Movers, Mines, and Murder (Book 2)
Cozy Sci-Fi Mystery
by Katherine Okia
Frantic messages and a murder accusation are only the beginning of problems for Cora, a Feeler with the ability to sense other’s emotions. When her childhood friend, Hazel, reaches out for help, Cora races against time to find the true culprit.
Cora and Hazel had been ecstatic when they reunited at the Spring Gala. Unfortunately, Hazel’s husband suddenly passed away which created an air of doubt around her. Cora agrees to find the real killer, navigating through a web of deceit and suspicion among Hazel’s family and friends.
Cora doesn’t believe her dearest friend could murder anyone, but she also senses Hazel is hiding something from her. At the same time, problems begin to mount with her family’s business, leaving Cora exhausted and overwhelmed.
If you like Hercule Poirot and Star Trek stories, you’ll love this mystery. It’s filled with intriguing, brain-twisting plots and cool futuristic gadgets.
Read now to find out what happens to Cora and Hazel.
A Wonderful Blend of
Science Fiction
and
Cozy Mystery
To Keep You Guessing!
Popular Tropes
Cozy Mystery
- Amateur Sleuth
- Red Herrings
- Narrow Escape
Science Fiction
- Psychic Powers
- Nanotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence
BISAC Categories
- FICTION / Science Fiction / General
- FICTION / Science Fiction / Crime & Mystery
- FICTION / Science Fiction / Androids, Robots & Artificial Intelligences
- FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Cozy / General
- FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths
- FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Cozy / Paranormal
- FICTION / African American & Black / Mystery & Detective
- FICTION / African American & Black / Women
- FICTION / Family Life / General
- FICTION / Fantasy / Cozy
Movers, Mines, and Murder
Character Compendium
Cora Brimble is a talented programmer with the ability to sense emotions; she’s fiercely loyal to her friends—especially Hazel—which often pulls her into risky situations, and now she’s determined to uncover the truth behind two murders tied to her childhood friend.
Hazel Cartwright is a sweet, timid, and easily overwhelmed woman—Cora’s childhood friend—who resents her arranged marriage, her mother’s control, and the bullying she’s endured, and quietly dreams of escaping her unhappy life.
Winifred Cartwright, Hazel’s mother, is a calculating and domineering matriarch who fiercely protects her family’s mining assets and social reputation, often at the expense of her children’s well-being.
Michael Pendleton, Hazel’s husband, is easygoing and friendly, but emotionally distant and indifferent to the arranged marriage that ties them together.
Brian Farris is Cora’s supportive and empathetic friend, a man with strong ethics who refuses to compromise his values—despite the pressure he faces working for the powerful Albright Corporation.
Ferna Robertson, Cora’s aunt, is warm, wise, and quietly perceptive, with a deep understanding of Askovian society and family politics that she doesn’t always reveal.
Psychic Glossary
Curious about the psychic abilities in my stories? Here’s a quick guide to help you keep track of who’s who—and what they can do.
Askovians
Askovians are people born with psychic abilities, also known as para-sensory skills. A couple of generations ago, something started changing in humans—maybe evolution, maybe something in the water (no one’s quite sure). About ten percent of the population developed special abilities, and that group became known as Askovians.
Askov Family
These are the family members of Askovians. Most don’t have active abilities themselves, but many carry the traits and can pass them on to their kids. Think of them as latent carriers of psychic potential.
Feelers
Feelers can sense and experience other people’s emotions—sometimes deeply, sometimes painfully. (Cora, from The Feeler, is one.) Because of how intense this can be, most Feelers have to learn how to “shield” their minds to avoid getting overwhelmed, especially in crowded or emotional spaces.
Readers
Readers are telepathic—they can hear other people’s thoughts. While that might sound cool, it’s not always easy. Like Feelers, Readers can get overloaded in crowds and need to train themselves to block out the mental noise around them.
Movers
Movers have telekinetic abilities—they can move things with their minds. Small stuff? No problem. But if they want to shift something big, they’ll need to do some serious mental prep first. Most Movers have to meditate and really focus before taking on anything heavy.
COPYRIGHT PAGE
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or if real, are used fictitiously.
Second Paperback edition published 2024.
Text copyright 2024 by Katherine Okia
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in any information retrieval system in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, and recording, without the prior written permission from the publisher. For information, contact the publisher at hello@katherinesbooks.com.
ISBN: 978-1-951722-11-1 Paperback (Edition 2)
ISBN: 978-1-951722-09-8 eBook
