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The Body & The Soul: Daphne Winters Psychic Investigation Series, Book 1
A paranormal psychic investigation mystery and winner of the silver medal Bookfest award for Supernatural Thrillers in Fiction.
Most people think of Daphne Winters as a quirky personality, prone to blurting out painful truths and talking about weird things like death and ghosts. She doesn’t see any reason to not be direct. She, of all people, knows how short life is. She’s been talking to ghosts since she was a child.
And now she just wants to start over with a new life in a new town, escaping a past that includes consulting with the Los Angeles Police Department as a psychic investigator. Only her new-found peace doesn’t last long.
The ghost of Grace Collins has appeared and is asking for her help, right around the same time the cops find Grace’s murdered body floating in nearby Millerton Lake. And Daphne likes ghosts more than she does most people, so there is no way she’s turning Grace down – whether the local cops like it or not.
Daphne’s unconventional investigative methods will give the local P.D. more than they bargained for, as the case takes them all down the twists and turns of a murder mystery that is so much more than it seems.
Fans may know Daphne Winters from the popular Paranormal Investigators League series. Join her now as you watch her work on a police investigation.
Most people think of Daphne Winters as a quirky personality, prone to blurting out painful truths and talking about weird things like death and ghosts. She doesn’t see any reason to not be direct. She, of all people, knows how short life is. She’s been talking to ghosts since she was a child.
And now she just wants to start over with a new life in a new town, escaping a past that includes consulting with the Los Angeles Police Department as a psychic investigator. Only her new-found peace doesn’t last long.
The ghost of Grace Collins has appeared and is asking for her help, right around the same time the cops find Grace’s murdered body floating in nearby Millerton Lake. And Daphne likes ghosts more than she does most people, so there is no way she’s turning Grace down – whether the local cops like it or not.
Daphne’s unconventional investigative methods will give the local P.D. more than they bargained for, as the case takes them all down the twists and turns of a murder mystery that is so much more than it seems.
Fans may know Daphne Winters from the popular Paranormal Investigators League series. Join her now as you watch her work on a police investigation.
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2023
178 people are currently reading
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About the author
Deirdre Hutchins
22 books13 followersDeirdre Hutchins considers herself a paranormal mystery writer, enjoying both ghost stories and mystery genres.
She lives in Oregon with her husband, three kids and their Silky Terrier, Percy. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking, teaching drama to kids, and investigating “strange noises” in creepy places.
Deirdre's debut novel is Voodoo in Savannah (Paranormal Investigators League Book 1), with Books 2 (Hanging in Tucson) through 5 (Darkness in Denver) now available for Amazon Kindle.
Be the first to know what's coming next! Follow Deirdre on Instagram (DeirdreHutchins) and TikTok (@paranormal_deehutch) or join the newsletter at www.sanjoaquinvalleypress.com
She lives in Oregon with her husband, three kids and their Silky Terrier, Percy. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking, teaching drama to kids, and investigating “strange noises” in creepy places.
Deirdre's debut novel is Voodoo in Savannah (Paranormal Investigators League Book 1), with Books 2 (Hanging in Tucson) through 5 (Darkness in Denver) now available for Amazon Kindle.
Be the first to know what's coming next! Follow Deirdre on Instagram (DeirdreHutchins) and TikTok (@paranormal_deehutch) or join the newsletter at www.sanjoaquinvalleypress.com
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June 18, 2023
Fabulous!! For anyone who enjoys paranormal this book will rock your soul spirit!
This is an awesome read! Vastly enjoyable from beginning to end. Fast paced, spirit disturbing; soul rewarding! This author has a new convert, ME. PottsvillePA_SUN; 06182023. Deirdre Hutchins has it going' on, girl! Thank you!!!
This is an awesome read! Vastly enjoyable from beginning to end. Fast paced, spirit disturbing; soul rewarding! This author has a new convert, ME. PottsvillePA_SUN; 06182023. Deirdre Hutchins has it going' on, girl! Thank you!!!
May 22, 2023
Great read!!
I finally found a good psychic medium book and only to get hooked and with the 2 nd book no where insight... Go figure.... I hope your a fast writer DH. Thank you for the great read and hurry up with the next one ok!!
I finally found a good psychic medium book and only to get hooked and with the 2 nd book no where insight... Go figure.... I hope your a fast writer DH. Thank you for the great read and hurry up with the next one ok!!
