Harper “Foxxy” Beck Series by Raven Snow

In the small town of Waresville, witches, goblins, and ghouls are money in the townspeople’s pockets. Without the magic stores on every corner and spooky tour bus ride, how would a place nicknamed “Wheresville” survive? But when Harper “Foxxy” Beck, owner of the Funky Wheel and all-around groovy witch, finds her murdered accountant plastered to her floor, the citizens are taught a valuable lesson about creatures that go bump in the night: they kill... moreIn the small town of Waresville, witches, goblins, and ghouls are money in the townspeople’s pockets. Without the magic stores on every corner and spooky tour bus ride, how would a place nicknamed “Wheresville” survive? But when Harper “Foxxy” Beck, owner of the Funky Wheel and all-around groovy witch, finds her murdered accountant plastered to her floor, the citizens are taught a valuable lesson about creatures that go bump in the night: they kill. Turning Harper’s world on its head, the police arrest someone close to her, and she’s forced to investigate to clear her friend’s name. But as this foxy lady gets closer to the true identity of the killer and the alluring Detective Bennett, the man actually assigned to the case, the quiet town of Waresville turns into a dangerous place for a meddling witch. Suddenly, her long-standing roller rink is a battleground for a satanic witch, and suspects are popping up everywhere she looks. When a second body appears, shattering everything she thought she knew about the murders, Harper needs to decide whom she can trust. With the help of her cape-wearing best friend, her hunky detective, and her terrifying witch of a grandmother, Harper must use the clues before her to solve the case. But in a town with hundreds of years of feuds and spooky happenings, will she be able to dig up the truth before hers is the next head on the chopping block? Short Story. Volume 1 (approx. 10,000 words) ends with a small cliffhanger. Story concludes in Volume 2 (also approx. 10,000 words), which is available free (linked in the book). Romance is CLEAN. less

In the town of Waresville, things that go bump in the night are not only encouraged, they’re exploited. Haunted tours, magic shops, and a town history that is just strange enough to rake in the tourists are the only elements keeping this small town afloat. But with foot traffic dying and the mystical no longer mystifying like it once did, Waresville is dying... moreIn the town of Waresville, things that go bump in the night are not only encouraged, they’re exploited. Haunted tours, magic shops, and a town history that is just strange enough to rake in the tourists are the only elements keeping this small town afloat. But with foot traffic dying and the mystical no longer mystifying like it once did, Waresville is dying. And that’s not the only thing— a lot is riding on this year’s Witch Week festival— the main survival of the town and the people who call it home. So when contestants in the Witch of the Year competition start turning green and dropping like flies, the whole town is in a panic. In comes Harper Beck, groovy chick, owner of the local disco skate, and not-so-amateur sleuth. Inheriting the Funky Wheel, her home and safe haven, might have dragged her to Waresville, but it’s the murder and intrigue that keep her feet firmly on the town’s soil. After solving her last psycho killer witch case, she’s itching to roll up her sleeves and get to work on this mystery. Unfortunately, her cop boyfriend, Wyatt, and his ten-year-old son have other plans for Harper— including, but not limited to, settling down and putting a permanent hold on her detective career. But when Harper, forced into the competition after discovering last year’s winner dead, starts turning green, all talk of family life is put aside. Now, Harper and Wyatt have to race against the clock and her fast approaching death to figure out who’s poisoning the contestants. If the pair can’t find out in time, Harper might just joined the deceased’s ranks and stay green forever. Novella (approx. 30,000 words). Second Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book). less

