It’s a school reunion to die for.
Welcome to St Winifred’s, a magic school with an unpopular headmaster who won’t survive the night. With a storm raging over the choppy waters, and the Magick Squad too worried about Health & Safety to come out and investigate, it’s down to the guest of honour to investigate the murder.Violet Warren has no idea that the evening is a celebration of her … murder.
Violet Warren has no idea that the evening is a celebration of her achievements. Not that it matters, since a dead body takes centre stage before she’s given her award.
She and Ellie Bean form an unlikely amateur sleuth duo, with three clues to help them solve the case… or not.
One of their fellow guests is a murderer, and it’s down to them to find out who in this closed room cozy mystery.
The Witches of Mystic Springs is book five in the Mystic Springs paranormal cozy mystery series. These titles can be read in any order and this book especially is an ideal place to start the series. Mystic Springs books are clean, fun and safe from swearing, sexual scenes, and violence. Play detective alongside the characters and see if you can work out whodunnit.
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I DEVOURED The Witches of Mystic Springs. I absolutely LOVE closed room mysteries.
This one is so great because it is a closed room paranormal cozy mystery.
This is Book 5 in the Mystic Springs Series, but definitely reads as a stand alone. It is also different in that the first four books focused on Connie and Sage.
THis book is about the witches Ellie and Violet and I absolutely love them. The book is also written in past tense in alternating perspectives which in enchanting and catches the readers attention from page 1!
These witches have their hands full to solve a murder before they strike next. I love the characters and the setting. It takes a very talented author to pull off a closed room mystery , not to mention in the past tense with alternating perspectives. So well written and I was so taken away to another place. 5 wonderful stars! Cannot wait for the next book in this series.
If you’ve every gone to a school reunion of any kind, you will find yourself nodding your head to the books wonderful setting. Written from the view point of two characters, the author quickly gets you into each of the Witch’s head. Murder at a reunion-it’s been done before, but never like this! You’ll find yourself following along from character to character; as if YOU were the character. Remember the awful awkwardness of high school, the clicks, the secret crushes and the teachers? Prepare to revisit those memories as you read along. Oh, and added to all that stress, there is the life or death situation of a killer on the loose! I highly recommend this book. You can bet I’ll be looking to read the other books in the series.
There is nothing quite like a high school reunion. This one is the reunion of Winifred’s School of Witchcraft and Magick and the family-friendly tale takes about four hours to read. I read an Advance Copy and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
This was an entertaining, well written book. The characters come to life readily, and since the author writes from 2 different perspectives, it makes it hard to put down. I would finish one chapter and then have to read the next to see what the other character was up to.
I loved this book about a class reunion of witches. Now I remember why I didn’t go to my class reunions. There is a murder with a few clues that don’t appear to mean much and the school is in trouble. There is also some hanky panky going on and other surprises. So who did it??? You will enjoy reading to find out. Looking forward to the next in the series.
This is book five in the series, but you don’t have to have read the other four in order to read this book. This is the first book in this series, and by this author, that I have read. I followed along just fine. I will be seeking out more of these books and adding Mona Marple to my list of must reads! I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read and I didn’t want to put it down.
The plot was well thought out. The characters are very likeable. This is not the first book in the series but it can easily be read as a standalone. The world of Mystic Springs is always a great place to visit and this novel is no exception.
I received a complimentary eARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This book captured me from the first page! This is the second book I’ve read by Mona Marple…She is now on my list of “Must read ALL her books!” This book is a paranormal cozy mystery. I found myself reading snippets while waiting in line, or on breaks. It keeps the reader interested and wanting to read more. I love the difference in characters personalities! I don’t think my stars are working because this book rates more than are above. It is quite tempting to tell the story line, however, just know it is Magic and you will be spellbound!!
This was my first Mona Marple book but definitely won’t be my last!! I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t put it down until the end! Original plot that kept me guessing who done it! Very well written and such a fun, entertaining book!! Can’t wait for the next in the series, in fact, I’ve already purchased a couple books from this author in different series!!
