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Autopsy of a Fairytale

Autopsy of a Fairytale, Book 1

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Autopsy of a Fairytale

By: Nicole Scarano
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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Beauty and the Beast meets Criminal Minds in this murder mystery romantic suspense.

After an attack on the job, Homicide Detective Isobel 'Bel' Emerson takes her dog and moves to the small town of Bajka in search of a less stressful life and career. But the quaint town's peace is disturbed when a local furniture designer is murdered, his body posed to look like a human chandelier. Thrust back into the fray, Bel must confront her personal demons as she investigates an impossible case, and as bodies turned into household objects start to pile up, all clues point to the reclusive millionaire who just bought the abandoned mansion at the edge of town.

Eamon Stone is as dangerous as he is handsome, and Bel can't shake the feeling that there's more to his presence in Bajka than meets the eye. Something about him is familiar, and while she knows he's a threat, she can't fight his pull. Like a moth to flame, she's drawn to the man stalking her, to the only murder suspect they have. Bel fears he craves her blood as much as she craves his presence. She fears he is the evil hunting this town...the beast hunting her.

Loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Autopsy of a Fairytale is a crime series romantic suspense perfect for those who like dark fairytales, murder mystery procedurals (like AMC's The Killing or NBC's Hannibal), romance, found family, and a hint of fantasy. Each book will be based on a different fairytale, but Bel (and her Beast) will connect them all, her story ending on small cliffhangers in each book.

©2023 Nicole Scarano (P)2024 Podium Audio
Crime Fantasy Murder Mystery Police Procedurals Romantic Suspense Magic Fiction Detective

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Autopsy of a Fairy Tale delivers exactly what my story-obsessed little heart craves. This book skillfully stitches the modern world to myth so seamlessly that I genuinely forgot where reality ended and the fairy tale began. Following Bel, a no-nonsense homicide detective, into a case that drags her right into the path of the Beast Eamon felt like being pulled through a secret door no one else can see. The blend of murder investigation, curses, and ancient magic creates such an addictive atmosphere.

I devoured every page of the crime-meets-fantasy goodness. Witches, dark spells, and a creature cursed to be a monster make this feel like a twisted folklore autopsy in the best way. The characters jumped off the page. I adored most of them but, like any good story, there is one infuriating villain who tested every nerve…and then somehow earned my sympathy with a redemption arc that shocked me. Love that.

This is the first book in a series and I am already counting down the days for book two. The world is fresh, gritty, and enchanting, the mystery is expertly plotted, and Bel and Eamon are a duo I need more of immediately. A five-star, stay-up-way-too-late-reading kind of book. Bring on the sequel.

Bring on Book 2, I need it!

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Loved this book. Full of intrigue, suspense and heartbreak. Also an amazing dog as a protector and friend.

Fabulous listen

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this story was great I thoroughly enjoyed it and was kept guessing at who the killer was

I loved this story

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