Water, water everywhere … but not a drop to drink.Alfhild Daemonne’s beloved Speckled Wood is dying.Worse, Mr Hoo is sick!In fact, several Whittlecombe villagers are seriously ill, and the problem appears to be with the water. Alf must appeal to the magickal Keeper of the Marsh, an ancient tree named Vance for help. But he’s not happy about being poisoned and she’s going to have to mollify him.… she’s going to have to mollify him.
Which won’t be easy.
The villagers are blaming her too, but the wonky inn owner knows full well her bitter arch-rivals The Mori are out to do serious harm to her reputation, her business, and the land she cherishes. Alf’s had enough. A showdown with The Mori is on the cards.
It’s time for ‘nice’ Alf, to become ‘nasty’ Alf.
Is she up to it? Can Alf become a lean, mean, witchy-fighting machine?
Only if she stops eating cake.
Find out what Alf does next in this action-packed instalment of the wonky inn series, full to bursting with the ghosts, witches, wizards, warlocks and weirdness you’ve come to adore.
Clean and cozy witch mystery with subtle hints of darkness.
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The Mystery of the Marsh Malaise #5 – I absolutely love this series. You never know what to expect from Ms. Wycherley and her crew. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, there’s a twist and you’re off again working it out. The characters grow on you and the ghosts are a big part of the enjoyment. Yes, there’s some darkness in this story; you’ve the good vs. the bad, plus a lot more in the storylines. There’s a new ghost and he’s great; I enjoyed what he and another ghost did to help Alf. With George, you know he’s going to be found sooner or later, but what else is found and the result is hilarious. Alf is still my type of witch and she keeps kickin’ it. Read these books sequentially, it is worth the time invested. A good, clean story full of interesting characters of all sorts and well thought out storylines with twists you just don’t see coming sometimes. I’m curious about the next ride Ms. W. has in store for her readers. I contacted the author to review her books and received this through Booksprout. 5*
The Wonkiest Witch: Wonky Inn Book #1 – This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed the story. As I became wrapped up in the pages, I started enjoying the storylines and the characters and wondering how much witch Alf would become. Since I’ve been reading about witches a lot lately, I get bored when I come across another witch refusing to be herself. Why deny what you are; do you give yourself a lobotomy if you’re intelligent and want to dumb down to normal? One of my role models, as a kid, was Samantha Stevens, she remained true to herself, and an independent woman, regardless of her silly husband’s demands; unlike Jeannie, a beautiful, two-legged Labrador (eager to please her master). Ms. Wycherley’s writing style is conversational and casual. The likable and interesting characters are developing at a good rate and will probably gain more depth as the series continues. The storylines do a good job setting the foundation from which the series will build. Once the intros are made there’s plenty of intrigue and suspense. A fire opens a can of troubles bringing the witch in Alf to full acceptance. A unique use of ghosts, which I’ve never read. I’m curious about the rest of the stories. I found this author on and her book through Booksprout. 4*
The Ghosts of Wonky Inn #2 – As much as I liked the first book, I loved this one. I absolutely love the ghosts and what they can actually do. This is one of the things I love about this series; plus the fact that the witch uses magic instead of denying who she is. The variety of ghostly characters are great. I couldn’t put the book down, I was so immersed in the fast paced, funny and intriguing storylines. The characters range in personalities, eras and locations, lending the story depth and substance. I wish all the books of the series had already been published so I could chain read them. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Weird Wedding At Wonky Inn #3 – The additions to this series just keep getting better. Another hard to put down story. I love some of the guest characters; especially when she hit him (read the story), although why use blackmail in this case? Alf mixes a party with a vampire wedding and wonders what else is going to happen; lots do happen. Great-grandmother brings her share to the table and then splits, leaving a spot of bother. George is great with his acceptance of the vamps since he didn’t get on board quickly about Alf being a witch previously; what trust is that. The past is over for Alf as she finds the Mori is still about. Oh, speaking of the past, how about crazed villagers and a burning (read the story). That’s all the spoilers I’ve giving out. There’s more but I want you to enjoy the book like I did, without a book report. I contacted the author about reviewing her books and received this through Booksprout. 4*
Fearful Fortunes and Terrible Tarot #4 – I can’t get enough of this series. I enjoy the characters and their functions throughout the series. This one has almost everyone undercover. Another well thought out addition full of intrigue and suspense, and humor. The storylines are developing and there’s definitely bad news ahead. This book is darker than the previous ones and Alf gets to experience what witches suffered through centuries past. I didn’t care for the ending; of course for the main reason (read the book) and Alf’s attitude was nonchalant concerning that reason. I did enjoy Mama Henri, a voodoo queen from NOLA. 4*
The Witch Who Killed Christmas – If you at all can, read the other books first, there’s spoilers. Another well written, entertaining story that starts around Christmas, just months later after Wonkiest ended. While not as intriguing as Wonkiest, there was a difficult problem to solve. The cast of interesting characters are still around. The writing style is still casual with humor and drama dispersed throughout the story, this is a quickly read novella. I definitely want to read the rest of the stories. I found this book on Booksprout. 4*
Once more, you need a scorecard to keep up with all the activity in this book! The action never stops!
