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Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective #5
Two Seances And A Funeral
Lucy is a human-lie detector. Her rescue dog Paco is a ghost whisperer. Together, they solve crime in this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery series!
Lucy McGuffin's life has never been sweeter. Her muffin business is booming, she's dating the town's new hot-shot cop, and she and her best friend Will are getting along better than ever. There's just one blip. Lucy promised the local ghost society that they could use her little rescue dog Paco as a medium at one of their seances. The last thing she wants is for anyone to realize the extent of Paco's psychic abilities, so she stonewalls by insisting that Paco's safety can only be assured by the presence of nationally acclaimed canine expert Woofio.
When Woofio is brought on board, Lucy has no choice but to keep her promise and agree to the seance. Everything seems to go smoothly until a spirit warns them that Paco must be returned to his original owner or "else." Lucy doesn't know much about Paco's history, but she isn't giving up her beloved pooch to anyone, no matter what some rogue ghost threatens. When Paco's original owner is found murdered, Lucy becomes a person of interest. And if that isn't bad enough, Woofio wants to exploit Paco to boost the ratings on his flailing TV show.
Lucy isn't about to take the rap on a murder charge, or worse, let some dog whisperer wannabe get his paws on Paco. Which means she not only has to ferret out the real killer, she must find a way to save Paco from the yoke of a rhinestone collar and pursuit by the pup-arazzi. All without stepping on her new boyfriend's toes. How did her sweet life go so sour?
NOTE: This book was previously published under the name Maria Geraci
Lucy McGuffin's life has never been sweeter. Her muffin business is booming, she's dating the town's new hot-shot cop, and she and her best friend Will are getting along better than ever. There's just one blip. Lucy promised the local ghost society that they could use her little rescue dog Paco as a medium at one of their seances. The last thing she wants is for anyone to realize the extent of Paco's psychic abilities, so she stonewalls by insisting that Paco's safety can only be assured by the presence of nationally acclaimed canine expert Woofio.
When Woofio is brought on board, Lucy has no choice but to keep her promise and agree to the seance. Everything seems to go smoothly until a spirit warns them that Paco must be returned to his original owner or "else." Lucy doesn't know much about Paco's history, but she isn't giving up her beloved pooch to anyone, no matter what some rogue ghost threatens. When Paco's original owner is found murdered, Lucy becomes a person of interest. And if that isn't bad enough, Woofio wants to exploit Paco to boost the ratings on his flailing TV show.
Lucy isn't about to take the rap on a murder charge, or worse, let some dog whisperer wannabe get his paws on Paco. Which means she not only has to ferret out the real killer, she must find a way to save Paco from the yoke of a rhinestone collar and pursuit by the pup-arazzi. All without stepping on her new boyfriend's toes. How did her sweet life go so sour?
NOTE: This book was previously published under the name Maria Geraci
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2020
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About the author
Maggie March
24 books108 followersLooking for your next addictive cozy mystery series? Maggie March delivers heartwarming whodunits that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Her stories blend clever mysteries with humor and just enough romance to make your heart flutter.
She brings the same warmth and humor from her close-knit family life – complete with a very patient husband, three grown children, two granddaughters, and one grumpy old pup – into her engaging mysteries that readers describe as "impossible to put down."
When she's not plotting her next murder mystery, you'll find Maggie at her favorite beachside café in Central Florida, testing yet another key lime pie in her quest for the perfect recipe.
Maggie loves hearing from her readers. You can write to her at maggie@maggiemarch.com
Maggie also writes heart-warming small-town contemporary romance as her alter ego Maria Geraci.
She brings the same warmth and humor from her close-knit family life – complete with a very patient husband, three grown children, two granddaughters, and one grumpy old pup – into her engaging mysteries that readers describe as "impossible to put down."
When she's not plotting her next murder mystery, you'll find Maggie at her favorite beachside café in Central Florida, testing yet another key lime pie in her quest for the perfect recipe.
