In the new Bay Island Psychic Mystery, psychic Cass Donovan is thrown into the middle of a macabre murder she never saw coming . . .With the summer tourist season on Bay Island in full swing, shop owner Cass Donovan barely has a minute to breathe, and things at Mystical Musings become even more hectic when a fight breaks out at one of her psychic readings. Shaken by the fracas and discouraged … fracas and discouraged that her sixth sense seems to be on the blink, Cass is even more dispirited to learn that one of the men involved in the altercation was later found dead—and that a close friend of hers is the main suspect.
Desperate to help her friend prove his innocence and consumed by haunting visions, Cass follows the clues from one possible culprit to the next, including some very mysterious tourists and not a few questionable locals. And when the police turn to Cass to help them find out who committed the ghoulish deed, she knows she’ll have to tread carefully, because her next grim premonition may be her last . . .
Praise for the Bay Island Psychic Mystery series:
“The future shows much success for this series! Fun, vibrant characters (as well as a sexy smolder or two for good measure) give the novel just the right tone.” —RT Book Reviews on Death at First Sight
“I loved the protagonist, Cass. She and her friends were very well developed, and felt like a group of people I’d like to get to know.” —The Book’s the Thing
“I stayed up far too late into the evening because I couldn’t put it down. A well-crafted mystery with a quirky cast of characters, and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing to the end.” —The Mysterious Ink Spot on Death at First Sight
About the Author:
Lena Gregory is the author of the Bay Island Psychic Mystery series, which takes place on a small island between the north and south forks of Long Island, New York, and the All-Day Breakfast Café Mystery series, which is set on the outskirts of Florida’s Ocala National Forest. Lena Grew up in a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island, where she still lives with her husband, three kids, son-in-law, and five dogs, and works full-time as a writer and a freelance editor.
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Cass is knee deep in the tourist season and doesn’t have time to even stop and think. When an altercation happens during one of her readings she feels as if she isn’t centered. She really starts feeling as if her senses are off when one of the men from the blowup ends up dead. She isn’t sure quite what is wrong but knows that she must get centered because a good friend has become a main suspect in the mans death. With all the things that she is seeing Cass knows that she must look toward her visions and follow what they are telling her to help her friend. The suspect list is long and with some of them being tourists she hopes that she’ll be able to see just who the murderer is before this becomes a case that remains unsolved. Follow along as Cass looks toward her visions for clues as well as answers, helps the police, and also helps her friend in figuring out who the killer is and why they decided to become a killer. This was the first book I’ve read from this author and it was a great way to be introduced. Even though I hadn’t read previous books I didn’t feel lost and the characters were easy to get to know. I look forward to returning to the beginning and getting to know the characters even more.
This has easily become one of my favorite cozy mystery series. I love the friendships and the characters I’ve met here. The author does a wonderful job of keeping me glued to the edge of my seat, not wanting to put the book down.
It is a clean series, not graphic, but with clues the reader can follow on their own. There is a hint of romance which does not overpower the main reason readers are drawn to this series. The author also throws in moments that made me smile, which is always appreciated.
Whether you are a believer or not, the paranormal elements of this story will have you wondering how the connections are being made and who is in danger. Cass finally finds validation for her abilities from some important people, including herself. Which leads us to wonder, how will this realization influence what comes next?
I can’t wait to find out!
Lena Gregory is one of my favourite cozy authors, I love her All Day Breakfast Day Cafe series. I have not read the earlier books in the Bay Island Psychic mysteries yet although I did receive them for christmas.
With the summer tourist season on Bay Island in full swing, shop owner Cass Donovan barely has a minute to breathe, and things at Mystical Musings become even more hectic when a fight breaks out at one of her psychic readings. Shaken by the fracas and discouraged that her sixth sense seems to be on the blink, Cass is even more dispirited to learn that one of the men involved in the altercation was later found dead—and that a close friend of hers is the main suspect.
Desperate to help her friend prove his innocence and consumed by haunting visions, Cass follows the clues from one possible culprit to the next, including some very mysterious tourists and not a few questionable locals. And when the police turn to Cass to help them find out who committed the ghoulish deed, she knows she’ll have to tread carefully, because her next grim premonition may be her last . . .
The book has likeable characters that are all well written and developed. I enjoy a series with a bit of the paranormal and this one fits in as Cass’ abilities seem to be either returning or growing.
I loved Cass, Bee and Stephanie’s friendship (Lena is great with writing characters that you want to be friends with). I am also a sucker for dogs in books and I loved her dog Beast and his antics.
The mystery flowed nicely throughout, keeping me intrigued that I read in one sitting. There were enough plot twists and turns to keep me guessing almost till the end.
I highly recommend this book to all my cozy loving friends.
I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Beyond the Page Publishing and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.
This is one of my favorite series. I enjoy getting to know more about Cass and her friends. I look forward to reading the next book.
I love this series!! In this book, Cass is having a bad evening and completely messes up one of her readings. Her friend and handyman, Emmett, gets into an argument with a heckler. When the man turns up dead at Emmett’s garage, he is the prime suspect. Cass starts seeing Emmett’s deceased wife and does what she can to help find the real killer. I can’t wait to see more of Cass and Luke, Stephanie and Tank, Bee, and, of course, Beast the dog!