Feeling anxious and uncomfortable, Alfhild Daemonne, the quirky witch owner of the Wonky Inn, hurried through the streets and into a bookshop that finally muffled the loud sounds and gave her some comfort. She rushed to the back of the shop and pushed on a set of books which opened a secret room. She continued on, a computer verifying her palm print, and exited back into the rain on Celestial Street. She continued following directions she had been given through this bad area where darker, marginalized witches, wizards, mages and sages, sorcerers and sorceresses worked their magic. She entered The Web and Flame pub. A man sat at a table and looked at her, not identifying himself. She put down an envelope of money and he told her to sit down. He took the money, then said he could not help her. In fury, she ran away from him. She had to find out if George was still alive!
When the Mori tried to kill Alf and failed, they had taken George from her. Wizard Shadowmender had everyone searching but they were making no progress. Alf swirled her hand in a pool of water and felt a mild electric shock. She put her hand back in and felt it again, asking if there were any eels in the water. As they walked away, she saw the surface ripple.
When Whittlecombe villagers become seriously ill, the problem appears to be with the water which Alf finds has been poisoned. Once again, she is getting blamed for anything bad that happens. Even getting help from the magical Keeper of the Marsh, an ancient tree named Vance, doesn’t seem possible since he is also angry for being poisoned. The Mori are getting bolder and she will have to face them soon before they succeed in totally discrediting her. Can she be successful? Will she find and rescue George?
Just as in previous books, the reader experiences the author’s great writing, great character development, and an escalating story line, getting darker with each new story! Don’t miss this latest book in the series! With everything going on with the evil Mori, you won’t want to be left behind!
Battle Royale for The Specked Wood
Another battle is in the offing over the speckled wood as Alf searches for George. The books need to be read in order as the stakes are getting very high in this episode. Nothing is as it seems and Alf goes to great lengths to find her fiance and save her precious woods. These books just keep getting better. I believe that when the series ends, I am going to binge read them all. I received this book for free and this is my honest opinion.
George is missing and Alf is on a mission to find him and destroy the Mori. Alf has decided to hire a dark witch to train her to fight the Mori and hone her witchy skills. But time seems to be running out when the town’s water supply has been tampered with and all signs point to Alf and her Wonky Inn. Can she save the ecosystem, find George, and vanquish the Mori? Not by herself, she can’t! By finding her inner strength and relying on skills as well as opening herself to the help of others, Alf realizes the only way to conquer all that is bad, she must rely on a little help from her friends.
This is a clean and magical cozy witch mystery with a great storyline, lots of magical characters, some action, and a lot of intrigue.
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You are a Good witch but would you consider dark magic and under what circumstance? That is Alf’s decision as we begin the story. However, there are other things going on and the Mori are always there to consider too.
Great addition to series. fast fun read, Can be done in a day. Does stand alone but will want to play catch up for the fine details.
Mr. Hoo, my best to you and that is all I can say so people will read about you. Love how the the dark vs good magic plays out in this book.
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I can’t get enough of this series! This time something is very wrong with the water…but what? It’s up to Alf to find out. Plus she’s still looking for her fiancé. Will things turn out right? Read the book to find out; it’s great!
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Alf is still trying to find George. And she’s still having trouble with the orbs. I get a kick out of Florence, as Alf says, she’s flying down the hallway with her vacumm cleaner. Things are getting hector for Alf and she has to get her powers stronger for the war to come.
or maybe not so willing – or wanted?
Alf is faced with an epic battle between the forces of the Mori, and other magical forces.
A guardian needs to be appeased if the land and its resources are to remain healthy – and there are those who are trying to turn the village against Alf and her friends. of course, there are those who have already joined the Mori cause, or at least been willing to gain because of it.
Alf trains for what lies ahead – and might well discover many brave hearts, but most romantic ones at least a bit untrue.
As she gains some space and perspective, perhaps she can gain more insight into the next phase for the Inn.
Always wonky – and full of surprises! delightful!
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