TRICIA ARNOLD
About Author Tricia Arnold
Born and raised in a rural Michigan town, Tricia Arnold’s earliest companions were her pets—and the ghost stories, monster movies, and historical tales that shaped her imagination. She penned her first stories at the age of ten on her aunt’s electric Smith Corona, unknowingly beginning a lifelong journey into crafting worlds rich with mystery, romance, and the uncanny.
World-building remains one of her favorite storytelling approaches, where sprawling sagas unfold and flawed yet noble characters fight their way through fate. Draekkon’s Fire stands as her longest tale to date, while her paranormal romance novel Moon Cast invites readers into a world where love and the supernatural collide. Meanwhile, her first cozy mystery, The Lost Lake Mysteries: Plastic House twists through eerie secrets and suspense, pulling readers deeper into its haunting mystery. Tricia rarely works on just one project at a time. Her mind thrives in the chaos of multiple stories brewing at once.
Beyond writing, she brings her visions to life through illustration, planning and designing her own book covers with the same depth and care she gives to her narratives. Sometimes, the cover takes as long as writing the book itself—proof of her commitment to creating fully realized artistic experiences.
When Tricia’s not lost in her stories, she’s dreaming up the next eerie twist or crafting another piece that connects her audience to the strange, the beautiful, and the unknown.
A list of her serial stories can be found at: https://linktr.ee/triciaarnold.
Fiction by Tricia Arnold
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The Cintarzia Series
About the series: In Cintarzia, there are both kingdoms and realms of magic. When these forces clash, Cintarzia is in peril. The Elves live in the hidden realms, unable to decide if the world is deserving of help. The Druids live in the forest, using magic against evil. To the north lies Draekkon, a kingdom of dragons. Their neighbors, Silverhawke, Eastmane, and Burnleaf, are at constant odds with each other. Get ready for political intrigue, romance, adventure, and dragons! Series URL: Amazon
Draekkon’s Fire Book 1: The Shadow Queen — Dragons arise from the ashes of Draekkon’s Fire. Cintarzia is falling apart. A bitter queen, a cruel king, an immortal witch, and a determined princess serve as pawns in the dragon conjuror’s game. Will these chess pieces fall or will they unite against his iron magic? Elves, warriors, illegitimate princes, and unsung heroes stand to win all or lose everything. Beyond the eyes of the world, druids use magic against sorcery, fighting fire with fire. Universal Book Link
Draekkon’s Fire: The Hidden Realms – The second book in the Draekkon’s Fire trilogy, Draekkon’s Fire: The Hidden Realms continues an epic fantasy story of political intrigue, adventure, battle, and unexpected romance. The peace in Cintarzia is about to crumble. Dragons arise from the ashes of Draekkon’s Fire, but will they be like the dragons of old, or something worse? Vellaine has a plan to conjure dragons with primitive magic. The Druids, worried Vellaine will terrorize Cintarzia, attempt to stop him with their own form of magic. Can they convince the Lady of Blackstone to change her allegiance? Storm fights to get back to Aeve, while Garuth stays the course as the leader of the Crimson Guard. One of his trusted soldiers has a secret that could change their luck. Gwendolyn, the former queen of Burnleaf, lets her dragonleaf decide her fate. The free people of Cintarzia decide they must fight against Vellaine and his dragon before it destroys their world. Universal Book Link | Order Direct
Draekkon’s Fire: The Dragon Queen — The third book in the Cintarzia series, has adventure, magic, and battles. Vellaine Draekkon, the enemy of all, uses his monstrous dragon to terrorize Cintarzia. The immortal witch, Datura, must set aside old quarrels and defy her former lover. As the alliances formed in book two begin to mobilize against Vellaine and his forces, two druid conjured dragons are coming into their own. Growing in size and power, can they be used to fight fire with fire? Sisters Aeve and Gwendolyn Draekkon prepare for the final battle, but are they up to the challenge after suffering so much heartbreak? Meanwhile, Queen Jayne and her children are in danger. Who will save her? Will Storm and his friends save the day, or will the dragon queen save them all?
When the dust of battle settles, who will be the most powerful? Will it be Gwendolyn, Aeve, or the ancient witch, Datura? All these questions are answered in this thrilling part of Draekkon’s Fire. Universal Book Link | Order Direct
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Sugar Creek: Autumn Returns
Sugar Creek: Autumn Returns — In Sugar Creek, the future might be the past! Inhabit a little town where newcomers and denizens alike seek the happiness they’re missing. In season 1, Autumn takes a break from her fast-paced career for a Christmas vacation at home. She has family waiting for her, not to mention Denim, the Labrador Retriever. Romance is also waiting – in the form of a reunion with her first love. Universal Book Link Audiobook: Kobo | B&N |
#christmasromance #sweetromance
#smalltownromance
Michigan Ghost Encounters
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
#ghoststories
The Night Watch
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
A Walk in My Past
A Walk in My Past — This illustrated collection of poetry has selections from decades ago, mixed with more recent additions. Divided into categories, “A Walk in the Past” revisits the author’s early views on nature, love, and other topics. Includes both uplifting and tragic subjects.
