Ouija & Haints in the Silent City, the fifth whodunit in Jane Elzey's captivating Cardboard Cottage Mystery series, presents an engaging mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This time, the four best friends—Amy, Zelda, Rian, and Genna—become drawn to a hundred-year-old cold case murder that transpired in their beloved Ozark town of Bluff City. And as Amy points out, they never give up on a puzzle until every piece fits.

Oh, what fun! Elzey's skillful attention to detail and nuanced way of sprinkling clues throughout the story make for a mystery that feels interactive to the reader. And like each book in The Cardboard Cottage Mystery series, Elzey's latest is a celebration of female friendships.

The truth is, Ouiji & Haints is much more than a cozy mystery; the history of the culture, conventions, and style of the Roaring Twenties provides depth and flair throughout. (I certainly learned a thing or two!)

Favorite Quote: Looking with eyes open only to the goal ahead left out a lot of things to be seen.

Thank you to NetGalley, Scorpius Carta Press, and Jane Elzey for providing an advance electronic copy in exchange for my candid opinion. Ouiji & Haints launches on May 1, 2025, and is available for pre-order now. Grab yourself a copy and add it to your summer reading list.