Mystic Deception (Mystic Isle Mysteries, #4)

From USA Today bestselling authors Sally J. Smith & Jean Steffens comes murder, magic, and laughter on the bayou...

There's magic in the air at The Mansion at Mystic Isle where Melanie Hamilton works-magic everywhere. The Federation of Magicians has contracted to hold their annual show at the resort on the bayou, and Melanie's excited to join in the fun-nothing like a little hocus pocus to liven things up, right? The winner's own show and a huge cash prize guarantees stiff competition. And speaking of stiffs, when the contest frontrunner turns up dead, Mel, Jack Stockton, and the staff at the resort rally to chase down the culprit. Is one magician so desperate for fame and fortune they'd kill for it, or is there another reason to work some black magic? Mel conjures up several suspects, but the adept sleight of hand conceals the identity of the murderer. Will an abracadabra and the wave of a magic wand catch the killer, or will it be Mel who disappears?

What critics are saying about Sally J. Smith & Jean Steffens:

"Charming, cunning and clever, Mystic Mayhem, is a smartly paced murder mystery... sticky, spunky and scrumptious, just like a homemade pecan pie "
Romance Junkies

"Writing team Sally J. Smith and Jean Steffens, a top all-time favorite, have penned a well-written and exciting series with a Southern flair, combining cheeky characters, humorous foibles, and of course, a clever cozy murder mystery. 5 stars "
Kings River Life Magazine

"Move over Batman and Robin, Smith and Steffens are the coolest, sharpest and wittiest crime fighting duo to come along since you donned your tights Ba-Bam "
Diane Morasco, Long Island Book Review