Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery > Supernatural > Vampires
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$665
The median book price
$4.75
Bestseller's daily sales
13
50th book's daily sales
2
Average number of pages per book
198
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Yes
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New releases
Self published
Matching KDP categories
fiction > mystery & detective > international mystery & crime
50.0%
fiction > mystery & detective > historical
35.36%
fiction > mystery & detective > general
35.36%
fiction > mystery & detective > cozy
35.36%
Keyword requirement
vampires, mystery, thriller, suspense, vampire
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Median title & subtitle length is 9 words:
- Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies (MURDER IN THE MIX Book 1)
- Tell Me A Secret: A Paranormal Detective Series (Tell, The Detective Book 1)
- Dog Days of Murder (Country Cottage Mysteries Book 2)
- The Vampire Knitting Club: First in a Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series
- Wicked Bite (The Royals: Vampire Court Book 1)
- Indie success
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20%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
15%
96.67%
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Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies (MURDER IN THE MIX Book 1)
Addison Moore
"I would have given it ten stars if I could have!"—Reader Review"One of the best cozy mysteries I've ever read!"—Reader ReviewYou will love this small town cozy mystery!Humor with a side of homicide.A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors. And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder.Murder in the Mix is a USA TODAY Bestselling Series! Humor with a side of homicide. From New York Times,USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Addison Moore.Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!"Cozy Mystery with RECIPE! Love your books with humor, sass and murder? You’ll devour the Murder in the Mix Series!My name is Lottie Lemon and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety. And for some reason those sweet, fluffy albeit paranormal cuties always seem to act as a not-so-great harbinger of deadly things to come for their previous owner. So when I saw that sweet orange tabby twirling around my landlord’s ankles, I figured Merilee was in for trouble. Personally, I was hoping for a skinned knee—what I got was a top spot in an open homicide investigation. Throw in a hot judge and an ornery detective that oozes testosterone and that pretty much sums up my life right about now. Have I mentioned how cute that detective is?Lottie Lemon has a bakery to tend to, a budding romance with perhaps one too many suitors and she has the supernatural ability to see the dead—which are always harbingers for ominous things to come. Throw in a string of murders and her insatiable thirst for justice and you’ll have more chaos than you know what to do with.Living in the small town of Honey Hollow can be murder. Read more
Tina's old life ended the day she discovered her parents, murdered.Her new life began the day she walked into Tell's office, looking for someone who could do something about it.Tina isn't sure if Tell is weird for a detective, or if detectives are just weird people, but he talks like he may be the one who can figure out who killed her parents and why, and Tina is willing to put up with a lot of weird to get answers.The answers that she's going to get aren't anything like what she would have expected, and she's about to find out that the world is a lot bigger, a lot darker, and a lot less scientific than she's spent her whole life believing.But.It's an awful lot more interesting, too.Download now to see what secrets the detective has to tell. Read more
I was forced into a life I didn't choose. He's falling for the thing he hates the most. When my husband of twenty-five years leaves me to expedite his political agenda, and his new girlfriend ensures I have no place within the shadow council, I am starting over with a new business and no financial security.With my occult shop starting to turn a profit and new friendships blooming, I don’t plan to let anybody stand in the way of my future, but when a member of the Council falls ill, they turn to the witch they so callously cast aside. Me.If I help my ex, I am solidifying his seat of power, but if I don't, innocent people will die and the ancient power unleashed will destroy more than our mystical town.Find out what lurks in the shadows of Ravenholde by reading Prime of my Magical Life, the new Paranormal Women's Fiction series readers are comparing to Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, and Victoria Danann. One click to start this Magical Midlife adventure now! Read more
Dog Days of Murder (Country Cottage Mysteries Book 2)
Addison Moore
