A Druid, a Sorceress, and a Demon Hunter walk into a bar … sounds like the start of a joke, right? Only it’s no joke. Whitefall Cove is over-run with otherworld creatures and this trio is our only hope. With townsfolk possessed and goblins running amok, the last thing we need is a murder, but someone is out for blood, and I fear it’s mine. Llewellyn the demon hunter is convinced I’m some powerful … I’m some powerful witch that needs protecting, and as more and more bizarre occurrences pile up, I’m starting to think he might be right.
Can the supernatural threesome free our town from the grip of terror the demons have wrought, or will the darkness that I can sense coming — the one that is creeping closer and has eyes that glow red in the night — finally be my undoing?
This paranormal murder mystery will have you completely spellbound and laughing out loud!
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Witch Way to Death & Destruction: A Witch Way Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Jane Hinchey is an amazing story that I have read. This is book number five in this amazing story that I have loved reading. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about paranormal cozy mysteries.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I love Witch Way to Death & Destruction. This is a fun and entertaining book. I love this series. The book is well written with well developed characters. The characters are quirky and interesting. This book is engaging. The mystery has many twists that will keep you guessing until the end. I highly recommend this book.
This book is my favorite so far! So much magic with all the witches, a sorceress, a druid, and a demon hunter. Plus, Harper is finally learning more about her magic and actually wants to use it. It was amazing what she was able to do by the end of the story.
The Murder Club certainly had their work cut out for them this time!
The best stories are clean ones! These are the kind of stories I love and Ms. Hinchey excels at! The story is filled with all sorts of twists and turns. The reader is kept on the edge of their seat turning the pages…anxious to see what happens next! A breath of fresh air and a journey I love taking each night before I drift off to sleep!
Another great addition to the series.
Be prepared for fun, laugh, serious cases, murder, and secrets that will be showing out of nowhere.
Harper and her club have another thing going on – someone opened a portal in their town and it needs to be closed, but this will be not that easy. Will Harper manage to save everyone? And who will be a culprit here? No one can be trusted and Harper will have to her eyes around her head.
I really enjoyed this story and can’t wait for the next installment.
This latest magical adventure begins with Harper Jones and Gran on the case of the centuries old wards to keep Whitefall Cove safe for humans and supernaturals have been broken recently. The arrival of a Sorceress, Morgan Healy and the Otherworld druid, Finn Hurley, and Llewellyn Cox, the demon hunter, are called in to find the parties who caused this rift between the two worlds. A death and an escalating number of trolls and gremlins are in the community is causing havoc to the citizens. Evidence is pointing to some magical beings may be intentionally practicing dark magic to summon an evil presence to complete a spell or to cause a rouse to complete another crime? Harper, Archie, Gran, Jackson, and the murder club are on the case to find out who or what is causing all this mayhem before any more evil can hit Whitefall Cove!
This witty story does provide the ever growing suspect list that keeps the Murder Club busy on finding clues and other worldly information to solve this mystery. One of the highlights in this plotline is the fact that Harper found out some surprising news about her magical powers that provides more entertaining magical adventures in the future. I would love to see more stories about Harper’s magical past and how she became the witch that she is. Another plus is the character of Gran is a great addition to this storyline as always, providing her crazy brand of sarcasm and funny antics. I like the characters of Finn and Morgan, who added a depth of other magical beings to this series that is great fun.
The first drawback is the too much information regarding bodily functions of farts and poop during this storyline that can be a turn off for some readers. The second one is the addition of a scene between Jackson and his police partner, Brian, during a foiled drug bust did not fit in this particular mystery at all. It was mentioned during Harper’s and Jackson’s conversation, and then, no follow up or information as to why this scene is important in the story.
Overall, this is a good and light paranormal fantasy that does provide the snarky conversations and laughs that is perfect for a weekend read. The book does provide a good ending and some interesting twists for a new adventure for Harper, Archie, Gran and the Murder Club crew in a future book. I was given an ARC for an honest opinion.
This is the fifth book in Hinchey’s cozy mystery series and as with all the others it’s a great, fun, easy read. Although it helps to have read some or all of the previous books in the series, each one is also enjoyable as a stand-alone book.
The cover of the book is striking and continues the theme of the rest of the series with Harper this time dressed in a black skeleton inspired outfit and Archie playing in the background.
The book opens with the announcement “There is a demon on the loose in Whitefall Cove.” It’s enough to put any town into a spin, but Whitefall Cove is protected by wards, so how could a demon possibly have penetrated?
Izzy, headmistress at the Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry, has invited a druid (Finn Hurley from the Otherworld) and a sorceress (Morgan Healy) to come and fix the wards, and the very charismatic Llewellyn Cox, demon hunter has also arrived to assist.
But what is taking so long to fix the broken wards? As Whitefall Cove becomes overrun with goblins and trolls (did you know goblins pee sulfur?), red eyes gleam in the darkness, Gran turns up in a matching outfit befitting her senior years and Llewellyn turns up naked, dead and drained of blood it becomes clear to Harper and the rest of the Murder Club that it’s time to reconvene and work out what is going on.
