MRS. MORRIS AND THE VENOMOUS VALENTINE
Salem, Massachusetts, is home to Charlene Morris’ haunted bed-and-breakfast. Dr. Jack Strathmore, the ghost in residence at the house he used to own, loves and watches over Charlene. Dane Stallone, a photographer originally from Salem, and 12 international models of both sexes are staying at the B&B while they shoot a Cupid-themed calendar Dane hopes will replenish his bank account. Dane is more than just a hard taskmaster: His work with the models, some of whom are or were in love with him, borders on sadistic. Though there’s no denying Dane’s talent, Charlene wonders what hold he has over the models who put up with his awful treatment. But despite her misgivings, she uses her background in marketing to help him come up with an appealing concept for the calendar. Meanwhile, another guest arrives: Avery Shriver, Charlene’s daughter of the heart, who wants to be a detective like Charlene’s boyfriend, Sam Holden. The models are all on starvation diets, but Dane takes them out for dinner once the shoot is complete. Dane appears to choke on an oyster, then develops symptoms of poisoning and dies. Charlene will need plenty of help from Jack, Sam, Avery, and a few witchy friends to sift through motives and crack the case before more deaths follow.
