In Silver City, sometimes friendship can be murder. Step into a world where the ordinary intertwines with the extraordinary, and mysteries lie hidden beneath the surface. Dive into the captivating pages of Freak Show by Patti Larsen, a contemporary paranormal police procedural mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. When the lifeless body of exotic dancer Aisling is discovered, Detective Geraldine Meyers is thrust into a web of enigma that defies explanation. As the lead investigator, Gerri is determined to uncover the truth, but this is no ordinary murder. With every piece of evidence, it becomes clear that something far more sinister is at play in the heart of Silver City.Guided by the brilliant insights of medical examiner Dr. Rachel Hunter, Gerri embarks on a journey into the supernatural, where logic battles against the inexplicable. Yet, as the shadows deepen, Gerri finds an unexpected ally in anthropologist Dr. Kinsey DanAllart. Reluctantly leaning into Kinsey’s expertise in symbology, Gerri must confront the uncanny and the unsettling possibility that Silver City holds secrets beyond imagination. In a town where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, the trio of friends joins forces to unravel the threads of Aisling’s demise. But the path is treacherous, and the stakes are higher than they could have ever imagined. As they peel back the layers of deception, one truth becomes crystal clear—Silver City harbors a darkness that thrives on secrecy, and there are those willing to go to great lengths to ensure that the truth remains buried. Freak Show is more than a mystery—it’s a pulse-pounding exploration of friendship tested against the backdrop of the paranormal. Patti Larsen weaves a masterful narrative that will enthrall fans of both police procedurals and the supernatural. Get ready to lose yourself in a tale where the bonds of friendship can be a source of salvation or lead to destruction, where reality is a tapestry woven with threads of the unknown. Are you prepared to confront the eerie and embrace the unexplained? Venture into a world where friendship can turn deadly, and where the truth is as elusive as the shadows themselves. Your new addiction awaits—a thrilling journey that will leave you breathless and questioning the limits of what you thought was possible. Read more

Do you have any idea how hard it is to focus on spell casting with Jingle Bells running in your head? Hard. Trust me on that. Still, this was my favorite part, despite the subject and content, the endless chatter around me trying to pull my focus, scent of pumpkin spice and pine dominating the air thanks to the real, live Christmas tree someone donated to the police department. Maybe that meant something about me, how enjoying the process of uncovering things people thought hidden through the power inside brought me joy and peace, far more than carols or the holiday season or eggnog lattes. And maybe it just meant I was good at what I did. I tried not to think about it. Phoebe Monday’s unusual birth into a triunity of wonderworkers always left her feeling a bit like an outsider. At least the unusual power she (sort of!) controls makes working as a sketch artist for the police department the perfect fit. Still, diving into memories of victims while altering the luck of those around her seems trivial in comparison to what her Maiden, Mother and Crone family are capable of. But when homeless victims come under attack and a normal human’s murder puts the Monday magic at risk, it’s up to Phoebe and her odd talents to save the day.