Haunting and Homicide (Ghost Tour Mysteries, 1)

Lou Thatcher is haunted by ghosts—friendly ghosts—but when she finds herself involved in a murder investigation, she’s in for the fright of a lifetime . . . in this paranormal cozy mystery for fans of Amanda Flower and Ellen Byron.

Tallulah “Lou” Thatcher has a gift: she can see dead people. But in New Orleans, Louisiana, this is not a drawback. On the contrary, her ability to see ghosts helps her host viral ghost tours through the historic Garden District. When rival tour guide Adam Brandt–who accused her of faking her encounters to undercut his business–is found murdered, Lou is the only one who can see him . . . his ghost, that is. 

It’s no secret Adam and Lou were feuding and with the absence of a suspect, she’s the only one with a clear motive. After detective Dylan Finch, Lou’s longtime crush, reveals the murder weapon was a ceremonial dagger from Lou’s shop, she’s officially declared the prime suspect. Determined to prove her innocence, Lou starts investigating right away. 

Weaving her way through Adam’s business partnerships, friendships, and kinships, Lou must uncover who wished to see him dead before the killer tries to silence her forever.

Ava Burke lives in Northwest Arkansas with her family and a menagerie of animals. When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading, but she also enjoys hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding.