Crawshanks Guide to the Recently Departed Series by Vawn Cassidy

In the business of unfinished business...Tristan Everett had always preferred the company of the dead because they were quiet and didn’t talk back. As a slightly awkward introvert working as a pathologist at the Hackney Public Mortuary suited him just fine. That is, until a freak accident with a rogue ice cube and suddenly he can see ghosts... moreIn the business of unfinished business...Tristan Everett had always preferred the company of the dead because they were quiet and didn’t talk back. As a slightly awkward introvert working as a pathologist at the Hackney Public Mortuary suited him just fine. That is, until a freak accident with a rogue ice cube and suddenly he can see ghosts. No longer content to just lie on the table and let him figure out how they died, they’re now peering over his shoulder critiquing his work and confessing their most lascivious sins before skipping off merrily into the afterlife.Just when he thought his life couldn’t get any weirder, London’s most infamous drag queen, Miz Dusty Le Frey, is wheeled in with a toe tag and she’s not prepared to go quietly into the light. Not only is she furious at the prospect of spending eternity in last season’s gold lamé, she’s determined that he help her solve her murder.Suddenly Tristan finds himself thrown into a world of sequins and fake eyelashes, and worse still, he may have developed a bit of a crush on Scotland Yard’s brand new drool-worthy detective, Inspector Danny Hayes, who's been assigned to Dusty’s murder. Oh, and as the icing on top of a really crappy cake, the killer now wants him dead too...All he ever wanted was a simple life but suddenly he’s juggling work, a deliciously sexy detective, a stubborn ghost and a relentless murderer... and things have just gotten dead serious….From author Wendy Saunders writing as Vawn Cassidy comes this hot and funny, slow burn, opposites attract paranormal mm romance. less

Dead Serious, Just the Extras Vol. 1 includes the following bonus Made in HeavenDusty’s time on earth is done, but she’s not ready to let go. Settling into heaven is nothing like expected and she finds she has a very important choice to make.The Three Ghosts of ChristmasDanny and Tristan's first Christmas brings a surprise for Tristan in the form of three ghosts, and he begins to realise his gift of seeing spirits might not be a freak accident after all... moreDead Serious, Just the Extras Vol. 1 includes the following bonus Made in HeavenDusty’s time on earth is done, but she’s not ready to let go. Settling into heaven is nothing like expected and she finds she has a very important choice to make.The Three Ghosts of ChristmasDanny and Tristan's first Christmas brings a surprise for Tristan in the form of three ghosts, and he begins to realise his gift of seeing spirits might not be a freak accident after all.El Dia del AmorDusty’s feeling displaced and lonely until her ghostly hook-up Bruce takes her to the land of the dead to celebrate The Day of Love, and she begins to realise that being dead might not be so bad after all.Danny, Meet DeathDanny has a rather surreal experience when he is shown just what life is like for Tristan being able to see the spirits of the dead.The Double DateWhen Tristan invites local Witch, Harrison to dinner to say thank you for helping him, and Danny invites his friend and private investigator, Sam to dinner to celebrate the birthday he’s trying to ignore, they inadvertently end up on an accidental double date. less

