4.4 (36 ratings)

Day of the Were-Jackal (Edwina Gale Paranormal Investigator Book 1)

Name: Day of the Were-Jackal (Edwina Gale Paranormal Investigator Book 1)
Rating: 4.4 (36 reviews)
Author: Shéa MacLeod
ISBN: B0B3CJCRX2

by Shéa MacLeod

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About this book

Edwina Gale is a woman who has officially run out of forks to give. Between managing a bustling diner and moonlighting as a paranormal investigator for the local witch council, her life in Deepwood, Oregon, is anything but mundane. She just wants a quiet, romantic weekend with her boyfriend, but in a town where magic and mayhem are always on the menu, fate has other plans. When a glamorous drag queen is found dead, the investigation forces Edwina to trade her candlelight dinner for a trail of supernatural breadcrumbs.

This delightful urban fantasy blends sharp, witty humor with the darker mystery of an ancient Egyptian god on the loose. As Edwina navigates the eccentricities of her magical small town, she relies on a fiercely loyal found-family who are ready to ride or die at a moment’s notice. It is the perfect escape for readers who crave a story where sequins and spells collide with high-stakes murder.

If you are looking for a paranormal read that balances cozy, witchy vibes with a gritty, fast-paced mystery, this series opener is your next obsession. Join Edwina as she untangles a web of secrets, proving that in Deepwood, the drama is always deadly.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0B3CJCRX2

Reader Reviews

\"Murder, Magic, and Drag Queens\"

June 25, 2025

Listen. I came here for a lighthearted weekend escape and ended up chasing murderers through a magical small town with a witch who has zero time for nonsense and even less time for romance-ruining corpses. Not to mention, I couldn't stop thinking about donuts! This book has everything: ✨ Murder with a side of sequins 🧙‍♀️ An old naked man showing his goodies all over town 🥓 Breakfast foods as comfort 👠 More drag drama than a reunion episode 🔮 Enough magical mischief to fry your circuits...

\"Murder, Magic, and Drag Queens\"

June 25, 2025

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) Listen. I came here for a lighthearted weekend escape and ended up chasing murderers through a magical small town with a witch who has zero time for nonsense and even less time for romance-ruining corpses. Not to mention, I couldn't stop thinking about donuts! This book has everything: ✨ Murder with a side of sequins 🧙‍♀️ An old naked man showing his goodies all over town 🥓 Breakfast...

Deepwood Oregon

February 24, 2025

This book has a lot of interesting characters. In Deepwood Oregon, that’s where you can find Norma’s diner. Of course Fred will be there naked and waiting to be served. The characters are very varied and wonderful. The mystery very interesting. This is a great story. )

Loved it!

June 12, 2022

I really enjoyed this story. I like the quirkiness of it. I felt the connection between the characters click like they have known each other forever. )