A Dead Man Mystery Series

An Unwelcomed Pool Guest and a Mean Spirit in Dead Men Talking, a Murder Mystery from T. M. Simmons —Jefferson, Texas— Author and paranormal investigator, Alice Carpenter is well-practiced at disciplining the ten resident ghosts in her lakeside log cabin near Six Gun, Texas. When her cousin Katy calls looking for help with Sir Gary Gavin, the resident ghost at Esprit d'Chene Plantation, the family mansion near Jefferson, Texas, Alice agrees to come to her rescue. Before Alice can even pack her things and necessities for her 150-lb. Rottweiler, Trucker, and Miss Molly, her Siamese, Katy discovers a new murder—a headless corpse floating in her swimming pool that turns out to be Bucky, the black-sheep son of a Texas senator. Even worse, the homicide detective in charge, Alice's ex-husband Jack, thinks Katy's the killer. Katy is arrested giving Alice no choice but to depend on her ghost hunting mentor, Twila, and her elderly neighbor, Granny, to assist in the investigation. Together, the unlikely team of sleuths join forces to help send Sir Gary to his deserved reward, track down the real killer, and set Katy free. From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters. "Dead Man Talking is grisly fun! T. M. Simmons is the finest, funniest writer about Texas I've ever read." ~Alice Borchardt, author of Raven Warrior "With ghosts practically outnumbering live characters, this entertaining romp…is certainly worth a gander." ~Library Journal "All this supernatural phenomena resides inside a delightful who-done-it." ~Harriet Klausner, viewer A Dead Man Mystery Series: Dead Man Talking Dead Man Haunt Dead Man Hand Dead Man Ohio Dead Man Love (Novella) About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during both dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, and they are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is, "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

A Naked Ghost Demands Help in Dead Man Haunt, a Murder Mystery from T. M. Simmons —Mineral Springs, Texas— When Patrick, a gorgeous naked ghost, reaches out to author and paranormal investigator, Alice Carpenter and her cohorts for help, the small town of Mineral Springs, Texas, will never be the same. In exchange for helping him journey to the hereafter, Patrick leads Alice into a crumbling historical hotel, where she discovers a new murder—a woman severed in half at the bottom of an elevator shaft. Joined by her Rottweiler, Trucker, her Siamese, Miss Molly, her mentor and teacher, Aunt Twila, her next-door neighbor, Granny Chisholm, and even her ex-husband, Detective Jack Roucheau, Alice attempts to solve these two murders. Together, they traverse the bowels of the haunted hotel, survive a hair-raising motorcycle ride, and journey the backcountry boondocks with Granny, who fantasizes she's an Indi-500 driver. With only a few minutes left to expose the murderers and set the ghosts to rest before a bomb destroys the hotel, decisions are vital. Should they save themselves and leave behind the evildoers and restless ghosts, as well as a stolen body in a coffin? Might they risk their own lives to bring a peaceful existence to the formerly grand hotel? From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters. "…throws ghost-hunting Texas gals and survivalists together in a haunted hotel. For those who believe in ghosts, thrills, chills, and giggles…" ~Kirkus Reviews "In DEAD MAN HAUNT, T. M. Simmons brings together a most unusual group, led by a writer and talented ghosthunter, who is bent on helping a very handsome ghost who likes to run naked through a disintegrating mineral springs hotel searching for his lost love. The sulting action is funny, full of crazy antics, and it's downright endearing for a murder mystery." ~NOVELTALK "This exciting paranormal whodunit uses ghosts as support characters, which surprisingly seems real because of the interplay between the spirits and the brave living sleuths. Alice and Twila take the existence of ghosts in stride as if it is an everyday occurrence, which to them it is, while Alice’s ex Jack denies their existence. As with DEAD MAN TALKING, T.M. Simmons provides a lightfully charming leisurely flowing supernatural cozy." ~Harriet Klausner, Reviewer "I can’t get enough of this author." ~ Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat A Dead Man Mystery Series: Dead Man Talking Dead Man Haunt Dead Man Hand Dead Man Ohio Dead Man Love (Novella) About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during both dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, and they are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is, "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

Ghosts With Six-Shooters in Dead Man Hand, a Murder Mystery from T. M. Simmons —Red Dollar, New Mexico— Alice, Twila, Granny, Jack, Trucker, and Miss Molly are smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation, this time in a haunted hotel in Red Dollar, New Mexico. The villain is armed with Black Magic, and there's no escape for anyone during the ice storm. Alice keeps telling herself this is Twila's gig, and she's only here to back up her aunt and mentor as they discipline some rowdy ghosts. But she, Granny, and the pets are on their own when Twila's plane gets delayed. It's not the ghosts she's worried about, though. It's when she discovers the newly-dead woman in the hotel and realizes someone has stolen the poor woman's hands. Twila rides in to do her share about the same time as Jack, Alice's ex. The villains are forced to step up their pace, though, with a homicide detective on the premises and a handless ghost who might expose their dastardly plans. From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters. A Dead Man Mystery Series: Dead Man Talking Dead Man Haunt Dead Man Hand Dead Man Ohio Dead Man Love (Novella) About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during both dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, and they are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is, "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

A Fishing Trip Nets a Murderer in Dead Man Ohio, a Murder Mystery from T. M. Simmons —The Middle of Ohio— Our intrepid crew of ghost hunters is at it again, this time in Ohio, where ghosts from the state's past roam the woods, and mythological beasts exist only in lore. Or do they? It's Alice's ex-husband, Jack, who spots a strange creature in Twila's little red car after he arrives in Ohio to spend some time fishing with Twila's husband, Jess, near their beautiful farmhouse deep in the woods of Ohio. Twila bravely tries to handle the situation alone, unaware the entity shadowing her is testing her psychic senses. At Jack's call, Alice and Granny pack what they need to help, along with Trucker and Miss Molly, and hie-tail it from Texas to Yankee land. Twila and Jess's farm, filled with historical burial mounds, and surrounded by Amish farmland, seems too peaceful to be dangerous. Perhaps the serenity lulls the local residents into believing they are safe, unable to see what truly lives among them. It takes the capture of a murderer and the exposure of a hidden society of clever creatures to sort this out. From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts, and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters. "I think I've read everything paranormal this author has written and I can't get enough. It's her series with Alice and Twila, and her true Ghost Hunting Diaries, that I have a hard time putting down. This author is addictive and I hope I'll have another fix coming my way soon." ~Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat; Think With Your Taste Buds; A Book and A Dish A Dead Man Mystery Series: Dead Man Talking Dead Man Haunt Dead Man Hand Dead Man Ohio Dead Man Love (Novella) About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during both dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, and they are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is, "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.