It's the 1930s in England when the enigmatic Lady Beatrice Blenkinsop disappears without a trace from her opulent gala. A mesmerizing mystery unfolds that will test the limits of reality.
Enter Jessie Harper, an unconventional sleuth with a keen mind, and her steadfast partner George Jenkins, a WW1 veteran whose pragmatism is matched only by his bravery. Together with Khan, Jessie's mystical feline companion, they plunge headfirst into a bizarre investigation that leads them down a treacherous path.
As ancient forces stir and secrets from the past come to light, Jessie's unorthodox methods clash with the scepticism of Inspector Grayson. Yet, with the guidance of their mentor, the wise Detective Sergeant Roberts, the team doggedly follows a trail that winds through Liverpool's high society and delves into the occult underbelly lurking beneath its surface. But as spectral occurrences shake the very foundations of reality, Jessie's unwavering determination inadvertently opens a portal to a nightmarish realm beyond imagination. Caught in a chilling battle against an ancient deity thirsting for power, Jessie and George must confront their deepest fears and unearth hidden truths to survive. Their journey through the shadows tests their bonds and uncovers long-buried secrets, leading to sacrifices that will shape their destinies forever. As they return to the mundane world, haunted by Lady Beatrice's spectral return and new supernatural threats on the horizon, Jessie and her allies brace themselves for an epic showdown that will push them to their limits-a testament to the resilience of friendship and belief in the face of impossible odds.
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KJ Cornwall is the pen name of bestselling true crime and multi-genre author, Stephen Bentley. It is the pen name associated with the Jessie Harper Paranormal Cozy Mystery series set in 1930s Liverpool, a city the author knows well.
They are light-hearted tales with oodles of British humour partly supplied by Khan, the magical, talking cat.
KJ has now penned a new cosy mystery series: the Middleclere Mysteries with Book One, Shadows Over Middleclere now publishedin 2025.