Curl Up with Two Mini-Mysteries This Holiday Season

Hi everyone!

If you’re looking for a quick read this holiday season, why not catch up on two of my mini-mysteries? They’re perfect for a lunchtime break or a short escape from the holiday hustle.

Although both stories share a similar theme (buying things at a flea market or an estate sale can change your life), they’re very different in tone.

First up is More Than I Bargained For. This mini-mystery blends offbeat humor with the paranormal. You never know what you’ll find at an estate sale…

More Than I Bargained For - A Paranormal Mini-Mystery

Katie doesn’t like going to estate sales. Why? Because she sees dead people.

When Katie reluctantly attends an estate sale with her friend Diane, she gets more than she bargained for. The deceased former owner of the house, Grace, realizes that Katie can communicate with her, and she has a lot to say.

As Katie pretends to shop, Grace tells her the story of how she was murdered—and reveals that her killer is still in the house.

It’s up to Katie to uncover the murder weapon and get it to the police… before time runs out.

Read reviews and order your copy here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for

If you like your mysteries a bit darker, don’t miss Silent Sentinel. This mini-thriller blends a crime story with the unusual. Pay attention to what you buy the next time you’re at a flea market…   

Silent Sentinel - A Mini-Thriller

One afternoon, Valerie visits a flea market and meets a peculiar man who tries to sell her an ancient statue of Anubis—the Egyptian god of the dead. Despite her protests, the man insists that she must have the statue. Valerie gives in and brings her new “guardian” home.

Later that night, Valerie awakens to discover an intruder has broken into her house. She’s forced to fight for her life and relies on Anubis to save her.

When the police investigate, they make a shocking discovery about her attacker and his motive. Only then does Valerie realize how lucky she was— the statue was the last thing she wanted, but exactly what she needed.

Read reviews and order your copy here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/silent-sentinel

Love mysteries and/or spooky stories? Visit the Horror, Mystery & More page on my site: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror

Or visit my Amazon Author page for a full title list, book links, and more! www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins

I welcome questions and comments from readers. If you’ve read one of my books, let me know which story you loved best and why.

Enjoy the holiday season!

Kelli A. Wilkins

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 24 romance novels, and 8 mystery/horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror and mystery stories.

Her twenty-fourth romance, For Love’s Sake, an epic historical/fantasy romantic adventure, was published in January 2025.

In 2024, she released Surreal Escapes, a collection of 7 speculative/spooky stories. Anything can—and does—happen in this anthology.

Kelli also released her fourth gay romance, A Thousand Summer Secrets, in 2024. This tender contemporary romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while seeking love and acceptance.

She published The Route 9 Killer, a mystery/thriller set in Central NJ, in 2023. Look for a follow-up story coming in 2026!

Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and 

visit her website www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.