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Michigan Ghost Encounters — Everyone likes to tell a good ghost story. Once we start telling tales and sharing strange photos, we usually move on to more serious discussions about ghosts. Why? Because the real ghost stories are often the most interesting. We all have an experience we can’t talk about. Not all Michiganders want to tell their story, but I sometimes persuade them to. Universal Book Link
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The Night Watch: The Vampire’s Widow — A supernatural, night world of action, mystery, and horror. The metaphysical collides with the Victorian era in this historical tale of the supernatural. It’s 1873 in New York, and monsters are stalking the rich. Adam Lawrence, skilled printer and publisher of the All-Seeing Eye, can see the dead. He is recruited by the Night Watch, a secret society hiring anyone with supernatural abilities. His first assignment is to investigate the death of Mr. Jonathan Barry. Adam’s team includes the mysterious Kennet, a spell casting, metaphysical medium. When fiery Lucille joins the team, Adam finds himself a target. No matter what, Adam’s team is one step ahead of him. Can he keep up? Elizabeth, Mr. Barry’s widow, is a socialite in need of help, but what does she really want, and how much does she know about her husband’s mistress, Lucille? Adam is drawn to Elizabeth, but finds himself involved with Lucille, a crucial witness to a supernatural crime.
As Mr. Barry’s former mistress, Lucille has a secret. Her lover lavished her with luxurious gifts and hid her away in an apartment in the city. Mr. Barry introduced Lucille to a decadent night life, bought her fine clothes, and absinthe. In the wake of Mr. Barry’s demise, Lucille needs protection. In addition to the danger Lucille’s in, she has a strange affliction that requires specialized care. Her uniqueness is hard for Adam to resist, but the Night Watch has strict regulations. According to the rules, he must choose duty over love. Adam tries to comply, but his thoughts are picked up by the telepaths around him. When Adam tightens his resolve, a former flame shows up, throwing everything into question. As Adam’s personal life becomes ensnared by the mysterious, eerie world of the Night Watch, the distant past infringing on the present. Though Adam doubts himself, he’s the only one to lead this gifted group of paranormal investigators. This historical fiction supernatural story checks all the boxes for those interested in secret societies, the occult, and the unseen world of the supernatural! Amazon: The Night Watch I: The Vampire’s Widow. Universal Book Link | Bookshop.org
Dusty Rose — This ghost story has elements of a coastal mystery, complete with plot twists and a surprise ending! Read the new, updated story!
Dusty Rose’s new caretaker, gallery owner Madeline Jansen, can’t shake the feeling her new home isn’t really hers. She’s haunted by Rose, beautiful, tragic, and full of revenge. An ability Madeline had since she was a child, turns her into a psychic medium for the angry spirit. Haunted by memories, a handsome stranger returns to the town he left behind. His unexpected encounter with Madeline stirs memories of someone he once knew. When he finds out she’s moved to his old address, he’s deeply disturbed. Ever since his wife, Rose, was murdered in the home they named ‘Dusty Rose’, Dustin McCormick has been trying to figure out what really happened. Returning to Cascade City, a resort town on the Lake Michigan coast, Dustin is looking for answers. It isn’t easy, because many in town are suspicious of him. Despite his alibi, some think he planned his wife’s murder. When newcomer, Madeline Jansen moves into Dusty Rose, old wounds are reopened. No matter how painful it is, Dustin must take a chance. Because of Dusty Rose, and a lost spirit, Dustin McCormick and Madeline Jansen meet in a surprise turn of events. Rose’s ghost is using Madeline to settle a score. Will Rose’s fury consume Madeline in the process? Will the ghost possessing Madeline lead them to the truth? Dusty Rose holds the key to the truth, but will she reveal all, or leave Dustin and Madeline damaged beyond repair? Universal Book Link Audiobook: Kobo | B&N
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The Lost Lake Mysteries: Plastic House — Lost Lake is an unusual town with a storied past that affects the future. One of these unsolved mysteries is Plastic House, part artist’s creation, part oddity, part murder mystery. In this Lost Lake story, Phaedra, who’s new in town, gets swept up in the mysterious disappearance of Isla Ocean, a local artist. When Phaedra finds a small house for sale in a quiet subdivision at a price she can afford, she makes an appointment to see it. Before taking the plunge, Phaedra learns the house has a past. It was owned by a missing artist thought deceased. Though the story is eerie, the price is too good to pass up. Nicknamed “Plastic House”, the small home, looks normal on the outside, but the house’s outer appearance is deceiving. Phaedra’s new home is filled with the artist’s abandoned resin art. The hypnotic creations have her entranced, but there’s something about the detailed resin pieces that draw her in. Her neighbor, Mark is the sort of guy she’d like to date. Still, something or someone is disturbing the peace. Who or what is behind it? Above all, who knows what happened to Isla Ocean? Phaedra is dragged into the mystery when she meets Clarabelle Wilkinson, a retired librarian with a card catalog of clues! The missing artist was Clarabelle’s best friend, and she wants to know what happened to her. She misses their days sipping tea, and coping with life’s challenges.
