Turkey & Terror

This Thanksgiving, the turkey isn't the only thing getting roasted.

Maya Rao has handled poltergeists, possessed pumpkins, and the occasional cursed object. But nothing-absolutely nothing-has prepared her for her terrifying challenge yet:

Her parents are coming to visit.

Maya's plan is simple: Hide the ghost books, tell the spirit living in the attic to stay invisible, and cook a perfect dinner to prove that her life in Hollow's End is perfectly normal. But "normal" is a relative term in a town where the local bakery is run by a witch.

When a well-intentioned "Bountiful Harvest" spell goes wrong, it summons the Alpha Gobbler-an ancient spirit of gluttony that grows larger every time someone stresses about the holidays. And with Maya's mother criticizing the dust and the oven on the fritz, the stress levels are hitting critical mass.

Now, the turkey is the size of a minivan, it has eaten the town's power grid, and it's currently besieging Maya's house.

The Menu:

• A 20lb turkey that must be cooked on a gas stove by candlelight.


• A side of mashed potatoes used as a projectile weapon.


• A dessert of absolute chaos.

Can Maya banish the beast, save the dinner, and keep her parents from finding out she's dating a wizard? Or will this Thanksgiving end with the whole town getting stuffed?

Turkey & Terror is the sixth book in the Hollow's End Mysteries. Expect a leaf blower loaded with cranberry sauce, a cat vs. monster showdown, and the most chaotic dinner party in cozy mystery history.

Grab your carving knife and your spellbook-dinner is served!