Mary Stanton's fiction delves into fantastical realms, weaving together mythological elements and magical realism. Her prose, often lyrical and evocative, explores themes of identity, spiritual seeking, and humanity's connection to the natural world, particularly through the lens of animal relationships. Through her narratives, she invites readers to contemplate the boundaries of reality and the power of the unspoken.
Brianna Winston-Beaufort, a celestial advocate, is ready to return to earthly law after handling condemned souls. Her chance arises when elderly actress Justine Coville seeks help with her will, pulling Bree into unexpected complications. As she navigates this new case, Bree must confront challenges that blend her celestial duties with the demands of earthly practice, revealing the intricate balance between the two worlds.
The series that's "a breath of fresh air for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Law school hasn't prepared Bree to appeal cases for the dead. After inheriting her great-uncle's haunted law firm, she must now represent ex-banker O'Rourke, who supposedly killed himself after losing a fortune. But with a merry widow and evidence mounting, it's beginning to look like murder. So Bree and her team of angels begin to investigate. But Bree soon discovers that someone would rather see her deceased than debriefed.
Bree Winston Beaufort faces financial struggles after inheriting a haunted law firm, which complicates her life with its eccentric staff. Taking on a case to defend a spoiled girl accused of stealing Girl Scout cookie money, Bree discovers that her client's deceased millionaire father also requires her assistance. As she navigates the challenges of this unsavory father/daughter duo, Bree must balance her quest for financial stability with the supernatural elements of her inheritance.
Meet the McKenzies.On their farm nestled in upstate Trumansburg, New York, veterinarian Austin McKenzie and his wife Madeline keep themselves busy looking after a variety of ailing farm animals and pets in poor health. But while they may be able to mend creatures great and small, they have yet to find a cure for murder.
Die Presse ist begeistert: 'Bezaubernd und charismatisch … frischer Wind für alle Mystery-Fans' (Publishers Weekly). Leserinnen und Leser können nicht genug von ihr bekommen: Die junge Anwältin Bree Winston ist schön, ehrgeizig und chaotisch, kurz – ungemein sympathisch. Bree arbeitet in Savannah, der Stadt der Gespenster. Hier ist alles ein wenig anders als im Rest der Welt. Brees Klienten sind Tote, ihre Angestellten himmlische Gesandte. Ihr erster Mandant meldet sich mit einem vertrackten Fall aus dem Jenseits. Mithilfe des unerhört attraktiven Gabriel Striker muss Bree vor dem himmlischen Gerichtshof antreten. Doch das Fegefeuer lodert bereits …
Die attraktive Anwältin Bree Winston ist zurück. Gemeinsam mit ihren Angestellten, den Engeln, vertritt sie die Seelen der Verstorbenen, die zu Unrecht verdammt wurden. In ihrem dritten Fall untersucht Bree den Tod des Bankiers Russell O’Rourke, der nach einem Millionenverlust angeblich Selbstmord beging. Doch schon bald deuten die Zeichen auf Mord: Jemand hat den Bankier umgebracht – doch warum? Je tiefer Bree gräbt, desto größer wird die Gefahr, in der sie schwebt, denn der Mörder möchte auch sie tot sehen.