A surprise homecoming. A looming shadow. A witch in desperate need of a vacation.Psychic Nora Ashcroft is ready to start fresh… again. Three months after a portal opened up and swallowed her future, it’s time to move on. But her long-awaited romance with a certain bartender may have to take a backseat once more after the body of a murdered witch disappears from the crime scene.When clues point to … crime scene.
When clues point to necromancy, Nora finds herself at the top of the suspect list. And as she juggles a witch’s unexpected return to Eastwind, a dangerous stalker, and an unidentified hellhound on the loose, this Fifth Wind might have to tap into some unpleasant powers if she wants to avoid a life behind bars.
Will Nora solve the case of the missing corpse before her budding romance withers?
Dead Witch Walking is the tenth book of the delightful Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries that are best enjoyed in order. If you like plucky female sleuths, paranormal plots, and satisfying laughs, then you’ll love Nova Nelson’s witchy whodunit.
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Nora and Donovan continue to get closer. When Donovan’s uncle is murdered we get a better insight into his parents! As an added bonus we get to meet his brother, Leonardo and his fiancé. No worries Nora is on the case with Grim. It was an interesting story and also advanced Nora’s character as well. If you are looking for an interesting quick read this is the book and series for you! It adds just the right amount of humor and serious moments. I really enjoyed this book and this series and highly recommend both!
So so sad…no, not the book…well, yes, some of the book is sad…but so so sad that I have to wait until another book in this series appears….as with the others in this series, a rocketing plot that is character-driven!
At first I thought I knew exactly what the title referred to. You see, Nora had to die in her world to end up in Eastwind. Oh boy was I wrong! This is another great book in the series. There’s a murder and Nora just has to investigate. There’s a lot of crazy good scenes and even something Grim is afraid of. I don’t do spoilers, so I’ll just say I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. It’s my favorite kind of cozy.
So good it deserves 10 stars
Whenever there’s a new book out in the Eastwind Witches series, I immediately bump it to the top of my TBR list. I just drop everything and read. Read. Read.
The first sentence, and it was like coming home. Aaah this feels good. I’m back among friends.
It’s the one-year anniversary of Nora’s death. This is what Grim has to say about that: “It was one year ago today that you crashed the Deadwoods and forced me into servitude.” LOL.
Oh, this was SO good. Made me dance in my seat with excitement. I was reading with a big smile on my face. Nova Nelson has a certain writing style that’s full of sarcasm and dry humor, and I love it. It made me wanna turn those pages so fast it’ll cause a storm in Eastwind.
I did miss Tanner. Missed him dearly. Could hardly stand the fact she goes on a date with Donovan. Yes, I’m team Tanner all the way, and my heart broke along with Nora’s. But now hers seems to be starting to heal, just a bit, so I’ll have to be happy for her. And I am! Oh, I like Donovan just fine, I just don’t think he’s the one for Nora. Oh, how I care about my bookfriends 🙂
Entertaining as usual! I love this series! I love Nora and especially Grim! An original mystery with an unforeseen twist! I kept bursting out in laughter multiple times! I look forward to reading the next book because each one is so different!
As always cannot wait to read this series. GRIM!! I missed you. I was just thinking about you when this arrived. YAY!!!! BTW, Happy Deathiversary!
Was so happy to see Grim again. I love Grim. But I have a bone to pick with you and Nora. How could you do that to poor Monster? I understand that you’ll are sad about the loss of Tanner and Eva, you need to help Monster and Eva’s familiars. Share the grief together. Remember that Tanner and Eva are not really gone ; just someplace where you cannot go.
Nora and Donovan might just be a bit too soon. Only three months! How long does it take a spell or charm to wear off. I am still waiting to find out why everything went Tanner’s way. That is why I think it might be too soon, even though Nora will come to a decision. However…
Even with that all going on, Nora has to help Donovan’s family and help solve a murder. To do this she must learn a new skill from Ruby way before her time. Maybe Nora should read more of Ruby’s books. She seems to learn what she needs as it happens.
Now if you want to understand what all this means , you will probably have to read the previous books. If you start with this one first, you could get by and fall in love with the characters. However, I think you will definitely want to read the others just so you can follow all the personal drama.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
Great addition to the series!
This series just keeps getting better! Can Nora and Donovan work thru their past? Why does Donovan keep his family at arms length? Did Nora raise Donovan’s uncle Giovanni from the dead? So much going on in this one! Once I start reading one of these, I just can’t put it down! Can’t wait for the next book!
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
Dead Witch Walking #10 – Quirky and yechy. I understand how Nora feels about Giovanni and what she has to do; reminiscent of Hannibal but not the same by a long shot. This gruesome story is not so much about a murder and necromancy, but saving a love. Yeah, the reader goes through all these feelings of yech and gross, and then finds out in the end, it’s all about love. Nora didn’t even care for the couple, so that says a lot about her. Intriguing and interesting, this story picks up three months after Hallow’s Faire ends. I contacted Ms. Nelson to review her books. 4*
Eastwind Witches:
Eastwind Witches – I love these kinds of witches; nothing mean or nasty but tough when needed. My friend had these three books and we spent a day reading and laughing about the characters and the happenings. Funny, entertaining and well written, the stories are strong enough to keep the reader immersed in the pages, but with a simple storytelling style. The characters grow as the pages fly by and there’s no Stupid Formula, just plain entertainment. Surprise, no vulgar language or cussing. Plus, you’ll love Ted; sorry no spoilers. Little editing needed but not much.