In the hard-to-find tourist trap, Waresville, supernatural occurrences— especially witches— are money in the town’s pockets. The town’s strange and bloody history coupled with magic shops and spooky tours that are statistically likely to leave you dead or missing are the only elements keeping Waresville afloat. So, when one of the local grade school teachers takes a fatal nosedive on school premises, no one cares beyond the usual cleaning expenses... moreIn the hard-to-find tourist trap, Waresville, supernatural occurrences— especially witches— are money in the town’s pockets. The town’s strange and bloody history coupled with magic shops and spooky tours that are statistically likely to leave you dead or missing are the only elements keeping Waresville afloat. So, when one of the local grade school teachers takes a fatal nosedive on school premises, no one cares beyond the usual cleaning expenses. No one, that is, except Harper "Foxxy" Beck, witch, not-so-amateur sleuth, and an altogether groovy gal. Harper’s yet to meet a case she doesn’t like, but this one is a far cry from her usual gig. For one, the police have labeled the teacher’s death a suicide. For another, it seems as though Kara Nittleman also died of natural causes. But that, in Waresville, is enough cause for concern and curiosity. As the mystery twists out of Harper’s control, she’ll find plenty of suspects and very little concrete evidence. One such subject, a former foe in the police department, is determined to see Harper put off this case— or dead, whichever he can get away with. But mystery and death aren’t the only things on a witch’s mind. The vacancy left by Ms. Nittleman has to be filled, and her boyfriend’s son is quick to enlist her as the new director of his play— and of his love life. As if dealing with grade school crushes, murder, and mystery weren’t enough, Harper has to come to grips with her trust issues before it costs her not only her relationship with Wyatt Bennett, Waresville detective, but her life. Novella (approx. 30,000 words). Third Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less

The tiny, hard to find town of Waresville is a magical place but not the rainbows and glitter kind. Here, the supernatural rule the show, the entire town’s economy based on the spooky ambiance. There’s not a soul in Waresville that doesn’t know the score. Without spooky tours, magic shops, and an unexplainable murder every couple of weeks, this town would be bankrupt. Unfortunately for the citizens, magic is never simple, and it can take as quickly as it gives... moreThe tiny, hard to find town of Waresville is a magical place but not the rainbows and glitter kind. Here, the supernatural rule the show, the entire town’s economy based on the spooky ambiance. There’s not a soul in Waresville that doesn’t know the score. Without spooky tours, magic shops, and an unexplainable murder every couple of weeks, this town would be bankrupt. Unfortunately for the citizens, magic is never simple, and it can take as quickly as it gives. All over Waresville, counterfeit bills with a phony, pimple-faced Andrew Jackson are popping up. And then disappearing. In a matter of hours, the fake money dissolves into a cloud of green dust, leaving the shop keepers broke. Businesses are shutting down left and right in Waresville, and not even the revenue from the annual dance competition can keep this little town afloat. Harper Beck, stage name Foxxy, has got her own problems to deal with, and they have nothing to do with missing money. Wyatt, her delicious, detective boyfriend, wants to marry her. With Harper’s commitment issues and deep-rooted fear of letting her new family down, she runs in the opposite direction, right toward the counterfeit case. And if disappearing money, broke friends, and a confrontation with her past wasn’t enough, Harper has some new, magical neighbors that are just a little too interested in her. This Christmas season, nothing is what it seems in Waresville. Can Harper take a bite out of crime and confront her fears before crime takes a bite out of her? Novella (approx. 40,000 words). Sixth Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less

In the little, invisible town of Waresville nothing is as it seems. This place has been thriving off death and destruction since the beginning, and now that a new and strangely furry biker gang has come to town, no one doubts that the revenue is about to start flowing again. When the town finds the first partially eaten body, you can almost hear the cheers and drinking songs all the way to the border. Finally, they won’t just have to make due with witches and ghosts... moreIn the little, invisible town of Waresville nothing is as it seems. This place has been thriving off death and destruction since the beginning, and now that a new and strangely furry biker gang has come to town, no one doubts that the revenue is about to start flowing again. When the town finds the first partially eaten body, you can almost hear the cheers and drinking songs all the way to the border. Finally, they won’t just have to make due with witches and ghosts. Some real supernatural talent has come to Waresville, and things are about to get hairy. Yes, everyone in Waresville is rejoicing, except a foxy witch who owns the local disco skate. Amateur sleuth by day and disco queen by night, Harper “Foxxy” Beck usually heralds the arrival of a new mystery for her to sink her teeth into. Unfortunately, with a new addition to the household she shares with handsome detective Wyatt Bennett and his son, Cooper, this case hits a little too close to home. Soon, Harper will have to decide who to trust and if she can trust anyone at all. The wrong choice could lead to an early grave for herself, the innocent life depending on her, and her relationship with Detective Bennett. All in all, this could be Foxxy’s most challenging ride yet. Novella (approx. 40,000 words). Seventh Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less