An innkeeper who reads minds. An ornery detective. Talking pets and a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premier destination for murder.COZY MYSTERY *Includes RECIPEMy name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.A laugh out loud cozy mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestsellerAddison Moore and her partner in cozy crime, USA TODAY bestseller Bellamy Bloom.Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!"Country Cottage Mysteries is a USA TODAY bestselling series!A seminar on how to catch the perfect man is being held at the Country Cottage Inn—but with a killer on the loose, the only thing in store for the guests is a lesson on murder. Not only do I have another homicide on my hands but Jasper’s ex is in town and she’s looking to take back what once belonged to her. It’s October in Cider Cove. There’s a fright around every corner—and a killer closer than I'm willing to believe. Bizzy Baker runs the Country Cottage Inn, has the ability to pry into the darkest recesses of both the human and animal mind, and has just stumbled upon a body. With the help of her kitten, Fish, a mutt named Sherlock Bones and an ornery yet dangerously good looking homicide detective, Bizzy is determined to find the killer. Cider Cove, Maine is the premier destination for fun and relaxation. But when a body turns up, it’s the premier destination for murder.The Country Cottage Inn is known for its hospitality. Leaving can be murder. Read more
Vampires who knit. A troublemaking witch. Who killed Granny — and is she really dead?At a crossroads between a cringe-worthy past (Todd the Toad) and an uncertain future (she's not exactly homeless, but it's close), Lucy Swift travels to Oxford to visit her grandmother. With Gran's undying love to count on and Cardinal Woolsey's, Gran's knitting shop, to keep her busy, Lucy can catch her breath and figure out what she's going to do.Except it turns out that Gran is the undying. Or at least, the undead. But there's a death certificate. And a will, leaving the knitting shop to Lucy. And a lot of people going in and out who never use the door—including Gran, who is just as loving as ever, and prone to knitting sweaters at warp speed, late at night. What exactly is going on?When Lucy discovers that Gran did not die peacefully in her sleep, but was murdered, she has to bring the killer to justice without tipping off the law that there's no body in the grave. Between a hot 600-year-old vampire and a dishy detective inspector, both of whom always seem to be there for her, Lucy finds her life getting more complicated than a triple cable cardigan. The only one who seems to know what's going on is her cat ... or is it ... her familiar?First in a new series of paranormal cozy mysteries with bite!“What a joy to find such a unique premise in a cozy mystery. I loved all the characters and the plot was great Nyx the cat is delightful. I can hardly wait to read the next book.” *****Five-star Amazon review of The Vampire Knitting Club "I LOVED this book." ***** Read more
Wicked Bite (The Royals: Vampire Court Book 1)
Megan Montero
All power lay with the House of Shade…The only kind of monsters I’d ever seen were the ones who drank too much at my bar. Chaos was a nightly occurrence I’d grown used to…and deep down I liked it. I lived in a city full of ghosts, magic, and the paranormal. A city with a haunted past. The darkness should have terrified me. But the only thing that scared the hell out of me…was love. So, I avoided it at all costs. Until Grayson Shade showed up with his British accent and ruined everything.I know he has secrets behind those mahogany eyes, and I know what’s to come with a guy like Grayson - heartbreak. Which is a big no thank you in my book. I never dated, never wanted to. But it’s too late for me now, I’m in too deep. I’m addicted to him in ways I hate to admit. Just when I think he might prove all my fears wrong, I learn his deepest, darkest secret…Monsters are real and he was the most terrifying of them all… Read more
Saving a witch takes a magical town. Defeating a god takes a Shrouded Nation. When Rerek is released from his confinement and enters our world, all of humanity is at risk.Amidst the chaos, Hunter wants to mate me, Canton wants me back and the council wants me to unite the creatures of Ravenholde, in a supernatural war. No pressure, right?When Rerek uses the crystal artifact to cause cataclysmic events and the world is at its breaking point we discover his original temple and must unite our powers to navigate the ancient wards protecting it.In the ultimate showdown with a disgruntled god, will love and loyalty prevail, or will the only thing that glitters be magic?Find out what lurks in the shadows of Ravenholde by reading All That Glitters is Magic, the new Paranormal Women's Fiction series readers are comparing to Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene and Victoria Danann. One click to continue this Magical Midlife adventure now! Read more
