A murder, a mystery, and magic reborn
In the quaint coastal town of Verbena Bay, where subtle magic hums beneath cobblestone streets, sixty-three-year-old witch healer Destiny Earley finds her peaceful life upended. Her fall begins not with gentle fall breezes, but with the unsettling awakening of her grandmother's sentient broom, an ancient magical tool stirring after decades of dormancy, hinting at a forgotten threat.
When the mayor is found brutally murdered in the town park, the crime scene radiates a chilling, corrosive hatred that is clearly not of this world. Destiny, along with her best friend Esme, a kitchen witch, and Sheriff Max Jessep, an old friend aware of their gifts, realize this is no ordinary investigation.
Can Destiny find the killer and protect Verbena Bay?
Will the very shadows consume the town her ancestors fought to contain, jeopardizing not only her community but also the next generation of magic-users she's destined to mentor?
Dust and Destiny is a gripping tale of mystery, inherited magic, and the enduring strength of community in the face of ancient evil.

A murder, a mystery, and magic reborn
In the quaint coastal town of Verbena Bay, where subtle magic hums beneath cobblestone streets, sixty-three-year-old witch healer Destiny Earley finds her peaceful life upended. Her fall begins not with gentle fall breezes, but with the unsettling awakening of her grandmother's sentient broom, an ancient magical tool stirring after decades of dormancy, hinting at a forgotten threat.
When the mayor is found brutally murdered in the town park, the crime scene radiates a chilling, corrosive hatred that is clearly not of this world. Destiny, along with her best friend Esme, a kitchen witch, and Sheriff Max Jessep, an old friend aware of their gifts, realize this is no ordinary investigation.
Can Destiny find the killer and protect Verbena Bay?
Will the very shadows consume the town her ancestors fought to contain, jeopardizing not only her community but also the next generation of magic-users she's destined to mentor?
Dust and Destiny is a gripping tale of mystery, inherited magic, and the enduring strength of community in the face of ancient evil.

A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…

Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.

Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.

The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.

What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?

Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!

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