Cass Shipton Books

Now that her children are grown, her loutish ex-husband has left, and her herbal remedy business has taken off, Cass Shipton is free to enjoy her life. But her idyll is broken after she bumps trolleys in a local supermarket with a sinister stranger in a green cap.

When Winifred "Freddie" McGinty, a troubled teen possessing extraordinary powers enters her life, Cass Shipton , while showing Freddie how to harness her gifts, has a horrifying vision of a family that recently disappeared, and, calling on her circle of friends, discovers that Freddie is linked to the killer. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Five spirited women--Cass, owner of a herbal products business; Heather, a wealthy benefactor of no-kill animal shelters; Phillipa, a witty poet; Deirdre, an anatomically correct dollmaker; and Fiona, a librarian--wreak havoc in their quiet New England town. Original. 30,000 first printing.

Cass, Heather, Phillipa, Deidre, and Fiona must use their keen skills of detection, magic, and clairvoyance when Halloween brings about the demise of an elderly townswoman, who fell victim to a hemlock-laced brownie at the church hospitality hour. Original.

They’re back…and they’re playing with fire! In this 5th episode of Riccio’s wickedly entertaining Circle series, Cass Shipton and her bewitching friends return for more crime-solving escapades in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. When Fresh Meadow stable is set ablaze one frosty January night, clairvoyant Cass has the vivid impression of a serial arsonist in their midst. Ever willing to “walk on the wild side,” Cass and her talented Wiccan circle make it their quest to reveal the identity of this clever fire-starter. Can they bring him to justice before more animals and humans are harmed? But that’s not all! In a riveting personal drama, how will they protect their new young friend Sylvie from her abusive stalker? All of the Circle’s resourcefulness, courage, and magical skills will be needed to cope with the danger and tragedy of this fast-paced adventure.

A cruise through the Bermuda Triangle on the good ship Norse Goddess of the Sea--right in time to celebrate Samhain! How can clairvoyant Cass Shipton and her bewitching circle resist such an enchanting prospect? Embarking on a restful holiday from crime-solving, the ladies soon find that they've sailed into their most challenging adventure yet! Haunted by the ghost of a drowned bride and enlivened by a cast of eccentric shipmates, their vacation voyage proves to be filled with eerie mysteries, romantic possibilities, rough weather, chancy spell-work, and young women in need of rescue. Armed with their unique psychic talents, the fabulous five travel into dangerous waters where the murderous threat they encounter may even follow them home to historic Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The ladies of the Circle are rushing to the rescue again, crusading for the Goddess of Justice in their own preternatural way-even if that means tipping Her scales a bit. It all begins at Lammas, the August Festival of Bread, when Cass Shipton is called to jury duty in Plymouth County-the tragic case of a home invasion, the brutal deaths of a mother and daughter. Although she considers it her Libran calling to weigh evidence in the most impartial way, Cass the clairvoyant soon finds herself knowing too much for comfort about the crime and the criminals. Meantime, Heather Devlin, the Circle's intrepid animal activist, pursues a local dog-fighting ring with her own zany brand of off-the-wall "special ops." Fiona helps a light-footed young widow named Ashling lay to rest the ghost of her late husband, an irascible poet. Phillipa cooks up trouble at a favorite local restaurant. And Deidre runs into an old flame. Clearly the ladies have a full agenda on their clever hands. With their usual flair for mischief, mayhem, and a little judicious spell-working, the Circle of Five is off on another wickedly exciting romp.

