y separately published work icon Paranormal Investigation Bureau series - author   novel  
Issue Details: First known date: 2018... 2018 Paranormal Investigation Bureau
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Cosy paranormal mystery series.

Includes

Christmassing in Westerham Dionne Lister , 2020 single work novella
— Appears in: Christmas Crackers 2020;

'When witch Lily discovers another witch stealing from a major department store, little does she know what she’s about to get herself into.

'Being Christmas, she doesn’t want to dob the woman into the Paranormal Investigation Bureau and have her arrested, but when Lily confronts the woman and things take a dramatic turn, she has no choice. Lily calls her mentor and PIB boss, Angelica, who questions the woman and finds out what’s really going on.

'The woman has a good excuse, but also needs their help tracking down and saving Christmas’s most important person—Santa.

'Lily and Angelica undertake a secret and dangerous mission to save the big man in the red suit. If anyone finds out he’s real, the world will never be the same, and if the women can’t find him before Christmas, millions of people will have the worst Christmas ever, not to mention Mrs Claus would be heartbroken.

'With the help and hinderance of Santa’s sexy elves, Lily and Angelica do their best to save Christmas, but can they wrap it up in time for Christmas Day, or will an evil organised-crime gang rain all over their Christmas parade and burst their Christmas baubles?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witchnapped in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2018 20105424 2018 single work novel fantasy mystery

'All it takes is one morning for Sydney Photographer Lily Bianchi's life to go off the rails and over a cliff.

'A well-dressed English woman turns up at her door, swearing she's a witch. If that’s not crazy enough, she explains Lily’s brother, James, has been kidnapped and the Paranormal Investigation Bureau needs Lily’s help finding him.

'And the craziest part? The Englishwoman tells Lily she's a witch too. Before she can say, “Where’s my coffee?” she’s on a plane bound for Westerham, England.

'Unfortunately, England’s not as welcoming as she hoped--she's barely arrived before she gets set up, arrested and almost shot.

'Things can only get better from here, right? Yeah, right…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Swindled in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2018 20105480 2018 single work novel fantasy mystery

'Just when Lily’s settling into life in Westerham and making new friends, the Paranormal Investigation Bureau needs her help again. A witch has been misappropriating millions from unsuspecting retirees, but she’s destroyed all the evidence. Lily’s unique witchy skills are the only thing that can uncover the past and get the PIB the evidence it needs.

'Even though Lily has her own plans, nothing seems to go right. Her fun day in London turns into a devastating collision with her past, and super-hot Agent Crankypants is annoying as hell. He knows all her buttons to press, and she’s not sure if she wants to kiss him or strangle him, or maybe both. Then tracking down the PIB’s suspect puts Lily’s new friendship at risk, and, if that’s not enough, it finally brings Lily face-to-face with death.

'Can Lily solve the crime before someone dies? And will the universe give her a break before she loses what’s left of her sanity?

'Unfortunately, coffee alone can’t fix things this time.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Undercover in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2018 20105546 2018 single work novel fantasy mystery

'Deciding to have more fun in Westerham, Lily takes up life-drawing classes with her friend Olivia. But trouble isn't far away; the art teacher goes missing after the second class.

'Tracking down the art teacher is proving impossible, and the PIB's best lead is murdered before they can find out everything he knows. Yet again, Lily's unique witchy skills are called upon to help. The problem? It's dangerous for her to reveal her talents. She's already the target of a secret organisation intent on kidnapping her, and now those closest to her fear a threat inside the PIB itself.

'To help solve the case, Lily makes a dangerous choice: to go undercover with no backup. But has she just made a fatal mistake?

'So much for witches having it easier. Someone pass Lily a cappuccino, but this time, make it a double.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witchslapped in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2018 20105599 2018 single work novel fantasy mystery

'When violent crime increases in Westerham, Lily and the PIB agents have to step in to sort things out. But nothing is quite as it seems, and danger lurks in every shadow.

'Just when Lily thinks she can figure things out, everyone turns against her, including those she loves most. It doesn't help that the person instigating the hate is one of the most powerful witches at the PIB—the love of Will's life: Dana.

