertise in symbology, even though doing so means admitting "weird" things might be happening in Silver City. As the three friends unravel the mystery of the dancer's death, one thing is made absolutely apparent—something isn't right in their new hometown. And someone is doing everything they can to make sure the truth doesn't come out. In Silver City, sometimes friendship can be murder. Welcome to the first Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one episodes in twenty-one weeks. Please note: this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each week, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#2

Exotica

2014

Bodies wash up on the Silver City beach all the time, but this one is different. Detective Geraldine Meyers is hot on the case, with help from medical examiner Dr. Rachel Hunter and anthropologist Dr. Kinsey DanAllart, uncovering the truth behind deaths at a popular new nightclub. Will they deduce a logical explanation for the murders? Or will the three friends uncover a deeper conspiracy hiding the truth about what's stalking their city's streets? Welcome to The Nightshade Cases, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each week, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#3

Stolen

2014

The Sonnicker family didn't stand a chance. But, is this a weird case, or just a distraction from the truth? While Kinsey continues to translate the artifacts that could lead to exposing paranormals to the world, Gerri uncovers a connection to an organization she thought destroyed by the fall of their broken leader... Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one episodes in twenty-one weeks. Please this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each week, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#5

Exorcized

2014

When an exorcism goes horribly wrong, it's up to Gerri, Kinsey and Ray to find out who murdered Father Harry, and what the strange symbol left behind at his death really means... Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each release, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#6

Try Dying

2014

Kinsey has the worst taste in men, at least according to Gerri. Especially when the charming, handsome guy she falls for happens to be a con artist and criminal who just can’t seem to stay dead… Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please note: this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each release, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#7

Booty Call

2014

When murder hits close to home for the three friends, it’s Ray who takes the brunt of the grief. Doesn’t help her cruel and meddling mother decides to make an appearance. Or that Ray’s girlfriend, Cici Panther, is pushing her away from Kinsey and Gerri, even as an old lover comes to call… Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each release, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#9

Zoology 101

2014

When the new zookeeper of a private facility is found dead, Gerri is forced to face who—and what—she really is. But, will she turn her back on her bheast, or finally accept the help it’s been offering her all along? Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please note: this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each release, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#10

Teacher's Pet

2014

Death hits close to home when a fellow professor and bestselling author is murdered at Silver City College. With orders from her boss to uncover the truth, Kinsey teams up with Gerri and Ray to uncover who killed the womanizing Dr. Malcolm MacIntosh. Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please note: this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each release, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#11

Panic Room

2015

The death of a popular congressman turns into a disaster when Gerri becomes trapped with a handful of others in the politician’s panic room, forcing her to leave the majority of the murder investigation to her friends. Can Kinsey and Ray figure out who killed the congressman without any evidence, or will Gerri’s close quarters caging lead to the murderer? Welcome to The Nightshade Case, a series of twenty-one murder mysteries. Please this episodic series is based on the television show model, with screenwriting notations and shorter formats. There will be a complete mystery each release, with cliffhangers only occurring in the full season story line.
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#12

Bad Shoot

2020

When Gerri’s partner, Detective Jackson Pierce, comes under investigation for a wrongful death, it’s up to her and her friends to exonerate him—as much as it kills her to prove him innocent.
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#13

Sicko

2020

A strange sickness is killing paranormals, leaving the girls baffled. When one of the trio catches the sickness, time is running out to find a cure while, it seems, everyone who should be on their side is doing their best to stop them…
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#15

Witness

2020

When a homeless guy is the only witness to a murder, Gerri is forced to track the killer with less-than-optimal assistance and burdened with the knowledge she could be chasing the delusions of an insane drifter. Thing is, however, his claim a demon did it might actually be true…
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#16

The Hit

2020

When someone tries to kill Julian Black, Gerri sees it as her chance to bring the opposing factions to heel. Trouble is, she’s making deals with devils she may not be able to repay…

Author

Patti Larsen
Patti Larsen
Author · 129 books

I write a lot of paranormal books for someone who is afraid of the dark. And I wonder why I have to sleep with the lights on. Sometimes life is a teenaged B horror movie and I'm the one who investigates when the scary music is playing. But the voices are calling and resistance is… Yes. I am a Star Trek geek, too. And a fan of RPG’s. With a slight coolness factor since I've been told I'm allowed to join the pops. Naw. I like being a nerdy girl :)

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