In the shadows of Ravenholde, the things you can't see will kill you. With the infection ravaging our mystical town and no antidote in sight, tensions between the Shadow Council members are at an all-time high. When I start to find a place within the Shifter community, Caton shows signs that he may have been hasty in ending our marriage, but Lucinda turns the coven against me to ensure I can never return. The controversy with the Council initiates an argument with Ayesha, my mentor, and business partner, and I'm faced with losing my shop and the means to help the people of Ravenholde. Do I turn my back on the town that raised me or risk losing the one thing in the world that's mine?Find out what lurks in the shadows of Ravenholde by reading All Good Magic Comes to an End, the new Paranormal Women's Fiction series readers are comparing to Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, and Victoria Danann. One click to continue this Magical Midlife adventure now! Read more
It's Amelia's wedding day! It's supposed to be the happiest day of the bride's life. Only, it isn't.When a dancing bear appears and kidnaps the bride, he demands that what was stolen from him is returned. Problem is, everyone is confused. No one stole from a bear. What are they supposed to return?But time's ticking because if the bear doesn't get what he wants, Amelia's life will be forfeit. Meaning, she'll be dead, y'all.Can Pepper and Axel figure out what was stolen and save Amelia? Or will the bear put an end to her life--permanently? Read more
Bobbing for Bodies (MURDER IN THE MIX Book 2)
Addison Moore
A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors. And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder.Murder in the Mix is a USA TODAY Bestselling Series! Humor with a side of homicide. From New York Times,USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Addison Moore.Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!"*Includes RECIPE! This book can be enjoyed on its own without reading the other books in the series so dive on in!My name is Lottie Lemon and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owners impending doom.Trust me when I say this is not a good sign. So, when I spot an adorable, fuzzy, little squirrel skipping around at the grand opening for my new bakery, I about lose it, until I realize it’s a perky little poltergeist only visible to yours truly. But there are so many people at the grand opening it’s hard to discern who exactly might be in danger—that is, until I follow the little creature right out the back and straight into another homicide. It’s horrible to see your friend lying there, vacant of life. Honey Hollow will never be the same.I need to find the monster who did this to my friend.I need to find the killer now—before they strike again.Lottie Lemon has a brand new bakery to tend to, a budding romance with perhaps one too many suitors, and she has the supernatural ability to see the dead—which are always harbingers for ominous things to come. Throw in the occasional ghost of the human variety, a string of murders, and her insatiable thirst for justice, and you’ll have more chaos than you know what to do with.Living in the small town of Honey Hollow can be murder. Read more
Magic and mystery are only part of the Southern Charms of Honeysuckle Hollow…
An upcoming election shakes up Honeysuckle. When an outspoken resident who opposes the changes to the magical small Southern town turns up dead, it’s up to Charli Goodwin and her special talents to get on the case…except her valuable magic doesn’t seem to be working.
What starts as a simple search uncovers a darker layer of manipulation and sabotage. Will Charli be able to figure out who is pulling the strings before the foundations of the town are destroyed?
Grab some sweet tea and find out now in Fried Chicken & Fangs: A Southern Charms Cozy Mystery Book 2! Read more
Unravel the secrets, embrace the darkness, and skate on thin ice in the spellbinding third installment of the Spellcaster Creek series!As a competitive figure skating competition descends upon Spellcaster Creek, the town is abuzz with excitement. But when tragedy strikes, the icy glitz and glamour turn into a chilling murder mystery. With suspicion hanging in the air, Sage Rivers finds herself once again thrust into the role of amateur sleuth, determined to uncover the truth before the ice melts and the killer slips away.Amidst the intrigue, a captivating vampire detective arrives in town, stirring up whispers and curiosity. The handsome and enigmatic man is on a mission to solve a long-standing mystery: the whereabouts of Spellcaster Creek’s long-lost treasure. Sage finds herself inexplicably drawn to the detective, but can he be trusted?This arrival also puts an unusual strain on her developing relationship with Hunter. Not only does the arrogant guardian seem to hate this new vampire detective, but he’s also hiding something from Sage, and she’s determined to find out what.But that's not the only challenge on Sage's plate. Just when she manages to restore her beloved bookshop to its former glory, a mischievous specter takes up residence—a troublesome ghost who happens to have unfinished business with a member of the family. With supernatural shenanigans wreaking havoc on her business and personal life, Sage must find a way to appease the restless spirit before it drives her to the brink.Can Sage crack the case before the ice breaks? Can this mysterious new vampire be trusted, and will her heart make the right choice?Lace up your skates and embark on a journey where danger lurks beneath every twist and turn. The ice is calling... Read more
