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Gayle Leeson and Cooper

New book in Ghostly Fashionista mystery series is released

April 1, 2025

Fans of the Ghostly Fashionista m,ystery series are in for a treat as the sixth book, “Corsets and Casualties,” by Gayle Leeson hit the shelves. In this latest adventure, retro fashion designer Amanda Tucker once again finds herself entangled in a spine-tingling mystery.

Creating spectacular Halloween costumes seemed like the week’s biggest challenge for Amanda — until her ghostly companion, Max, stumbles upon an antique Bible with a haunting connection to her own family history. Purchased at a local estate sale, the Bible is revealed to have belonged to none other than Max’s grandmother.

As Amanda delves into the enigmatic past, she is thrust into a whirlwind of hidden relatives, long-buried secrets and captivating family intrigue. The pages of “Corsets and Casualties” promise to weave a tale of suspense and fashion, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

Set against the backdrop of Abingdon, Virginia, this latest installment continues to explore the blend of history, mystery and ghostly encounters that have made the series a fan favorite.

Gayle Leeson is a pseudonym for Gayle Trent, an award-winning, USA TODAY best-selling author living in Bristol, Virginia with her family and pets. She has also written as Amanda Lee. As Gayle Trent, she wrote the Daphne Martin Cake Mystery series and the Myrtle Crumb Mystery series. As Amanda Lee, she wrote the Embroidery Mystery series. As Gayle Leeson, she has written and is writing the Down South Cafe mystery series, the Ghostly Fashionista mystery series, the Kinsey Falls women’s fiction series, and the Movie Memorabilia mystery series. She also co-wrote some of the NYT best-selling Victoria Square series with Lorraine Bartlett. As G. Leeson, she writes the Literatia portal fantasy series.

Kerry Vincent, Hall of Fame Sugar Artist, Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show Director and Television Personality says the series is “a must-read for cake bakers and anyone who has ever spent creative time in the kitchen.”

Says Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author, “One day I found myself happily reading . . . mysteries by Gayle Trent. If she can win me over . . . she’s got a great future.”

For more information, visit www.gayleleeson.com.

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