Mirth, Mayhem, & Magic

Stories of Whimsy and Wonder

Step into a world where laughter meets mystery and a touch of wonder lingers in the air. In this enchanting collection, Liz Alter blends the cozy humor of small-town life with the sharp edge of intrigue found in her Hardway Mysteries—tales written in the fast-paced, hardboiled spirit of Mickey Spillane. From a violin gone missing under suspicious circumstances to gnomes who come to life beneath a summer moon, every story brims with wit, heart, and a dash of unexpected magic. Whether it’s mayhem in the kitchen, mischief in the garden, or mystery in the shadows, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic reminds us that even the strangest days can shine with laughter—and that sometimes, a little wonder is all we need to make sense of the chaos.