This was a really fun book. There are two main characters and every other chapter is from the point of view of one of them. Violet is an artist that pretty much stays to herself. Ellie owns a coffee shop and they’re both witches. Each of them receives an invitation to an event at their old school. Before the ceremony even gets started good, someone finds a dead body. Violet takes charge and convinces Ellie and her best friend to help. There’s a good plot here and solving the mystery isn’t quite as simple as you’d think. I definitely recommend this book to those who love cozies and mysteries with a bit of witchery involved. Even if that’s not your cup of tea (coffee for me please!), this is still a fun read!
A school reunion gone bad. Violet Warren goes reluctantly, unaware it was for her to receive an award. Fortunately she sees a familiar face from home, Ellie Bean who also wasn’t interested but brought her friend Crystal. Together the three form an unlikely friendship, as well as their magic, is solving a murder.
I was given this book for an honest review. And, honestly, I couldn’t put it down!
Ellie and Crystal are off to attend their high school reunion at their witch’s school on a remote island. They encounter another alumna, Violet, who is to be an awardee at the banquet. The school has a big announcement which is not approved by most of the staff. The head of the school is killed but who did it? Most of the people know why.
This is the first book that I’ve read in this series. I enjoyed it. The characters were fun and the school was creepy.
Mona Marple has become one of my all-time favourite authors. Each book is full of surprises and stories that are well thought out. The Witches of Mystic Springs is no exception. I hated putting it down to do anything b/c it kept me riveted the entire time. Excellent book and excellent author! Brilliant!
I loved this book! The characters were interesting and sometimes entertaining. The setting was spooky. The storyline was addictive. Life just kept on interfering with my reading or I would have just read it straight through! If you like mysteries with a little paranormal, a little friendship-building and a lot of interesting investigating, then you need to get this book!
This is the first book by Mona Marple that I have read. Attending a school reunion can be fun, but when it is a room full of witches in a, spooky setting. Makes the reunion more interesting.
A fun paranormal read with enough twists to keep you guessing.
I received an ARC prior to publication and decided to voluntarily review it. Opinions expressed are my own.
I had a great time reading this book! It has two narrators which can be difficult to pull off, particularly when they both are on the same side. I have read enough books with this type of narrative to know that can get confusing. Happily I can say that this time it worked. Kudos to Ms Marple for making that difficult feat appear effortlessly. I had no difficulty adjusting to the alternating narrators. The mystery was told so delightfully it was like sitting listening to two friends talk. I loved the investigation of the mystery, the clues, the scary moments. I want to say more but I’m trying to encourage you to read this cozy mystery so I don’t want to give away the twists and especially the ending. I was surprised with the discovery even though the person was on my list. The reveal is genuinely entertaining. I was torn between wanting to devour each word and wanting to slow down the telling so I could savor the moment.
This book is a part of the Mystic Springs Series but if you haven’t read the previous books, don’t despair. You can read this as a stand-alone. Beware though, once you read it, you will want to read the whole series! If you’re looking for a magically good time with a few chills, this is the paranormal cozy mystery you want.
What a great story. Love Mystic Springs and its residents are so much like friends. This book was different in that it was from both Ellie and Violet’s views and sent you back in time to your high school and all of its drama. Really enjoyed the viewpoints of both characters and how they solved the crime. Imagine being at an isolated castle on an island with a murderer, not on my vacation plans anytime in the future. Recommend this book to all mystery lovers. Mona Marple has a gift for writing fun and entertaining stories. Try this series, it is fun and you will be glad you did.
I loved The Witches of Mystic Springs. This is such a fun book. It is a closed room paranormal murder mystery. It is so interesting and has many twists and turns that keep you guessing. This book is a stand alone within the Mystic Springs series. It is a great book to start with as it follows new characters than previous books in the series. I love the characters! They are so interesting and fun. The characters were well developed and it is well written. I could not put the book down. I highly recommend this book!
This is a fun book to read. It begins with two main characters receiving an invitation to attend a reunion at their alma mater. While there, the headmaster is killed and they must interview the suspects who include the wife, and the mistress. It has witches (of course) and necromancers. Read it and be surprised!!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It had enough twists that the end was a surprise, but not so many that I got lost. The characters were well-developed and interesting.