Anything Ghost: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romance

by Jane Hinchey

At nine months pregnant, I had three things on my to-do list. Learn to tolerate decaf. Pee every ten minutes. Stay out of trouble until the baby arrives.

Then a dead woman walked through me in the cereal aisle.

Claire Hanover — disgraced ex-vice-principal turned ambitious real estate agent — died at the Firefly Bay Hotel the morning of the Coastal Property Summit. The official line is suicide. Claire's line is that she didn't jump. And she's standing barefoot in aisle four, demanding I work out who did this to her.

Lucky me.

With Bandit's ongoing campaign to liberate my Froot Loops, Thor sighing at the rest of us like he expected better staff, my hot husband Detective Kade Galloway hovering like I'm made of glass, and my ghostly best friend Ben holding something back for the first time since he died, I've got days — maybe less — to find Claire's killer.

Because the baby is coming. The case has roots that go back further than I ever knew. And after all this time doing this work, I'm starting to understand that some stories were always going to end where they began.

Anything Ghost is the twelfth and final book in the Ghost Detective paranormal cozy mystery series, featuring a ghostly best friend, a talking cat, small-town secrets, and a case that closes the circle.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2026

About the author

Jane Hinchey is an Australian author of paranormal cozy mysteries and contemporary romance. She is best known for the Ghost Detective series, featuring small-town secrets, snarky heroines, and a touch of the supernatural. Her books blend mystery, humour, and heart.

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Reviews

[SOS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite being nine months pregnant, Audrey Fitzgerald, ghost magnet, is determined to help Claire Hanover, a character from an earlier book in this series, discover who killed her and help her cross over to the afterlife. She means to do it before her baby is born, and that could be at any minute. It doesn’t help that her back aches, she constantly needs to pee, or that her gorgeous and caring husband, Detective Kade Galloway, is treating her like a piece of fine crystal that’s about to tumble off a table and shatter. Luckily, she has her friend since childhood, Ben Delaney, to help her. Even though he’s a ghost, he’s always willing to assist her.

This is book twelve in the Ghost Detective series. It could be read as a standalone, but much of the context and character backgrounds will be lost. For example, this volume refers back to more than one of the earlier entries in this series. This entire series is well worth reading. They present great mysteries mixed with loads of humor.

This is the last book in this series, and it’s as fun and zany as all that preceded it. It offers a loving but bittersweet ending to the series. Audrey finds herself in a position of saying hello to someone new and goodbye to someone else. One thing is for certain, Audrey will never be alone

I loved this book. It might be the best in the series. I’ll also admit to shedding a few tears at the way it ended. Here’s wishing the Fitzgerald-Galloways a long and happy future. They, the ghosts, and the other characters the series brought to life will be greatly missed.

Read this book! Read this entire series. I guarantee that you’ll enjoy every word just as I have.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the author. I thank her for her generosity in sharing it with me, but it had no effect on this review. The opinions in this review reflect my true and honest reactions to reading his book.

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

'They' say all good things must come to an end. Personally I think that is incredibly short sighted of them, but it appears that Hinchey has taken the saying to heart and so Anything Ghost is the final book in the Ghost paranormal cozy mystery romance series. The thought of no more Audrey, Captain Hot Pants (AKA Detective Kade Galloway), Ben, Sebastian, Thor and my personal favourite Bandit is hard to take. However, if you are going to end a series you may as well go out with a bang, and this book is an absolute cracker.

Audrey is nine months pregnant, Kade is panicking and fussing over her like only a first time dad to be can do, Audrey's family (Mum, Amanda and Laura) are alternately turning up with goodies for the new baby, and providing horror stories about birth and babies, as well as questioning any decision Audrey is making about how she will raise baby.

And in the middle of it all the ghost of the former vice principal of Firefly Bay Middle School, Claire Hanover (sacked for embezzling funds and having an affair with a parent, Daniel Craig) walks straight through her in the cereal aisle as she's trying to buy enough packets of fruit loops to meet her current cravings.