Clarabelle worries about Phaedra, and doesn’t trust their new neighbor, Mark. With a sharp eye, and attention to detail, Clarabelle tries to put the pieces together. The question is, will Plastic House reveal its secrets? Universal Book Link
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The Witches of Lost Lake: The Haunted House — In this first story in the The Witches of Lost Lake series, Ivy and her mother move to a notorious haunted house in the town of Lost Lake. With her parents divorcing, Ivy is hoping to live a normal life in a new town. She learns right away that Lost Lake is no normal town, and her house—known as the Gray Lady—is no ordinary home. It has a tragic history, and a frightening secret. Soon after their arrival, the paranormal events begin. After Ivy meets a ghost from the Colonial period of the house’s history, the tormented spirit warns her about the evil lurking in the house. With such a powerful entity in the home, it’s no secret why a pair of witches are interested in helping Ivy rid her house of the supernatural. This story serves as a prequel to book two. Cover illustrations by Lia Renee. Universal Book Link #YA
The Witches of Lost Lake: Legacy — Get the second book in The Witches of Lost Lake series by Tricia Arnold. What happens after the events at the haunted house in Lost Lake? In this sequel to The Witches of Lost Lake: Haunted House, we meet Lenora! After her father Damon’s mysterious disappearance, Lenora finds herself alone with a stepmother that dislikes her and an uncertain future. However, someone knows she needs help. Though she’s never met him, her grandfather Anthony, takes her in. Lenora’s life changes drastically as soon as she arrives in the community of Lost Lake. Her grandfather takes her to J.P. Durwood to begin her education, but it’s a facade. There’s another school waiting, one of witchcraft and mystery. If she can find her way there, Lenora will get a first class education. Can she solve the riddle of the enchanted book and timepiece? Does she have what it takes to be a witch? Mysterious timepieces, a hidden school, and a girl name Poppy await Lenora on her journey. Cover design by Lia Renee. Universal Book Link | Order Direct
Dead Friends Forever — TWO FRIENDS, TWO DIFFERENT PATHS AND THEN A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE…
Brandy’s had enough of Alicia and decides to leave their friendship behind. Filled with bitterness and hate, Alicia turns to Z-13. Unfortunately for mankind, the Z-13 sold at the head shop in Coldwell kills people, but they don’t stay dead. These contaminated victims attack others launching a deadly zombie epidemic that terrorizes the town. Alicia is no different than any other Zoner (zombie), and she has Brandy in her sights. Universal Book Link | Order Direct | Audiobook: Kobo | B&N | Audiobooks.com
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Extended Stay — Is the woman in Room 7 lost silent film star Cora Merlot? After his parents have car trouble while on vacation, Eric Van Duesen finds himself stuck at a fading hotel. After dropping out of college, he’s not sure who he wants to be. When he meets the mysterious woman in room number seven, he’s mesmerized by her. He’s not ready to believe her dark confession, but he’s snagged nonetheless. Universal Book Link Audioboook: Kobo | B&N | New! BookShop.org – Support local book stores! Print
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The Vampire Valeri — When Clay finds Valeri’s journal, he realizes he’s in over his head…
Outdoor enthusiast Clay Miller has just purchased his off-the-grid dream. The wooded acreage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was an amazing deal. Almost too good to be true, the land includes a cottage filled with the previous owner’s antique possessions. When Clay finds a mysterious journal he begins to read a remarkable story. Imagine his surprise when he realizes the previous owner is a vampire! Clay realizes how isolated he really is. Off-the-grid doesn’t seem so safe. Previously published as a Vella. Universal Book Link Audiobook: Kobo | B&N | Audiobooks.com
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Description: Welcome to Rocke Point, a coastal city with a mall inhabited by Clare and her friends. Intrigued by the esoteric and obscure, Clare exists in a town that doesn’t understand her. Set in 1998, the scenic town of Rocke Point has its own unusual tendencies. Whether it’s the ghost of a lighthouse keeper or a cursed mask, Rocke Point has chills, secrets, and adventure. Cover design by Lia Renee.
Age: 18+ | Content Warning: graphic violence
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