'Can Lily use her magic to get to the source of the violence before things escalate to the point of no return? And will her friends see the truth about Dana, or will Lily lose them forever?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Silenced in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2019 20105671 2019 single work novel fantasy mystery

'When Will invites Lily to meet his grandmother at the Saint Catherine Laboure care home for witches, she learns the residents have been dying at an alarming rate. Will’s grandmother is scared she’ll be next—but they put it down to the paranoid ramblings of a dementia patient. Until Will’s grandmother dies unexpectedly for no apparent reason….

'To find the killer, Angelica volunteers to go undercover, being one of the only older agents in the PIB. Lily’s magic reveals her mentor is in mortal danger, but despite Lily’s arguments, Angelica takes the assignment.

'Can Lily use her witchy skills to unravel the mystery before someone she loves becomes the next victim?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Killer Witch in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2019 20105775 2019 single work novel fantasy mystery

'A superstar has come to town… and so has murder.

'On a routine photography job, Lily meets hunky movie star and witch Jeremy Frazer, but the moment is ruined when she photographs a woman murdered years ago. When a new murder victim turns up with the same injuries, the police get on the case, only to arrest Jeremy for the crime. How can the kind, helpful, charismatic guy Lily met on the job be a cold-blooded killer?

'Then Jeremy’s lawyer goes missing, and the movie star begs Lily to help him, swearing she’s the only one he trusts. Though Lily has no idea why he thinks she can save him, she takes the job. As she and Jeremy become close, jealousy gets the better of Will, and he turns his back on her. But is it really jealousy, or can he see something she can’t?

'Is Lily risking happiness with Will to help a serial killer clear his name, or is she the only hope an innocent man has to find justice? And what did happen to Jeremy’s lawyer?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Haunted in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2019 20106071 2019 single work novel fantasy mystery

'When Lily’s neighbour, Mrs Soames, knocks on Lily’s door in the dead of night upset about a violent ghost in her home, Lily is sceptical. Her doubt disappears when she’s chased from the property by a terrifying apparition. But that’s not the worst part: now Mrs Soames and her pet cockatoo are moving in, and the only way to get rid of the annoying guests is to banish the ghost… but that’s easier said than done.

'Mrs Soames isn’t the only one with a haunting problem. Angelica asks Lily to assist in a PIB investigation: Westerham residents are selling their homes in droves, at less than market prices. When previous owners of the houses start dying, Angelica ramps up the investigation. Whoever’s behind the scheme is not afraid to kill, and Lily and her friends may be next.

'Then Will turns up at one of the crime scenes after being mysteriously MIA for a few weeks… but it’s not a happy reunion. His callous disregard for the law and her safety is very un-Will like, and Lily worries he’s turned rogue.

'Can Lily figure out what’s going on before Mrs Soames and her cockatoo drive her crazy and more innocent people are murdered? And can she get to Will in time, or is he lost to her forever?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Oracle in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2019 20106154 2019 single work novel fantasy mystery

'Christmas is in the air… but so is murder.

'Lily knows all about having birthdays from hell, but now it’s her best friend Olivia’s turn. Her mother organises a get together, but things definitely don’t go as planned, leaving Olivia upset and not sure she wants to celebrate. There is one bright light at Olivia’s birthday—her favourite fortune teller, Owen the Oracle. Unfortunately, he doesn’t predict the disasters that follow the party.

'When one of Olivia’s old enemies dies and she’s charged with murder, her health takes a terrifying turn, but is it the stress or something more… magical? And who’s to blame?

'With time rapidly running out, can Lily and the PIB figure out what’s going on, or will Olivia end up jailed for years to come, or worse, dead?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witchbotched in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2019 20106266 2019 single work novel fantasy mystery

'Is someone killing innocent people, or has a wave of depression swept across England?

'On an outing to the White Cliffs of Dover, Lily and Will hear screams. Unfortunately, they're too late to save a woman who jumped to her death. They make some brief enquiries with the police but don’t think much of what seems a straightforward suicide… until they start happening daily. Deciding to delve deeper into the tragedies, Will senses magic on one of the victims.

