The Ghost Camper's Tall Tales
Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 3
by Elizabeth Pantley
Genre: Magical Cozy Mystery
A mysterious old man keeps popping up to tell Hayden a series of tall
tales. Who is he? And is he actually glowing? Are his stories fiction, or
is he telling her the history of her family, the enchanted islands, and
the witch? And why did a dead body show up . . . of someone who is already
dead? Can Hayden and her quirky sidekick, Latifa unscramble this mystery
before someone else shows up dead?
Hayden’s adventures in the magical world of Destiny Falls continue in
this gripping story that answers your questions about the mysterious world
she entered through a mirror in book one, Falling into Magic. We learn
more about her missing mother, whose story begins in book two, The
Disappearance of Emily.
"A captivating read! I couldn't put it down." ~ Goodreads
"My favorite series in the whole wide world." ~ Elza Reads
"Will blow you away!" ~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
"I felt transported to Destiny Falls…I miss it already." ~ Julie, One
Book More
"A mix of unique characters, romance, mystery, and magic.” ~ Goodreads
"I had a fun time reading this one." ~ Lola's Reviews
"Just when I thought I knew who the killer was, BAM, a twist." ~
Leslie, Storeybook Reviews
"Generously seasoned with sass, class, and a dose of spunk. Delish!" ~
Pages & Paws
Just as the town is magical, the home
is enchanted, too. It changes over the day, the years, and the decades to suit
the people who live in it. Rumor had it that the home was originally built as a
castle in the 1800s, but it looked like it was built yesterday.
I ran my hand along the glistening
black granite countertops as I made my way to the corner where the makings for
tea were kept. To the left of the pantry, my eye caught on a new door that I
had never seen before. To be precise, it was a door that never existed before.
Doors that suddenly appeared like
this tended to hide surprise rooms. Case in point, the door that appeared in my
bedroom recently which led to a yoga and meditation room that included a
private deck overlooking the bay. It was a room I used almost daily since I’d
discovered it. The home had apparently understood my stress and provided a
calming room for me to retreat to. As I said, the home takes care of its
occupants, of which I am now one.
The other thing that I’d learned
about this house, is that a door’s appearance is an invitation. If there is a
secret, the door simply would not appear to you.
This door had no doorknob, as it was
a free-swinging door, so I gave it a gentle push and stepped through. There was a sudden blast of deafening
noise. I stumbled backwards into the kitchen, falling through the swinging
door, and landing with a plop on the floor. I was met with the gentle quiet of
the sleeping house. My brain took a moment, but I realized that the sound I had
heard was music, albeit extremely loud music.
I
stood up and tentatively stepped in through the door. My senses were bombarded
by the blaring music once again. I stepped backward into the kitchen. Total
quiet. Forward through the door: loud music. I kept my body still this time and
just listened. It was a song I recognized. Eminem and Rihanna singing about not
being afraid of the monsters under the bed.
My
eyes darted around the room. My mouth dropped open. I was standing
in a large, immaculate restaurant-style kitchen. It had gleaming stainless
steel appliances and a large stove and grill station. A massive prep island
dominated the middle of the room, a rack of pots hanging above it. Pans, bowls,
and serving platters of all sizes and types were neatly lined on shelves.
The walls that were bare of shelves
were painted with bright, colorful messages: "Cooking is
like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." – Harriet Van Horne. “One cannot think well, love well, or
sleep well if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf. “I never met a
meal I didn’t like.” – Miss Piggy.
I heard a man’s voice singing along
with Eminem in perfect harmony. It was coming from an adjoining room that
appeared to be a large pantry.
The Disappearance of Emily
Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 2
Hayden fell through a mirror and was thrust into an alternate, magical
place. Destiny Falls is not on any map and is home to a family she never
knew she had. The town is enchanted and charming, but something is
amiss. She gets an ominous warning, and the promise of a package. Once
it arrives, someone turns up dead and there are too many other
suspicious episodes to call them coincidences.
All signs point to the mysterious disappearance of her mother -
way back when Hayden was just two days old. Can she identify and
eliminate the threat before another person in her life is stolen
away?
"A magical, delightful tale that held my attention." ~ Dru Ann, Dru's
Book Musings
"A captivating read! I couldn't put it down." ~ Linda C.,
Goodreads
"I felt transported to Destiny Falls...now that I've finished, I
miss it already." ~ Julie, One Book More
"A mix of unique characters, romance, mystery and magic." ~ Charlene
Q. Goodreads
"I had a fun time reading this one." ~ Lola, Lola's Reviews
"Just when I thought I knew who the killer was, BAM, a twist." ~
Leslie, Storeybook Reviews
"Really stretched my imagination!" ~ Betty, Reading is my Passion
"Funny, fluffy, far-fetched, and fabulous!" ~ Elza Reads
"Generously seasoned with sass, class, and a dose of spunk. Delish!"
~ Pages & Paws
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Falling Into Magic
Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1
When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat
ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her.
She knew because the mirror had given her a glimpse of an alternate
world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had
suffered that fate.
Twenty years later Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when
she is thrust into it. She learns of a world she never knew existed,
and a family she never knew she had.
But danger brought her here, and it followed her. Now, Hayden is on
a mission to remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical,
meaningful new life in this enchanted world.
"A magical, delightful tale that held my attention with a quirky
cast of characters, engaging dialogue, a pleasantly appealing
universe, and an intriguing plotline that I could not put down. I
can’t wait to see where we go with Hayden’s next adventure." — Dru
Ann, MWA Raven Award winner, www.drusbookmusing.com
“What a captivating read! . . . I couldn't put it down. A great
story, full of interesting people and places to get to know,
with surprises around every corner.” — Linda C. Goodreads
reviewer
“The world-building and magic system is fascinating. Destiny
Falls is a wondrous place that seems to cater to citizens’ wants
and needs. I love that it is almost a character in its own
right, and I was intrigued by the constantly changing world.
Vivid imagery paints a clear picture of Destiny falls and its
inhabitants. Falling into Magic is a dynamic introduction to the
Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic series.” — Julie Petitbon
www.onebookmore.com/
“Finally! An author who manages to pin the Disney/Hallmark magic
down on paper.” - Mareli & Elza,
https://elzareads.blogspot.com/
“This is no run-of-the-mill paranormal book! Unique ideas. You
will be glad this is a series!” – Susan G., Amazon
reviewer
**On Sale the first week of August!**
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Elizabeth Pantley is the international bestselling author of The
No-Cry Sleep Solution and twelve other books for parents,
published in over twenty languages. The Disappearance of Emily is
the second book in her well-received fiction series. Elizabeth
lives in the Pacific Northwest and is the mother of four and Nana
to one. Visit her at nocrysolution.com
have you ever experienced magic for yourself?
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