A charming small town, a mysterious inheritance, and a dash of Christmas magic… what could possibly go wrong?

When Evangeline “Evi” Hutchison inherits her great-aunt Lizzie’s apothecary shop in the quaint town of Stoney Fork, she’s expecting a quiet fresh start. What she doesn’t expect is a ghost with a penchant for solving mysteries and a secret book filled with cryptic clues.

Evi barely has time to settle into her new life before tragedy strikes: her beloved Aunt Lizzie’s sudden death wasn’t what it seemed. As Evi digs deeper, she uncovers a trail of secrets that leads her to a suspicious group of witches and a well-hidden motive that puts her directly in the crosshairs of a cunning killer.

But the closer she gets to the truth, the more Evi realizes that Great-Aunt Lizzie was protecting something far more dangerous than just her herbal remedies. And now, with the winter festival fast approaching and the killer closing in, Evi must rely on her wits, her new friends, and a touch of magic to save herself—and her aunt’s legacy—before it’s too late.

Perfect for fans of small-town charm, amateur sleuths, and a sprinkle of holiday mystery, Definitely Dead Detective, Book 1 of the Cryptoarcanum Cozy Mysteries is the start of a cozy series that will leave you turning the pages well past midnight.