The Scandalous Star
(2026)(The first book in the Haunting of Hexen House series)
A novel by Rachel Graves
A Haunted House. A Murdered Star. Secrets Worth Killing For.
Widowed, evicted, and drowning in debt, middle school English teacher Gwen Flewellyn hits rock bottom when her overbearing mother-in-law threatens to take custody of her son. With no other choice, Gwen accepts a risky inheritance: Hexen House, a cursed home infested with ghosts and, maybe, hidden treasures.
One ghost is the glamorous spirit of an actress murdered decades ago. For years, treasure-hunters have tried to breach the house’s defenses to find the star’s missing diamond necklace. With nowhere else to live, Gwen agrees to solve the mystery in hopes of putting the ghost to rest and ending the attempted burglaries.
As Gwen digs into the past, she discovers a web of secrets, betrayal, and scandal. Desperate, Gwen must the solve the murder and uncover the truth to protect her family from the dangers lurking around Hexen House.
The Scandalous Star is the first book in the Haunting of Hexen House, a paranormal cozy mystery series set in a town full of secrets, hidden treasures, and unexpected dangers. Perfect for fans of haunted houses, ghost stories, small-town suspense, and heartwarming tales of family, grief, resilience, and courage.
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Widowed, evicted, and drowning in debt, middle school English teacher Gwen Flewellyn hits rock bottom when her overbearing mother-in-law threatens to take custody of her son. With no other choice, Gwen accepts a risky inheritance: Hexen House, a cursed home infested with ghosts and, maybe, hidden treasures.
One ghost is the glamorous spirit of an actress murdered decades ago. For years, treasure-hunters have tried to breach the house’s defenses to find the star’s missing diamond necklace. With nowhere else to live, Gwen agrees to solve the mystery in hopes of putting the ghost to rest and ending the attempted burglaries.
As Gwen digs into the past, she discovers a web of secrets, betrayal, and scandal. Desperate, Gwen must the solve the murder and uncover the truth to protect her family from the dangers lurking around Hexen House.
The Scandalous Star is the first book in the Haunting of Hexen House, a paranormal cozy mystery series set in a town full of secrets, hidden treasures, and unexpected dangers. Perfect for fans of haunted houses, ghost stories, small-town suspense, and heartwarming tales of family, grief, resilience, and courage.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Cozy paranormal mysteries
Haunted houses with secrets
Ghosts who need justice
Amateur sleuth heroines
Small-town mysteries
Hidden treasure legends
Family stakes and found strength
Historic scandals and long-buried secrets
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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