Dead Serious Bonus Boxset Vol. 1Dead Serious Case #1 Miz Dusty Le FreyWhen sweet, awkward pathologist Tristan Everett is revived from a freak accident involving a cocktail and an ice cube, he’s slightly freaked out to find he can suddenly see the spirits of the dead. When murder victim and deceased drag queen Dusty Le Frey is wheeled into his mortuary with a toe tag, she’s not going quietly into the light... moreDead Serious Bonus Boxset Vol. 1Dead Serious Case #1 Miz Dusty Le FreyWhen sweet, awkward pathologist Tristan Everett is revived from a freak accident involving a cocktail and an ice cube, he’s slightly freaked out to find he can suddenly see the spirits of the dead. When murder victim and deceased drag queen Dusty Le Frey is wheeled into his mortuary with a toe tag, she’s not going quietly into the light. When Tristan crosses paths with detective Danny Hayes, he finds himself attempting to solve Dusty’s unfinished business while trying not to fall in love with the gorgeous detective.Made in HeavenDusty’s time on earth is done, but she’s not ready to let go. Trying to settle into heaven is nothing like expected. She finds herself meeting her favourite deceased actor and partying with musical legends, but although it's everything she could have ever dreamed of, something is still missing and she finds she has a very important choice to make.The Three Ghosts of ChristmasIt’s Danny and Tristan's first Christmas together, but as Danny sleeps Christmas Eve brings several surprises for Tristan in the form of three ghosts, the first showing up when the bell tolls one and Tristan begins to understand his gift of seeing the spirits of the dead might not be a freak accident after all.El Dia del AmorDusty’s been looking forward to Valentines day, her former drag club The Rainbow Room always has the best celebrations but as she moves through the crowd unseen and alone, she realises they’ve all moved on after her death. Feeling displaced and lonely, she’s surprised by her ghostly hook-up Bruce, a gorgeous rugby playing spirit of Mexican descent. When he takes her to the land of the dead to celebrate The Day of Love she starts to realise that being dead might not be so bad after all.Dead Serious Case #2 Mrs Delores AbernathyIt’s been over six months since a freak accident left pathologist Tristan Everett able to see ghosts, but when the spirit of a sweet old lady suffering from Alzheimer’s follows him home he has no idea how to help her and worst still, he still hasn’t told his boyfriend he can see the dead.Once again he once again finds himself tangled up in a murder investigation. Surrounded by a bunch of potentially murderous old ladies and aided by his sidekick, deceased drag queen and spirit guide in training, Dusty, Tristan must unravel the mystery of Mrs Delores Abernathy’s unfinished business and find the courage to share his deepest secret with the man he loves.Danny, Meet DeathDanny has a rather surreal experience when he is shown just what life is like for Tristan being able to see the spirits of the dead.The Double DateWhen Tristan invites local Witch, Harrison to dinner to say thank you for helping him and Danny invites his friend and private investigator, Sam to dinner to celebrate the birthday he’s trying to ignore, they inadvertently end up on an accidental double date. When Harrison and Sam clash sparks and tempers fly, but there’s something going on with Harrison, Sam can’t shake the feeling he’s in trouble somehow and he’s determined to find out what it is he’s tangled up in. less

In the business of unfinished business...It’s been over six months since a freak accident left pathologist Tristan Everett able to see ghosts, something he has yet to confess to his boyfriend. Instead, he now has a new calling, one he’s not entirely happy about… help the dead resolve their unfinished business so they can pass into the light, sounds simple right?Wrong…When the spirit of a sweet old lady suffering from Alzheimers follows him home he has no idea how to help her... moreIn the business of unfinished business...It’s been over six months since a freak accident left pathologist Tristan Everett able to see ghosts, something he has yet to confess to his boyfriend. Instead, he now has a new calling, one he’s not entirely happy about… help the dead resolve their unfinished business so they can pass into the light, sounds simple right?Wrong…When the spirit of a sweet old lady suffering from Alzheimers follows him home he has no idea how to help her. When he finds out she’s been murdered by arsenic poisoning, a curiously outdated murder weapon, he once again finds himself tangled up in a murder investigation.For Inspector Danny Hayes of New Scotland Yard, life couldn’t be better. After moving to London and meeting Tristan he’s ready to move their relationship to the next level, but something weird is going on with Tristan, he’s acting very strangely and with a killer on the loose he’s not taking any chances. He’s determined to discover whatever it is Tristan’s hiding from him.Surrounded by a bunch of potentially murderous old ladies and aided by his sidekick, deceased drag queen and spirit guide in training, Dusty, Tristan must unravel the mystery of Mrs Delores Abernathy’s unfinished business and find the courage to share his deepest secret with the man he loves.From author Wendy Saunders writing as Vawn Cassidy, comes the second book in this funny and touching paranormal MM romance/dark comedy suspense series. less

Tristan Everett was finally getting used to the strangeness that was his life. Being able to see the dead and helping them solve their unfinished business and cross into the light wasn’t so bad after all, especially when he was accompanied by his best friend, dead drag queen Dusty Le Frey. His boyfriend, sexy Scotland Yard detective Danny Hayes, now knew the truth about Tristan’s “gift,” and they were about to move in together officially.Life was good... moreTristan Everett was finally getting used to the strangeness that was his life. Being able to see the dead and helping them solve their unfinished business and cross into the light wasn’t so bad after all, especially when he was accompanied by his best friend, dead drag queen Dusty Le Frey. His boyfriend, sexy Scotland Yard detective Danny Hayes, now knew the truth about Tristan’s “gift,” and they were about to move in together officially.Life was good.That is until Death—honest to god, Death (aka The Grim Reaper)—pitches up in Tristan’s kitchen with an unusual stop Dusty’s ghostly hookup Bruce from crossing into the light, which may result in dire consequences.Determined to do the exact opposite, Tristan and Danny assemble their own ragtag gang of one prickly witch, one snarky psychic private investigator, one living drag queen with an affinity for feathers, and one dead one with an affinity for a deceased rugby player in tiny shorts. Together they must solve a forty-year old cold case, while juggling a dose of the flu, a broken leg, a supernatural storm, and an immortal death deity with the looks and temperament of a sexy but grouchy CEO.Seriously… what could possibly go wrong? less

