OHKAY WORDS!

Stories steeped in heritage, folklore, murder and mischief.

OhKay Words is the storytelling home of Kay Adkins – writing dark-cosy mysteries as K.A. Dempsey and tales for younger readers as Maggie Makepeace.

The Worlds of OhKay Words

K.A. Dempsey

Gothic-cosy crime and action-adventure, rich with heritage, folklore and herbal lore. Home of the Mandrake World: the Kit Blackwell & Juno Reay Mysteries (HOOD), and The Mandrake Agency – coming soon.

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Maggie Makepeace

Mysteries and mischief for young readers, beginning at Hardcheese Hall with Pip the Mouse and his pals.

OhKay Kreates

Where Kay shares her experience as a business owner, writer and learning specialist.

Out 16 July – The Mandrake Murders. A storm-lashed castle, an apothecary's secrets, and a detective who only wanted six quiet weeks. The first Kit Blackwell & Juno Reay mystery. Pre-order the paperback →

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