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Treble Death, the third book in the paranormal mystery series, is out now! Continuing the Musical Mayhem series by K M Jackways, Treble Death follows Esther as she she steps into her witchy powers to banish a grumpy ghost. The fourth book in this fantasy mystery series is about a body found at a wedding. Watch this space to find out more and pre-order!
Kim has released a portal fantasy with romance called A Twist of Faerie. The main character is Cara, the librarian from the witchy mystery series. Join Cara as she follows her sister to a fae realm of secrets and lies.
Kim is writing in a group project called Cozy Vales and the first anthology is available for free from retailers. The collection includes Flagons and Dragons, which is the start of the hearth witch story. Join up to the newsletter to be the first to know when Sweeter by Hearth, the book about Flora, Wes and the rest is coming.
If you’re in New Zealand or Australia, the best way to buy the paperback books is from the direct store! You can get signed copies and bundles sent to you with quick shipping. Use code WEB25 for a discount.
Musical Mayhem - Whimsical Witchy Mysteries
Treble Death by K M Jackways: Book 3
Welcome to the quaint town of Ledstow, where magic whispers through the trees and secrets linger in every shadow. When a shocking murder rocks the musical community, Esther finds herself entangled in another case. But the trail of clues is elusive—flickering apparitions, cryptic messages from beyond, and restless spirits clamoring for justice. As Esther navigates the supernatural, she discovers one grumpy ghost who holds the key to unravelling the mystery.
Get it in ebook here or paperback here.
Death and a Duet by K M Jackways: Book 2
When the lead actor of a local play is discovered dead, it’s time to step into character to find out the truth. Between her grandmother teaching her magic, intense rehearsals and a tapestry of secrets among the cast, Esther hardly has time to wonder why Clark’s keeping it strictly professional.
On one final night, Esther must pull off a show-stopping performance and solve the case before the curtain falls.
Get it in ebook here or paperback here.
Murder for a Song by K M Jackways: Book 1
When murder comes to the charming town of Ledstow, Esther’s friend and bandmate is the prime suspect. She has to get involved. But spooky happenings throw up more secrets that leave her questioning her town and her own family. Can Esther solve the mystery so they can sing in harmony once again?
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About
Kim is a storyteller from New Zealand. After a massive earthquake, she and her family spent a year speaking French (badly) and exploring the South of France. The cobbled streets and vivid history spurred her to start writing a historical novel. She has published the Redferne Witches set of witchy fiction novellas set in Aotearoa New Zealand and is now writing paranormal cosy mysteries and cosy fantasy, where witches get their happy endings.
Her short fiction has been published in various magazines and anthologies, including takahe, The Best Small Fictions 2019 and her piece was a finalist in the 2020 Micro Madness competition. Her stories come from a world inside her head and are inspired by her background in psychology and linguistics.
Short Fiction Publications
Published in 2023
‘Flagons and Dragons’, Winter Tales from Cozy Vales – Free to read
Published in 2022
‘Taken Time’, takahē magazine #105, August 2022 – Free to read
Published in 2021
‘Potions and Promotions’, Old Souls Press
‘Obi’, Memento Vitae
Published in 2020
‘The Chance of Recovery is Approaching Zero‘, takahē magazine #98, August 2020
‘Patter’, (flash fiction), Finalist in International Micro Madness competition – Free to read
‘Ordinary Sacrifice’ (flash fiction), Ancients: Dark Drabbles by Black Hare Press
‘Charybdis Smiles’ (flash fiction), Oceans: Dark Drabbles by Black Hare Press
Published in 2019
‘When I Turn Away, You Take the Baton’ (flash fiction), Flash Frontier: Speculative Fiction Issue
‘A Dying Language’ (flash fiction), The Best Small Fictions 2019 by Sonder Press
‘A Dying Language’ (flash fiction), Flash Frontier: Africa Issue