Haunting and Homicide -- Ava Burke

<b>Lou Thatcher is haunted by ghosts-friendly ghosts-but when she finds herself involved in a murder investigation, she's in for the fright of a lifetime in this new cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Amanda Flower and Ellen Byron.</b> <p/><b> </b>Tallulah "Lou" Thatcher has a gift: she can see dead people. But in New Orleans, Louisiana, this is not a drawback. On the contrary, her ability to see ghosts helps her host viral ghost tours through the historic Garden District. When rival tour guide Adam Brandt-who accused her of faking her encounters to undercut his business-is found murdered, Lou is the only one who can see him . . . his ghost, that is. <p/>It's no secret Adam and Lou were feuding and with the absence of a suspect, she's the only one with a clear motive. After detective Dylan Finch, Lou's longtime crush, reveals the murder weapon was a ceremonial dagger from Lou's shop, she's officially declared the prime suspect. Determined to prove her innocence, Lou starts investigating right away. <p/>Weaving her way through Adam's business partnerships, friendships, and kinships, Lou must uncover who wished to see him dead before the killer tries to silence her forever. <br><b> </b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Ava Burke<br><b>Publisher:</b> Crooked Lane Books<br><b>Published:</b> 01/21/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 272<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.25lbs<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781639109289<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Library Journal</i> 10/01/2024 pg. 95<br