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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost by Michele Pariza Wacek – Book Tour and Giveaway

15 Monday Sep 2025

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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost (The Redemption Detective Agency)
by Michele Pariza Wacek

About The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost


The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost (The Redemption Detective Agency)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Redemption, Wisconsin in the 1990s
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love-Based Publishing (September 2025)
Number of Pages ~200
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJ7WTMS2
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Emily Hildebrandt is learning to settle into some of the very strange cases that come through The Redemption Detective Agency’s door.

Like Aunt Tilde’s friend Ruth who claims she’s lost a ghost.

How does one lose a ghost? Apparently when the ghost decides to walk out the door.

But, to make matters more complicated, it’s not just any ghost but the ghost of Ruth’s dead husband. Who was murdered decades ago under very suspicious circumstances.

Emily has no choice but to go back in time and figure out what really happened to Ruth’s husband, in order for everyone to rest in peace.

A spin-off from the Charlie Kingsley Mystery series! The Redemption Detective Agency is a funny, twisty cozy mystery series set in the 1990s featuring silver sleuths solving cold cases. Great for fans of the Thursday Murder Club.

About Michele Pariza Wacek

A USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author, Michele taught herself to read at 3 years old because she wanted to write stories so badly. It took some time (and some detours) but she does spend much of her time writing stories now. Mystery stories, to be exact. They’re clean and twisty, and range from psychological thrillers to cozies, with a dash of romance and supernatural thrown into the mix. If that wasn’t enough, she posts lots of fun things on her blog, including short stories, puzzles, recipes and more, at MPWNovels.com.

Michele grew up in Wisconsin (hence why all her books take place there), and still visits regularly, but she herself escaped the cold and now lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona, with her husband and southern squirrel hunter Cassie.

When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading, hanging out with her dog, or watching the Food Network and imagining she’s an awesome cook. (Spoiler alert, she’s not. Luckily for the whole family, Mr. PW is in charge of the cooking.)

Author Links
Website https://MPWNovels.com

Facebook https://Facebook.com/MichelePWauthor

Instagram https://instagram.com/themichelepw

Purchase Link Amazon

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

September 8 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST

September 8 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

September 9 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

September 9 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

September 10 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

September 10 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT

September 11 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

September 11 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

September 12 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

September 13 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

September 13 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

September 14 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW

September 15 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

September 16 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

September 17 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT

September 18 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

September 19 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

September 19 – Hall Ways Blog – SPOTLIGHT

September 20 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

September 21 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW

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Murder Most Eastern by Nellie H. Steele – Book Tour and Giveaway

06 Saturday Sep 2025

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Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries)
by Nellie H. Steele

About Murder Most Eastern


Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Maine
Publisher ‏ : ‎ A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DW98ZFDN
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A seaside Victorian. A skeptical artist. A cat with secrets. And a murder that won’t stay buried…

When struggling artist Emily Harper inherits a charming but creaky Victorian on the rugged coast of Maine, she expects a fresh start—what she doesn’t expect is cryptic notes, eerie visions, and a cat with an uncanny sense for trouble.

But nothing unsettles her more than the bracelet. A striking piece of tourmaline jewelry left behind in the house, it sends shivers up her spine whenever she wears it. At first, she chalks it up to stress—until she visits West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and is struck by a chilling vision of a man begging for his life. The next day, his body is found.

With a storm brewing, long-buried secrets rising to the surface, and a killer who will do anything to keep the past hidden, Emily must embrace the unexplainable—or risk becoming the next victim.

Fans of Ellery Adams and Carolyn Hart will love this twisty, atmospheric paranormal cozy mystery full of seaside charm, ghostly intrigue, and a heroine who refuses to back down—no matter how haunted her past may be.

Read now and sleuth the clues today.

About Nellie H. Steele

Nellie H. Steele is a storyteller who doesn’t just write books—she writes the stories her characters tell her. With distinct voices and minds of their own, her characters often take over, guiding her through tales of romance, mystery, adventure, and suspense.

A lifelong bookworm, Nellie vividly recalls sitting on the concrete floor of her childhood library, eagerly devouring Nancy Drew books and dreaming of solving mysteries of her own. Now an award-winning author, she spends her days crafting immersive worlds and unforgettable characters that feel like old friends. Her house is a zoo—literally—thanks to her rescue animals who seem perfectly happy napping while she writes.

