Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mysteries
Ashland, Oregon is famous for its world-class theaters, its eccentric locals, and its stories—stories told on stage, whispered in coffee shops, and sometimes…carried on the night air. The Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mysteries grew out of that delicious idea: what if a town built on performance and history also had a thin veil between the living and the dead?
At the center of the series are two unlikely sleuths. William Mills, a retired antiquities inspector with a gift he never asked for, can sense what most people can’t—and he’d prefer to keep it quiet. Carol Lindsey, smart, practical, and increasingly hard to surprise, becomes his partner in both investigation and a slowly unfolding, warmly human relationship. Together they navigate murders tangled in old grudges, modern ambition, and the kind of secrets that towns hide in plain sight.
Each novel is a classic cozy whodunit—clue-driven, character-rich, and free of graphic content—with a playful paranormal twist. Shakespeare is woven into the atmosphere and themes, from theater-world rivalries to lines that take on double meaning when the past refuses to stay buried. And hovering at the edge of every case is the series’ signature charm: a hint of haunting, a touch of humor, and the feeling that in Ashland, you’re never entirely alone…especially if Dante the ghost-cat has decided you’re worth following.
If you like mysteries with small-town warmth, smart suspects, gentle chills, and a setting that feels like a character all its own, start with Book One and come explore Ashland—where the next clue might arrive as a whisper, a cold draft…or a theatrical cat knocking something important onto the floor.
The First Thing We Do…
Perfect for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries, paranormal culinary mysteries, and small-town intrigue, The First Thing We Do… is Book One in the binge-worthy Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mystery series, where every act hides a secret, and every ghost has a story.
The Devil Wore White
With the ghostly Blue Lady whispering warnings, and the hotel’s shadowed past refusing to stay buried, William must untangle a ritual half-forgotten and a legacy someone will kill to protect.
Secrets blossom, ghosts stir, and danger blooms in the quaint Shakespearean town of Ashland, Oregon.
Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge is a charming paranormal cozy mystery filled with small-town charm, gentle romance, theatrical flair, and just a dash of ghostly mischief—perfect for readers who like their mysteries clever, comforting, and lightly supernatural.
If you love cozy mysteries with a dash of the supernatural, welcome to Ashland, Oregon—where the theaters are legendary, the fog feels a little too knowing, and the dead occasionally have opinions. Each book in author Glenn J. Hill's Ghostly Ashland series blends a classic whodunit (no gore, no graphic content) with small-town charm, witty banter, and the eerie delight of helpful hauntings. Expect Shakespeare-themed mischief, quirky locals, warm moments between William Mills and Carol Lindsey, and a ghost-cat named Dante who absolutely refuses to behave.
In Glenn J. Hill's newest series, readers can expect to find:
- Cozy whodunits (clean, puzzle-forward)
- Gentle paranormal: ghosts, omens, and “uninvited” assistance
- Shakespeare + theater vibes baked into every mystery
- Slow-burn relationship (sweet, not steamy)
- A dash of humor, comfort, and Ashland atmosphere
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