In a town that boasts it's the most haunted in the USA, there are surprisingly few ghosts and an abundance of witches. All that is about to change for Waresville, Florida, because the ghosts are moving in. And who knows when they'll be moving out. All over town, people are being visited by long dead loved ones-some are even surviving the experience. Tourism is picking up, and so is the little town's outlook on life... moreIn a town that boasts it's the most haunted in the USA, there are surprisingly few ghosts and an abundance of witches. All that is about to change for Waresville, Florida, because the ghosts are moving in. And who knows when they'll be moving out. All over town, people are being visited by long dead loved ones-some are even surviving the experience. Tourism is picking up, and so is the little town's outlook on life. Unfortunately, not all these specters have honorable intentions, and it becomes clear that there is something more going on here than just a happy, lucrative coincidence. There may even be something sinister afoot in Waresville. In comes Harper Foxx Beck, the grooviest detective that Waresville has ever seen. Between running her own disco skate, moonlighting as a witch, and mellowing out on all the good vibes, Harper solves crimes with her hunky police detective fiance Wyatt Bennett. There's a pair that not even an army of ghosts can contend with. Or can they? As the two investigate the rash of spooks popping up all over town and Harper takes on her first client, it becomes clear that there's a very powerful someone behind the supernatural activity. Can Wyatt and Harper figure out who's behind all this before he or she puts them out of business permanently? With literal ghosts from the past and painful memories at every turn, this mystery may be too much for their relationship to handle. Novella (approx. 40,000 words). Third Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger)." less

In the town of Waresville, things go bump in the night, and the citizens sell tickets. The supernatural keep the town hall doors open and have made Waresville famous for witches, ghosts, and all kinds of spooks. And nothing's going to change while the people of Waresville still have a say in it. But now, the event of the season-Harper Beck's wedding-is bringing on chaos... moreIn the town of Waresville, things go bump in the night, and the citizens sell tickets. The supernatural keep the town hall doors open and have made Waresville famous for witches, ghosts, and all kinds of spooks. And nothing's going to change while the people of Waresville still have a say in it. But now, the event of the season-Harper Beck's wedding-is bringing on chaos. Harper "Foxxy" Beck, detective, witch, and groovy owner of the local disco skate is marrying the town's golden boy-if they can survive the week. Harper is at her wits' end. Not only does she have to worry about walking down the aisle in front of Wyatt Bennett's judgmental family, but she might be losing her mind. Despite expert planning from her mother-in-law, nothing is going right for her wedding. Priests are disappearing, Harper's skin has seen better, less hive-covered days, and as hard as she tries, she can't get the smell of cake out of her hair. Then, there are her new brother-in-laws, who are every bit as handsome as their brother but aren't quite what they seem. A tip from a gypsy woman sends Harper down the rabbit hole into a mystery where you can't trust your eyes, and you definitely can't trust your family. It's anyone's guess if Harper and Wyatt will even make it down the aisle at all. Novella (approx. 40,000 words). Ninth Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less

In Waresville, a haunted tourist trap, there are very few surprises. Vampire attack? Werewolf gang roll into town? That’s just a typical week in the most supernatural town in America. Here, spooky tour buses, magic shops, and haunted houses are on every corner, and it’s an off day when someone doesn’t meet a sticky end. If the chaos stops, the tourism cash stops rolling in... moreIn Waresville, a haunted tourist trap, there are very few surprises. Vampire attack? Werewolf gang roll into town? That’s just a typical week in the most supernatural town in America. Here, spooky tour buses, magic shops, and haunted houses are on every corner, and it’s an off day when someone doesn’t meet a sticky end. If the chaos stops, the tourism cash stops rolling in. But when a lake monster resurfaces just outside of town and takes a bite out of a dead body, that’s enough to make even these townspeople take notice. Especially Harper Beck, amateur sleuth, witch, and the woman with the bright, green Afro wig. With her friends and her sexy, detective husband, Wyatt Bennett, by her side, Harper thinks she can take on anything. Her theory is about to be put to the test. When her best friend’s ex-husband washes up on shore with a gunshot wound and a chunk missing from him, she snatches up the case. Soon, the mystery unfolds to involve environmentalists, a monster obsessed fisherman, and a whole slew of people who wanted the victim dead. Harper is used to investigating in the seething underbelly of Waresville, but is she ready to take that investigation underwater? With an old enemy’s freedom at stake, she may have no choice but to dive in head first, taking her chances with what lies below. And if Harper isn’t careful, she might end up in the belly of the beast. Novella (approx. 40,000 words). Eleventh Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less

