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Stacy Justice did not expect to be set on fire that night, but being raised by witches prepares one for life's little surprises. In fact, she isn't the least bit shocked when her cousin is accused of arson, or when her divorced grandparents sign up for a marriage retreat, or even when her own... read more

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Losing my father before I received my high school diploma changed me. My mother leaving strengthened me. My grandmother trying to mold me into a witch? Well, that just annoyed me. But this? Trapped in a burning building with my dog and my cousin? Even the Boy Scouts of America aren’t prepared... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Losing my father before I received my high school diploma changed me. My mother leaving strengthened me. My grandmother trying to mold me into a witch? Well, that just annoyed me. But this? Trapped in a burning building with my dog and my cousin? Even the Boy Scouts of America aren’t prepared for this. One thing is for sure. If I get out of here alive I’m going to find out who lit the match even if it kills me. And it just might.

Characters edit see section history

  • Stacy Justice: A reluctant witch with the grace of a newborn giraffe and the determination of a Jehovah's Witness. The not quite 30-year old heroine of our story.
  • Cinnamon Panzano: Stacy's cousin and owner of The Black Opal bar. Cinnamon has been working on her anger management problem since she was six years old.
  • Thor: A 180 pound Great Dane with a sensitive side.
  • Leo Warick: The police chief of Amethyst and Stacy's beau.
  • Iris Merriweather: Coffee shop owner and gossip columnist.
  • Lolly Geraghty: Stacy's eldest great aunt who is a few slices short of a pie unless she's imbibed generously.
  • Fiona Geraghty: Stacy's great aunt who still has the legs of a Rockette.
  • Birdie Geraghty: Stacy's grandmother, owner of a guesthouse and ring-leader of the Geraghty Girls.
  • Angelica Geraghty: Cinnamon's Sicilian mother and bakery owner.
  • Derek Meyers: Photographer for the local newspaper.
  • Mr. Huckleberry: Family friend.
  • Gus Dorsey: The deputy who makes Barney Pfeiff look like Eliot Ness.
  • Carol: Kathy's best friend
  • Uncle Mario: Cinnamon's lecherous halfwit con-artist of an uncle. Brother to Angelica.
  • Mr. Mayor: Add a description of this character.
  • Ned: One of three conscientious citizens who went through training to qualify for Citizen's On Patrol. (CoP)
  • Maegan Geraghty: Ancestor to Stacy.
  • Jeb: One of three conscientious citizens who went through training to qualify for Citizen's On Patrol. (CoP)
  • Chip Lewis: Local juvenile delinquent. Attracts trouble.
  • Jed: One of three conscientious citizens who went through training to qualify for Citizen's On Patrol. (CoP)
  • Mr. Sims: Resident of Culver City
  • Baldy
  • Moonlight: Stacy's cat
  • Shea Parker: Editor of the local paper. He co-founded it with Stacy's father.
  • Kathy Sims: Resident of Culver City
  • Gladys Sharp: Research assistant at the paper. Obsessed with the Geraghty witches.
  • Matt Huckleberry: Owner of a Christmas Tree Farm outside Amethyst. Son to Mr. Huckleberry.
  • Monique Fontaine: Local woman with an insatiable sexual appetite who's uninhibited by social morals regarding coveting taken men. Owns Down & Dirty.
  • Enrique Ortega
  • Scully: Regular of The Black Opal Bar.
  • Tony: Cinnamon's husband.
  • Mr. Sagnoski: Coroner and former biology teacher.
  • Benjamin Smalls: Insurance Adjuster.... with issues.
  • Kirk McAllister: Eddie's brother.
  • Gramps: Birdie's ex-husband and Stacy's grandfather.
  • Anastasia: Birdie's name for Stacy.
  • Eddie McAllister: Local mason. Somewhat slow of mind but great of talent.
  • Tommy Delaney
  • Betty
  • Mrs. Sims: Resident of Culver City
  • Lyn
  • Mr. Leo
  • Dad: Stacy's deceased father
  • Goddess Brighid: Character from celtic mythology
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

The fictional town of Amethyst, Illinois, modeled after the real town of Galena, Illinois, three hours west of Chicago.

First Sentence edit see section history

You might say everything was fine until the fire.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter 1 thru Chapter 29

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 5 in Stacy Justice Mystery. (standard series)

Followed by Bloodstone.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Barbra Annino (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Dane House
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 2, 2011
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 313

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