'Turning it into a full-blown investigation, the PIB asks Lily to help with her special talent, which she reluctantly does, dreading the images she might see. Unfortunately, that becomes the least of her worries when their ongoing investigation into her parents’ disappearance unearths some new leads, and Lily receives a mysterious letter, warning her to watch her back. But it’s not enough to keep her safe.

'Can Lily, Will, and their friends end the epidemic of suicides before too many more victims leap to their deaths? Will Lily even be around to help, or will those who want her dead catch up with her first?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Cursed in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2020 20106339 2020 single work novel fantasy mystery

'When a curse hits the PIB, everyone's magic goes awry. While Lily can see the funny side of it, it's not a joke—someone wants the PIB out of the way. When a swathe of major crimes are committed, the PIB team are helpless. They need to find a cure, and fast, or their whole organisation could be disbanded... for good.

'With the powers that be looking for any excuse to fire Angelica, Lily needs to step up. With the threat of a major crime that could kill hundreds of people and decimate a London landmark looming, time is quickly running out. But will Lily and her friends get their magic working properly in time, or will they lose both the battle and the war?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Heist in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2020 20106449 2020 single work novel fantasy mystery

'Lily’s feeling a bit out of place at a high-end fashion show, but she can’t wait to see Will’s sister, Sarah, strutting the catwalk. Lily and Will have planned to spend some time with Sarah while she’s in town, but when jewellery worth millions is stolen from the fashion show and Sarah’s friend goes missing with it, their plans disappear in a miasma of expensive perfume.

'Sarah refuses to believe her friend could have perpetrated the heist, but Lily’s magic proves otherwise. Worried about her friend and wanting answers, Sarah decides to investigate. But soon she goes missing too, sending Lily and Will into a panic.

'Will and Lily recruit Imani and flamboyant make-up artist Lavender, a friend of Sarah’s, to help solve the case. Their search takes them to Italy, Spain, and back. But as times passes, the worse things look. If they don’t find answers soon, someone will die.

'And on top of all that, they have a new lead into the disappearance of Lily’s parents. It’s a dangerous assignment—one that will have unforeseen consequences and leave Lily despairing that they’ll never find answers.

'Yep, it’s just another day in Westerham.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Burglar in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2020 20106684 2020 single work novel fantasy mystery

'There’s a witch burglar on the loose, and they’re stealing more than the usual.

'There’s a prolific cat burglar on the loose who’s stealing more than people’s treasured possessions. This particular burglar is stealing their pets! Will and Lily are on the case, but clues are hard to find, and even Lily’s magical talent isn’t much help.

'The pressure is mounting, and with the threat of being fired hanging over Will’s head, they need to find answers—and soon. Only Lily is having her own troubles. Her magic tattoo is under attack, and she needs it removed, pronto. The trouble is, having it removed could provide deadly consequences. With time running out and more burglaries occurring every night, can Lily and Will find the vital missing clue that will uncover the burglar, or will it all go horribly wrong?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Vampire Witch in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2020 20106735 2020 single work novel fantasy mystery

'There’s a vampire witch in town, and he’s after more than blood.

'Lily has helped her PIB witch agent friends investigate missing-persons cases before, but this case is different. With no bodies and only scant clues from her camera to guide them, this is turning into their toughest assignment yet. When they finally get a break, it’s worse than she feared. Vampire witches were supposed to be extinct—except there seems to be one, and it’s preying on local witches.

'If only the vampire witch was the sole thing Lily, Will, and the crew had to worry about, but their plan to raid the Regula Pythonissam factory is about to come to fruition. In the chaos that follows, will their secret investigation be compromised, ruining their chances of uncovering what happened to Lily’s parents forever?

'Meanwhile, Angelica is missing in action and no one has any idea where she is. Have the PIB directors eradicated her once and for all?

'Lily wishes she had time to deal with things one by one, but as usual, the universe has other ideas. Has she finally met a case she can’t solve?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch War in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2020 22514776 2020 single work novel fantasy

'After a year of searching for answers to what happened to her parents and living in danger, all Lily’s questions are about to be answered, but is she ready?

