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Nightmare, Arizona Books 1-5: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Box Set
The first five books in the Nightmare, Arizona paranormal cozy mystery series are collected into one volume. At forty-two years old, Olivia Kendrick never thought she would be starting over in a former Wild West mining town in Arizona.
When Olivia takes a job at a year-round haunted house, she finds herself surrounded by monsters and murder. With the help of her new friends, Olivia is on the case with every dead body that turns up. The amateur sleuth will soon learn that the Wild West is a lot more than just cowboys and sharp plants.
In fact, Nightmare also has a community of vampires, witches, ghosts, werewolves, a banshee, and one very cute chupacabra. And all of them are Olivia's co-workers. The only thing scarier than working with supernatural creatures is trying to deal with her handsome jerk boss, Damien.
This complete, 10-book paranormal cozy mystery series is about starting over, found family, and solving murders in a quirky old mining town with a secret supernatural community.
Homicide at the Haunted House
Divorced, broke, and broken down in the old mining town of Nightmare, Arizona, Olivia Kendrick she never thought she would be starting over like this, let alone in a tucked-away town filled with tourists, offbeat residents, and an outspoken UFO hunter. Olivia takes a job at a year-round haunted house, but when she arrives for her first day, she faces real a local man’s body has been dumped at the front entrance.
As Olivia tries to find the real killer, she begins to realize her co-workers aren’t just putting on a show every night at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House. Things only get worse when Damien Shackleford, the son of the haunted house’s missing owner, shows up.
Drowning at the Diner
When the new dishwasher at the Lusty Lunch Counter is found drowned in a sink full of dirty dishes, Olivia’s friend Ella is the main suspect. After all, the victim had been stalking her. Meanwhile, the arrival of a mysterious stranger will lead to an astonishing discovery about the diner owner’s past.
Olivia will enlist her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary to help her track down the truth and clear Ella’s name.
Slaying at the Saloon
When a server is found with a stake through her heart onstage at Nightmare Saloon, everyone at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House worries a vampire hunter is in town. After all, the murder happened just before the curtain rose for Allie Nunes, a vampire singer traveling through Nightmare.
Olivia Kendrick and her friends at the Sanctuary must protect Allie and the other vampires, all while trying to find out who slayed the saloon girl. But as more details emerge, Olivia realizes the victim had a dark past and a lot of enemies. Tracking down the killer won’t be easy.
Murder at the Motel
Murder hits close to home for Olivia Kendrick when her annoying neighbor at Cowboy’s Corral Motor Lodge turns up dead. Did one of the other guests hold a grudge against Leonard Evers?
Even while she’s eyeing a few shady suspects, Olivia can’t help but blame herself. Maybe she really is a conjuror, and maybe she accidentally killed her downstairs neighbor with magic.
With the help of her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House, Olivia will spy on a plumber, get an eerie prediction from a psychic, and face veiled threats.
Poisoning at the Party
There’s a new fairy in town, and no one in Nightmare, Arizona, is happy about it.
When Olivia takes a job at a year-round haunted house, she finds herself surrounded by monsters and murder. With the help of her new friends, Olivia is on the case with every dead body that turns up. The amateur sleuth will soon learn that the Wild West is a lot more than just cowboys and sharp plants.
In fact, Nightmare also has a community of vampires, witches, ghosts, werewolves, a banshee, and one very cute chupacabra. And all of them are Olivia's co-workers. The only thing scarier than working with supernatural creatures is trying to deal with her handsome jerk boss, Damien.
This complete, 10-book paranormal cozy mystery series is about starting over, found family, and solving murders in a quirky old mining town with a secret supernatural community.
Homicide at the Haunted House
Divorced, broke, and broken down in the old mining town of Nightmare, Arizona, Olivia Kendrick she never thought she would be starting over like this, let alone in a tucked-away town filled with tourists, offbeat residents, and an outspoken UFO hunter. Olivia takes a job at a year-round haunted house, but when she arrives for her first day, she faces real a local man’s body has been dumped at the front entrance.
As Olivia tries to find the real killer, she begins to realize her co-workers aren’t just putting on a show every night at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House. Things only get worse when Damien Shackleford, the son of the haunted house’s missing owner, shows up.
