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Lorna Shadow
A bumper edition of six fun, cozy ghost mysteries to solve.
Ghostly Manners
A new job. A haunted house. A ghost with a problem.
Ghostly Secrets
A troubled ghost. A house full of suspects, and a mystery that must be solved.
Ghostly Games
An unsolved disappearance. Ghostly laughter. An unforgettable ectoplasmic experience.
Ghostly Affairs
A house full of secrets. Two restless ghosts. A murder mystery to solve.
Ghostly Business
A haunted castle full of suspects and an eccentric ghost who refuses to rest.
Ghostly Rules
Dark deeds. Missing gold. A ghost with twenty-five million secrets!
Enjoy these six fun-filled cozy ghost mysteries. Make friends with Lorna, Helen, and their ghost sensing dog, Flipper as you puzzle through the clues, discover the murderers and help the ghosts who need justice.
Ghostly Manners
A new job. A haunted house. A ghost with a problem.
Ghostly Secrets
A troubled ghost. A house full of suspects, and a mystery that must be solved.
Ghostly Games
An unsolved disappearance. Ghostly laughter. An unforgettable ectoplasmic experience.
Ghostly Affairs
A house full of secrets. Two restless ghosts. A murder mystery to solve.
Ghostly Business
A haunted castle full of suspects and an eccentric ghost who refuses to rest.
Ghostly Rules
Dark deeds. Missing gold. A ghost with twenty-five million secrets!
Enjoy these six fun-filled cozy ghost mysteries. Make friends with Lorna, Helen, and their ghost sensing dog, Flipper as you puzzle through the clues, discover the murderers and help the ghosts who need justice.
1125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2020
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About the author
K.E. O'Connor
177 books192 followersK.E. O’Connor is the author of the Witch Haven mystery series, the Crypt Witch cozy mysteries, the Lorna Shadow ghost mysteries, the Holly Holmes baking mysteries, the Zee Town paranormal cozy series, and the Old Sarum mystery series, along with other titles available if you cast the right spell. She can imagine dragons, taste cookies when they aren’t even there, and hear the crack of a witch’s broom at a hundred paces.
K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn’t very united, but that’s a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch’s toe bone.)
If you’re of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away.
To contact her, visit her Facebook page – www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her email list, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There may be tea and cookies waiting, or there may be giants – it depends on her mood.
K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn’t very united, but that’s a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch’s toe bone.)
If you’re of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away.
To contact her, visit her Facebook page – www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her email list, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There may be tea and cookies waiting, or there may be giants – it depends on her mood.
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July 15, 2020
Entertaining
Lorna sees ghosts, but cannot actually communicate with them which honestly, makes more sense than ghosts being able to talk to people. The fact that she can't hear them makes it really challenging to uncover who killed them. She kind of sticks her nose into and neck out trying to discover the truth of the deaths of those around her, with the help of her pet, Flipper, and best friend, Helen. Flipper can sense the ghosts, but Helen cannot and is more of a sounding board and partner on the hunt with Lorna. Pretty much results in their almost getting hurt or killed before they do eventually figure out who the guilty party is. After Lorna meets Zach, a gardener and her future boyfriend, he spends more time worrying about her than not. Then Gunner, Zach's brother joins the team and they luckily have the police in their corner.
I'll admit that on the one hand, I can understand why she gets involved, but sometimes she really does push things a little too far. Too bad the ghosts aren't all as helpful as they can be, but they tend to at least step up when she is in danger. I liked the stories well enough, but they need some editing. Definitely missing some words and although I am not British, even I know they say mum and not mom and grown men do not call their mothers "mommy".
Lorna sees ghosts, but cannot actually communicate with them which honestly, makes more sense than ghosts being able to talk to people. The fact that she can't hear them makes it really challenging to uncover who killed them. She kind of sticks her nose into and neck out trying to discover the truth of the deaths of those around her, with the help of her pet, Flipper, and best friend, Helen. Flipper can sense the ghosts, but Helen cannot and is more of a sounding board and partner on the hunt with Lorna. Pretty much results in their almost getting hurt or killed before they do eventually figure out who the guilty party is. After Lorna meets Zach, a gardener and her future boyfriend, he spends more time worrying about her than not. Then Gunner, Zach's brother joins the team and they luckily have the police in their corner.