Maggie loves hearing from her readers. You can write to her at maggie@maggiemarch.com
Maggie also writes heart-warming small-town contemporary romance as her alter ego Maria Geraci.
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April 1, 2020
Geraci continues to spotlight her wicked sense of humor, but this time around it has a darker edge. Two Seances and a Funeral brings on the ironies of life with an otherworldly, undertone. Lucy is caught in the middle of a haunting mystery that could put her in the hot seat for life. Can she save herself by discovering the answers before her time runs out? Whispering Bay may have lost a hint of it's sparkle, but Geraci continues to delight with her imaginative and unique storytelling.
October 14, 2024
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So glad Pavo/ Darwin/ Cornelius got to stay and continue being part of the crime fighting duo. Lucy needs to grow up more and not let her family run all over her if she’s to have a successful relationship
So glad Pavo/ Darwin/ Cornelius got to stay and continue being part of the crime fighting duo. Lucy needs to grow up more and not let her family run all over her if she’s to have a successful relationship
April 8, 2020
Another zany adventure for human lie detector, Lucy McGuffin and her dog Paco, from the mind of author Maria Geraci. Geraci's books are always a humorous, fun adventures and in these times of "sheltering at home" because of the Coronavirus, this book provides a nice escape from the world around us. Endearing characters, snappy banter and a twisted plot make this a entertaining read.
Lucy has known since she was a little girl that she could tell when someone was lying- except for her brother's best friend, Will Cunningham. She had thought that she was in love with him, but recently realized, not so much, at which point she suddenly was able to tell when he was lying, (not that he did it often). Now that she has a new boyfriend, police chief, Travis Fontaine, not only can't she tell when he is lying to her, but she is not capable of fibbing to him, which makes for some interesting encounters. Lucy finally agrees to her promise made in the previous book, to allow Paco to participate in a seance by the Sunshine Ghost Society, but when the recently deceased, warns that Paco may be in danger and Lucy might lose him, it leads to another murder to solve.
I read an ARC as part of the authors "review crew". This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
Lucy has known since she was a little girl that she could tell when someone was lying- except for her brother's best friend, Will Cunningham. She had thought that she was in love with him, but recently realized, not so much, at which point she suddenly was able to tell when he was lying, (not that he did it often). Now that she has a new boyfriend, police chief, Travis Fontaine, not only can't she tell when he is lying to her, but she is not capable of fibbing to him, which makes for some interesting encounters. Lucy finally agrees to her promise made in the previous book, to allow Paco to participate in a seance by the Sunshine Ghost Society, but when the recently deceased, warns that Paco may be in danger and Lucy might lose him, it leads to another murder to solve.
I read an ARC as part of the authors "review crew". This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
April 1, 2020
We all need some cheering up right now, so I suggest that you pick up a copy of Two Seances and a Funeral (or better yet,, the whole series). These books will make you laugh and forget your problems (even the lack of toilet paper!) for a while. Maria is a very good writer and she has such a wonderful way of turning phrases and making asides that I end up laughing out loud. Lucy is a human lie detector and Paco the wonder dog is a ghost whisperer and maybe can understand what humans say. He is put to the test when the Sunshine Ghost Society finally gets Lucy to agree to having Paco help with their seance. But things do not go according to Lucy's plans and soon there is a mysterious warning from the other side of the grave, a murder, previous owners of Paco posing a threat of Lucy losing him forever and a dog whisperer named Woofio. The characters in the books are such a hoot too. You will love them. The result is a madcap, hilarious and heart-warming cozy mystery. Corona virus - what corona virus?
April 5, 2020
Score another win for Whispering Bay Mysteries and Maria Geraci! This book is fantastic. I absolutely adore Lucy and Paco, along with the quirky and lovable characters in Whispering Bay. Lucy and Paco have some unique gifts that land them in the most unique of situations. This time the local Sunshine Ghost Society invites Lucy and her Chihuahua Paco to a seance. After all, Paco has a penchant for stumbling onto dead bodies. Whatever their intentions, the unforeseen result is a race to locate Paco's original owner and Lucy's defiant refusal to allow TVs renowned dog whisperer, Woofio, to take Paco to the TV set to star in a special episode. Always at her side are Lucy's friends Will, Brittany, and Travis.
