Can you find the killer before Ella? This collection of mini mysteries of the Casino Witch world were previously published in anthologies but are now available in a brand-new combined edition. Each story focuses on one night with Ella and her familiar Patagonia as they unravel a mystery.
The Case of the Murdered Moose
An evening of trick-or-treating babysitting fun is disrupted when Ella runs into her mentor at a Halloween party turned unfortunate murder scene. What was supposed to be a family matriarch announcing her heir has turned into a dead body on the floor, multiple suspects on hand, and lots of finger pointing. Can Ella solve the case or will the murderer get away with a foul trick?
Previously published in Curses and Cauldrons 9/2/2019
The Case of the Criminal Christmas
An evening of security detail for a Christmas party should be easy for Ella, especially with her magical mentor, Bear, at her side. But when she arrives at the abandoned casino where it’s taking place, she discovers all the guests are in disguise—and none of them are willing to reveal their identities to anyone, including Ella and Bear. Weird, but okay--until one of them dies. Now Ella has to solve the case without knowing who any of the suspects really are.
Previously published in Curses and Candy Canes 11/20/2019
The Case of the Foretold Fatality
When Ella is trapped in a snow storm she finds refuge at a restaurant where an eighty-year class reunion is underway. The owner has a premonition: Ella needs to help solve a murder that hasn't occurred yet. She goes undercover as a bartender and discovers old grudges and new discoveries that leave her with a shocking number of suspects and very little time to solve the crime-to-come.
Previously published in Pumpkins and Potions 9/1/2020
The Case of the Magic Moon
Ella's invited along for a Magic Moon girls' weekend. She doesn't know anyone at the snowed-in mansion, except her sidekick and her black-cat familiar, which makes it tricky to be a sleuth when a spat escalates into murder.
Previously published in Moons, Magic and Mystery 9/7/2021