I'll admit that on the one hand, I can understand why she gets involved, but sometimes she really does push things a little too far. Too bad the ghosts aren't all as helpful as they can be, but they tend to at least step up when she is in danger. I liked the stories well enough, but they need some editing. Definitely missing some words and although I am not British, even I know they say mum and not mom and grown men do not call their mothers "mommy".
March 16, 2024
fascinating and fun
Lorna has seen ghosts since an accident as a child, gifted (or cursed, depends on the day) her with the ability. She and her bestie Helen are a professional duo that works with the elite of Europe as temporary staff members, moving from ancestral castles, manors and stately homes based on the job.
Lorna’s minder dog Flipoer also accompanies them as well and is surprising an early ghost detector,warning Lorna when she will encounter a spirit, usually one with u finished business.
On almost every historic estate, they encounter a spirit with unfinished business that needs their assistance, including discovering their murderer and exposing the villain!
Through the series they also meet someone who will w Lorna’s long term love and close to the end of this first series, a potential unexpected partner for the very particular Helen as well though quite unexpected and not her normal posh type. More needs to be revealed if he will be the one for her, but it would be quite delightful if he is!
A fascinating and quite fun series and an absolutely worthwhile read
Lorna has seen ghosts since an accident as a child, gifted (or cursed, depends on the day) her with the ability. She and her bestie Helen are a professional duo that works with the elite of Europe as temporary staff members, moving from ancestral castles, manors and stately homes based on the job.
Lorna’s minder dog Flipoer also accompanies them as well and is surprising an early ghost detector,warning Lorna when she will encounter a spirit, usually one with u finished business.
On almost every historic estate, they encounter a spirit with unfinished business that needs their assistance, including discovering their murderer and exposing the villain!
Through the series they also meet someone who will w Lorna’s long term love and close to the end of this first series, a potential unexpected partner for the very particular Helen as well though quite unexpected and not her normal posh type. More needs to be revealed if he will be the one for her, but it would be quite delightful if he is!
A fascinating and quite fun series and an absolutely worthwhile read
March 12, 2024
easy reading
A very interesting set of books with well developed characters, even though you only know some of them for the length of each book. Although there is 1 murder at least in each book, it is not a police procedural, in which you may find yourself asking questions at the end. Each book ends well and happy with often the romantic lives of the two women taking centre stage.
So easy reading. Clean also, no swearing at all, no open bedroom doors, no crudeness or other vulgarities.
What let’s the books down though is the quite poor proof reading. Towards the end of these 6 short books, I found it annoying. Glad it was free.
A very interesting set of books with well developed characters, even though you only know some of them for the length of each book. Although there is 1 murder at least in each book, it is not a police procedural, in which you may find yourself asking questions at the end. Each book ends well and happy with often the romantic lives of the two women taking centre stage.
So easy reading. Clean also, no swearing at all, no open bedroom doors, no crudeness or other vulgarities.
What let’s the books down though is the quite poor proof reading. Towards the end of these 6 short books, I found it annoying. Glad it was free.
May 3, 2020
Six stories of ghosts needing help
Lorna sees ghosts but can't near them. Some are more useful than others at letting her know what they need from her. Some apparently have been so frustrated being in that state that first they have tantrums.
Lorna and her friend Helen work in larger households, as an administrative assistant and a seamstress. Each story is in a different kind of household, a different ghost. The main characters are interesting, as are the families who hired them.
Lorna sees ghosts but can't near them. Some are more useful than others at letting her know what they need from her. Some apparently have been so frustrated being in that state that first they have tantrums.
Lorna and her friend Helen work in larger households, as an administrative assistant and a seamstress. Each story is in a different kind of household, a different ghost. The main characters are interesting, as are the families who hired them.
June 21, 2024
Wow...Just wow
This is one of the best box sets I've ever read. What's more is that I caught it during a promotional period and got to experience these delightful books for free.
The mysteries were well thought out and each character perfectly defined with dialogue so good that I had to constantly remind myself it's fiction.
Sure, there were a few typos in books 4 and 5 but these were very minor. All in all this is a very well written collection.
