Blue Moon Mystery Saloon

The Supernatural and Beyond...

Have you ever wondered how to read tea leaves or heard disembodied voices? Do you have a strange fascination with all things eerie or just plain weird? Then here are plenty of mysteries that cater to your interest in the supernatural and beyond...

(* Books reviewed on this website)

 

Psychic Sleuths:

*Little Black Dress by Susan McBride

*Tempest in the Tea Leaves by Kari Lee Townsend

*Psychic Eye Mysteries by Victoria Laurie

Harper Connelly Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Sookie Stackhouse Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

*Missing Pieces Mysteries by Joyce and Jim Lavene

 Jeff Resnick Mysteries by L.L. Bartlett

Raven's Nest Bookstore Mysteries by Allison Kingsley

 Psychic Socialite Mysteries by Jane Sevier (E-book)

 

Not Your Usual Suspects: (werewolves, vampires, zombies, latent supernatural powers, etc.)

The Smokey Corridor:A Haunted Mystery by Chris Grabenstein (Children's)

*Charley Davidson Stories by Darynda Jones

 Mind Over Monsters by Jennifer Harlow

Beaufort & Company Mysteries by Mary Stanton

Down These Strange Streets edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois (Anthology)

Many Bloody Returns edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner (Anthology)

Home Improvement: Undead Edition edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner (Anthology)

Crimes by Moonlight: Mysteries from the Dark Side edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner (Anthology)

Unusual Suspects: Stories of Mystery & Fantasy edited by Carole Nelson Douglas (Anthology)

 

Animal Antics:

* Magical Cats Mysteries by Sofie Kelly 

 Dog Walker Mysteries by Judi McCoy

Telltale Turtle by Joyce and Jim Lavene

 

Have I missed your favorite supernatural story? Leave a comment and share what paranormal mysteries you like. 

Halloween is just around the corner, and all kinds of little ghosts and goblins will be knocking on your door. But be careful of the tricksters...they may not be of this world!

***HAPPY HALLOWEEN***

Bewitching Books & Witchly Tomes

Need an enchanting book to read around the cauldron? Like a little witchcraft mixed in with your mysteries? Then look no further than these bewitching books and series:

 

Hex Hall (Book One) by Rachel Hawkins (YA)

Waking the Witch (Women of the Underworld, Book 11) by Kelley Armstrong

Bewitching Mysteries by Madelyn Alt

Vintage Magic Mysteries by Annette Blair

Witchcraft Mysteries by Juliet Blackwell

Ophelia & Abby Mysteries by Shirley Damsgaard

Southern Witch Novels by Kimberley Frost

Alex Craft Novels by Kalayna Price (YA)

 

Did I miss a charming book from the witchcraft mysteries above? Please comment and add your favorites to the mix.

Join us for next Friday's topic: The Supernatural

Vampires, Blood and a Hint of Mystery

Savor a long, sharp tooth or two with your Bloody Mary? Appreciate a nicely turned and succulent neck? Prefer  "blood red" accessories and fabrics? Then you should enjoy these bloody good mysteries:

 

A Taste of the Nightlife: A Vampire Chef Mystery by Sarah Zettel (reviewed on this blog)

How to Party with a Killer Vampire: A Party-Planning Mystery with Tips by Penny Warner

Bite Me: A Love Story by Christopher Moore

Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders: A Mystery by Gyles Daubeney Brandreth

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah Howe, James Howe and Alan Daniel (Children)

Madison Rose Vampire Mysteries by Sue Ann Jaffarian

Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

The Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine (YA)

Many Bloody Returns edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner (Anthology)

Home Improvement: Undead Edition edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner (Anthology)

Crimes by Moonlight: Mysteries from the Dark Side edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner (Anthology)

Unusual Suspects: Stories of Mystery & Fantasy edited by Carole Nelson Douglas (Anthology)

 

 

Have I missed your favorite vampire-themed mystery?  If so, don't be shy. Please comment and tell us why!   ;- >

And join me next Friday when the topic will be:  WITCHES

 

Ghostly Mysteries

Days are shorter, leaves are falling, a chill is in the air...and Halloween is just around the corner.  Is that auspicious day approaching too quickly? Not in the mood to host goblins and ghosties?  Get your fix of funny ghouls and deader boys from these haunting mystery series. But beware, you'll not find a single Casper in any of these spirited books:

 

Ghost Dusters Mysteries by Wendy Roberts

Ghost Hunters Mysteries by Victoria Laurie

Ghost of Granny Apples Mysteries by Sue Ann Jaffarian

Haunted Bookshop Mysteries by Cleo Coyle

Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries by E.J. Copperman

Haunted Home Renovation Mysteries by Juliet Blackwell

Magical Dressmaking Mysteries by Melissa Bourbon

Pepper Martin Mysteries by Casey Daniels

Port Chatham Mysteries by P.J. Alderman

Portrait of Crime Mysteries by Sharon Pape

Vintage Magic Mysteries by Annette Blair

 

I know I missed some other great series and stand-alone stories starring curious, comforting and/or courtly ghosts. So readers, what other fun spirit-starring books can you suggest?

 

Check back next Friday for bloody good books starring:  VAMPIRES

Happy 25th Birthday, Sisters in Crime!

"In 1986 we were trying to help women get in print, stay in print, and come to the attention of booksellers and libraries. At that time, books by men mystery writers were reviewed seven times as often as books by women." - Sara Paretsky

 

Sisters in Crime (SinC), an international organization, was established to promote the professional development and advancement of women writing crime fiction. Since its inception in October 1986, the organization has grown to almost 3000 members and has 48 city, regional and one online chapters. Members include women and men, writers and readers, authors and fans, and publishers, editors, librarians, and booksellers. What they all have in common is a love of mysteries.

 

In the last 25 years, SinC members have worked hard to achieve equality for women crime writers in the industry. The discrepancies between book reviews and recognition of men writers and women writers in the mystery field have narrowed, but women still haven't received true equality. Hopefully SinC members won't have to wait another 25 years for true gender equality and recognition in the crime writing industry.