Daunting Darkness
Series: Paige Papillon Paranormal Mysteries #1
Author: Lily Luchesi
Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Pages: 289
Release Date: January 7, 2022, by Partners in Crime Book Services
Summary:
Following your dreams can become a nightmare.
Paige Papillon has always loved mysteries. So much so, she enlists in the Police Academy to one day become a detective.
But when she washes out of training, her Sergeant inspires her to go another route: become a private investigator.
After a few boring cases, she receives an envelope full of cash and mysterious clues that lead to the discovery of a cover up of paranormal proportions.
Worse, the Sergeant’s wife is at the center of it. Can Paige solve the mystery and stay alive, or will she become a midnight snack for a monster?
#KindleUnlimited
Freaky Familiars
Series: Paige Papillon Paranormal Mysteries #2
Author: Lily Luchesi
Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Pages: 140
Release Date: January 7, 2022, by Partners in Crime Book Services
Summary:
No time for a catnap for this paranormal detective!
Now aware that things that go bump in the night exist, private investigator Paige Papillon has expanded her business to include clients of all species.
Assisted by a former detective and his mystery writer wife with a checkered past, she begins to settle into her new job as Chicago’s premier paranormal PI.
But when her best friend’s cat goes missing, Paige realizes how much she still doesn’t know about the supernatural world. It’s a race against the clock to save a shapeshifter and prevent a witch’s familiar from being sold to the highest bidder.
#KindleUnlimited
Interview with Paige Papillon
How did you and your author meet?
Funny thing, I think Lily met my wardrobe first. She liked my look, but initially she wanted to focus on my BFF, Shayla. And then she thought about Vera, my mentor. I’m not sure how I popped up, but something I said about Vera in a dream she had sort of made us become friends. Is friends a good word, since the woman is driving me up the wall?
Why did this writer decide to feature you in a book?
I made a comment about Vera in her dream, that she was stupid for following a predetermined destiny. (One that I still don’t really know about, by the way.) And my opinion made Lily realize I was a good candidate for a main character. I’m definitely nothing like her other “babies” except for the fact that my favorite color is black.
Do you have any friends or family helping you out?
My parents are retired jetsetters, so they’re not much help (nor do they approve of my profession). But I have my BFF I’ve known since I was five, Shayla Moreau. She runs a new agey shop called The Enchanted Elder and has the sweetest cat, Maura.
Then we have Sergeant Jon King and his wife, Vera, who writes urban fantasy mysteries that I LOVE. They’re my benefactors and helped set up my business and give me invaluable insight into the paranormal world.
And we have Officer Zeke Randale. Jon asked him to kinda keep an eye on me, and despite the fact that I’m not great at socializing, he’s become a good friend. He’s handsome, too. Does that matter?
Do you have a regular job and investigate on the side or are you a full time detective?
Full-time, thanks to Jon and Vera. So, paranormal crime is a BIG DEAL in Chicago. I hear there used to be a big government organization that helped take care of it, but it was shut down somehow, so there are a ton of non-humans who need assistance. I’m still not sure how many monsters are out there in the world, but I’m going to have fun finding out more and more about them as I help find missing familiars and investigate blood-related crimes!
What is the funniest thing that happens to you or another character in this story?
I wind up breaking and entering a storage unit and Vera nearly shoots me. It wasn’t funny at the time, but looking back, I’m amused that, number one, I’m alive, and number two, I had the guts to stand up to her the way I did.
Have you solved other cases or is this your first one?
I’ve solved a few human cases, including a lost Bichon Frise. But the beheaded bodies dropping all over Chicago will be my first paranormal case, and I’m kinda lowkey terrified. I don’t do well with change or accepting new ideas, and I’ve had to get used to a whole lot in a very small amount of time.
Do you have a gift or special talent?
So, this is going to be hard. I’m autistic, and due to my neurodiversity, I am capable of seeing things many others miss/overlook. I wouldn’t call it a special talent, and it’s certainly not a gift. I’m just … me. I was born this way, and I’m grateful I can do what I love with my autism as a helpmate rather than a crutch or JUST a disability.
Who is the most important individual in your life?
Shayla. She’s been my only friend for a long time (I mentioned I’m not great at socializing; I miss a lot of cues and say the wrong thing often). I’d be lost without her on this crazy journey with me.
What is your ideal vacation?
Go back in time and visit the Library of Alexandria!
No, seriously, I want to visit all the famous libraries like the one at Trinity College, Reading Room at the British Museum, places like that.
If you could change anything about your life what would it be?
I actually like my life right now, so nothing!
Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series Paige Papillon Mysteries Series
About the Author
Lily Luchesi is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the Paranormal Detectives Series.
Her young adult Coven Series has successfully topped Amazon’s Hot New Releases list consecutively.
She is also the co-owner of Partners in Crime Book Services, where she offers a myriad of services alongside her business partner Annie Smith, including editing.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, where many of her stories are set. Ever since she was a toddler, her mother noticed her tendency for being interested in all things “dark”. At two she became infatuated with vampires and ghosts, and that infatuation turned into a lifestyle. She is also an out member of the LGBT+ community. When she’s not writing, she’s going to rock concerts, getting tattooed, watching the CW, or reading comics. And drinking copious amounts of coffee.
She also writes contemporary books for adults as Samantha Calcott.
Giveaway
Prize: (1) $25 Amazon Gift Card
Tour Organized by:
To find all the tour information, click the banner at the top of the page.
Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here Find Details and Sign Up Today!
Thank you for dropping by! So, what do you think of Paige Papillon from Daunting Darkness and Freaky Familiars by Lily Luchesi? Check out the other stops if you have time.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
Leave a Reply