Jessie Delacroix leaves the hustle and hassle of a new career as an assistant investigator for a law firm in Savannah to return to her roots in the small tourist town of Whispering Pines. The 25-year-old dynamo is not prepared for the ghosts who await her there in the haunted Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room that she inherited and now must operate. Not only does she find the spirits of those she loved long ago, but a sinister murder occurs just one day after her arrival. Is this a sign of malicious spirits…or foul play of another sort? The police are stumped, so it’s up to Jessie, and her little beagle, Arthur, to uncover the surprising answer – with a little help from her supernatural Granny and a mystical pawnbroker. Join Jessie, Arthur, Carlo the short-tempered but lovable chef, Sheriff Muldoon, and a host of other characters as they explore the dark secrets of the Haunted Inn and the ghostly town of Whispering Pines. You’ll find fun, humor, and an intriguing and detailed mystery with all the clues meticulously laid out, but hidden in plain sight. Only the best sleuths, like Jessie Delacroix, can pick them up. Can you solve the murder and predict the final twist? This is the first book in a new paranormal murder mystery series. Each book will lay out a well-crafted mystery to test your powers of perception as it slowly answers the bigger What is the secret of Whispering Pines? The series not only includes other worldly spirits and psychic abilities, but it will also bring you visions of mouthwatering finger sandwiches, incredible canapés, and crab cakes that might just change your life! Are you too old for Nancy Drew but too young at heart for Jessica Fletcher? Are you craving a solid whodunit that keeps you guessing, with a brassy young detective you can relate to? A gal who manages the slings and arrows of everyday life while solving crimes that the cops can't figure out? And how about just enough of a light paranormal touch to keep it fun and interesting? Meet Jessie Delacroix, law school dropout and reluctant proprietor of a haunted Bed & Breakfast in a bustling little tourist town outside of Savannah. Join her, along with the bickering ghosts of her mother and grandmother, an insufferable chef with a heart of gold, her mischievous dog, and a whole cast of unique and often hilarious characters. Watch as she explores her new-found psychic powers for some amusing and amazing sleuthing. Constance Barker brings her famous flair for engaging and lovable characters and locales to the town of Whispering Pines, while A.J. DeBellis adds the twists, turns, and intrigue to bring even more depth to the mysteries you won't be able to put down. Each story in the new series presents a fresh, innovative, and stand-alone mystery, complete with all the drama and humor you're looking for, while at the same time unraveling the incredible backstory and haunting history of Whispering Pines throughout the series. Get ready for a new and refreshing kind of mystery with a crisp edge and a soft, creamy center. It’s perfect for everyone from 22 to 88…delectable, fulfilling, and best of all – zero calories!

Three Most Unusual Murders … A Portal to a Ghostly Realm … and Tea Sandwiches Dressed to Impress! When Jessie and her friends witness the grisly aftermath of three unusual murders, they enter a realm unlike any they’ve ever known in search of answers. Jessie’s still getting used to seeing her dear departed Mother and Granny in spirit form, along with the neighboring shape shifter. However, three mysterious doorways in the Inn’s basement promise more adventure, more mystery...and more newly-discovered abilities. Will Jessie, her friends Cammy Jo and Ginny, her little Beagle Arthur, and some help from Granny be enough to solve the crime, or will they be lost forever in the Sanctum of Shadows? Find out in the new installment of the Whispering Pines Mystery Series. A NEW KIND OF MYSTERY SERIES FOR THE HARD-TO-PLEASE READER! If you’re tired of poisoned cupcakes, thin mystery plots, flat characters, and a disappointing conclusion…the you’re ready for Jessie Delacroix and her gang of clever, entertaining friends and supernatural cohorts. Get ready for a ride into an intricate and engrossing world with twists and turns unlike anything you’ve seen before – complete with a satisfying, action ending. From the Author’s of the #1 Bestseller, A Sinister Slice of Murder… Are you too old for Nancy Drew but too young at heart for Jessica Fletcher? Are you craving a solid whodunit that keeps you guessing, with a brassy young detective you can relate to? A gal who manages the slings and arrows of everyday life while solving crimes that the cops can't figure out? And how about just enough of a light paranormal touch to keep it fun and interesting? Meet Jessie Delacroix, law school dropout and reluctant proprietor of a haunted Bed & Breakfast in a bustling little tourist town outside of Savannah. Join her, along with the bickering ghosts of her mother and grandmother, an insufferable chef with a heart of gold, her mischievous dog, and a whole cast of unique and often hilarious characters. Watch as she explores her new-found psychic powers for some amusing and amazing sleuthing. Constance Barker brings her famous flair for engaging and lovable characters and locales to the town of Whispering Pines, while A.J. DeBellis adds the twists, turns, and intrigue to bring even more depth to the mysteries you won't be able to put down. Each story in the new series presents a fresh, innovative, and stand-alone mystery, complete with all the drama and humor you're looking for, while at the same time unraveling the incredible backstory and haunting history of Whispering Pines throughout the series.

A Mischievous Cupid … A Fiery Murder … and The Secrets to Jessie’s Past! The Rites of Spring Festival in Whispering Pines, Georgia brings out a rascally red Cupid with a quiver of mischievously targeted arrows…as well as a vengeful visitor with murder on the mind. Jessie Delacroix is the proprietor of a haunted Inn and highly renowned Tea Room in the little tourist town. She’s always one step ahead of the local authorities as she sets about solving the heinous murder – and she also uncovers some long-kept family secrets along the way – the identity of her real father and the details of her mother’s death. Of course, she does it all with the help of the ghosts of her irascible Granny and her dear departed mother – along with the power and grit of her amazing friends, her little beagle, and a friendly neighborhood shape shifter. Find out in the new installment of the Whispering Pines Mystery Series. A NEW KIND OF MYSTERY SERIES FOR THE HARD-TO-PLEASE READER! If you’re tired of poisoned cupcakes, thin mystery plots, flat characters, and a disappointing conclusion…the you’re ready for Jessie Delacroix and her gang of clever, entertaining friends and supernatural cohorts. Get ready for a ride into an intricate and engrossing world with twists and turns unlike anything you’ve seen before – complete with a satisfying, action ending. From the Authors of the #1 Bestsellers, A Sinister Slice of Murder and The Sanctum of Shadows… Are you too old for Nancy Drew but too young at heart for Jessica Fletcher? Are you craving a solid whodunit that keeps you guessing, with a brassy young detective you can relate to? A gal who manages the slings and arrows of everyday life while solving crimes that the cops can't figure out? And how about just enough of a light paranormal touch to keep it fun and interesting? Meet Jessie Delacroix, law school dropout and reluctant proprietor of a haunted Bed & Breakfast in a bustling little tourist town outside of Savannah. Join her, along with the bickering ghosts of her mother and grandmother, an insufferable chef with a heart of gold, her mischievous dog, and a whole cast of unique and often hilarious characters. Watch as she explores her new-found psychic powers for some amusing and amazing sleuthing. Constance Barker brings her famous flair for engaging and lovable characters and locales to the town of Whispering Pines, while A.J. DeBellis adds the twists, turns, and intrigue to bring even more depth to the mysteries you won't be able to put down. Each story in the new series presents a fresh, innovative, and stand-alone mystery, complete with all the drama and humor you're looking for, while at the same time unraveling the incredible backstory and haunting history of Whispering Pines throughout the series.