Book excerpt: The grand opening of Bigby's is cause for celebration. At least it is for Lady and her brothers. They moved to the small town of Dark Lake from the big city. They've missed the artery-clogging taste of fast food.The rest of Dark Lake isn't quite as enthused, but at least its younger inhabitants have found a decent part time job after school. They're underpaid and inexperienced, but a lousy retail job is a rite of passage.Not that that job is destined to last for long. Bigby's shuts down suddenly when one of its young employees is stabbed near the dumpsters. It's a crime that happened in broad daylight. The victim isn't dead, but she isn't in any condition to tell the police what happened either.Dark Lake's police chief goes to Lady and her friends for help of a magical nature in finding out the truth. While the victim fights for her life in the hospital, Lady will have to find the maniac who put her there before he has a chance to strike again.Fifteenth Volume of the Dark Lake Chronicles Witch Cozy Mystery Series. This book is approximately 52,000 words in length. This book can be read as a standalone. Reading prior of future volumes not required to enjoy the book (though reading prior volumes first will enhance your experience). There is no cliffhanger ending.