Inspector Danny Hayes has something very important to ask his boyfriend Tristan Everett. Over the past six months they’ve survived reapers, chaos monsters, and biblical storms, not to mention averting an apocalypse. So, what’s left to do but pop the big question?Tristan is ready for a break from world-saving, spectral crises, and most definitely from ghosts. He wants some one-on-one time with his boyfriend, preferably horizontally... moreInspector Danny Hayes has something very important to ask his boyfriend Tristan Everett. Over the past six months they’ve survived reapers, chaos monsters, and biblical storms, not to mention averting an apocalypse. So, what’s left to do but pop the big question?Tristan is ready for a break from world-saving, spectral crises, and most definitely from ghosts. He wants some one-on-one time with his boyfriend, preferably horizontally. So when the incredibly thoughtful aforementioned boyfriend books a romantic New Year’s getaway at a quiet little hotel in the wilds of the north Yorkshire moors and away from London, Tristan can’t wait.But as usual nothing ever goes according to plan. Snowed in during an unexpected murder mystery weekend at what turns out to be one of the most haunted hotels in Northern England is not what they had in mind, but when one of the actors turns up really dead not just fake dead, they once again find themselves caught up in another investigation.With only one night to figure out who the killer is while wrangling a multitude of overly helpful ghosts, Tristan begins to wonder if romance really is dead… less

For one brief shining moment, the utter insanity that is Tristan Everett’s world makes sense.He’s marrying the man he loves, has a dead drag queen for a bestie and is surrounded by an amazing found family. Okay, so his life isn’t exactly what you’d call normal. By day, he’s a quiet, mild-mannered forensic pathologist, but the rest of the time, he guides lost souls into the light. He’s also averted an apocalypse, stopped Chaos from coming through a magic door, and drunk tequila with Death... moreFor one brief shining moment, the utter insanity that is Tristan Everett’s world makes sense.He’s marrying the man he loves, has a dead drag queen for a bestie and is surrounded by an amazing found family. Okay, so his life isn’t exactly what you’d call normal. By day, he’s a quiet, mild-mannered forensic pathologist, but the rest of the time, he guides lost souls into the light. He’s also averted an apocalypse, stopped Chaos from coming through a magic door, and drunk tequila with Death.It’s all a bit bonkers, but it’s his life… and he loves it.He’s flying high but, like Icarus, it’s only a matter of time before he’s brought crashing down to earth with singed wings. The strange reality of his life intrudes once again when his friend, Madame Vivienne, is murdered, and it’s clear from the beginning that this is no ordinary killing.Someone is using dark magic.Viv’s soul has been bound, leaving her trapped and unable to communicate. Tristan, Danny, and their friends must uncover the truth and find the killer. But the deeper they delve into the old bookshop in Whitechapel, which has been in the Crawshanks family for generations, the darker and the more dangerous the secrets that begin to unravel.And what they discover may just change their lives forever… less

It’s Halloween and Chan’s hosting a party at Harrison’s newly inherited occult bookshop. Tristan is looking forward to a night of music, food and fun costumes with his husband and their friends.What they actually get is chaos on the streets of Whitechapel when they accidentally open the Gospodar, the master copy of all fairy tales and let all of the creatures loose.It’s not the first time they’ve escaped but this time, they’re determined not to go back.They’ve only got until midnight... moreIt’s Halloween and Chan’s hosting a party at Harrison’s newly inherited occult bookshop. Tristan is looking forward to a night of music, food and fun costumes with his husband and their friends.What they actually get is chaos on the streets of Whitechapel when they accidentally open the Gospodar, the master copy of all fairy tales and let all of the creatures loose.It’s not the first time they’ve escaped but this time, they’re determined not to go back.They’ve only got until midnight. Tick tock goes the clock...This Halloween special picks up after the events of book five and leads into the spin off series, The Little Shop of Curiosities. less