Deviously Delicious is a paranormal mystery series opener by T.J. Deschamps & Beth Whiteman. Released 31st May 2025, it's 241 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links.
Two amateur sleuths thrust blind into a situation they were unqualified and unprepared for as a direct result of their side cleaning business partnership. It's the first book in the series, so the pacing is a quite slow in places due to the -intricate- world and character building. The authors repay the effort however, and the whole makes a solid base for further adventures.
It's told in third person, with a cast of eccentric/odd/quirky characters, most of whom are hiding, or entirely unaware of, their true natures. It's got a small town vibe and is set in a rural coastal town in California.
The authors are adept at building a creepy threatening isolated vibe, and although it's not too scary for most readers, there are some content warnings for abduction, light body horror, and geneeral creepiness.
The mystery and denouement are mostly self contained in this volume. No current publisher info available for the publication date of the second book.
Four stars. It would be a good choice for fans of "supernaturals hiding among us" like Willingham's Fables and similar.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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