This story is well crafted and will keep you reading page after page, following along as Lucy untangles another web. These characters continue to entertain. The author has a wonderful style that makes these stories fun and entertaining. I can't wait for the next one already!
This story is well crafted and will keep you reading page after page, following along as Lucy untangles another web. These characters continue to entertain. The author has a wonderful style that makes these stories fun and entertaining. I can't wait for the next one already!
April 6, 2020
I love Paco just as he is with Lucy but it seems everyone else has different plans for him In Two Seances and a Funeral by Maria Geraci, he is the focus of so many, for so many reasons. With Lucy’s life falling into place, it is such a shame that so much is disrupted by dog-napping and murder. This is a cozy mystery but I do hope Lucy will have a little romance and finally get her dress-up date with her “hot-shot cop” sometime in the future.
The writing is wonderfully done. I love the humor in the story as well as Lucy inability to not to dive into the murder investigations. She is so rightly named because she often has some explaining to do. The story has an edge to it this time but it is not too dark. Lucy and Paco’s ability to communicate keeps it light, along with the revealing of his past at the end. Paco you are still the man, I mean, the dog!
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The writing is wonderfully done. I love the humor in the story as well as Lucy inability to not to dive into the murder investigations. She is so rightly named because she often has some explaining to do. The story has an edge to it this time but it is not too dark. Lucy and Paco’s ability to communicate keeps it light, along with the revealing of his past at the end. Paco you are still the man, I mean, the dog!
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 4, 2020
Two Seances and a Funeral continues the Whispering Bay Mystery series. We meet up with the characters we've met before but Lucy and her ghost-whisperer dog are front and center as always. For a small town there's always a murder to be solved and Lucy always seems to be there to help the local police do so even if they wish she didn't involve herself. It's nice to be back with the quirky characters, the delicious sounding muffins, the family and friends, the small businesses and even the Sunshine Ghost Society.
The story was a quick read and kept my interest from the first. There were twists and turns to the story and the who-dunnit had a few surprises. There was nice closure but I hope we return to Whispering Bay over and over again. I loved the cover of the book.
Ms. Geraci has fast become one of my go-to authors whether it's a cozy mystery or a contemporary romance. I look forward to reading more of her books.
The story was a quick read and kept my interest from the first. There were twists and turns to the story and the who-dunnit had a few surprises. There was nice closure but I hope we return to Whispering Bay over and over again. I loved the cover of the book.
Ms. Geraci has fast become one of my go-to authors whether it's a cozy mystery or a contemporary romance. I look forward to reading more of her books.
April 3, 2020
Lucy is dating the police chief. He knows that she has a knack for finding bodies. Although it's really her dog, Paco who has the knack. Lucy and Paco have been together 3 months since his previous owner died. Paco had been a stray so Lucy is now his third owner. Paco has special talents and the local ghost hunter group wants him to help in a seance. We find out in the seance that Paco's first owner must be found or something really bad would happen to the dog. While Lucy tries to find Paco's first owner, a number of things are happening. This is a fun cozy mystery that is well written and has some twists and turns in the story. I've enjoyed every book I've ready by Maria Geraci and I recommend this one.
April 1, 2020
We are back with Lucy and Paco. In this book I knew who the killer was before anyone turned up dead. It was still fun to watch Lucy squirm trying to get Paco out of a seance. I am hoping that Lucy and her boyfriend can finally go on a date and see eye to eye. Paco is such a smart dog and seeing him help Lucy is always fun. The information at the end of this book will be interesting to see where the author goes with it. These books are always fun, funny, and mysterious reads.
*I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
*I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
April 2, 2020
Maria Geraci has done it again. I love her Whispering Bay series. Her characters, especially Lucy who seems to always find trouble, and her faithful dog Paco have such adventures and this book is no exception. Paco’s job this time is to help with seances. Trouble follows, Lucy gets sucked into it, and Travis, the chief of police boyfriend once again is frustrated. A fun series which is both rom com and mystery. Ms. Geraci’s plot are always well thought out, her prose reads beautifully and I can’t wait for the next adventure.
