Nine Lives

New York Times–bestselling author

A widowed young mom finds a fresh start in a quirky lakeside village populated by mediums in this “thoroughly satisfying” mystery for fans of Charmed (Rhys Bowen)

When reluctant road trippers Bella Jordan and her son Max detour to Lily Dale, New York, they’re planning to deliver a lost cat to its home and then move on, searching for one of their own. But the footloose feline’s owner Leona Gatto has unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind a pregnant pet without a mistress, a busy inn without a keeper—and a lovable circle of neighbors who chat with dead people.

After agreeing to help out temporarily, sensible Bella doesn’t need psychic gifts to figure out that a houseful of tourists and a litter of kittens lie in her immediate future—or that Leona was murdered. It’s up to her to solve the case so that she and Max can leave town, but their new home—like Leona's killer—might just lurk where she least expects it.

“Praise for Wendy Corsi Staub: "If you like Mary Higgins Clark, you'll love Wendy Corsi Staub." -- New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson "Taut, tense and incredibly suspenseful. This chillingly creepy psychological thriller is the perfect page-turner - Staub's powerful and timely story-telling is captivating!" --Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Award winning author, on The Good Sister "Solid gold suspense ... this one is a wild ride." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child on Live to Tell "Intense! Wendy Corsi Staub once again delivers a masterful psychological mystery that is both chilling and thrilling." -- New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan on The Good Sister "I loved visiting Corsi Staub's magical world, cover to cover, and can't wait for the next in the series." --Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of Give Up the Ghost "As always, Staub leaves us wanting more." -- RT Bookreviews Magazine "Once Staub's brilliant characterizations and top-notch narrative skills grab hold, they don't let go." -- Publishers Weekly "An entertaining tale...Succeeds as an engrossing, suspenseful thriller." -- Booklist”

Praise for Nine Lives:

"[A] charming series launch"[Staub] introduces a host of warmly appealing characters and throws in a touch of the otherworldly. Recommend for readers who enjoy the TV show Charmed.”
—Library Journal

"Best-selling author Staub takes readers...on a spooky journey into the unknown while lightening the mood by weaving in sweet, heartfelt, hopeful moments."
—Booklist

"Staub doesn’t overplay the quirkiness of the guesthouse residents for color, nor does she rely on ghosts and psychics to solve the murder, opting instead to pull the heartstrings of readers."
—Publishers Weekly

"A tantalizing tale mixed with small-town politics and secrets, while also capturing the authentic feel of a woman struggling through desperate times...This is a terrific start to what is hopefully going to be a series featuring Bella Jordan and her son."
—RT Book Reviews

“No spirits were bruised in the writing of this tale.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"A good cozy by a good writer telling of a town that is its own character, just as much as the people that reside there"
—Suspense Magazine

"Nine Lives achieves just the right balance of charming and quirky, with Staub offering up a loveable cast of characters who will hopefully be haunting readers for years to come."
—Hartford Books Examiner

"Nine Lives has everything...Wendy Corsi Staub has done it again."
—New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd

"Wendy Corsi Staub’s Nine Lives hooked me from page one. In fact I didn’t want to put it down: with warm characters, an intriguing setting and just a touch of the unexplainable it’s a thoroughly satisfying read.
—Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries

“I loved visiting Corsi Staub’s magical world, cover to cover, and can’t wait for the next in the series.”
—Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of Give Up the Ghost

Praise for New York Times and USA Today bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub:

"If you like Mary Higgins Clark, you’ll love Wendy Corsi Staub."
—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson

"Once Staub’s brilliant characterizations and top-notch narrative skills grab hold, they don’t let go."
—Publishers Weekly

"An entertaining tale...Succeeds as an engrossing, suspenseful thriller."
—Booklist

"As always, Staub leaves us wanting more."
—RT Book Reviews

"When it comes to mysteries of the home and hearth, Wendy Corsi Staub is unrivaled. Just when you think you’ve figured her out...think again!"
—John Valeri, Hartford Books Examiner

New York Times and USA Today bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub is the award-winning author of more than eighty novels and has twice been nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. She lives in the New York City suburbs with her husband, their two sons, and a rescued stray cat named Chance.

Praise for Wendy Corsi Staub: "If you like Mary Higgins Clark, you'll love Wendy Corsi Staub." --"New York Times" bestselling author Lisa Jackson "Taut, tense and incredibly suspenseful. This chillingly creepy psychological thriller is the perfect page-turner - Staub's powerful and timely story-telling is captivating!" --Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Award winning author, on "The Good Sister" "Solid gold suspense ... this one is a wild ride." --#1 "New York Times" bestselling author Lee Child on "Live to Tell" "Intense! Wendy Corsi Staub once again delivers a masterful psychological mystery that is both chilling and thrilling." --"New York Times" bestselling author Allison Brennan on "The Good Sister" "As always, Staub leaves us wanting more." --"RT Bookreviews Magazine" "Staub keeps readers guessing through a series of believable red herrings and clues." --"Publishers Weekly" "An entertaining tale...Succeeds as an engrossing, suspenseful thriller." --"Booklist" "Wendy Corsi Staub is known for creating and presenting memorable characters..." --"Bookreporter"

After the death of her husband, Bella Jordan and her son need a fresh start. But on their way to stay with family in Chicago, they stop in Lily Dale, New York and a storm forces them to spend the night. Chock-full of kooky psychics and mediums, Lily Dale is just the kind of quirky little town Bella's late husband always talked about settling down in. So when the local hotel's owner, Leona, passes away, Bella agrees to step in and help temporarily. The longer she and Max stay there, the more Lily Dale starts to feel like home. But for Bella, finding a home means finding danger, too. Leona was murdered, and it's up to Bella to track down the killer before her sanctuary comes crashing down in bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub's warm and witty series debut.

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