Books with author Carolyn Q. Hunter

One step forward, two steps back.They say you can never go home again.Particularly when home just might be haunted.When aspiring author, and reluctant amateur sleuth, Sonja Reed, leaves her "dream job" in New York City to return to her hometown of Haunted Falls, Colorado, she immediately finds herself pulled into investigating a murder that has rocked the small, peaceful town where she grew up. Sonja goes to work at a local diner, under very strange circumstances, and has to regroup. Faced with getting reacquainted with friends, family and being at home, she nevertheless gives her all to finding out whodunit, and has some decidedly spooky encounters.Will she be able to make life work in her home town? Or will pesky spirits chase her away?

Sometimes mystery comes galloping in when you least expect it.And sometimes…it ruins your holiday.When Thanksgiving rolls around, diner owner and amateur sleuth, Sonja Reed, is excited to accompany her significant other, Sheriff Frank Thompson, to visit his family on their ranch in rural Wyoming. Sonja is eagerly anticipating the relaxing vacation, far away from the flurry of holiday activity at the diner, and from the seemingly endless paranormal activity in her home town. Trouble seems to follow the supernaturally sensitive Sonja wherever she goes however, and her hopes of a serene holiday are dashed, when a mysterious ghost on horseback seems dead set on stalking her. When an unexpected murder case is thrown into the mix, Sonja finds herself in the midst of perhaps the oddest holiday vacation she's ever experienced.Will she solve the crime in time for turkey? Find out in this fast-paced Paranormal Cozy Mystery!

Getaways can be positively ghoulish!Diner owner, Sonja Reed works hard, both at her diner, and as an amateur sleuth who can talk to ghosts.For Sonja's birthday, her boyfriend Frank has a romantic weekend getaway planned for them at a secluded cabin in the mountains. She’s grateful for the chance to finally escape from the daily drama of family, solving murders, and her ghostly encounters. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned when Sonja believes that she has witnessed a murder at a neighboring cabin. The getaway becomes even more confusing when there is no evidence that indicates a murder ever took place.Will Sonja be able to use her supernatural skills to get to the bottom of things before it's too late, or will her birthday weekend be ultimately ruined by a visions of ghosts, murder and mayhem?

Ho, ho, ho, horrific happenings strike at the happiest time of the year.It's Christmas time in Haunted Falls and diner owner, Sonja Reed, is busy getting ready for her mother's annual neighborhood block party. Sonja is looking forward to great food, festive decorations, a crackling fire, and Christmas carols, and is hoping that her significant other, Sheriff Frank Thompson, will finally kiss her under the mistletoe. Tragedy strikes, however, as it often does in Haunted Falls, and Sonja is chilled to the core when she receives a very strange and sinister present on her doorstep--a present that may just spell doom for everyone who is close to her.

Sometimes when you go digging…You find more than you bargained for.Just when it seems that things have finally quieted down for diner owner Sonja Reed, a threatening note is slipped under her door, which spurs a series of spine-tingling events. A simple landscaping project at the diner goes terribly awry. A local businessman is murdered, and amateur sleuth Sonja finds herself in the midst of her most perplexing and dangerous mystery yet.Will she figure out whodunit? Or will her business and life fall to ruin at the hands of some very mysterious forces?Find out in this fast-paced Paranormal Cozy Mystery!

Halloween is all just fun and games…Until someone disappears.Diner owner and amateur sleuth, Sonja Reed, is gearing up for Halloween by preparing a delicious array of desserts for trick-or-treaters, as well as making plans for catering the local middle school's annual party. Halloween is her favorite holiday and it seems like nothing can ruin the festive mood, until a young girl under Sonja's supervision suddenly disappears, seemingly into thin air.Her concern grows profoundly when Sonja’s love interest, Sheriff Frank Thompson, reveals that an escaped criminal may be on the loose in Haunted Falls, and a strange figure, who is dressed as the grim reaper, seems to be desperately trying to get her attention.Will Sonja be able to find the missing young girl before it’s too late, or will this spooky holiday turn deadly?

They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity.They’re wrong.Particularly when ghosts are involved.For former New Yorker, Sonja Reed, owning a diner in the small town of Haunted Falls has been a bit of a hair-raising experience, paranormally speaking. When a reality TV film crew comes to town, things get infinitely more interesting…and more dangerous. Wanting nothing more than to be left alone to create her crisp, buttery waffles, Sonja once again finds herself caught up in a murder investigation that leads to some decidedly otherworldly experiences.Will she be able to solve the crime in time? Or will her failure be on national TV for all the world to see?

Are you ready for a slice of murder?Bookstore and pie shop owner Bertha Hannah has decided to take a break from her usual dessert pies and try something new. She has her sights set on baking up a savory pie to bring in the brunch crowd, but has no idea where to start. When she learns about a local class that teaches about cooking with wild herbs and spices, she signs right up--hoping to get some good ideas for the shop. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. Between a grumpy boyfriend, an annoying classmate, and a teacher who is more than a bit off-putting, Bert wonders if she'll even be able to finish the coursework at all. In a horrifying turn of events, Bert’s teacher is found dead. Police declare it an accident, but Bert is convinced that there’s something decidedly fishy going on. Will she be able to solve this case or will she find herself pushing up her own set of wild herbs sooner than she expects?

Estranged sisters, Sarah-Belle and Anna-Lee, haven't seen each other in nearly two years. Life takes an unexpected turn when Anna has to return to their hometown of Sunken Grove, Louisiana, and fate throws the contentious pair back together again.Unfortunately, the already-tense situation goes from bad to worse for the sisters, when a ghost appears at Sarah-Belle’s drive-in theater and restaurant, pleading with them to help bring his murderer to justice. Will the sisters be able to settle their differences and work together again in order to solve this case, or are the strange sounds of jungle drums coming from the bayou signaling their doom?Find out in this new spooky cozy mystery series by popular author Carolyn Q. Hunter.

Are you ready for a luscious summertime treat?Father's Day is coming up in Culver's Hood and Bertha Hannah has a very special event, involving book store and pie shop specials, planned for the occasion. Unfortunately, her preparations are interrupted when a car accident occurs outside her shop early one morning. Dragged away from her regular duties because she happens to be a potential witness to the crash, Bert can't help but feel like something is amiss.Her suspicious are confirmed when what seemed to be a typical accident is determined to be a homicide. It becomes immediately evident to Bert that there may be bigger players involved in this case than she had originally suspected, making the case far more dangerous for everyone involved.It's up to Bert, Harry, and Carla to race against the clock to put the real murderer behind bars before the Father's Day holiday goes murderously wrong.

Are you ready for a prickly case of murder?Sonja and Frank are finally married and on their way to their dream honeymoon in the beautiful deserts of New Mexico. They have spa days, museum trips, hiking, shopping, and of course, relaxation on their to-do list. Unfortunately, their idyllic plans are interrupted by a murder.The newlyweds try their best not to get caught up in another investigation, but when the spirit of an ancient skinwalker appears to Sonja, she knows it’s up to her to help catch the real killer. A complicated web of underhanded business tactics, feuds, and revenge is woven together around the couple, making for a very sticky case.. Will Sonja and Frank be able to pin down the truth so they can get on with their honeymoon, or will the killer have the last laugh?