April 5, 2020
Welcome back to Whispering Bay where the adventures of Lucy McGuffin and her trusted psychic dog Paco are going strong. Paco was promised for a seance and Lucy is trying to figure a way to get out of it. Let the craziness begin. We have Woofio, who wants Paco on his dog show, a medium who says Paco must be returned to his original owner, and his owner is now dead. Hottie chief of police Travis knows his girlfriend can never stay out of the investigation. He still does not believe her about being a human lie detector and Paco a psychic. With all the twists and turns, Lucy gets her man.
April 5, 2020
Love this series, each story reinforces that this is so much more than a mystery. The community is full of love and support. Lucy & Paco seem to be the glue to holding the police department together. In addition to the romance and new relationship(s) on the scene, humor and other emotionally engaging things, it's just a well-rounded story. Pleasantly pleased with this addition to the series which was such a joy to read. Can't wait to see what's next for Whispering Bay. I was provided a free copy without obligation and I am voluntarily reviewing.
April 11, 2020
I really enjoyed this new book in the Whispering Bay Mystery series. It was full of mystery, a few interesting seances, a dead body, and romance. It is always fun to see what Lucy gets herself into with her dog, Paco. This book was especially interesting because of the mystery surrounding Paco's true owner and the message learned through the seance. I liked that the story had some twists to it and was not easy to predict how the book would end. It was quite a story! I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
August 18, 2023
A ghost whispering dog & his human lie detector human
What can I say about this book? It was altogether supernatural! Lucy takes in a chihuahua/terrier mix, and he keeps leading her to dead bodies. She then realizes that he understands human language. When a famous dog trainer comes to town, he wants to take her dog, Paco, to Hollywood to be on his show, but she adamantly refuses. The rest of the story is all about the search for Paco's original owner and the killer of that owner in the end: Lucy got to keep Paco, and the killer was caught. I love a happy ending!
What can I say about this book? It was altogether supernatural! Lucy takes in a chihuahua/terrier mix, and he keeps leading her to dead bodies. She then realizes that he understands human language. When a famous dog trainer comes to town, he wants to take her dog, Paco, to Hollywood to be on his show, but she adamantly refuses. The rest of the story is all about the search for Paco's original owner and the killer of that owner in the end: Lucy got to keep Paco, and the killer was caught. I love a happy ending!
March 31, 2020
Lucy is always finding herself in the mist of a dead body. She maybe an excellent baker but she lives to solve murders. He boyfriend wishes but knows that she will not leave it to the professionals, him ( police chief). This time is no different. She got involved in a seance with her dog, Paco. And they said she must find her dogs real owner. If not something would happen to her best friend, he dog. So she must find them.
April 10, 2020
I always get so excited when Ms. Geraci publishes a new Whispering Bay Mystery. I have come to love the quirky little town and all of the wonderful and funny characters.
Two Seances and a Funeral is a funny and fast paced story that will have you laughing one moment and wondering who the killer is the next. I loved watching Lucy try to figure out the suspect while trying not to let her police chief boyfriend know.
I would highly recommend this amazing story and series.
Two Seances and a Funeral is a funny and fast paced story that will have you laughing one moment and wondering who the killer is the next. I loved watching Lucy try to figure out the suspect while trying not to let her police chief boyfriend know.
I would highly recommend this amazing story and series.
January 5, 2023
Great!!
Lucy is finding out to be careful what you say because it often comes back to bite you. After trying to put Victor off on a seance as long as she can, she has to make good on her word, especially when they produce the famous dog whisperer, Woofio. But this seance brings forth a domino effect that reveals a very dark side of people and Paco and Lucy are off to figure it all out. Great read!!
