Moonlight, Magic, and Murder
(2026)(The third book in the Laguna Bay Midlife Witch Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Deanna Drake
When a welcome party ends in murder, midlife witch Boo Boudreaux and her talking cat are on the case—because nothing ruins a family reunion like a body in the backyard.
Boo was braced for tension when her formidable ex-mother-in-law swept into Laguna Bay, putting a damper on Boo’s long-overdue reunion with her estranged daughter, Lila. Awkward hugs? Absolutely. Passive-aggressive comments? Guaranteed.
Murder? Not on the guest list.
Evangeline Duval isn’t just a difficult relative. She’s a high-ranking New Orleans supernatural elder with strong opinions about Laguna Bay’s magical leadership. One bad report from her could strip the town of its charter and shatter the safe haven Boo has fought hard to protect.
So when Evangeline collapses mid-celebration, whispers of poison, old grudges, and council infighting spread faster than gossip at the local hair salon. And before long, suspicion starts pointing straight at Boo’s own household.
With her sharp-tongued talking cat Kheppy, her fiercely loyal sister Delphine, and longtime friend Merle Foster by her side, Boo must untangle old loyalties, hidden guilt, and dangerous politics before fear tears her community apart.
Moonlight, Magic, and Murder is Book Three in the Laguna Bay Midlife Witch Cozy Mystery series—a charming paranormal cozy packed with:
Boo was braced for tension when her formidable ex-mother-in-law swept into Laguna Bay, putting a damper on Boo’s long-overdue reunion with her estranged daughter, Lila. Awkward hugs? Absolutely. Passive-aggressive comments? Guaranteed.
Murder? Not on the guest list.
Evangeline Duval isn’t just a difficult relative. She’s a high-ranking New Orleans supernatural elder with strong opinions about Laguna Bay’s magical leadership. One bad report from her could strip the town of its charter and shatter the safe haven Boo has fought hard to protect.
So when Evangeline collapses mid-celebration, whispers of poison, old grudges, and council infighting spread faster than gossip at the local hair salon. And before long, suspicion starts pointing straight at Boo’s own household.
With her sharp-tongued talking cat Kheppy, her fiercely loyal sister Delphine, and longtime friend Merle Foster by her side, Boo must untangle old loyalties, hidden guilt, and dangerous politics before fear tears her community apart.
Moonlight, Magic, and Murder is Book Three in the Laguna Bay Midlife Witch Cozy Mystery series—a charming paranormal cozy packed with:
- A determined midlife witch sleuth
A magical small-town council
A clever talking feline sidekick
Found family
Clean, cozy suspense
BONUS: Includes a recipe inspired by the book!
Perfect for fans of witchy whodunits, small-town secrets, a talking cat companion, slow-burn second-chance romance, and amateur sleuths with plenty of sass and heart.
Genre: Mystery