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Top 3 Paranormal Cozy Mysteries for the Strange & Suspicious

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Top 3 Paranormal Cozy Mysteries for the Strange & Suspicious

— curated by Penelope McGrath —

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Sometimes the dead don’t stay quiet. Sometimes your cat talks back.

This trio blends charming and creepy: talking animals, ghostly whispers, cursed mansions, and magical clues. Perfect for readers who like their cozies with a shiver—quirky sleuths, sixth senses, and towns where reality bends just enough to raise the hair on your arms.

1) Mascara Murder — Petra Shaw

Genre: Paranormal Cozy / Psychic Sleuth • Format: Free

A psychic librarian, a snarky talking cat, and a poisoned mascara wand turn a fresh start into a spectral whodunit. Beauty aisle clues, otherworldly whispers, and a killer with perfect aim.

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2) Echoed Secrets — D.K. Grey

Genre: Paranormal Cozy / Haunted House • Format: Kindle Unlimited

A cursed mansion, a gifted teen, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. The Hale legacy haunts the living, and every echo is a warning you don’t want to hear twice.

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3) Deadly Sip — Eve Barett

Genre: Paranormal Cozy / Amateur Sleuth • Format: Kindle Unlimited

Book clubs, tea shops, and a gossiping parrot who knows too much. When murder stirs the pot, a clever sleuth must sort the leaves from the lies.

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Perfect for readers who want…

  • Talking animal sidekicks with suspiciously good intel
  • Haunted halls, hexed heirlooms, and perfumed clues
  • Cozy vibes with just enough chill to fog the mirror
Stay curious, stay aware… when the veil thins, even the dead have something to say.

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馃摎 About Penelope McGrath

Penelope McGrath is a psychological thriller author living in Puerto Rico with her two toddlers. She writes dark mysteries, twisted suspense, and curates eerie ambiance videos inspired by the island.

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