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8/2/2021

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Ghost Light Killer
London Podcast Mystery Series Book 2
by Dahlia Donovan
Genre: Cozy Mystery, M/M Romance 

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Several months after their first brush with death, Dannel Ortea and Osian Garey are back with a thrilling murder investigation in the second London Podcast Mystery Series novel.

While helping their flamboyant neighbour with his play, Dannel and Osian discover more than a ghost haunting the stage at the Evelyn Lavelle theatre. It's all fun and games until a friend is found kneeling over a dead body.

Is he the murderer or an unfortunate witness?

When one body turns to two, then to three, will the killer ever be found?

As Dannel and Osian work together to solve the mystery, the murderer focuses on them. Their drive to clear their friend’s name puts them centre stage. But not everything under the glow of the bright lights glimmers.

Will anyone be left when the curtain falls?




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​Chapter One


Osian


“I’m Oz. He’s D. And we’ll be back for another rundown of murder and mayhem next week. Stay tuned for Osian and Danny’s London Crime Podcast.” He checked his watch, counting down a few seconds before signalling to Dannel to pause the recording. “Another one bites the dust.”
“Oz and D?”
Osian grinned over the top of his laptop at his boyfriend of fourteen years. They’d been best friends practically from infancy and started dating in their teens. “We’re hip with the kids.”
“I am not hip. I have two.” Dannel swivelled in his chair before pushing himself across their living room floor. “And thirty isn’t old age. Besides, how many teenagers are listening to true crime podcasts?”
“Let me have my dream.” Osian followed him down the hall into their bedroom. He stretched out on the bed to watch Dannel prepare for his shift. “Ready to go for twelve hours?”
Dannel glared over his shoulder; his dark brown eyes always seemed to pierce into Osian. “What do you think?”
Truthfully, Osian didn’t know for sure what Dannel thought about being a firefighter. Dannel had followed in his father’s footstep, yet he didn’t quite fit the mould. Osian worried it might come crashing down eventually.
Am I borrowing trouble from the future? Maybe it’ll all work out on its own. Although, when does it ever?
Watching Dannel comb his short black curls trimmed into a high fade before spritzing his hair with argan oil, Osian couldn’t help dragging his fingers through his own untidy brown mane. Though they had much in common, they were polar opposites in other ways. Their differences made their relationship stronger, in Osian’s opinion.
Dannel always made him think of a buffer version of Richard Ayoade. Osian had a striking resemblance to the actor Matt Ryan. He’d even cosplayed as John Constantine and Edward Kenway because of it.
“Meeting me after shift for an early breakfast?”
“Go on, then.” Osian leaned up on his elbows for a kiss. He smiled when Dannel brushed his lips quickly, then bolted from the room. “Bye.”
Since they’d grown up together, Osian knew the ins and outs of Dannel’s personality probably better than his own family did. They’d been inseparable from the time they could toddle across the hall to each other’s homes. He’d been the first one Dannel told about his autism diagnosis.
With Dannel gone for his shift, Osian faced the silence in their two-bedroom flat with a sense of dread. He hated the quiet. It allowed his thoughts to stray to things better left forgotten.
Rolling off the bed, he headed into the en suite to stare glumly into his own blue eyes in the mirror. He shook his head. I’m not old enough to feel so bloody tired all the time. His thoughts seemed to drain every ounce of energy out of him.
Tired and drained.
Drained and tired.
Guilt weighed him down, as though the entire Tottenham Hotspur team had climbed on his shoulders. Time heals all wounds is such bollocks. A year hadn’t brought him much relief.


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Cosplay Killer
London Podcast Mystery Series Book 1 

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What happens when an autistic firefighter and his paramedic boyfriend share a thirst for true crime?

Osian Garey and Dannel Ortea live together in a colourful flat in Covent Garden. They run a podcast and throw themselves wholeheartedly into Cosplay, video games, and musical theatre. This year, they’re all fired up to attend their annual convention with a group of first responders.

When Osian finds a paramedic friend murdered in the middle of the crowded venue, the police immediately turn their attention to him.

They have one question on their mind.

Is he the first witness on the scene or the killer?

As the mystery unfolds, Osian has to face the trauma of his last job as a paramedic. Somewhere in those memories, a killer waits to exact revenge. They’ll have to prove Osian’s innocence and fight for their own survival when the killer puts them both in their sights.




