NEW RELEASE: Candy, Cauldrons, and a Corpse Is Here! #newrelease #paranormalcozy #cozymystery

The big day has finally arrived! I’m thrilled to announce that Candy, Cauldrons, and a Corpse—the very first book in my brand-new Laguna Bay Midlife Witch Cozy Mystery series—is officially out in the world today!

If you’ve missed spending time with magical felines and small-town secrets, you’re in for a treat. This series follows Boo Boudreaux, the owner of Laguna Bay’s Halloween Boo-tique, whose cozy coastal life takes a wild turn when a rival shop owner turns up dead—and all eyes (and claws) are suddenly on her.

Of course, Boo isn’t sleuthing alone. She’s joined by Khepeset, better known as Kheppy—an immortal, sharp-tongued talking cat you might remember from the Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery series, where she was reunited with her long-lost sister, Aneksi. Like her sister, Kheppy might technically be the sidekick, but I think you’ll agree she absolutely steals the show.

Readers who grabbed the early Special Edition have already told me how much they love discovering Laguna Bay—a seaside town just a quick freeway trip south from Citrus Grove. Like its sister city, it’s brimming with secrets, charm, and a dash of danger. And I don’t want to spoil too much, but if you’re a fan of the Practical Magic movie or Charlaine Harris’s Sookie Stackhouse and Midnight, Texas books, I think you’ll fall right under Laguna Bay’s spell.

Expect a full cast of quirky, lovable characters, a talking cat with ancient wisdom and plenty of attitude, and a mystery that’s as twisty as a caramel-drizzled broomstick.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As soon as I started this book, I was hooked and in no time, I was finished. I am so excited for the next book in the series and I highly recommend reading this! Read it for yourself and beware .. you might just become well and truly hooked on Deanna Drake’s fantastical stories, just like I have. — Ruth M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a delightful paranormal cozy mystery. This story has mystery, humor, magic and a little romance. … The author has added a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end of the story who the murderer is. I am looking forward to reading more stories about Boo, Kheppy and the town of Laguna Bay! — Nancy L.