March 6, 2024
Suspend belief
This is s good book and I really Liked it. It was fast and read easy. I couldn't put it down. Parts of it were a little off but it was still good. The writing seemed trite in certain places and a little amateurish but it was still compelling. There is a ghost or Maybe a few and they can talk and hold people down and are pretty tough. Its a hard subject with human trafficking, and snuff films and a little sad. If this is her first book, I do believe she is going to be spectacular one day. I am reading the next one now!
This is s good book and I really Liked it. It was fast and read easy. I couldn't put it down. Parts of it were a little off but it was still good. The writing seemed trite in certain places and a little amateurish but it was still compelling. There is a ghost or Maybe a few and they can talk and hold people down and are pretty tough. Its a hard subject with human trafficking, and snuff films and a little sad. If this is her first book, I do believe she is going to be spectacular one day. I am reading the next one now!
October 3, 2023
Love this book!
Loved the series that first introduced Daphne her friends at Paranormal Investigation League. I liked all the characters so when I saw the companion series with Daphne I couldn't wait to read it. I'll be waiting for future books in this series and the originaI. Read the series. You can start with either one but the PIL series will give you a precise understanding and overview of the characters, their talents/gifts, their mission, and what drives each of them in their quests!
Loved the series that first introduced Daphne her friends at Paranormal Investigation League. I liked all the characters so when I saw the companion series with Daphne I couldn't wait to read it. I'll be waiting for future books in this series and the originaI. Read the series. You can start with either one but the PIL series will give you a precise understanding and overview of the characters, their talents/gifts, their mission, and what drives each of them in their quests!
December 4, 2024
I gave the book 3 stars but future books have room to get better. Liked the premise of the story and the characters start to grow on you. However the writing is choppy and jumps around a great deal. I think I kinda like this author but will need to read additional books to get a better feel. Overall I don’t have a lot to complain about and the writing style is more about personal preferences. Look forward to the next book.
October 7, 2023
Great!
This book was great! A ghost comes to Daphne and Daphne calls the police to let them know what the ghost has told her. The only problem is that the police haven’t found the ghost’s body yet. This is just the beginning of a twisted story that I couldn’t put down.
This book was great! A ghost comes to Daphne and Daphne calls the police to let them know what the ghost has told her. The only problem is that the police haven’t found the ghost’s body yet. This is just the beginning of a twisted story that I couldn’t put down.
October 30, 2023
The body & the soul: daphne winter’s psychic investigation series book 1
Great psychic murder novel, it includes a detective and Daphne a psychic.
They joined forces to rescue a young girl from being murdered by a stuff film.
Great psychic murder novel, it includes a detective and Daphne a psychic.
They joined forces to rescue a young girl from being murdered by a stuff film.
December 10, 2023
Good psychic mystery
This is a spinoff from the author’s paranormal investigations series, which I’ve really enjoyed. You can read this as a standalone, but will definitely want to grab the other series next.
This is a spinoff from the author’s paranormal investigations series, which I’ve really enjoyed. You can read this as a standalone, but will definitely want to grab the other series next.
June 8, 2024
A good ghost mystery
A nicely written ghost story with a romance woven into the plot. Recommended with 3 🌟 stars. Available on Kindle Unlimited when I read it. A small book with just 151 pages.
A nicely written ghost story with a romance woven into the plot. Recommended with 3 🌟 stars. Available on Kindle Unlimited when I read it. A small book with just 151 pages.
August 4, 2025
A body found in a lake! She wants her killer caught!
There is nothing like a ghost finding a medium to find the killer! A policeman meets the medium! They get along great! Enjoy the ghost!
There is nothing like a ghost finding a medium to find the killer! A policeman meets the medium! They get along great! Enjoy the ghost!
December 20, 2023
Love the Ghost
Great book, it's really hard to find a good psychic and mystery book all in one great writing great characters truly enjoyed it.
Great book, it's really hard to find a good psychic and mystery book all in one great writing great characters truly enjoyed it.
January 12, 2024
I loved this book. It grabbed me from start to end. I couldn't put it down. As soon as I finished it, I ordered the next one. Great story and terrific characters.
May 6, 2024
I really like a good paranormal mystery. This series is awesome !
May 12, 2024
Good Read
I admit this is a pretty standard paranormal story but I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I will read more in this series and can recommend giving it a read.
I admit this is a pretty standard paranormal story but I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I will read more in this series and can recommend giving it a read.
November 30, 2025
First time reading this author.
This was okay, insta-lovey, but as I enjoy the psychic detective trope as well as psychics in general, I’m interested in reading more from this author.
This was okay, insta-lovey, but as I enjoy the psychic detective trope as well as psychics in general, I’m interested in reading more from this author.
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