Polly Holmes
Polly Holmes
i(19429278 works by)
Writing name for:
P. L. Harris
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Most Referenced Works
Awards for Works
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Muffins and Magic
Perth
:
Gumnut Press
,
2021
24860379
2021
single work
novel
fantasy
crime
'What's a witch to do when faced with protecting the ones she loves against an unimaginable evil?
'Ever had one of those days when everything is going too well? When you have that sense that the other boot is about to drop? Welcome to my day.
'It's the Annual Saltwater Cove Show, and this year there are more rides, show bags, food stalls, and competitions than ever before. Witches from worlds near and far have descended to try their hand at winning the prestigious Witch Wonder Trophy for best witch baker.
'When Seraphina Morgan from the Coven of the Night Moon turns up dead, all avenues lead to last year's reigning champion, Aunt Edie, as the guilty party. Dark magic is lurking, and I'm determined to get to the bottom of it and clear Aunt Edie's name before the unthinkable happens, and she's found guilty. Enlisting the help of my two best friends and drop-dead greek-god gorgeous boyfriend, we set about finding the real killer before Aunt Edie's goose is cooked. Or pie is baked as the case may be.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- 2022 longlisted Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel
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Murder, Mayhem and Mistletoe
Perth
:
Gumnut Press
,
2021
23680654
2021
novel
crime
fantasy
'Christmas is Saltwater Cove’s favourite holiday of the year, but that didn’t stop murder and mayhem from making an unscheduled visit.
'The festive spirit is out and about, the eggnog is flowing, mistletoe is hung, and the town is pumped for the most exciting event on the Christmas calendar, the Annual Concert. This year aunt Edie decided it would be a brilliant idea to volunteer me and my best friend, Harriet, to run both Santa’s photo booth and the refreshment stall.
'As the celebrations kick-off, things turn complicated fast when my childhood friend, Trixie Snowball, winner of the Elf of the Year contest, reveals she's lost Santa's list and is desperate to find it. I agreed to use my magic to help, but things take a turn for the worse when the runner-up of the contest turns up dead behind the refreshment stall, and Trixie is the number one suspect.
'Christmas day is fast approaching, and now I’m in a race against time to find a murderer, clear Trixie’s name, bring the real killer to justice and find the list before disappointment rains down on children all over the world. How, oh, how did I get myself into such a predicament?
'If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then step into the fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery world of the Melting Pot Café series where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is sure to leave you craving more.'(Publication summary)
- 2022 longlisted Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel
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