'Regula Pythonissam is on the move, and so are Lily and Will, travelling to France, Russia, and Germany in their quest to find answers. Unfortunately, danger awaits them, as does heartache.

'The snake group are growing stronger, and the more Lily and the gang find out about them, the worse things look. When Lily, James, and the others need Chad to step up and be the boss the PIB deserves, he fails them spectacularly. The group are left desperate for resources in their increasingly dangerous search for RP, in particular Dana and her dad.

'When the French arm of the PIB get caught up in the tragedies, Will has one chance to bring them onside, but can he do it, and is the head agent at the Paris office trustworthy?

'Just when they think things might go their way, disaster strikes, and Lily is left with two choices, neither of which will have a good outcome, but she must make a decision, one everyone might curse her for when everything is over. Can she survive the heartache of her search and RP’s machinations, and even if she does, will her life be worth living when her brother discovers what she’s done?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Westerham Witches and a Venetian Vendetta Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2021 22514917 2021 single work novel fantasy

'Woohoo! Lily finally gets that holiday she’s been wishing for since she arrived in the UK over a year ago, and everyone is joining her in Venice, including her mum. Their first day gets off to an amazing start, until a pigeon drops a “gift” on Lily’s head. Then it’s all downhill from there when, on their first night, a man at their hotel is murdered.

'Lily and her friends try to stay out of things, but Angelica can’t help herself. When she teams up with the Italian PIB, she puts herself in the murderer’s sights. When Angelica disappears, Lily, Will, and their friends look everywhere, but it’s as if she’s disappeared into thin air, and the Italian PIB aren’t helping.

'With little support and no local knowledge, the gang are scrambling, and Lily makes a huge miscalculation, putting her in harm’s way. Will she get out of this one alive, or has she finally met her witchy match? One thing’s for sure—when a Venetian has a vendetta, it’s best to just stay out of their way.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Nemesis in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2021 22515096 2021 single work novel fantasy

'When one of Lily's friends is in trouble, she'll do whatever she can to help, even if it means risking her life.

'When one of Beren's ex-girlfriends is killed in a hit-and-run accident, the team is quickly on the case. It doesn't take long for them to realise it wasn't an accident. What's worse is that all the evidence points to Beren.

'Chad is happy to jump on the throw-Beren-in-Jail bandwagon, and he tries to thwart Angelica, James, Lily and the gang at every turn. His behaviour is beyond frustrating and could mean Beren spends the rest of his life locked up.

'While the good witches at the PIB do their best to untangle the mystery, they might have to face the fact that Beren is guilty. Loathe to believe their kind friend is capable of such a cold-hearted murder, they continue to dig for clues, and it's not long before Liv and Lily are in grave danger.

'Can they get themselves out of the mess this time, or have they finally run out of luck? And will Chad and the directors get what they desire—the demise of Angelica, her supportive friends, and the PIB? One thing's for sure—if Chad gets his way, the world as Lily knows it will be gone forever....'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Witch Catastrophe in Westerham Dionne Lister , Australia : Dionne Lister , 2021 22515213 2021 single work novel fantasy

'When one of Lily’s witchy talents reveals that a horrific catastrophe is coming, the PIB have no idea what, how, and when. Can they unravel the mystery before scores of people are killed?

'On a trip to the Natural History Museum in London with Lavender and Sarah, Lily decides to take some photos to remember her day, unfortunately, she sees more than she ever wanted. Many people in the museum are see through, indicating they're going to die. Lily and her friends change to detective mode immediately because whatever tragedy is going to unfold will kill scores of innocent people.

'After a lengthy investigation, they narrow things down, but when the time comes to avert disaster, the unthinkable happens, and their suspect escapes with help from a surprising quarter.

'As well as the disaster, Angelica and the team have Chadiot to deal with, and the directors, who have just upped the stakes. With a frenzy of danger hurtling towards them, can Lily, Angelica, and the team solve the crime and keep the bureau from going under, or will all their efforts be in vain?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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