Lucy is finding out to be careful what you say because it often comes back to bite you. After trying to put Victor off on a seance as long as she can, she has to make good on her word, especially when they produce the famous dog whisperer, Woofio. But this seance brings forth a domino effect that reveals a very dark side of people and Paco and Lucy are off to figure it all out. Great read!!
April 6, 2020
Paco strikes again
Lucy and Paco make a great team again in this new adventure. The rumors about Paco as a ghost whisperer are proven to be true at the seances he goes to, paving the way to solving the current murder mystery. Another fun romp with these two, with enough surprises to keep a reader guessing.
Lucy and Paco make a great team again in this new adventure. The rumors about Paco as a ghost whisperer are proven to be true at the seances he goes to, paving the way to solving the current murder mystery. Another fun romp with these two, with enough surprises to keep a reader guessing.
January 13, 2024
Delightful Series
Maggie March has done a wonderful job of creating this delightful series with Lucy might in and her wonder dog Paco. This laugh out loud series is filled with one captivating mystery after another. Grab a copy and see if you solve Lucy and Pack's mystery before they do!
Maggie March has done a wonderful job of creating this delightful series with Lucy might in and her wonder dog Paco. This laugh out loud series is filled with one captivating mystery after another. Grab a copy and see if you solve Lucy and Pack's mystery before they do!
November 5, 2025
Wow... this one had me on the edge of my seat and ready to cry. We finally learn Paco's history and the twisty turvy mystery-laden path he took before eventually finding Lucy back in book one. Once again, great story and great characters with a riveting mystery... all while providing that cozy, yet still on the edge of my seat, sort of feeling. I highly recommend this book and this series.
March 31, 2020
I enjoyed “Two Seances” as all other of Geraci’s books. This one was as entertaining as the others.......with twists & turns to keep you wondering “will Paco be the hero again?” Will romance final bloom or just keep budding? Keeps one eager to read the next book. Write on , Maria!m
April 3, 2020
Paco Does it Again
This story has lots of twists and turns. Lucy solves her mystery, but Paco the dog is really the star of the show. I wish it had a little more romance, but the characters are engaging and the story brings lots of laughs.
This story has lots of twists and turns. Lucy solves her mystery, but Paco the dog is really the star of the show. I wish it had a little more romance, but the characters are engaging and the story brings lots of laughs.
April 3, 2020
Whose dog is it?
That seems to be the question of the day after a seance reveals that Paco will be in trouble if his original owner isn't found. Lucy and friends rally to find the truth before Paco is hurt or worse.
That seems to be the question of the day after a seance reveals that Paco will be in trouble if his original owner isn't found. Lucy and friends rally to find the truth before Paco is hurt or worse.
April 11, 2020
This is such a cute series. I love the characters, all of the action and the mysteries. I'm always happy to get back to this world and see what happens next. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 2, 2020
This is a cute series. It is clean and not much violence. Definitely recommend you read in order. I enjoyed these books and binged 1-5. I was in need of something light and fun. These books did the trick. Loved the characters.
February 11, 2024
Two thumbs up!
Edge of my seat entertaining! What a great read, the author really knows how to pull you in and get you invested in these characters. Its an emotional rollercoaster that has left me excited for the next book.
Edge of my seat entertaining! What a great read, the author really knows how to pull you in and get you invested in these characters. Its an emotional rollercoaster that has left me excited for the next book.
October 9, 2024
This one had me teary at the end
This one had me riding a wave of emotions and I most certainly did not expect it!
That ending also has me completely shocked! I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
This one had me riding a wave of emotions and I most certainly did not expect it!
That ending also has me completely shocked! I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
April 4, 2020
Whispering Bay is a place I love to visit, especially to see what Lucy and Paco are up to. In TWO SEANCES AND A FUNERAL Lucy is trying to get out of a promise for Paco to do a seance for the local ghost society until she discovers a murder. The pace of the story is good and the plot will keep you guessing until the end. This is a must read for Maria Geraci fans!
April 2, 2020
Love this series. Its quirky, funny and grabbed me page one. Always get pulled in to the mystery and all the twists and turns. Thank you Maria Muffins rule!
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