Speaking to the Unseen

Part of the Chantalene Mysteries series:

Editions:ebook, Hardcover

Unearthing family secrets can be a dangerous enterprise.

Diagnosed with a rare and fatal genetic disease, Chantalene is in a race against time. The maximum life expectancy of those with this particular disorder-passed down in through the maternal line-is thirty-three. With her thirtieth birthday looming, she knows the clock is ticking louder than ever.

Her last hope rests with Gamma Rose, her great grandmother. But there's a problem. A revered Romani seeress bearing the weight of uncounted secrets, Gamma Rose hasn't been seen in decades. Whispers abound that she's still among the living, but nobody knows exactly where she might be. Determined to unlock the mysteries shrouding her lineage and desperate for a chance at a full life, Chantalene embarks on a personal mission to find her and confront the shadows of her family's past. She is driven by two burning questions: Can Gamma Rose help her defy the spectre of impending and premature death? And what happened to Chantalene's missing grandmother, an enigmatic figure shrouded in whispers and mystery?

Facing loss, grief, deception, and betrayal, Chantalene makes a startling discovery-the existence of a hidden family she never knew existed. In a race against time and fate, she must confront the chilling truth that could alter her destiny forever.

Published: May 21, 2024
Publisher: Radiance
Genres:

Mystery

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About the Author

Marcia Preston

Marcia Preston writes mysteries and women’s literary fiction. Her second mystery, Song of the Bones, won the Mary Higgins Clark Award for suspense fiction and the Oklahoma Book Award. She lives beside a creek in central Oklahoma, where she feeds the birds and dodges tornadoes. Ohghma Creative Media is excited to publish Marcia's Chantalene Mystery Series beginning with Perhaps She'll Die.

Other Books By Marcia Preston

Series: Chantalene Mysteries

Perhaps She'll Die

Song of the Bones

Speaking to the Unseen

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The line between light and dark is thinner than you think.

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Darkness Calls beckons you into a world where the line between light and dark blurs, where friendships forged in adversity become the armor against ancient malevolence. Will their combined strengths be enough to stem the tide of darkness? The battle for survival is about to ignite once more, and only the bravest hearts will endure.

Victorian Recipes with a Side of Scandal

Victorian Recipes with a Side of Scandal by award-winning author Sherry Monahan invites you to savor a taste of history while uncovering the extraordinary life of Ethel Barry, a Victorian socialite whose journey was anything but conventional.

Born into the rigid expectations of a proper Victorian household, Ethel was groomed to marry well, manage a household, and uphold the era’s stringent social norms. But life had other plans. When a transatlantic move brought her to America-and into a marriage that fell far short of her gilded expectations-Ethel sought solace and empowerment in the unlikeliest of places: the kitchen.

Despite a privileged upbringing that left her untrained in the culinary arts, Ethel embraced cooking with passion and determination. Through over seventy-five authentic Victorian-era recipes, Monahan recreates the flavors of Ethel’s time, weaving them into a compelling narrative of creativity, adaptation, and quiet defiance.

Yet, this isn’t just a cookbook-it’s a tale steeped in scandal and rebellion. From clandestine skinny-dipping escapades to a sensational divorce that made national headlines with its shocking accusations, Ethel’s life defied the conventions of her day at every turn.

Victorian Recipes with a Side of Scandal masterfully blends mouthwatering recipes with the captivating story of a woman who challenged societal norms and forged a path all her own. Step into Ethel’s world, where every dish tells a story, and every chapter serves up a taste of tenacity, rebellion, and rich history.

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But Duval isn’t the only threat. Partnered with the ultra-secret criminal syndicate El Anillo, the heist is merely the first move in a sinister scheme to defraud investors with promises of riches from a mythical diamond mine. At the center of the con is the enigmatic Don Victor Carnicero, a ruthless mastermind spinning a web of deception with the dazzling prize of a Jeweled Garden.

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Prepare for a relentless ride with the Great Western Detective League as they navigate treacherous territory, outsmart cunning criminals, and face down ruthless outlaws. The chase barrels toward a thrilling conclusion, where honor, grit, and gunslinging skills are all that stand between justice and chaos in the unforgiving West.

Roan & Weatherford