As the Harvest Moon rises over the Atlantic, it’s hot times again in Plymouth, Massachusetts for the bewitching ladies of the Circle, who embark on their most challenging rescues yet! It all begins when Cass tried to help a disturbed ex-model, Ada, to cool her flaming desire for revenge against her philandering husband, Jerry, an unscrupulous divorce lawyer conspiring to commit her to a mental institution. Just as Cass sorts out this tangled web, a kidnapping in Rome impels the ladies to fly off to save a dear friend, and, incidentally, paint the town their own brand of reckless red, as Fiona calls on the aid of the Italian strega, incurring the wrath of the Calabrian Mafia in the bargain. One exciting city leads to another when the fabulous five find their journey taking them to Venice and Pompeii as well. Between close calls with scary thugs, the ladies somehow manage to eat, shop, love, and take in the exotic sights with their usual joie de la vivre. Home at last, safe and sound, the ladies discover that Ada has got herself accused of murder, and there is a whole new set of dangers to avert with their customary blend of spunk, smarts, and spirit. “This weird, wonderful, witchy coterie is at it again.” Tom Elliott, in the Mensa Bulletin

THE BEWITCHING LADIES OF THE CIRCLE ARE DIGGING UP TROUBLE AGAIN! In the 9th Cass Shipton adventure, the serenity of summer on the South Shore of Massachusetts is rudely disturbed when a rabid preacher and his ragtag following of parishioners begin to picket military funerals, liberal churches, and Pagan businesses. This hateful campaign naturally rouses the ire of the Circle of Five: Deidre, Phillipa, Heather, Fiona, and Cass, ladies who follow the Wiccan way—especially since Deidre’s Faeryland is one of the targeted shops. Before they have time to thwart the preacher for good and all, however, Heather, with characteristic enthusiasm, throws herself into an archeological project at the Morse Homestead in Salem where American Indian artifacts have been unearthed in the strata below the historic “witch” house. Great fun, until a mysterious sniper starts wounding and killing members of the team. Naturally, Heather calls on Cass and the Circle to end this reign of terror. Rushing to Heather’s aid, the ladies find themselves lodged in a haunted inn, which, along with an unearthly cold spot at the foot of the stairway, also offers a congenial bar where the five often gather to plan their strategy and fortify their spirits. Cass's young friend Tip is recruited to help and finds romance with a lovely photographer who happens to be an accidental time-traveler. Believing that they have confounded the Salem Sniper, the Circle heads home, only to encounter a new challenge. A little girl named Molly Larsson has disappeared! The Circle resolves to employ all their witchy arts and off-the-wall brainstorms to find her. Meanwhile, they discover that the malice of Salem has followed them to Plymouth and must be resolved as well. Mayhem, mischief, and magic are non-stop in this exciting new adventure for Cass and her Circle. Dolores Stewart Riccio is the author of 9 Circle of Five mysteries; Spirit, a novel; several cookbooks, including the original Superfoods series; two collections of poems; and co-author of two books about haunted houses. She lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts. . “THIS WEIRD, WONDERFUL, WITCHY COTERIE IS AT IT AGAIN.” TOM ELLIOT, IN THE MENSA BULLETIN

A family ghost. A lost treasure. A vengeful enemy from the past. A would-be Jack the Ripper. The Circle of Five takes off on another wild, wacky adventure! London bridge is falling down, falling down, my fair lady… when the fair ladies of Plymouth, Massachusetts, meet at Burial Hill to raise the ghost of Heather’s sea captain ancestor, they don’t expect to be sent flying across the Atlantic in search of a mysterious family treasure! Clever, clairvoyant Cass; intrepid Heather , champion of all animals in need; wickedly witty Phillipa; feisty young mom Deidre; and wise woman Fiona—they’re five ordinary women, everyday Wiccans, who get together to sip tea, trade stories, and work the odd spell. With the exciting prospect of an impromptu holiday, they’re really looking forward to a few merry days in England, shopping, sight-seeing, and taking in the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. Yet somehow, they soon find themselves embroiled in another harrowing adventure, facing evil-doers both at home and abroad. Armed with their high spirits, good old-fashioned common sense, and a few quirky paranormal talents, they’re always ready to combat evil wherever they find it. But this time they’ll have their hands full dealing with a talented young psychopath bent on revenge, a ghost-guarded Aztec artifact, and an obsessed furniture importer out to restore the family honor—challenges that will call upon all their powers and test the magic of friendship as never before. Get set for another walk on the wild side with the five fabulous witches-next-door! 10th in The Cass Shipton Adventures