Dani Elante’s alter ego Death felt the wrongness of the dead rising, even though the world rejoiced in the return of their lost loved ones. But she shoved her reservations aside when her deceased husband comes back to her and her son. Can Dani find the courage to put the dead to rest and stop the Apocalypse? Or will Satan convince her to let Heath live, and as a result, destroy the universe?

Wila Ardale didn’t think anything could hurt more than her ex-louse’s betrayal until he discovered she was the avatar of War, one of the Four Soccer Moms of the Apocalypse. Now, he plans to leverage his knowledge to gain custody of their son. She doesn’t believe things could get worse until a demon approaches her with an offer for the Soccer Moms. He’ll betray Satan in return for their assistance in taking the throne of Hell. Wila’s dead grandmother reminds her she can’t trust a demon, but what if this is the one chance the Soccer Moms have to stop the Apocalypse?

Krissy Hancock and her pals are taking a coffee break—leaving their bookstore-café in Pine Hills, Ohio, and heading to a convention. But this road trip will be more dangerous than they expected ... Coffee lovers are gathering from far and wide at the hotel, and Krissy, Rita, and Vicki are excited. But some of the attendees may need to switch to decaf, as a public argument breaks out soon after they check in and then a flavor competition leads to bitter feelings. When the winner of the contest is beaned with a carafe full of café mocha, suspicions swirl—along with accusations of bribery. Was the dead man offering perks to the judges—or was something sinister going on in his personal life? This case is going to keep Krissy up all night long ...

Jocelyn "Joss" Miller, a twenty-something barista, works at Sugar Creek Cafe, a hip coffeehouse with deep ties to the local arts and music community. Joss is finally feeling like she's found her purpose as her recently launched true crime podcast soars in popularity. With her family's blessings, Joss produces a special tribute to her grandfather.What seems like a step towards healing instead sets off a firestorm of reactions in the community. There are a few who would rather not be reminded of how Joss's grandfather had been murdered years ago. When the staunchest protester is found dead, Joss becomes the number one suspect.

Sage Caplin is taking her Portland coffee cart on the road to a sustainable music festival, but murder is an unwanted special guest . . . At Campathon, an annual eco-friendly festival held on a farm outside of Portland, fans celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s music scene in quintessential PDX style—with gourmet food carts, reusable utensils . . . and lots of coffee. How else to get through three days of nonstop entertainment? Sage has scored a coveted place for her Ground Rules coffee cart thanks to her new-ish boyfriend, Bax, who’s friendly with Maya, one of the musicians performing. The festivities begin with a stream of customers, friends, and acquaintances stopping by for Ground Rules’ world-class blends, expertly brewed by Sage and her newest barista. But there are tensions between Maya and her former bandmates, who are on the cusp of making it big, and with Ian, the band’s manager. When Sage stumbles upon Ian’s dead body in the nearby woods—his hand still clutching one of her coffee mugs—it’s clear that someone’s grudge boiled over into murder. Can Sage work out who’s responsible before another innocent life fades out, and the curtain falls on Campathon, and maybe her own future, for good? Praise for Fresh Brewed Murder “Lively characters help propel the intricate plot. Cozy fans will hope to see a lot more of Sage and friends.” —Publishers Weekly

From Ancient China to modern day Appalachia, it’s never been easy to be a witch. Here’s five women who find it takes a little hocus pocus and a lot of gumption to make things right in their world. Includes the stories “Pig-Headed”, which was originally published in Sword and Sorceress 31, and “Unexpected”, which was originally published in Sword and Sorceress 32.

Aisha Franklin finds herself representing an old friend who assisted in a supervillain jailbreak in order to exact revenge on one of the escapees. But in the middle of the arraignment, terrorists burst into the courtroom and demand Aisha’s alter ego, the Ghost Owl, in exchange for the hostages. Meanwhile, Harri Winters and the rest of her team desperately seek a way to rescue Aisha and the other hostages. Will Harri be forced to don the Ghost Owl’s suit one more time? And if she does, will Harri’s superhero career end as disastrously as it did the last time? Call us at 888-555-HERO. The Law Offices of Winters & Franklin, where the only thing more dangerous than a superhero is his attorney.