Nellie’s writing process often involves background TV she never actually watches because she’s too wrapped up in her characters’ antics. When she’s not spinning stories, she works as a professor of statistics, where students who know her as an author are often surprised to find she really does teach math.

If you love twisty mysteries, soap-opera-style romance, and thrilling adventures, dive into Nellie’s books today and discover worlds you won’t want to leave. Connect with Nellie on Facebook at @NellieHSteele—she loves chatting with readers about characters, stories, and more!

Author Links
Website: https://nelliehsteele.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NellieHSteele/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelliehsteele
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19769743.Nellie_H_Steele

Purchase Link: Amazon

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

August 28 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

August 28 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

August 28 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 29 – Hall Ways Blog – SPOTLIGHT

August 29 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST

August 30 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 30 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

August 31 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW

August 31 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST

September 1 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST

September 1 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

September 2 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

September 2 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

September 3 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW

September 3 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER GUEST POST

September 4 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW

September 4 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

September 5 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW

September 5 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

September 6 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

September 6 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

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Die, Die, Birdie by Joanna Campbell Slan – Book Tour and Giveaway

31 Sunday Aug 2025

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Die, Die, Birdie (Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series)
by Joanna Campbell Slan

About Die, Die, Birdie


Die, Die, Birdie (Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series)
Cozy Mystery
19th in the Series
Setting – Missouri
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spot On Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
Paperback
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8289334954
Digital
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8349429880
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FDT3Q8C9
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When her son’s new pet becomes evidence in a murder case, scrapbook store owner Kiki Lowenstein-Detweiler discovers that some family secrets are worth killing for.

All eight-year-old Erik wanted for his birthday was a bird. What he got was Solo-a traumatized lovebird whose mate was recently devoured by a boa constrictor at a local pet shop.

But when Kiki learns that Solo originally belonged to Ruthie Goldman, a beloved member of their temple community who died after a brutal home invasion, she realizes this is no ordinary rescue pet.

Solo may be small, but he’s carrying big secrets-literally. X-rays reveal the tiny bird has swallowed several diamonds from the robbery that killed his previous owner. Now someone is desperately trying to track down Erik’s feathered friend, and Kiki’s family is in danger.

As Detective Chad Detweiler investigates the diamond theft that triggered Ruthie’s fatal stroke, Kiki uncovers a web of family betrayals, frozen embryos, and twisted ideas about genetic purity.

With her trademark blend of humor, heart, and small-town Missouri charm, Kiki must protect her family while helping to solve a murder that hits frighteningly close to home. Because when inheritance, infertility, and identity collide, even the most loving families can harbor deadly secrets.

“Fans of cozy mysteries will delight in this charming blend of family drama, small-town secrets, and feathered friends. Kiki Lowenstein-Detweiler proves once again that the most dangerous mysteries often begin with the most innocent questions.”

About Joanna Campbell Slan

Joanna is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has written more than 70 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Currently, she writes four ongoing mystery series: the Kiki Lowenstein cozy mysteries (Agatha Award finalist/first novel/contemporary); the Jane Eyre Chronicles (Daphne du Maurier Award for Literary Excellence winner/historical); the Cara Mia Delgatto mysteries (contemporary); and the Friday Night Mystery Club mysteries (set in the 1980s). She’s also the editor and co-author of the Sherlock Holmes Fantasy books.

Her publication career began as one of the earliest Chicken Soup for the Soul contributors, and her stories appear in five of those New York Times bestselling books. Joanna’s first non-fiction book, Using Stories and Humor: Grab Your Audience (Simon & Schuster/Pearson), was endorsed by Toastmasters International and lauded by Benjamin Netanyahu’s speechwriter. Her books on scrapbooking have won fans all over the world, and she has taught scrapbooking techniques in Europe and on cruise ships, as well as in the United States.

When she isn’t writing, Joanna is an avid crafter. Contact Joanna at JCSlan@JoannaSlan.com.

Follow her on social media by going here https://www.linktr.ee/JCSlan

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Purchase Link – Amazon 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

August 25 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – AUTHOR GUEST POST

August 25 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

August 26 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST

August 26 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW

August 26 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

August 27 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT

August 27 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

August 28 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

August 28 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR GUEST POST

August 28 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST

August 29 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

August 29 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 30 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

August 30 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR GUEST POST

August 31 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

August 31 – Infinite House of Books – SPOTLIGHT

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