It opens with blank verse, but this isn’t the only type of poetry represented. This collection of poetry includes both the whimsical and the haunting. The last section has the author’s poetic views on aging and women’s issues. The author has included images from her original art. Universal Book Link | Order Direct
#poetry #art
Dusty Rose
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
#thriller #crimemystery #suspense #paranormalmystery
The Lost Lake Mysteries: Plastic House
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
#cozymystery #paranormalmystery
The Lost Lake Mysteries Companion Collection — A delightful bonus for fans of the cozy‑paranormal world of Lost Lake. Step back into the charm and mystery of Lost Lake with this exclusive companion collection—created especially for readers who can’t get enough of the quirky characters, supernatural surprises, and small‑town secrets that make the series so irresistible.
Inside this special edition, you’ll find:
- Character trading cards featuring your favorite residents of Lost Lake. Each character portrait was illustrated by the author and designed into a trading card.
- The first chapters of the upcoming sequel, The Bingo Queen. This content provides an early peek at the next mystery.
- A behind‑the‑scenes author interview about the inspiration, characters, and future plans for the series.
- A brand‑new bonus scene you won’t find anywhere else!
Whether you’re new to Lost Lake or a longtime fan, this companion is the perfect way to deepen your connection to the series and enjoy a little extra magic between books. Universal Book Link
The Witches of Lost Lake Series
About the The Witches of Lost Lake Series — is a mysterious place. Filled with mystery, the supernatural, and witches, the eerie and unsettled await. When visiting the town, choose carefully. Will it be ghosts, unsolved crimes, or haunted houses? No matter where you go in Lost Lake, uneasy spirits of the dead are reaching out for either resolution or restitution. Lost Lake has always been spooky. From an old Victorian called Bitter House, to the strange happenings at a seemingly “normal’ home nicknamed Plastic House, Lost Lake has an eerie history. That isn’t all. The real Lost Lake is also witchy. You see, there are witches in Lost Lake. Certain families send their would-be witches to a hidden, enchanted academy on the lake. This is the story of these unique students, their instructors, their history, and their school.
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
The Witches of Lost Lake: Damon’s Curse — Dark secrets. A cursed legacy. A young witch caught between destiny and danger. Lenora Artorius thought she was just another student at J.P. Durwood High—until Emrys Academy revealed itself, shimmering into existence with corridors of magic and whispers of her family’s past. Now, she must face the truth: her father, Damon, is no longer human. His curse has unleashed a demon upon Lost Lake, and Lenora may be the only one who can stop him. Guided by Professor Sparrow and the enigmatic Professor Emrys, Lenora begins her training in witchcraft. But her journey is more than spells and lessons—it’s a battle against fear, doubt, and the shadow of her father’s betrayal. With her grandfather Arthur by her side, Lenora discovers her rare gifts, a grimoire bound to her name, and a timepiece that bends reality itself. As the framework of magic trembles under Damon’s curse, Lenora must decide: will she rise as the witch her mother believed she could be, or fall victim to the darkness her father has embraced? Perfect for fans of magical academies, family secrets, and richly woven fantasy worlds. Step back into Lost Lake, where every shadow hides a story, and every choice could change the fate of witches forever. Universal Book Link
Dead Friends Forever
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
#zombies
The Vamp Fatale Series
Vamp Fatale—A haunting collection of vampire tales where powerful women refuse to fade into the shadows. They can be read in any order.
In Extended Stay, a former silent film star turned vampire hides in a crumbling Florida hotel, her glamorous past bleeding into the present as she navigates the dangers of an existence that never truly ends.
Valeri lingers in the secluded depths of the forest, entwining her fate with the unsuspecting owner of a remote cottage, her presence as intoxicating as it is unsettling.
And in Moon Cast, Annabel—scarred by her past—stands on the edge of destiny, determined to carve out a future shaped by her own will, not the forces that have bound her for centuries.
Each story pulses with mystery, desire, and the allure of the undead—where the women aren’t just creatures of the night, but forces to be reckoned with.
Moon Cast
In this third installment of the Vamp Fatale series, meet Annabel, the weakest vampire in her family. Moon Cast tells the journey of Annabel, a gifted young woman torn between two worlds—the hidden existence of vampires and her tortured past. As forbidden love sparks and secrets unravel, the stakes grow higher with each turn of the page. Universal Book Link
Extended Stay
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
#vampires #noir #historicalfiction
The Vampire Valeri
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
#vampires #suspense #horror