Magical Bookshop Mystery Series by Samantha Silver

Moving from Miami to small-town Oregon was supposed to be boring... When Alice Calliope takes over her recently deceased aunt's bookshop in Sapphire Village, Oregon, she's not expecting her world to be flipped upside down, but that's exactly what happens when her cousin Cat reveals to Alice that she's actually a witch... moreMoving from Miami to small-town Oregon was supposed to be boring... When Alice Calliope takes over her recently deceased aunt's bookshop in Sapphire Village, Oregon, she's not expecting her world to be flipped upside down, but that's exactly what happens when her cousin Cat reveals to Alice that she's actually a witch. Add in the fact that the two of them stumble upon a dead body, and Alice's first day in town ends up being a lot more eventful than she could have possibly imagined! What was supposed to be a simple cross-country move winds up with Alice having to learn how to navigate a whole new magical world while at the same time trying to clear Cat's name as she emerges as the main suspect in the murder. Add in the eccentric Grandma Cee, witchcraft lessons, a whiny old ghost and the laziest cat ever, and Alice definitely has her hands full. With pressure mounting for the super-hot local sheriff to arrest her cousin, will Alice be able to hunt down the real killer before it's too late? Alice in Murderland is a full-length novel and the first book in the Magical Bookshop Mystery series of paranormal cozy mysteries. less

It's not exactly Alice's typical morning commute... When Alice Calliope finds herself on the newly re-opened Oregon Express train at the same time as a local business owner is shot, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation once more. Knowing tongues in town are beginning to wag about the newcomer to town who's been around for both murders, Alice recruits Cat to help her figure out exactly which one of the train passengers committed the crime... moreIt's not exactly Alice's typical morning commute... When Alice Calliope finds herself on the newly re-opened Oregon Express train at the same time as a local business owner is shot, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation once more. Knowing tongues in town are beginning to wag about the newcomer to town who's been around for both murders, Alice recruits Cat to help her figure out exactly which one of the train passengers committed the crime. Between Alice finding herself meeting with police chief Chase Griffin for all the wrong reasons, magic lessons with Grandma Cee that can politely be called unorthodox, and the discovery of a new ghost in town, Alice quickly realizes her life in Sapphire Village is far from the quiet, uneventful life she'd imagined when moving here. But as Alice comes closer to finding the murderer, she also discovers there's a new, different threat in Sapphire Village. Will Alice be able to solve the murder and save her reputation before it's too late? Murder on the Oregon Express is a full-length novel and the second book in the Magical Bookshop Mystery series of paranormal cozy mysteries. less

Float like a butterfly, sting like a... caterpillar? When a retired biology professor is found dead in his apartment from an apparent caterpillar bite, the death is initially considered an accident, until new evidence puts it firmly in 'homicide' territory. Unfortunately for Sapphire Village, the oh-so-gorgeous police chief, Chase Griffin, is out of action after a freak accident while teaching Alice Calliope how to ski... moreFloat like a butterfly, sting like a... caterpillar? When a retired biology professor is found dead in his apartment from an apparent caterpillar bite, the death is initially considered an accident, until new evidence puts it firmly in 'homicide' territory. Unfortunately for Sapphire Village, the oh-so-gorgeous police chief, Chase Griffin, is out of action after a freak accident while teaching Alice Calliope how to ski. Feeling guilty about her role in the accident, Alice decides to find the murderer herself. After all, she's done it twice before. How hard could solving a third murder be? Quickly finding herself mired in a world of academia and cheating, Alice starts to question her wisdom in getting involved in the case. On top of all that, she has to deal with her evolving feelings for Chase and her own unresolved relationship issues, and when the Others make another appearance she and Cat decide they need to go on the offensive against the nasty creatures. Will Alice be able to bring another murderer to justice, come to grip with her past and keep her cousin safe, or has she bitten off more than she can chew this time? The Very Killer Caterpillar is a full-length novel and the third book in the Magical Bookshop Mystery series of paranormal cozy mysteries. less

Everything in Sapphire Village is pretty crazy right now...When Alice and Cat stumble across the body of a local vigilante, Cat realizes he was one of her best customers, and vows to get her revenge.As the two of them begin their own investigation, however, they realize that the man's life was a lot more complex than they first imagined, and it quickly becomes apparent that their victim may not have been in the wrong place at the wrong time after all... moreEverything in Sapphire Village is pretty crazy right now...When Alice and Cat stumble across the body of a local vigilante, Cat realizes he was one of her best customers, and vows to get her revenge.As the two of them begin their own investigation, however, they realize that the man's life was a lot more complex than they first imagined, and it quickly becomes apparent that their victim may not have been in the wrong place at the wrong time after all.Meanwhile, The Others seem to be avoiding Sapphire Village, and Grandma Cee wants to draw them out in order to defeat them once and for all. And just in case that wasn't enough, the race to become the new mayor of Sapphire Village is heating up, and Alice finds herself unwittingly getting involved.As Alice and Cat get closer to finding the murderer, Alice can't help but feel like they're in danger. Will they manage to catch the murderer before they become the next victims? less

Pride comes before the fall... When one of Alice's best customers at the bookshop is murdered, she swears she's going to get to the bottom of it... morePride comes before the fall... When one of Alice's best customers at the bookshop is murdered, she swears she's going to get to the bottom of it. But between the new murder, her deepening relationship with Chase - and her guilt over not being able to tell him about her magical powers - and Grandma Cee moving into town to help get rid of the Others once and for all, has Alice finally bitten off more than she can chew? One thing is for certain: things are definitely getting pretty intense in the normally-sleepy mountain town of Sapphire Village. Pride and Premeditation is a full-length novel and the fifth book in the Magical Bookshop Mystery series of paranormal cozy mysteries. less

With The Others gone, Alice is looking forward to a little bit of peace in Sapphire Village. But when visitors start showing up dead, she knows it's not to be. The town's reputation is on the line, and Alice will do anything to help this new place she calls home... moreWith The Others gone, Alice is looking forward to a little bit of peace in Sapphire Village. But when visitors start showing up dead, she knows it's not to be. The town's reputation is on the line, and Alice will do anything to help this new place she calls home. Will she and Chase be able to find the killer before Sapphire Village becomes a ghost town in more ways than one? Wuthering Homicides is a full-length novel and the sixth and final book in the Magical Bookshop Mystery series of paranormal cozy mysteries. less