Readers, hold tight for another rollicking ride as Audrey (with some help from Kade) looks to solve the mystery of how and why Claire died, and importantly Who Dunnit.

No spoilers from me, but a warning. Because this is the last book have a box of tissues on hand as Hinchey wraps up the Ghost series as only she can.

Highly recommended (Do you think if we petitioned hard enough she'd write a spin off series with Bandit as the main character?)

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series finale! I will miss Audrey, Kade (Captain Cowboy Hot Pants), Ben, Thor, Bandit, and Seb.
Audrey is at the end of her pregnancy when the ghost of Claire Hanover steps through her at the grocery store. You may remember the ex-vice principal of the local middle school from a previous book. That case brought about the end of her job, so she had moved on to selling real estate. To say that Claire is not happy to discover she is dead is an understatement. She had just signed a new deal that was going to make her big money and poof, it was gone. She has no idea who killed her, but she has plenty of enemies to choose from.

Lots of things get wrapped up in this one, including Audrey's pregnancy. I refuse to spoil it for you. Let's just say: I laughed, I grumbled, I cried. So did Audrey. Enjoy. I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

If we were hoping Audrey would be more careful and responsible with her pregnancy, we were sorely disappointed. She made it perfectly clear several times that she was pregnant, not sick, so for her, there was no reason not to do the job she knew how to do, and by the way, she did very well—much to Kade's chagrin. I laughed and felt uneasy at Audrey's audacity and the way she evaded her husband's concerns. I found Claire's case very interesting, as well as the villains, each worse than the last, and the unexpected plot twists. Who would have thought so many threads would tie up! I was so engrossed in the story that, even though I was preparing for the ending, the final chapters moved me deeply. I reread them and cried and cried. I truly appreciated the beautiful and emotional way they said goodbye.

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, it’s over. It’s finished. And I am a mess. First, poor Audrey is nine months pregnant and waddling around trying to deal with being that way: many restrooms breaks, wrong shoes, finding clothes that fit. Then she is, of course, drawn into another murder. We see some minor characters from other books, and then the murder is solved. I was sure I wasn’t going to get emotional because I was pretty sure I knew what was going to happen. Then, my eyes watered and tears started rolling down my cheeks. Yes, I am a mess that this series is over. I’ll definitely miss Audrey, Kade, Ben, and all the other characters. This is a wonderful ending to a fun, well-written, emotional series. *cries* Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

[Javon50 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey Fitzgerald-Galloway is 9-months pregnant and due any day now. Feeling like she is 19 months pregnant and exhausted this is not the best time for a ghost to appear. Unfortunately, this ghost does not know she is dead and argues with Audrey. Not knowing and not believing that she is dead will make Audrey’s task harder. The ghost, not a nice woman is demanding that Audrey help her. What if she can’t solve this case before she delivers her baby? Will this ghost haunt her forever? Her husband is worried and wants Audrey to slow down and rest while an unhappy ghost is demanding her time. I love this series with Audrey, her detective husband Kade and ghost friend Ben at her side. A review of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the final book in a series ... the sort where the characters have become real. So, there will be tears. I admit that cozies and I are not always besties. There are just too many standards to the genre that bug me. For instance, there is no real good reason for a heavily pregnant Audrey to be running around looking into this case. Even so, I have always appreciated that the police detective boyfriend/fiancé/husband never did the "you have to stay out of police business!!!!" knowing full well that she won't. Love this series. If it had to end, this was a worthy and well-written ending. Highly recommend.

[Sharon Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very emotional book for me as I have known these characters(read all the books) since the very first book in this series. Audrey ,Kade, her pets and friends are welcoming a new family member as Audrey works on her latest case. Her progressing pregnancy is the subject of much humor. This book was was as enjoyable as the previous ones in this series. The ending was another happily ever after we all want, but still bittersweet after all. I highly recommend this book, series and Author.

