“An entertaining, supernaturally infused chick-lit tale.” — Kirkus ReviewsA little magic can go a long way — to totally screwing up a girl’s life!Mara is having the worst month of her life. At least, that’s what her tarot cards tell her and they’ve never been wrong. Before she knows it, she’s evicted from her apartment, fired from her job and banned from Beverly Hills.So, when the cards start … Hills.
So, when the cards start predicting her imminent demise, she uses a little magic to make her world right.
Suddenly, an aunt she’s never met dies, leaving Mara as her sole heir. But when Mara moves into her inherited home, she discovers Aunt Tillie never moved out. She’s still one pissed-off old lady–even post-mortem–and she blames Mara’s magical meddling for her untimely death.
When Mara accidentally releases a demon and awakens the spirit of the most powerful witch in history, Tillie’s ready to kill her. Literally. It’s the only way she can think of to save the girl from herself.
The witch and the demon, however, have other plans for Mara.
Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She’s Dead is a quirky urban fantasy that mixes humor, suspense and witchcraft.
Caution: This story is not suitable for children.
AWARDS
2011 Best Read, Wickedly Bookish Awards. “This indie gem stole my heart with its fun humor, endearing characters,andthrilling moments. The transition from funny to chilling was attimesimmediate, combining these two elements very enjoyably.” — Wickedly Bookish
2012 Silken Sands (RWA) Star Contest, Reader’s Choice Award — 2nd Place, Paranormal
“What a fun book. I fell asleep reading it and in the morning, I stayed in bed to finish it.” — 2012 Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards, Finals Judge
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:
★★★★★ “What a fun book. I fell asleep reading it and in the morning, I stayed in bed to finish it.” — Finals Judge, 2012 Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards
★★★★★ “This was so much fun to read I didn’t want it to end! If you are looking for a paranormal story that has it all, this is it!” — Wickedly Bookish
★★★★★ “Get ready for a psychic roller coaster ride. This book is a tour de force novel of magic, spellcraft and over all chills.” — Everything Magical and Middle Eastern
★★★★★ “A tremendous amount of fun to read. Christiana Miller’s background in the TV industry shows in her confident, imaginative plotting and idiosyncratic characters that leap off the page with the power of their intention within the story.” — Reading is My Super Power
★★★★★ “This was such a fun read! It’s not all witchiness, though, it’s also witty,romantic, and heartfelt. You won’t be able to put it down.” — Sibel Hodge, Voodoo Deadly
★★★★★ “A spellbinding tale about the families we are born to — and the ones we choose. It captivates from the first page and holds on until the final shocking conclusion. You won’t want to miss it!” — Barbra Annino, Opal Fire: A Stacy Justice Mystery
★★★★★ “A fine romp through spookyland, with enough paranormal creepiness to chill your blood. Witches, demons, magic spells, oh my! There’s just enough intrigue and magic spells to keep you on edge, and Miller’s hilarious one-liners leave you begging for more. Highly recommended for fun but scary reading on dark, stormy nights.” — Bonnie Turner, Down the Memory Hole
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I loved this book. It was entertaining. Am looking forward to more from this Author and more in the series.
I enjoyed the book, it was a good mix of paranormal, friendship and romance. I was hoping for a little different ending but maybe that will happen in the subsequent books.
Enjoy a fun read. Great little book to unwind with. No hidden meaning or agenda to dwell on, just enjoy this Aunt Tilly.
This book wasn’t what I expected though I can’t say exactly what that was given the title, yet, as it turned out it struck just the right chord with me and found myself making excuses to sneak in a little rading time. Colorful characters, irreverant humor, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. I’m quite looking forward to her what …
I enjoyed this book. Fun reading
This was a fast read and I enjoyed the storyline and the characters with all their flaws. Plus there was enough twists up to the end.
much fun, will probably read the sequels eventually..
Great fun to read !!!
Luved it
It gets off to a bit of a slow start, but all the background is worthwhile as the story progresses.
This was an enjoyable read. Very light for when the mind doesn’t need to concentrate too hard on story line.
Fun read. Will definitely buy this author again.
I had trouble putting the book down, and am looking forward to getting more books in the Aunt Tillie series.
Finished reading it but did not really like any of the characters. They all seemed to come across as selfish and brash–even the ghosts.
The main character in this book, Mara, is a witch who works as a psychic, has lost her job, and has been evicted from her home. When all seems lost she receives a letter letting her know that an aunt she has never met has died and left her entire inheritance, including a home, to Mara. With nothing to lose Mara packs up and moves to her aunts …
Great book, enjoyable, well written, easy reading. Highly recommend!
This is a great rad for the beach about a beginner witch, ghost witch and a truly haunted house. The very original plot and excellent writing have you turning pages quickly. Recommend.
Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She’s Dead is the first book in Christiana Miller’s The Toad Witch Mysteries Collection. Filled to the brim with magick and mayhem, twists and turns, danger, intrigue and subterfuge, this witty book will keep you on a rollercoaster with the lives of Mara and Gus. The storyline is fast-paced and well written. The …
My expectations were not high for this book and I was pleasantly surprised. After reading this I would consider reading another of her books.
An enjoyable read for younger readers. Medium-paced, characters were mostly consistent and fairly developed. The world-building was average.