The town of Waresville can seem a little backwards to outsiders. People don’t run from what goes bump in the night; they make a profit off it. Founded by persecuted witches looking for a little respite, the town changed its status to “tourist trap” a long time ago. And God help anyone who challenges the citizen’s strange livelihood. Holding the state track meet in this strange town seemed like a no brainer to the local spooky tour buses and magic themed restaurants... moreThe town of Waresville can seem a little backwards to outsiders. People don’t run from what goes bump in the night; they make a profit off it. Founded by persecuted witches looking for a little respite, the town changed its status to “tourist trap” a long time ago. And God help anyone who challenges the citizen’s strange livelihood. Holding the state track meet in this strange town seemed like a no brainer to the local spooky tour buses and magic themed restaurants. But when the games are threatened by a new witch, it becomes clear that Waresville has a lot more to lose than to gain from exposure. In walks Harper Beck, a local witch and owner of the grooviest—and only—disco skate in town. Harper spends her nights boogying and her days sticking her finger into every pie in Waresville. When she catches wind of a new witch terrorizing the high school, she thinks she’s found her next mystery. But matters are complicated when a newcomer rides into Waresville. Ethan, a man who’s all smiles, takes an instant interest in Harper. And not because she looked stellar in her neon, green Afro wig. If Harper isn’t careful, she might just run afoul of this dangerous stranger. But physical danger isn’t the only threat that’s lurking in Waresville. Harper has a secret. One she can’t tell her delicious, detective husband or her sweet, book-nerd stepson. If Harper isn’t careful, she might end up ally-less and caught in a witch hunter’s trap. Twelfth Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. Approx. 50,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less

There’s a new lawman on the scene. Harper Beck: beware. In the city of Waresville, no one is afraid of the dark. These industrious people learned a long time ago that it’s not the darkness you need to fear; it’s what’s lurking for you just inside of it. There’s something new and unexpected prowling the streets of Waresville after dark, and the townspeople are not amused... moreThere’s a new lawman on the scene. Harper Beck: beware. In the city of Waresville, no one is afraid of the dark. These industrious people learned a long time ago that it’s not the darkness you need to fear; it’s what’s lurking for you just inside of it. There’s something new and unexpected prowling the streets of Waresville after dark, and the townspeople are not amused. If there are two things they can’t abide by, it’s a supernatural creature that won’t show its face for a photo op, and anything that interferes with their cold, hard cash. The new beast on the scene checks both boxes. Which means, of course, that the newcomer is right up Harper Beck’s alley. Harper, amateur sleuth, owner of a disco skate, and trouble magnet never met a mystery she didn’t like. That was until she met a mystery cased in metal and packed with electrical wires. If she wants to tackle this magic machinery case head on, she’s going to have to get over her technophobia. But playing with powers outside her expertise isn’t the only obstacle facing Harper in this mystery. Because this time, the monsters are striking a little too close to home, and if she doesn’t solve the case fast, she might be kissing one of her oldest friends good-bye. If all that weren’t enough, Harper’s just adjusting to being a new mother when a surprise visitor and an opportunity to win the money to fix up her disco skate fall into her lap. With Harper pulled in multiple directions, the really bad guy in this mystery might just seize the opportunity to take care of their Harper Beck problem. Permanently. Fifteenth Volume of the Harper "Foxxy" Beck Mystery Series. Approx. 45,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). less