[Linda Collister · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bittersweet ending to a wonderful and hilarious series. Audrey and her pets, the ever patient and loving Kade, her best friend and ghost Ben are working to solve a murder. All the rest of the characters just make it that much fun to read and get to the answer. The ending will make you shed some tears but what a way to end this great series. A real romance story thrown into a murder mystery, you'll love it and miss it. I received the ARC of this book and I'm freely leaving this honest review.

[Jodi Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like all the others in this series, you are immersed immediately. Audrey is 9 months pregnant when a ghost walks into her life literally. Kade is in full protect mode and doesn't want her doing anything. So of course, she has to help Claire Hanover when she shows up in the cereal aisle. This book brought everyone together to work on the case and closed any lingering story lines. It was a beautiful ending and now I need to start back over with book one because I am no where near ready to let Audrey go.

[Sylvie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just perfect!

Why did it have to end?!?!  Last book of the series...  It was bittersweet...  Audrey and company will be missed dearly but this was the perfect ending to her story.  I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more and I cried again...  Not getting into the details so I don't reveal too much but grab the book, it's worth it!  I will definitely miss them a lot.  Thank you Jane for the wonderful world of Audrey, Ben, Kade, Seb, Thor and Bandit ❤

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

At 9 months pregnant, Audrey meets the barefoot ghost of Claire Hanover. Her first words to Audrey are “I didn’t jump”. Join Audrey, Kade and Ben in their final case.

Jane Hinchey does not disappoint in the conclusion of this wonderful series. You’ll laugh and cry as you follow the gang in their final adventure together.

Wish I could give it more stars!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey should be home resting and getting ready for her baby but of course a ghost shows up. This ghost won't leave her alone until Audrey finds out who kills her. Typical Audrey but now she's ready to give birth any day and everyone except the new ghost is treating her like she's fragile. Great characters and well plotted mystery. Some surprises, too.

[Michalle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the twelfth book and final one in the series. Audrey is 9 months pregnant and a ghost walks through her in the grocery store. We have another mystery to solve. The story is emotional, humorous, and just downright enjoyable. I even ugly cried at the end. I’m going to miss the gang, especially Thor and Bandit.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey is such a fun, warm character with a equally fun, crazy supporting cast of characters.
She's nine months pregnant now and not letting that slow her down....much.
There are a lot of crazy moment but also a solid mystery to solve, that has twists,turns and surprises.
A very enjoyable satisfying read.

[Janet Hendricks · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Audrey

It's really hard to say goodbye to someone(s) you have formed an attachment. Audrey, Kade, Ben, Thor, Bandit, Seb, the ghosts and just everyone in these stellar stories are friends I'll miss. Of course, I can always reread these stories and I do and I will continue to do so. So, the tears flowed for a while and all that's left to say is "Love you guys!".

[Cleocutie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to the series. Audrey refuses to let pregnancy slow her down and has one more case to solve in this book. I love how things are wrapped up and how she stays true to herself even while hugely pregnant and being fussed over.

[Jennifer Wertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything Ghost is a fantastic cozy mystery. I absolutely love this book. This series is one of my favourites. The quirky characters are wonderful. This book is fun and entertaining. The mystery has many twists to keep you guessing. I highly recommend this book.

[Angel Ballard]

I can't stop crying. I've never cried so hard over a book before. What a beautiful and bittersweet ending to the series. I'll remember this book for a very long time.

[Jennine]

❤️ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS❤️
Boy Oh Boy!! Great end to a favourite series. Loved it, Loved the characters, Loved the talking animals.
RECOMMENDED SERIES. FUN AUTHOR.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author always delivers a fun, humorous paranormal mystery populated with her wonderful characters, but this one will tug at your heart strings. Recommended.

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great ending to the series. We get plenty of action with our favourite characters, Audrey, Kade, Ben, Seb and don’t forget Bandit and Thor. Audrey has another murder to solve, and at 9 months pregnant things are more challenging. There were some surprises and tears along the way! Very emotional. I’m sad to be leaving the gang, but the ending was special. Well worth the read.

[Kim Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Beautiful end to the series! Can't say too much, but funny, serious, and poignant.