After witnessing a high-profile magical crime, Sage and the gang are whisked away to live undercover in the human world. For Sage, it’s a strange return to her roots, but for her magical friends and family, they are fish out of water. Dishes don’t wash themselves? Cats don’t talk? And just what the heck is this internet thing anyway?The gang is under strict instructions to lay low and blend in until they are due to give testimony that will put away a significant magical mobster. All they have to do is act normal and not draw any attention to themselves unless they want to be discovered by the magical mafia. Knowing her loud-mouthed cousins and stubborn grandmother, Sage gives it one hour before their cover is blown.Lucky for them, nothing extraordinary ever happens in the human settlement of Plainfield. In this humdrum town, everything is in order. No blade of grass is out of line. Every suburb is pristine. Every neighbor has a smile, and nothing bad ever happens!Or does it?Come to think of it, Plainfield does seema little too perfect. What is that about anyway? Sage can’t help but put her investigation hat on. When she and the gang start snooping, they begin to realize that the prim and proper town of Plainfield is holding a dark and terrible secret.Can Sage and her friends blend in with the human world and avoid the magical mob? Will Sage uncover the dark secret of Plainfield before she is silenced? Will Grandma Thelma ever figure out the WiFi password?There’s only one way to find out.Mystics and Mayhem features a standalone mystery plot and can be read on its own. It’s fast, fun, and a clean read. Read more
Size matters. Pixies are supposed to be petite, beautifully lithe creatures with gossamer wings. Sporting luscious, ombre pink hair and fluttering pink wings, Phil meets two out of three of those criteria. At over six feet tall, no one would dare call Phil petite. As a home-and-hearth pixie, Phil yearns to find a home and family he can bond to. When no one’s willing to hire a pixie of his stature, Phil is forced to find work elsewhere. Turns out, pixies make terrible bouncers.The sudden death of Sedrick’s brother and sister-in-law left Sedrick Voss a pack of one—plus two young, traumatized were children. Sedrick needs help. He needs a home-and-hearth pixie. But pixies are small, delicate creatures nowhere near sturdy enough to stand up to a couple of growing werewolves. Phil seems like the perfect answer—a pixie that might be able to physically withstand small werewolf teeth and claws.Phil is overjoyed, finally able to do a job that speaks to his heart and soul. But peace is a hard-won commodity. Sedrick is in the middle of a nasty custody battle with his niece and nephew’s maternal grandfather—one of the most arrogantly deceitful werewolf alphas to ever lead a pack. If their grandfather gets custody, Sedrick’s niece and nephew are in for a lifetime of manipulation.Between the custody battle, noxiously invasive garden gnomes, and fairy lawyers, Phil and Sedrick struggle to keep their home and family safe. Werewolves and pixies don’t mate. Phil and Sedrick are about to challenge that misconception.Perfectly Imperfect Pixie is a m/m standalone title with a HEA, a rough but kind werewolf, fairy lawyers, vampire bar owners, dwarf miners, questionably intelligent humans, pesky garden gnomes, and charming pixies. Read more
Pumpkin Cake Penance (MURDER IN THE MIX Book 49)
Addison Moore
It’s Thanksgiving in Honey Hollow, and amidst the mother of all investigations, the turkeys aren’t the only ones on the run—so is a killer.A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors.And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder.Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!"Humor with a side of homicide.A laugh out loud standalone cozy mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison MooreAll books in the series can be read individually, so dive on in!Includes RECIPE!My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom.Just when I think I have my hands full, a blast from the past whirls into Honey Hollow, bringing with it a storm of secrets.Speaking of secrets—Claret Berkshire, a self-help author who specializes in navigating tricky maternal relationships, arrives in town for a much-anticipated signing of her new book, Mother Doesn’t Always Know Best.But the event takes a sinister turn at the Honey Hollow Library when someone ends up dead under mysterious circumstances.With old wounds reopened, and my ability to see the dead, I find myself entangled in a web of deception, family drama, and a murder mystery that hits a little too close to home.It seems even in the quaintest of towns, some secrets are better left buried.Lottie Lemon has a brand new bakery to tend to, a budding romance with perhaps one too many suitors, and she has the supernatural ability to see the dead—which are always harbingers for ominous things to come. Throw in a string of murders, and her insatiable thirst for justice, and you’ll have more chaos than you know what to do with.Living in Honey Hollow can be murder. Read more
Spellcaster Creek finds itself turned into a frozen winter wonderland when a routine ritual goes wrong. Sage’s familiar, Callie, was just trying to tidy up the local park, but now the entire town is encased in a dome of cold winter magic. Problematic weather is just the tip of the iceberg, however. When a renowned antique dealer is found lifeless, Sage’s hopes of a quiet winter are going, going, gone.While the townsfolk navigate the frosty chaos, the local witching council gives Sage and her cousins a quest to deal with quarreling centaur covens in the dark forest. The witch trio will have to find a way to mediate the fierce feud, but Sage quickly learns that centaurs are not the majestic creatures that books make them out to be.As clues and suspects mount, Sage and friends must navigate the icy conditions all while appeasing the tempers of 400lb horsemen with the emotional intelligence of a child. Can Sage uncover the killer before the killer covers her? Will Callie break the winter weather before the town freezes solid?Spells and Suspects features a standalone mystery plot and can be read on its own. It’s fast, fun, and a clean read. Read more
The strings of magic and fate are beginning to twist together. Can Sage untie the knots before it’s too late?Just when Sage thought her life was settling into a new rhythm, the historic theatre in town turns on its long dormant lights and announces a new and mysterious puppet show. It all seems like fun and games, but when the townsfolk start mimicking their puppet doppelgängers, Sage realizes there might be more to this show than meets the eye.Sage also uncovers a shocking secret about Hunter, her increasingly complicated guardian partner. Hunter is harboring a wild secret that could change their relationship forever, and when the reveal drops, she’s not sure if they can be together again.To add to the chaos, Callie, Sage’s mischievous familiar, finds herself in an unfortunate battle against her own beloved stuffed toy, accidentally brought to life in a magical mishap.Caught in a web of enchantments, deceptions, and hexes, Sage must unravel the puppeteer’s intentions, bridge rifts both magical and personal, and keep her town from becoming a puppet empire. Will she pull the right strings in time, or will Spellcaster Creek's residents be forever dancing to a puppeteer's tune?Dive into the entangled threads of this captivating paranormal cozy mystery in "Hexes and Homicides!"Hexes and Homicides is a fun, fast, and clean mystery. Read more
Handbook for Homicide (Brambleberry Bay Murder Club 3)
Addison Moore
It’s Thanksgiving in Brambleberry Bay and a turkey isn’t the only thing being carved up. A Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser has the country club elite ready to open their wallets—but for one member, it will be their last supper.A mind reader. Talking pets. An arrogant homicide detective. A murder club. And a corpse.Welcome to the club. Getting in was easy. Getting out can be murder.Living in Brambleberry Bay can be a real killer.It’s criminally cozy.A Cozy Mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison Moore —Humor with a side of homicide. RECIPE INCLUDED!Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!"It’s a season of gratitude in Brambleberry Bay, but not everyone is counting their blessings. The elite of the town are gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser at the country club, but the main course includes a side of murder. Among the caviar and crystal, one of the town’s upper crust meets a rather untimely and unseemly end.I’m Hattie Holiday, and my ability to read minds isn’t just a quirky party trick. Sure, delving into people’s deepest thoughts has its perils, but it also has its perks—like conversing with my sassy cat, Cricket, and Rookie, an endearing Golden Retriever who has the somewhat grumpy detective Killion as his hooman.My shiny new stint at the Country Club might have me rubbing elbows with Brambleberry’s crème de la crème, but their book club isn’t just about discussing the latest bestsellers. Something sinister lurks beneath the polished surface, and my nosy nature just might have put a target on my back. As secrets come to the surface, everyone’s desperate to keep their skeletons locked away. But as I’m quickly learning, skeletons don’t like closets, and neither do secrets.Navigating this deadly game would have been complex enough, but things get even more tangled when my relationship with that ornery detective gets pretty heated. Between love, lies, and a lurking killer, it’s going to be one unforgettable holiday.But in this game of deadly stakes, I’m about to serve up a slice of justice—with a dollop of whipped cream on top!The turkey isn’t the only one on the run—so is a killer. Read more