I am so happy that Lena Gregory’s Bay Island Psychic Mysteries has a book 4!! I love Cass, Bee, Luke, Stephanie, and Tank and was worried we wouldn’t get anymore of them. Thanks to Beyond the Page for publishing another book in this wonderful, entertaining, and amazing series.
The story in Spirited Away is unique and entertaining. I was completely engaged from the very beginning. Cass has integrated nicely in Bay Island and her shop is popular. Her group readings are highly attended but in Spirited Away, Cass wakes up feeling a bit off, has issues during the group reading, and a fight breaks out bringing the evening to an end. When one of the men in the fight is found dead, all fingers point to the other man. Knowing the accused isn’t guilty, Cass sets off to figure out who did the crime. She does this all while hearing ghostly voices, having weird dreams, and dealing with sabotage of her business. This book is engaging, exciting, and intense at times. Fortunately, Cass has a wonderful support system.
I really enjoy all the characters. Their dynamics create a friendship that is warm and emotional, and they have each other’s backs – no matter what. Cass’s character is very down-to-earth. She’s been likable from the very beginning of the series. It is easy to connect to her, whether you believe in psychic abilities or not. Stephanie and Bee are wonderful sidekicks to Cass main character. They are supportive and comforting to Cass.
Lena Gregory’s Bay Island Psychic Mysteries is a wonderful series with fun and exciting characters.
SPIRITED AWAY by Lena Gregory
The Fourth Bay Island Psychic Mystery
The heat wave spells trouble for Bay Island and its inhabitants, especially Cass Donovan. Cass knows something bad is going to happen, but she goes through with her group reading anyway. It proves to be an unmitigated disaster ending with two patrons nearly coming to blows. By the end of the night one is dead. Several people are back on the island, all planning to destroy Cass, ruining her reputation and her business. As Cass tries to prove her friend Emmett didn’t kill his old nemesis, she finds her psychic abilities growing. Will they help her to solve the murder and save, not only her reputation, but her life?
There’s a heat wave in Bay Island and the heat is driving everything forward. Heat increases the intensity of everything, irritability, anger and conflict. The conflict is this fourth Bay Island Psychic Mystery is brutal. One horrible thing after another happens to Cass and while some are minor, some could have catastrophic effects. Her whole existence on the island is at risk. The stakes have never been higher, either for Cass or her friends, as they face several despicable characters.
There’s so much that I love about the Bay Island Psychic Mystery series, the unwavering friendship between Cass, Bee, and Stephanie, the crystals and other tools of divination in Mystical Musings, and Beast! I love how Cass is coming to accept her psychic ability and that it’s playing a much larger role in the book. I’m excited to see Chief Rawlins and appreciate the way she works with Cass. I enjoy seeing Beast and laugh at his antics…I’m still giggling about the results from the colored pencils.
SPIRITED AWAY is an intense mystery that had my heart pumping as it filled with dread. Lena Gregory made my emotions run high as I saw Cass’ world starting to crumble. Layers of suffering and danger continued to rise until reaching a soul searing climax. I’m grateful for an exciting read, but am definitely ready for some cooler temperatures!
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
Cass is no stranger to mysteries. She has helped solve crimes in the past. Once again, Cass finds herself in the middle of an investigation. This time she has to clear her friend of a crime he didn’t commit. There’s a lot going on in the small town of Bay Island. Cass just has to trust her instincts to lead her to the right answer.
I have very much enjoyed this series and was happy to see it continue. The characters are all well written and I love the friendship between Cass, Bee and Stephanie. The secondary cast of characters all interact well and round out the story. This series is showing a bit more of the paranormal as Cass’ abilities seem to be either returning or growing. I love her dog Beast and the bit of comic relief he provides with his antics. The mystery was well done and flowed nicely throughout the story. The identity of the killer was not a mystery throughout the entire story as clues came to light, but I was surprised how it all wrapped up.
I really enjoy this author’s writing. Every time I read a story written by Ms. Gregory I am highly entertained with a well written plot, likable characters and a mystery that keeps me engaged and turning pages to see how the story ends. I will definitely be back for more of this series.
I voluntarily read a digital ARC provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.
Cass is having a bad day. Her A/C isn’t working and she has a bad feeling, but can’t pin-point what the problem may be. She has a group reading and accidentally embarrasses several of the guests. Then a fight breaks out between a friend and a heckler. Later that night the friend is accused of murdering the heckler.
This was fun and the I loved the characters. Cass and her crew are likeable characters. Cass just wants to help others and her friends back her up. I have to like the characters and this cast is great. I enjoyed the setting, New Age/Psychic was interesting. The mystery had several red herrings. It is not the first in the series, but it is the first I have read. It was easy to keep the characters straight, so don’t be afraid to dive right in.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
A nice cozy mystery.
Love the book. Kept me guessing
A well developed who-done-it. The characters and small town living are given a diverse and real feel. An interesting flip to the ending and a huge cutie of a dog all make me want to visit in real life.
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Cass is always fun to follow in an adventure and this newest one is the best so far! During a horrid heat wave the a/c at the shop breaks on the same day as the public reading making things tense. Add in feelings of wrongness to get Cass to have one doozy of a performance that ends with two customers fighting. Worried about her reputation she almost doesn’t notice the dead body that takes over the gossip possibly saving her. A surprise visitor asks her to get involved with the investigation which leads to clues and twists galore mixed with all our favorite quirky characters. Perfect for fans of copies with a touch of the supernatural. I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.