This is one of the best box sets I've ever read. What's more is that I caught it during a promotional period and got to experience these delightful books for free.
The mysteries were well thought out and each character perfectly defined with dialogue so good that I had to constantly remind myself it's fiction.
Sure, there were a few typos in books 4 and 5 but these were very minor. All in all this is a very well written collection.
January 30, 2023
Very pleasant storylines, nice cozy mystery with ghosts thrown in and the occassional 'violent' thought.
It was, however, very disconcerting and offputting to be reading about beautiful English countryside, average English people and find words such as 'gas, mommy, proven and bathroom (f0r toilet), along with other obvious US American spelling.
Very disappointing,
Otherwise enjoyable reading.
It was, however, very disconcerting and offputting to be reading about beautiful English countryside, average English people and find words such as 'gas, mommy, proven and bathroom (f0r toilet), along with other obvious US American spelling.
Very disappointing,
Otherwise enjoyable reading.
April 14, 2024
Entertaining
Thoroughly enjoyed these ghostly mysteries, helping a ghost figure out how it was murdered and by whom is a novel but great premise for great books, set in stately homes or criminal hideouts. Wonderful settings amazing believable main characters witj mysteries thrown in.
Thoroughly enjoyed these ghostly mysteries, helping a ghost figure out how it was murdered and by whom is a novel but great premise for great books, set in stately homes or criminal hideouts. Wonderful settings amazing believable main characters witj mysteries thrown in.
April 20, 2024
Believable
Do you know I enjoyed these books. Although they all run on the same premise. Get a job, show up, ghosts appear then work out what happened to them.
The characters are a bit stuffy but able to get the job done.
The dogs are more fun.
A good read on the beach, on the couch or just take it a bit at a time.
Do you know I enjoyed these books. Although they all run on the same premise. Get a job, show up, ghosts appear then work out what happened to them.
The characters are a bit stuffy but able to get the job done.
The dogs are more fun.
A good read on the beach, on the couch or just take it a bit at a time.
March 12, 2020
Good
A really good series of books. Lorna and Helen plus Flipper the dog travel around working at different houses. Lorna sees ghosts and tries to help them. I enjoyed reading about them.
A really good series of books. Lorna and Helen plus Flipper the dog travel around working at different houses. Lorna sees ghosts and tries to help them. I enjoyed reading about them.
April 26, 2020
A great mystery to solve and villains abound
I enjoyed these mysteries and all 6 stories had me reading for 3 days straight. The story was well played and the speaker had a great voice. These are not the gritty mysteries but mysteries that has you grinning at the end.
I enjoyed these mysteries and all 6 stories had me reading for 3 days straight. The story was well played and the speaker had a great voice. These are not the gritty mysteries but mysteries that has you grinning at the end.
August 17, 2020
Enjoyable
The author managed to make me see the setting of each story without elaborate written descriptions making the stories quick but satisfying reads. The mysteries were each different but with the same formula for being solved.
The author managed to make me see the setting of each story without elaborate written descriptions making the stories quick but satisfying reads. The mysteries were each different but with the same formula for being solved.
October 5, 2020
Lorna Shadow Cozy Ghost Mystery Books 1-6
These stories were extremely interesting and fun. The characters were interesting and entertaining. The story line s were great and mysterious. Sylvia was wonderful, fun, exciting character in the last story. Great stories.
These stories were extremely interesting and fun. The characters were interesting and entertaining. The story line s were great and mysterious. Sylvia was wonderful, fun, exciting character in the last story. Great stories.
March 4, 2022
What fun!
This series of 6 books by K. E. O'Connor, we're a blast to read. The trouble that Lorna and Helen managed to get themselves into while trying to solve the various ghosts deaths; you'll definitely need to read the books.
This series of 6 books by K. E. O'Connor, we're a blast to read. The trouble that Lorna and Helen managed to get themselves into while trying to solve the various ghosts deaths; you'll definitely need to read the books.
March 16, 2022
Excellent
Wow, an excellent, interesting and enjoyable series. Lorna, Flipper and Helen sure seem to find interesting positions. I look forward to the next book in this wonderful series.
Wow, an excellent, interesting and enjoyable series. Lorna, Flipper and Helen sure seem to find interesting positions. I look forward to the next book in this wonderful series.
