Books written by Joyce and Jim Lavene

Treacherous Toys

How could Iput it delicately? “The medical examiner does tests, but they have to be sent somewhere else for the results. That can take a while. They won't release the body until all the tests are back—or they close the case.” “I see.
A Touch of Gold

I yelled after her despite the looks from all the people who were on their way to town hall. “It means if you lie like that, Dae, your nose could grow like the doll in the fairy tale.” I stormed up the stairs to stand beside her.
Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

The police think so too. But Peggy has a growing suspicion that there’s more to the story. She’s convinced Beth is innocent—even after Park’s mother is also killed, and evidence emerges that seems to point to Beth.
Poisoned Petals

Besides, it would take a few minutes to get to the park. If she were going to go, she'd better do it. She walked her bike to the road like it was a car she couldn't start without disturbing everyone, and glanced back at the few lighted ...
Hero's Journey (Novella)

Stellatook outa mapof Sweet Pepperand the Great SmokyMountains National Park, which surroundedthe town. John pointed tothearea near the VFW Park. “He was off in this area.” Stella looked atwhere he pointed.
Spell Booked

“This is Lieutenant Matt Smith. He's the head of the Breaking and Entering squad. Matt, this is my wife, Molly, and her friend Elsie.” Lieutenant Smith shook hands with both of us and sat down on the sofa. “So you two were the first on ...
A Corpse for Yew

This dream that she was living, which sometimes seemed to consume her, would've been heaven for him. Her father loved to garden, but John was even more passionate about it. He could take the sickest plant and make it well. Their love of ...
Perfect Poison: A Peggy Lee Garden Mystery

Meet Peggy Lee: forensic botanist, detective’s widow, and owner of The Potting Shed, an urban gardener’s paradise in downtown Charlotte.
Pretty Poison

We were beginning to wonder if you were going to show up, Dr. Lee.” Peggy thanked him and squeezed his hand behind the podium. She kept her voice down as she said, “Thanks for covering for me, Phil. I'm lucky to be here at all tonight.
Wicked Weaves: A Renaissance Faire Mystery

Lee. Garden. Mysteries. POISONED PETALS “A delightful botany mystery.”—The Best Reviews “A top-notch, over-the-fence mystery read with beloved characters, a fast-paced story line, and a wallop of an ending.” —Midwest Book Review “Enjoy ...
Spell Booked

Join the national bestselling authors of the Missing Pieces Mysteries as they conjure up the first supernatural mystery in the Retired Witches series.
Ghastly Glass

was met by the banshee. After hearing the wolf in the parking lot and seeing headless horses, I couldn't help but jump at the banshee screams. How was it that Chase could be so incompetent in this matter? Maybe I was wrong about what ...
A Finder's Fee

And like a lot of people in town, I didn't want to believe Mad Dog was guilty of killing Lightning Joe Walsh. ... since he was licking his lips and waiting patiently for a little cream from Cramps when he was finished with his coffee.
A Timely Vision

A seaside-set paranormal mystery-from the authors of the Renaissance Faire mystery Ghastly Glass Meet Dae O'Donnell, a woman with a gift for finding lost things-and the stories behind lost lives.
A Haunting Dream

And while her romantic life is in shambles, she’s even more concerned by the sudden change in her gift.
Spell Booked

To honor their friend and reclaim their spells, Molly and Elsie are about to go wand-to-wand with a dangerous young witch more powerful than the trio was in their prime. And this time they're going to need more than magic up their sleeves .
A Corpse for Yew

Includes gardening tips!
Treacherous Toys

Treacherous Toys
Putting on the Witch

... TREACHEROUS TOYS Missing Pieces Mysteries A TIMELY VISION A TOUCH OF GOLD A SPIRITED GIFT A HAUNTING DREAM A FINDER'S FEE Retired Witches Mysteries SPELL BOOKED LOOKING FOR MR . GOOD WITCH PUTTING ON THE WITCH PUTTING ON THE WITCH Joyce ...
Looking for Mr. Good Witch

... TREACHEROUS TOYS Missing Pieces Mysteries A TIMELY VISION A TOUCH OF GOLD A SPIRITED GIFT A HAUNTING DREAM A FINDER'S FEE Retired Witches Mysteries SPELL BOOKED LOOKING FOR MR. GOOD WITCH 2– LOOKING FOR MR. GOOD WITCH * Joyce and Jim.