Shattered Reflection

"A magical blend of high-stakes mystery and supernatural charm." "A novel that perfectly balances the mundane with the mystical." Saving lives was her past, but guarding a legendary mirror from a sun-seeking vampire is Lela Lockwood's new-and much deadlier-destiny.Lela Lockwood is used to the high-stakes pressure of a Chicago emergency room, but nothing prepared her for her new life in Lexington. Returning home to claim her inheritance, she discovers she isn't just a homeowner-she's the newest Keeper, responsible for a house brimming with dangerous, magically protected artifacts.When a mysterious mirror from a local antique shop calls to her, Lela's instincts take over. But she isn't the only one who wants it. Seraphina, a sophisticated and chilling newcomer, is scouring the town for the very same relic-a legendary "Sun Mirror" rumored to grant the undead the power to walk in the light.As local residents begin turning up dead under suspicious circumstances, Lela and her eclectic group of allies-including a jinn-turned-pastry-chef and a retired Marine-must race to uncover the truth. Can Lela master her family's legacy and secure the mirror before a sun-starved vampire turns her peaceful hometown into a personal feeding ground?If you love cozy mysteries with a supernatural twist, witty dialogue, and a touch of romance, you'll love the second installment of the Lockwood Chronicles. From "Little House" fan fiction in elementary school, Emily Karmazin pursued her passion for storytelling to become a mystery novelist. A reader and traveler with a master's degree in education, Emily is also a mentor for authors. She is the author of the Lexi and Zelda Midlife Mysteries series with The Wild Rose Press, including The Case of the Kona Curse (May 2025), and the dark paranormal mystery, Final Wish (available on Amazon). Emily lives in Utah's Wasatch Mountains with her husband and their dog, Lilo.