The most impossible crime ever witnessed by… a ghost? Days away from giving birth, Mandy finds herself involved in the mysterious heist of a beastly piece of art. The USCAB duo suspect some monkey business is to blame for the disappearance of a priceless mask from the locked vault of Manhattan socialite Nicole Sparks. A ghostly art critic deems the masterpiece to be more hideous than haunting, but that won’t stop a serial art thief from attempting to add it to his growing collection of famous works. With an abundance of suspects and a dearth of clues, this may be their toughest case yet. Can Mandy and Rick deliver the goods before she delivers? Find out in this fiendishly funny 15th book of the Manhattan Mystery Series. Wicked and the Beast is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book. Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series Each book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all.