Stories by @lagbaisch

The Spellman Series: Lisa Lutz

a humorous mystery book series by Lisa Lutz, centered on the dysfunctional but highly skilled private investigator family, the Spellmans, in San Francisco, with protagonist Isabel "Izzy" Spellman navigating her chaotic family life and work at their firm, Spellman Investigations

In a Holidaze

Maelyn Jones, a young woman who feels stuck in every part of her life — career, relationships, and sense of direction. Each year, her family gathers at a beloved cabin in Utah to celebrate the holidays, a tradition filled with warmth, nostalgia, and complicated emotions. During one especially chaotic Christmas trip, Maelyn wishes for clarity about what she truly wants out of life. Suddenly, she finds herself reliving the same holiday week over and over, giving her the chance to reevaluate her choices, her relationships, and the patterns that may be holding her back. As she navigates this unexpected reset, Maelyn begins to see familiar people — especially one particular love interest — in a new light.

The Girl in the Cellar

Not all secrets stay behind closed doors . . . Izzy Blake hasn't seen sunlight in almost a year. Or at least that's how long she thinks she's been down here. She only eats when she's been good. She only gets to wash when he says so. Every day is the same. Darkness. Pain. The fear when she hears the key turn in the lock and she knows he's come back. Until . . . One day the door opens and there's someone else coming down the steps. It's not him. It's a woman. A woman who clearly has no idea that her husband has Izzy chained up in their wine cellar. But, from the bruises on her arm, Izzy thinks this woman must have some idea what he's capable of. Being the girl in the cellar is bad, but it can't be easy being the girl upstairs. . . . Because the monster's not under your bed - he's in it.

My Roommate is a Vampire

The story follows Cassie, a struggling artist who finds a too-good-to-be-true deal on a Chicago apartment. The catch is her new roommate, Frederick J. Fitzwilliam, is a quirky, formal, and nocturnal man—who turns out to be a vampire.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.

The Nightingale

Set in France during World War II, The Nightingale tells the powerful story of two very different sisters, Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac, and their struggle to survive — and resist — under Nazi occupation.

The Housemaid's Secret

a gripping thriller that serves as the second novel in a series featuring a housemaid as the main character. This novel revolves around Millie Calloway, a convicted felon who finds work with wealthy clients in Manhattan.