Drowning at the Diner
When the new dishwasher at the Lusty Lunch Counter is found drowned in a sink full of dirty dishes, Olivia’s friend Ella is the main suspect. After all, the victim had been stalking her. Meanwhile, the arrival of a mysterious stranger will lead to an astonishing discovery about the diner owner’s past.
Olivia will enlist her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary to help her track down the truth and clear Ella’s name.
Slaying at the Saloon
When a server is found with a stake through her heart onstage at Nightmare Saloon, everyone at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House worries a vampire hunter is in town. After all, the murder happened just before the curtain rose for Allie Nunes, a vampire singer traveling through Nightmare.
Olivia Kendrick and her friends at the Sanctuary must protect Allie and the other vampires, all while trying to find out who slayed the saloon girl. But as more details emerge, Olivia realizes the victim had a dark past and a lot of enemies. Tracking down the killer won’t be easy.
Murder at the Motel
Murder hits close to home for Olivia Kendrick when her annoying neighbor at Cowboy’s Corral Motor Lodge turns up dead. Did one of the other guests hold a grudge against Leonard Evers?
Even while she’s eyeing a few shady suspects, Olivia can’t help but blame herself. Maybe she really is a conjuror, and maybe she accidentally killed her downstairs neighbor with magic.
With the help of her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House, Olivia will spy on a plumber, get an eerie prediction from a psychic, and face veiled threats.
Poisoning at the Party
There’s a new fairy in town, and no one in Nightmare, Arizona, is happy about it.
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
934 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2025
About the author
Beth Dolgner
42 books480 followersBeth Dolgner writes paranormal fiction and non-fiction. Her interest in things that go bump in the night really took off on a trip to Savannah, Georgia, so it's fitting that the Betty Boo, Ghost Hunter Series of paranormal romance novels takes place in that spooky city. Beth's young adult novels, the steampunk Manifest and the urban fantasy A Talent for Death, also have paranormal elements. Her non-fiction work includes Georgia Spirits and Specters and Everyday Voodoo.
Since Georgia is obviously on her mind, you might think Beth lives there. Well, she did, but these days she and her husband live in Berlin, Germany, with their three cats. Beth misses those mild Georgia winters and proper iced tea, but there's no reason her characters can't enjoy those things.
Beth also enjoys giving presentations on Victorian death and mourning traditions as well as Victorian Spiritualism. She has been a volunteer at an historic cemetery, a ghost tour guide and a paranormal investigator. Right now she's chronicling the best spooky spots around Europe.
Beth is online at www.BethDolgner.com.
Betty Boo, Ghost Hunter Series
Ghost of a Threat,
Ghost of a Whisper
Ghost of a Memory
Ghost of a Hope
Manifest
Georgia Spirits and Specters,
Everyday Voodoo
Since Georgia is obviously on her mind, you might think Beth lives there. Well, she did, but these days she and her husband live in Berlin, Germany, with their three cats. Beth misses those mild Georgia winters and proper iced tea, but there's no reason her characters can't enjoy those things.
Beth also enjoys giving presentations on Victorian death and mourning traditions as well as Victorian Spiritualism. She has been a volunteer at an historic cemetery, a ghost tour guide and a paranormal investigator. Right now she's chronicling the best spooky spots around Europe.
Beth is online at www.BethDolgner.com.
Betty Boo, Ghost Hunter Series
Ghost of a Threat,
Ghost of a Whisper
Ghost of a Memory
Ghost of a Hope
Manifest
Georgia Spirits and Specters,
Everyday Voodoo
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December 22, 2025
Nightmare, Arizona Books 1–5: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Box Set by Beth Dolgner is a wildly entertaining and addictive collection that blends cozy mystery charm with paranormal fun. Bringing together the first five books in the series, this box set is the perfect entry point into the quirky, monster-filled town of Nightmare, Arizona, a place where murder investigations are just another part of the workday.
At the center of the story is Olivia Kendrick, a relatable and refreshingly grown-up amateur sleuth who finds herself starting over at forty-two in a former Wild West mining town. Her new job at a year-round haunted house quickly turns deadly, and Olivia is soon solving murders alongside an unforgettable cast of supernatural co-workers. Vampires, witches, ghosts, werewolves, a banshee, and even an adorable chupacabra populate this world, creating a playful yet well-developed paranormal community.