Crossing Over Easy #1 – I love these kinds of witch stories. This is our first book by this author; my friend and I read her copies during one of our get-together weekends. We both had fun with them. Easily and quickly read, COE was funny and interesting. The characters are funny and entertaining; the story line was entertaining; and the dialog and actions weren’t of the stupid variety. Even without a friend’s comments, this book is good for relaxation or something simple but entertaining. Did I mention the book was entertaining. OK, I’m not funny, but Nova is a lot. 5*
Death Metal #2 – This book starts three months after Crossing Over Easy ended. We loved the dialog; it was almost as if we were doing the talking. Well written, funny and entertaining, the pages flew by as we laughed our way to the end. The characters are filling out more, including Eastwind, and their dialog is extremely entertaining. Nora is discovering more about herself and the perks and dangers of being a Fifth Wind witch. 5*
Third Knock The Charm #3 – This book begins two weeks after Death Metal ends. This time no one is killed, but many other things are happening instead. Funny, entertaining and this time filled with lots of sexual tension. My favorite character is the Library, which I wish all readers had access to one of their own. Ms. Nelson writes well, describes vividly and add humor in abundance. My friend and I just laughed ourselves silly about the message of sexual harassment is wrong, but physical assault is OK. Nope, we didn’t disagree on half of that message, but we come from a time of real sexual harassment where slapping hands or faces was a must; now it’s a crime to defend yourself. 5*
Queso de los Muertos #4 – Another well written, intriguing but quickly read Eastwind tale. Fast paced, entertaining and a touch of sexual tension, this is a good addition to the series. It’s nice the author doesn’t use vulgar language or explicit sex, but uses humor and well thought out storylines. The characters remain interesting and their dialog believable. There’s no stupid formula in this series. I could use a bowl of queso and handmade chips. I contacted the author to review her books since I enjoyed the first three. 5*
Psych Out #5 – Wow, we’ve a few twists to the plot! This book isn’t a cliffhanger, but it will fun to find out what’s happening with Nora in the next book. Well written, intriguing and with a few kinks added to mix, along with more development of the characters. The plot is really intense near the end of the story and there’s a few laughs along the way. Plus, the sexual tension is still running amok. 5*
Gone Witch #6 – Imagine the sexual tensions with three guys available, poor Nora. Another well written, fast paced plot filled with intrigue and suspense. Along with humor, there’s a build up for a bad future ahead for Eastwind. Changes are already taking place, especially with several characters. Once started, this story was hard to put down. 5*
Love Spells Trouble #7 – What a neat spell, but what terrible residuals. Another fun and magical book. There’s all kinds of characters from the past, along with trouble for the future. The storyline was pretty good and there’s plenty of sexual tension and then some. There’s plenty of intrigue and suspense to go with the tension and the humor. One of the characters leaves and I hated to see him go, but the ending still works just fine. 5*
Storm A-Brewin’ #8 – Storm picks up a week later from when Love Spells Trouble ended. This is a very good story! All our favorite and not so favorite characters are dealing with a lot of hatred with certain businesses being targeted. The story mirrors the reverse discrimination that’s so prominent in the news, but at least the book is interesting and with humor. 5*
Hallow’s Faire in Love and War #9 – I completely love this series and Hallow’s is full of twists and surprises. Nora gets a rude awakening and a visit from the past that has her head spinning, not literally, and she pays dearly. The storylines are intriguing and the continuous ones from previous books mesh well with this book’s plot. The same likable, and some not so likable, crew makes their contributions to keeping the reader’s interest, while the new characters add to the mix. There’s nothing like having his parents float in while you’re in bed undressed. Complete with humor, along with the sad parts, this well rounded story is a good addition to the series. Start with book one, else you’re missing the continuously growing foundation that this series is built upon and you will not get the full value of this series. I contacted the author to read her books. 4*
Dead Witch Walking #10 – Quirky and yechy. I understand how Nora feels about Giovanni and what she has to do; reminiscent of Hannibal but not the same by a long shot. This gruesome story is not so much about a murder and necromancy, but saving a love. Yeah, the reader goes through all these feelings of yech and gross, and then finds out in the end, it’s all about love. Nora didn’t even care for the couple, so that says a lot about her. Intriguing and interesting, this story picks up three months after Hallow’s Faire ends. I contacted Ms. Nelson to review her books. 4*
Eastwind Witches End.
Love this series. Nora seems to find trouble no matter where she goes. Besides being followed by ghosts she has to contend with all manner of creatures. Being dead can be a real downer. This book was a fun romp through Eastwind and all the crazy and exotic characters. Love sheriff Bloom, who would turn down having an angel for your sheriff.