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​Excerpt


Chapter One
Osian
“I’m Oz. He’s D. And we’ll be back for another rundown of murder and mayhem next week. Stay tuned for Osian and Danny’s London Crime Podcast.” He checked his watch, counting down a few seconds before signalling to Dannel to pause the recording. “Another one bites the dust.”
“Oz and D?”
Osian grinned over the top of his laptop at his boyfriend of fourteen years. They’d been best friends practically from infancy and started dating in their teens. “We’re hip with the kids.”
“I am not hip. I have two.” Dannel swivelled in his chair before pushing himself across their living room floor. “And thirty isn’t old age. Besides, how many teenagers are listening to true crime podcasts?”
“Let me have my dream.” Osian followed him down the hall into their bedroom. He stretched out on the bed to watch Dannel prepare for his shift. “Ready to go for twelve hours?”
Dannel glared over his shoulder; his dark brown eyes always seemed to pierce into Osian. “What do you think?”
Truthfully, Osian didn’t know for sure what Dannel thought about being a firefighter. Dannel had followed in his father’s footstep, yet he didn’t quite fit the mould. Osian worried it might come crashing down eventually.
Am I borrowing trouble from the future? Maybe it’ll all work out on its own. Although, when does it ever?
Watching Dannel comb his short black curls trimmed into a high fade before spritzing his hair with argan oil, Osian couldn’t help dragging his fingers through his own untidy brown mane. Though they had much in common, they were polar opposites in other ways. Their differences made their relationship stronger, in Osian’s opinion.
Dannel always made him think of a buffer version of Richard Ayoade. Osian had a striking resemblance to the actor Matt Ryan. He’d even cosplayed as John Constantine and Edward Kenway because of it.
“Meeting me after shift for an early breakfast?”
“Go on, then.” Osian leaned up on his elbows for a kiss. He smiled when Dannel brushed his lips quickly, then bolted from the room. “Bye.”
Since they’d grown up together, Osian knew the ins and outs of Dannel’s personality probably better than his own family did. They’d been inseparable from the time they could toddle across the hall to each other’s homes. He’d been the first one Dannel told about his autism diagnosis.
With Dannel gone for his shift, Osian faced the silence in their two-bedroom flat with a sense of dread. He hated the quiet. It allowed his thoughts to stray to things better left forgotten.
Rolling off the bed, he headed into the en suite to stare glumly into his own blue eyes in the mirror. He shook his head. I’m not old enough to feel so bloody tired all the time. His thoughts seemed to drain every ounce of energy out of him.
Tired and drained.
Drained and tired.
Guilt weighed him down, as though the entire Tottenham Hotspur team had climbed on his shoulders. Time heals all wounds is such bollocks. A year hadn’t brought him much relief.


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Dahlia Donovan wrote her first romance series after a crazy dream about shifters and damsels in distress. She prefers irreverent humour and unconventional characters. An autistic and occasional hermit, her life wouldn’t be complete without her husband and her massive collection of books and video games.


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28 Comments
Beyond Comps
8/2/2021 05:42:26 am

Great cover!

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Rita Wray
8/2/2021 11:43:45 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Wendy Jensen
8/2/2021 12:22:54 pm

The book details sound like a great mystery.

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Marcy Meyer
8/2/2021 01:04:04 pm

Sounds good. The cover looks great.

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wendy hutton
8/2/2021 01:53:36 pm

great cover

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Abigail Gibson
8/2/2021 03:13:13 pm

thank you for a chance to win!

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Thomas Gibson
8/2/2021 03:35:18 pm

Love the cover and the excerpt sounds amazing.

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Sherry
8/2/2021 04:27:08 pm



I really like the cover and the excerpt.

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Ann Fantom
8/2/2021 04:41:35 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Dahlia Donovan link
8/2/2021 07:31:23 pm

Thank you!

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David Basile
8/2/2021 08:16:59 pm

Sounds like a good book

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Mary Cloud
8/2/2021 08:25:23 pm

Sounds very interesting - thanks for sharing

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bn100
8/2/2021 11:02:47 pm

interesting book

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Stephanie Liske
8/2/2021 11:44:02 pm

I like the book details.

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angela heerde
8/2/2021 11:44:49 pm

i like book details

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Debbi Wellenstein
8/3/2021 01:50:07 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Kari B
8/3/2021 02:33:50 pm

These sound like such fun & cozy reads. Love the lead characters!

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Terri Quick
8/3/2021 05:27:23 pm

Cool cover

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Laurie Nykaza
8/5/2021 01:57:29 am

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover

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Christina Gould
8/8/2021 02:34:20 pm

I like the cute artwork on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Carol G
8/10/2021 03:55:51 pm

This is one to add to my TBR pile.

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Brenda Reads
8/22/2021 11:25:38 am

I enjoyed the excerpt. These books sound interesting.

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Leslie Price
9/2/2021 02:05:43 pm

This sounds like a really fun read- I love the premise!

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Jennifer Mckelvey-Galindo
9/2/2021 02:40:42 pm

Interesting except and intense. I would still wonder is his friend a medium or how are they holding up the ghost light?

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Jen Reed
9/2/2021 03:41:48 pm

This sounds like a fun book and I the covers.

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Candie L
9/2/2021 07:18:51 pm

I really liked the cover. It caught my attention. Thank you

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Sand
9/2/2021 09:47:48 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Wordle Game link
1/7/2025 07:17:00 pm

In "Ghost Light Killer," Dannel and Osian return to unravel a murder mystery during a theatre production. As they dive deeper, they find chilling secrets instead of just drama. Will their friendship survive, or will they become part of the story? Meanwhile, if you’re in the mood for a puzzle, try the Wordle Game! Can you find the five-letter word hidden in your day?

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