Each mystery, whether it’s a body dumped at a haunted house, a suspicious diner drowning, or a murder at the town’s fall festival, is cleverly plotted and full of twists. The tone remains cozy and humorous, balancing danger with warmth, found family, and sharp banter. Olivia’s evolving relationships, especially with her infuriatingly handsome boss Damien, add depth and continuity across the stories.
Beth Dolgner’s writing is fast-paced, witty, and consistently engaging, making this box set hard to put down. Nightmare, Arizona Books 1–5 delivers exactly what cozy mystery fans love: memorable characters, inventive crimes, and a charming setting with a supernatural twist. Perfect for readers who enjoy lighthearted mysteries with heart, humor, and just the right touch of magic.
At the center of the story is Olivia Kendrick, a relatable and refreshingly grown-up amateur sleuth who finds herself starting over at forty-two in a former Wild West mining town. Her new job at a year-round haunted house quickly turns deadly, and Olivia is soon solving murders alongside an unforgettable cast of supernatural co-workers. Vampires, witches, ghosts, werewolves, a banshee, and even an adorable chupacabra populate this world, creating a playful yet well-developed paranormal community.
Each mystery, whether it’s a body dumped at a haunted house, a suspicious diner drowning, or a murder at the town’s fall festival, is cleverly plotted and full of twists. The tone remains cozy and humorous, balancing danger with warmth, found family, and sharp banter. Olivia’s evolving relationships, especially with her infuriatingly handsome boss Damien, add depth and continuity across the stories.
Beth Dolgner’s writing is fast-paced, witty, and consistently engaging, making this box set hard to put down. Nightmare, Arizona Books 1–5 delivers exactly what cozy mystery fans love: memorable characters, inventive crimes, and a charming setting with a supernatural twist. Perfect for readers who enjoy lighthearted mysteries with heart, humor, and just the right touch of magic.
January 2, 2026
To think I came across this series by accident
And now I just cannot get enough this is a great series I have just finished the first five books and I highly recommend it and I am now going to move on to book 6 to 10:00 I really hope that her and Damien get together I think they'd make a great couple and I do hope that they find out what happened to her mom and that they hopefully find his dad alive.
That's all for now I am back to reading. What a way to start my new year Happy New Year everyone.
And now I just cannot get enough this is a great series I have just finished the first five books and I highly recommend it and I am now going to move on to book 6 to 10:00 I really hope that her and Damien get together I think they'd make a great couple and I do hope that they find out what happened to her mom and that they hopefully find his dad alive.
That's all for now I am back to reading. What a way to start my new year Happy New Year everyone.
December 28, 2025
So cool
This series has been so much fun to read. The characters are great. I loved getting to know them. The mysteries are exciting and just a we bit spooky. I'm looking forward to more by this author.
This series has been so much fun to read. The characters are great. I loved getting to know them. The mysteries are exciting and just a we bit spooky. I'm looking forward to more by this author.
August 19, 2026
Five Books To Binge Read
Super box set. Nightmare, AZ, hot, dry, teeming with tourists visiting the haunted hospital hoping for a good scare courtesy of the paranormals who work there. Cozy murder mysteries to solve. Happy reading!
Super box set. Nightmare, AZ, hot, dry, teeming with tourists visiting the haunted hospital hoping for a good scare courtesy of the paranormals who work there. Cozy murder mysteries to solve. Happy reading!
November 22, 2025
Fabulous read! Funny!
December 10, 2025
A frightfully good time...
Okay, no over the top horror here. Just good clean fun, suitable for anyone... enjoyed reading these and have the second set ready to go....
Okay, no over the top horror here. Just good clean fun, suitable for anyone... enjoyed reading these and have the second set ready to go....
February 14, 2026
Great books
Love the city, seems very similar to Jerome Arizona, they should think of this! I live in arizona, so I can agree with the climate!
Love the city, seems very similar to Jerome Arizona, they should think of this! I live in arizona, so I can agree with the climate!
June 16, 2026
Great Binge Reading
I loved all of these books. I loved watching the characters progress through the books. I also loved trying to solve the murders.
I loved all of these books. I loved watching the characters progress through the books. I also loved trying to solve the murders.
August 17, 2026
A lot of fun
The author has created an interesting and innovative plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down
The author has created an interesting and innovative plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down
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