Carmilla: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Best Classic Horror Thrillers by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Enter the realm of Gothic horror with "Carmilla" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. In this chilling classic, Le Fanu weaves a tale of vampiric seduction and supernatural intrigue. Set in the backdrop of a remote castle, the story follows the haunting relationship between Laura and the enigmatic Carmilla, delving into themes of desire, forbidden love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Prepare to be enthralled by Le Fanu's atmospheric prose and the timeless allure of the vampire genre.Key Aspects of the Book "Carmilla": Vampiric Seduction: Experience the tantalizing allure of the vampire as Le Fanu masterfully crafts the character of Carmilla, exploring the captivating and dangerous nature of her supernatural seduction and its impact on those drawn into her web. Atmospheric Prose: Immerse yourself in Le Fanu's evocative and atmospheric writing style, as he creates a sense of foreboding and mystery, painting a vivid picture of the eerie castle and its inhabitants. Psychological Exploration: Delve into the psychological depths of the characters as they grapple with their desires, fears, and the blurred boundaries between reality and the supernatural, offering profound insights into human nature and the human condition.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, an Irish writer and one of the pioneers of Gothic literature, crafted "Carmilla" as a seminal work in vampire fiction. Known for his ability to create atmospheric tales of horror and mystery, Le Fanu's influence on the genre is far-reaching. Through "Carmilla," readers can appreciate his contributions to Gothic storytelling and his lasting impact on vampire literature. Read more
It’s Halloween onboard the Emerald Queen of the seas! Throw in a notorious drug lord, a scorned ex-wife, a mystery writers convention along with a killer and suddenly, bingo seems the least of my concerns.Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!" INCLUDES RECIPES!An impending divorce. An ornery homicide detective. The cruise of a lifetime. And ghosts.Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer. If I thought the first half of my life was a bumpy ride, I’d better buckle up because I’m about to go over the hill and off the rails.A laugh out loud Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison Moore. A cruise ship cozy mystery!My name is Trixie Troublefield, and I live on a cruise ship. My days are filled with exciting shore excursions, nonstop buffets, and ceaseless games of bingo—can life get any better than this? It’s Halloween onboard the Emerald Queen as we sail through the Panama Canal and the ship is playing host to the Hallow-Ink Mystery Writers Convention.Authors from across the country have swarmed the ship with their noir narratives and peculiar plotlines. Who knew there could be so many ways to kill someone in fiction?But fiction turns into chilling reality as we transit the Panama Canal. It’s spooky season onboard the Emerald Queen, and the ship is decked out in its macabre best for our annual costume party. But when an ornery ghost and a very real killer crash the festivities, even the authors who specialize in murder are left speechless. Who needs a whodunit novel when we have a live mystery unraveling on board?We’re cruising through the glorious Panama Canal where every lock and gate seems to whisper a cryptic warning, carrying an undercurrent of danger that chills to the bone. And the echoes of a tumultuous past reverberate through its narrow passageways.Ransom's sister, who also happens to be the Captain's ex-wife is coming along for the ride. It doesn't help that there's tension between her and her brother, not to mention the extreme discord between her and the Captain. With tensions mounting, I’m swimming in a sea of family drama and deadly secrets. Throw in a notorious Colombian drug lord to the mix, who also happens to be the latest flame of our scorned guest and suddenly, bingo seems the least of my concerns.I’m about to discover that the most terrifying ghost isn’t the one moaning on the Lido deck. It’s the deadly secrets lurking in the hearts of those I hold dear.One thing’s for sure, this cruise will be one for the crypt-keeper.Midlife on the high seas is proving to be murder. Read more