The Sapphire Necklace (Hazel Watson Mysteries)

New Orleans is a city of secrets, but for public defender Hazel Watson, those secrets often arrive with a ghostly chill. Gifted with the ability to bridge the gap between the living and the dead, Hazel has spent her life guiding spirits to the other side. However, her latest case takes a dark turn when she encounters a silent, enigmatic spirit linked to her client’s embezzlement trial. The ghost wears a sapphire necklace that pulses with an unsettling, hypnotic energy, and for the first time in her life, Hazel finds herself unable to communicate with the departed.

This gripping paranormal mystery pulls readers into a high-stakes race against time. Alongside her sassy spectral best friend, Candy, Hazel must decipher the connection between a string of cold-blooded murders and the alluring, cursed jewelry. As the trial date looms, the boundaries between the courtroom and the spirit realm blur, forcing Hazel to confront a killer who hides in the shadows of the Big Easy.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric psychic thrillers, this Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist blends supernatural intrigue with a touch of romantic tension. Can Hazel solve the mystery before she becomes the killer’s next permanent resident?