January 24, 2023
Lorna Shadow (Lorna Shadow #1-6) by K.E. O'Connor.
Box set of 6 cozy mystery books. Lorna sees ghosts and, in each book, there are ghosts who need help before they can move on. An easy read. 3 and half stars.
Box set of 6 cozy mystery books. Lorna sees ghosts and, in each book, there are ghosts who need help before they can move on. An easy read. 3 and half stars.
March 15, 2024
Good stories
Enjoyed the stories but not the editing. Watch out for missing words, names in the wrong places and just poor grammar. I rated a 4 because they are all different and enjoyable if you can get past the negatives above.
Enjoyed the stories but not the editing. Watch out for missing words, names in the wrong places and just poor grammar. I rated a 4 because they are all different and enjoyable if you can get past the negatives above.
March 16, 2024
Lorna and Helen and their ghostly friends had me hooked through six books. These may be called cozy mysteries but they were interesting and had you guessing throughout. Too often "cozy" mysteries are just too sappy. Not so with this series. Totally enjoyed every one.
April 13, 2024
Great
I just loved reading these stories full of suspense and mystery. Kept me on the edge of my seat in suspense. I loved the characters the storylines and the ghosts. Awesome stories.
I just loved reading these stories full of suspense and mystery. Kept me on the edge of my seat in suspense. I loved the characters the storylines and the ghosts. Awesome stories.
May 2, 2020
Mystery to love!
I loved this I boxed set of books. I couldn't put them down. Such great mysteries. I will recommend them to everyone.
I loved this I boxed set of books. I couldn't put them down. Such great mysteries. I will recommend them to everyone.
May 24, 2020
Nice read to kill time
In the last story, I knew where the gold was about a quarter of the way in. I did enjoy the stories however.
In the last story, I knew where the gold was about a quarter of the way in. I did enjoy the stories however.
April 6, 2021
I really enjoy these books. They are the perfect books to read before bed. It's spooky enough to keep my attention yet laid back enough that I can stop whenever I need to. Definitely recommend.
June 29, 2022
Ghostly capers
This was a good read with fun characters. The stories were full of suspense & mystery that kept me reading. I had to get the next books in this series to see what happens next to Lorna & her friends. I love her sidekick is a dog too.
This was a good read with fun characters. The stories were full of suspense & mystery that kept me reading. I had to get the next books in this series to see what happens next to Lorna & her friends. I love her sidekick is a dog too.
January 31, 2023
loved this 6 pack
I just started this series with the anthology and love it. Here is to hoping there are a lot more coming.
I just started this series with the anthology and love it. Here is to hoping there are a lot more coming.
March 29, 2023
Lorna Shadow - Ghost Mysteries
Totally captivating set of book, located on English estates of the very rich. Loaded with humour, murder and of course ghosts.
Totally captivating set of book, located on English estates of the very rich. Loaded with humour, murder and of course ghosts.
May 6, 2023
😊
I loved this series so much I had to buy the next set I can't wait to read more of her ghost stories
I loved this series so much I had to buy the next set I can't wait to read more of her ghost stories
May 14, 2023
Great read
I loved this series. Never a dull moment. Twists and turns aplenty. No boring spots either. Would recommend to all cozy mystery lovers.
I loved this series. Never a dull moment. Twists and turns aplenty. No boring spots either. Would recommend to all cozy mystery lovers.
January 11, 2024
Cozy read
Funny, romantic who dunnits with a ghostly twist. Dog lovers will also like this series. I read the first 5 in one day.
Funny, romantic who dunnits with a ghostly twist. Dog lovers will also like this series. I read the first 5 in one day.
April 17, 2024
great fun read
Great fun read. Of course, Lorna couldn’t possibly be questioning family members so soon on her arrival to her jobs. Love Flipper and Jesse
Great fun read. Of course, Lorna couldn’t possibly be questioning family members so soon on her arrival to her jobs. Love Flipper and Jesse
April 21, 2024
A superb collection of ghostly fun stories. Something to delight all readers.
May 4, 2025
I read book one and really enjoyed it. If you are looking for a cozy paranormal mystery read, you will like this author. I enjoyed her writing, and the story plot was interesting! highly recommend
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