The Award-Winning Mystic Cafe Series
THE HUMMINGBIRD WIZARD
First in the Mystic Cafe Series, THE HUMMINGBIRD WIZARD, was chosen by Library Journal as best in mystery genre for the year. “Blevins flavors her lively prose with frequent humor and unexpected twists. Readers will be drawn in by the riveting characters, great plot, and insights into Gypsy culture.” ~ Library Journal, starred review.
To catch a killer, three generations of women pull out all the stops, using ancient curses, a talent for petty theft, love magic, a strong sense of humor, flirtation, and their bond, which is much stronger than death. This sexy, witty, suspenseful, and wildly original mystery paints the portrait of a vibrant family. When the Szabo women put their heads together, sometimes bending a few laws, balance and justice are restored… at least temporarily.
“A terrific read of a truly intriguing, finely crafted mystery.” ~ Clive Cussler
THE VANISHED PRIESTESS
Sexy and smart, the feisty Szabo women join forces once again. Annie is the heroine who must walk a treacherous tightrope to save her home and family. Aided by an ex-cop and Mina’s plant medicine, Annie uncovers her missing friend’s life. She had rattled a lot of cages: the wine country’s power elite; one sexy trapeze artist; a jealous lover; a captain of industry; her long-lost son; and an ice-blond philanthropist. As Annie delves into their surprisingly tangled lives, one thing becomes clear—the killer is a master of disguise, and time is running out. The Szabo women learn that, under or outside the big top, anything and everything may be an illusion, and justice sometimes wears a surprising mask.
“Blevins blends a wild story, wonderful wit, and great characters. THE VANISHED PRIESTESS features idiosyncratic characters, sharp-tongued wit, and wild plot peregrinations. And the exotic embodiments of Gypsy lore and culture add immensely to the mix.” —starred review, Library Journal, which named The Vanished Priestess ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST FIVE MYSTERIES.
“Over-the-big-top characters keep the plot spinning, and the mystery pays off with colorful atmosphere, eventful storytelling, and a dramatic finish.” – Mystery Scene
THE RED HOT EMPRESS
The spicy Szabo women would like to kick back with a lover, a good movie, and a few laughs, but life has something else in mind. One meeting with an extraordinary boy in THE RED HOT EMPRESS leads them headlong into another wild, and hair-raising, adventure. Annie Szabo has discovered a miracle—Jimmy Qi, a kid from Chinatown with the power to heal using music. He’s dazzling, he’s a scoundrel, he is sensitive, and he makes a great newspaper article. But now? Everyone wants Jimmy.
Feeling responsible for creating San Francisco’s latest hot commodity, Annie enlists her mother-in-law, the audacious fortune-teller Madame Mina, to help keep Jimmy safe from his avid pursuers: an evangelist; an ex-hero with a troubled past; the tongs; a CDC doctor; a dolphin fanatic; and an FBI agent who seems too good to be true.A set of aging twins with a vivid past and a dubious future offer Annie protection. The women have powerful alliances, and they like Annie’s style. She has reservations, but after an afternoon spent slamming back Bombay Gin with the ladies, Annie accepts their help. And then the bodies start piling up.
“A madcap dash through San Francisco’s Chinatown and the crumbling Haight-Ashbury district with a cast of bona fide eccentrics… Go along for the terrific ride!~ Kirkus Reviews
THE NAVAJO TRILOGY
The Navajo Trilogy is a dip into the deep history of Navajoland. Movie stars found themselves there in the 1930’s and 40’s. Frank Lloyd Wright loved the space and the undulating landforms. Bay Area musicians passed through and some stayed, finding community and a sense of renewed creativity. These books were inspired by Meredith and Win’s two decades spent living in Navajoland. It is a love story to the people, the air, and the hidden ruins visible only in the moonight.
“Win and Meredith Blevins have raised the bar for intelligent thrillers with The Darkness Rolling. This novel’s power will stay with me for a long time.” ―Donald Bain, bestselling author of the “Murder, She Wrote” series and the Margaret Truman Capital Crimes series
“Old Hollywood and Frank Lloyd Wright meets up with Navajo mysticism and murder, set against the stunning backdrop of the southwest. History and thrills run rampant on every page of Stealing Fire, and readers will have a blast!” – Suspense Magazine
“Moonlight Water takes the reader on the high road of adventure. Running from the rock & roll of an old life to the edge of the world & beyond. It’s as old as time and as new as tomorrow. Love it.” ―Gil Bateman, exec at Elektra Records, co-founder, Windham Hill Records
Two New York Times bestselling authors take you on the ultimate spiritual and romantic adventure. GOING HOME is an exquisite story, often humorous, about the power of love over death, the foolishness of time, and a family restored.
The spirit of Mark Twain arrives, bearing miracles and wisdom for a grieving man, bestselling author Lewis Evans. Twain asks him to toss everything he believes aside to make a new life, and possibly see his wife again.
In a climactic scene, cradled by hot springs in a Natchez Native American ceremony of renewed life, Lewis begins to understand this quest. He faces down hard truths and blazing light with the force of love . . . and all will carry him home.
“Going Home is a wonderful, sensitive novel, with passages of poetry and philosophizing in just the right places. What a great idea, rolling with the river, river towns and music, and the people unique at each place along the river. Having Mark along for conversations hit the right tone. I am sure the book will live in readers’ hands for a long time, especially those needing to communicate with their dreams, loss, and renewal.” – Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Mi Ultima