Phantom Fireworks: Small Town Charm, Paranormal, Cozy Mysteries

by Sharon Michaels

Welcome to the charming small town of Hawthorne Corner for a summer mystery, where the fireworks are silent, the secrets are loud, and a curious dachshund knows how to sniff out a killer.
This summer, Gideon Harlow is hoping for a smooth Midnight Jubilee at Evermore House, his haunted Airbnb by the lake. But when midnight phantom fireworks bloom over the water, the town’s oldest superstition comes to the bursts appear when someone is lying.

Then a guest turns up dead.

With the help of Evermore House’s resident ghost Lila Evermore, a bark-happy dachshund named Louie, and a trail of cryptic clues, Gideon must untangle a decades-old scandal, a hidden betrayal, and a murder staged to look like an accident. But in a town where some fireworks are real and some are faked; the truth is ready to explode.

Perfect for fans of
* paranormal cozy mysteries,
* small-town secrets,
* helpful ghostly relatives
* animal sidekicks
* summer festival mysteries,
* twists and turns whodunits
* quirky town gossip,
* and clean cozy murder mysteries.

Phantom Fireworks is a paranormal cozy mystery packed with fireworks, folklore, a compassionate ghost looking for answers, and Louie; the very suspicious, always-hungry dachshund.

Each book in the series can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Chilling Whispers is Book 1 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mysteries Series
Poisoned Hearts is Book 2 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Shamrock Secrets is Book 3 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Veiled Vows is Book 4 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Springtime Shadows is Book 5 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Deadly Dedication is Book 6 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Phantom Fireworks is Book 7 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series

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177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2026

About the author

*Amazon Bestselling Author fueled by a passion for cozy mysteries.
*Crafting whodunits that keep you guessing till the last page.
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Bestselling author Sharon Michaels writes sweet, clean, and fun cozy mysteries about mature, smart women and men who know how to enjoy life. Small towns, close friends, a hint of romance, and a fur-baby or two makes solving mysteries fun and exciting.

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Reviews

[Marcie Rostosky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Sharon is a fantastic writer. She makes you feel like you are part of the book and to me that is very important in a book. If I don't feel that from the beginning I cannot go on. All her books have made me feel wonderful. In this book Gideon finds out what really happened to Olivia and he has help from Louis, the Dachshund and Lila, the resident Ghost. I highly recommend this book and the series.

[JoAn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another ghostly cozy mystery set at the Evermore House in Hawthorne Corner. This one centers around a mysterious disappearance and whispered scandal after the Hawthorne Corner's July Midnight Jubilee in 1999. Decades old secrets, a current "accidental death" and buried secrets moved the story at a quick pace until Lila and Gideon put all the pieces together to reveal the truth. Enjoyable afternoon read.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book Ms. Michaels has written. It had me guessing until the end.

Three friends return to Hawthorne Corner to celebrate the town's 4th of July week of celebration. As they are reunited, old hurts and secrets come to life. Secrets that they all want hidden along with the town. To what extent will they go to keep the past from coming out.

[Nancy Lapierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just gets better and better with each book! I really enjoyed reading this book!

The characters are fun and the book moves right along. Louie, the daschund dog, is fantastic! There are a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing who the murderer is and why.

I am looking forward to reading Sharon Michaels next book in this series!

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series continues to be a fun read. This one had twists that I didn’t expect. I like the significance of the firework colors.