Synopses & Reviews
From the author of Bruja Brouhaha
and Who Do, Voodoo?--
the new Mind for Murder Mystery!
When her ex-husband encounters a mysterious death omen, psychologist Liz Cooper turns to occult professor Nick Garfield for help in solving an all-too-real murder
At a Dodgers game to celebrate her fathers birthday, Liz is forced to watch her exstar player, Jarreton the pitchers mound. To make matters worse, her former best friend, Laycee, is in the stands as well. Having betrayed her trust by having an affair with Jarret, Laycee is the last person Liz wants to see. But when the appearance of a white pigeonan omen of deathsets the superstitious Jarret off balance, its a game changer both on and off the field. Because the next morning, Laycee is found dead in Jarrets homeand Liz is on deck as the prime suspect
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"A fresh and entertaining premise for a new series that is cleverly plotted and executed."—
Romantic Times "Fans will enjoy accompanying the charming lead pair as the explore the supernatural."—MysteryGazette.com
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Praise for
Who Do, Voodoo? “Brava! Staab delivers effortless chills that eerily wash over you, leaving you shivering in wicked delight awaiting the sophomore volume.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Smart, sophisticated, and utterly spellbinding. This magical mystery is captivatingly clever, completely charming, and compelling from its irresistible beginning to its unpredictable end.”—Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of the award-winning Charlotte McNally Mysteries
“Didnt need my crystal ball to see into the future of this wonderful debut. A sexy, funny, and engaging whodunit set in Tinseltown. Who Do, Voodoo? is a winner.”—Lesley Kagen, national bestselling author of Good Graces
“A spellbinding blend of voodoo and tarot traditions. Who Do, Voodoo? is a superlative supernatural mystery.”—Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of the Haunted Bookshop and Coffeehouse mysteries
Synopsis
Practical psychologist Liz Cooper and occult professor Nick Garfield are enjoying the sixteenth wedding anniversary celebration for their charming hosts Paco and Lucia Rojas, devout Santeria practitioners who own the historic Botanica Rojas near MacArthur Park. But the small group of friends is left horrified and confused when the evening ends in tragedy.
Devastated by loss, Lucia, a Santeria priestess, blames the locals for the escalating crime in her beloved community. She casts a vengeful hex on the neighborhood, leading strangers and friends alike to dub her bruja--Spanish for witch--and turn on the elderly woman. Lucia may be in harm's way, and it's up to Liz and Nick to unravel a mysterious disappearance and solve a murder before more lives are lost...
About the Author
Rochelle Staab, author of the national bestselling, Agatha Award-nominated Mind for Murder Mysteries including Bruja Brouhaha and Who Do, Voodoo? has a professional background as a marketing and advertising record label executive in the music industry and is an award-winning Top 40 radio programmer.