Is Harper the Whitelight Witch? Why have the ghosts stopped talking to Jackson? Why has Jackson suddenly left Whitefall Cove and why won’t he answer Harper’s phone calls? Did Monica kill Llewellyn? Who is Brigit? And what is going on in the basement of the Academy?
You might think you’ve worked out what is going on, and whodunit, but you’ll probably be wrong!
I loved this mystery. While there is a sorcerer, a witch and a demon hunter trying to save the town, as usual it falls on Harper, Gran, and their friends to do the hard work. The demon hunter is convinced he knows what kind of magic Harper possesses and she does make some progress under his tutelage. But things are never simple for Harper. Join the crew as they solve the mystery.
Wow thetes alot going on in this book. Thete are goblins and demons and all kinds of other supernaturals running around looking for trouble. Possessed people. Oh my goodness! I could not put this book down. For me this may be the best book of the year.
WITCH WAY TO DEATH & DESTRUCTION : (Book 5 Witch Way Series) : Jane Hinchey.
Loads More Magic,
But Not The Usual LOL Gran Mayhem & Madness!
There’s some I like, some I love & some thats just so so. But book 5 misses the mark a bit for me. Let me explain…
Harper is meant to be this All-Powerful mighty witch (and I realise she turned her back on her witch heritage until moving back to Whiltefall Cove (5 books ago) and accepting her powers. But powers are meant to grow over time not plateau!
This has been a major point contention for me as a book about Magic, Murder, Mayhem and Mystery must have an abundance of all of these attributes and for me the Magic has been sorely lacking. But Hopefully that’s all about to change!
Harper is taught her craft from the best of the Drixworths Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry, plus there’s her Gran, but so far the magic & spells have been fairly mundane and simplistic and they haven’t progressed in grandeur.
The more Harper learns, the more her powers should grow, after all she is meant to be one powerful witch, but until recently we’ve seen little magic with only simplistic spells! Perhaps this is the fault of her teachers (maybe they need a refresher course or two).
And Now we have a new term thrown into the mix ‘The Whitelight Witch!’
A Whitelight Witch is a rare and powerful witch and now there’s one in town.
With an injection of new blood, the cast & crew grow. A bunch of new Supernatural’s it adds that extra bit of spice to the story.
Theres a Sorceress, A Druid, A Demon Hunter. One’s nice, one not so nice and the other’s extremely nice!
My favourite new character has to be Llewellyn Cox (the Demon Hunter, Gypsy / Seer, Botanist / Herbalist.
This easy on the eye, hot as sin nature loving nudist, believes Harper is the The Whitelight Witch and begins to train her in secret, for fear she’ll be targeted by whoever’s opened ‘The Rift’, a tear in the fabric of Our World & the Otherworld and lesser Demons are pouring in, in droves, and they’re running amok!
Plus something, something BAD IS COMING!
Harper feels it, even the ghosts feel it, they’re petrified & in hiding even from Jackson. Actually everybody in town feels it!
Harper & Llewellyn train and train and her powers grow in ways she could never imagine, learning more in a just one day than she has her the entire time at Drixworths.
I’ve been following this series since book 2, but have now read them all and have absolutely loved it all, up untill now.
It’s not that its a bad read, I did enjoy it,
I just don’t think its upto Jane’s unusually high standards.
The first quarter of the book seemed rushed both by the author and in the story. This is completely out of the ordinary for this author, who’s writing is usually sublime, cool, calm collected and so precise and then the ending happened within the blink of an eye & I was left feeling a bit blazé.
And as much as I hate to write this review as Ms Hinchey is a favorite author of mine, I didn’t find the book as appealing nor entertaining as books 1-4.
But it does have its pro’s & con’s.
Pro’s : There is so much more magic in this book, which is what the series is centered around, I just hope this continues in leaps & bounds!
Con’s: As always Gran was up to her neck in her usual shenanigans, but much of it fell flat for me with only one laughing out loud moment. She’s quite the character, crazy, zany and eccentric. Usually my favourite by far, but her usual hilarity missed the mark for me this time as it all seemed centred around her old lady fart / poo jokes, only going so far (it’s strange as fart jokes never truly die, they hang around smelling forever)!
There is a solid team of likeable / loveable regular characters, but an injection of fresh blood an more Supernatural Creatures was sorely needed and gave the book some of it’s best moments with Goblins, Gremlins, Trolls & Demons.
Harper seems more whingeing and annoying, perhaps it’s her frustration at the pace her powers were coming along or it’s due to Jackson’s strange behaviour or a conbo of both or maybe it about something else entirely, something we are yet to know of?
One thing lacking for me is there hasn’t always been enough magic in these paranormal cozy mysteries, especially compared to other authors I’ve read in the same genre, but this one gives us that, but still, Please, Ms, I want some More…Magic!”
And who knows who’ll teach Harper now, with her magic growing, powers escalating the imagination is the limit!
Loved, loved, loved & totally adored the new character Llewellyn Cox, sly as a fox, sarcastic, smart as a whip
shame the role wasn’t bigger, I think he would have made a great addition to Whitefall Cove cast or I guess he could still, I’d definitely love to see him return as a regular even if that’s not Ms Hinchey’s intention.
The other big selling point to this book is the great range of supernatural creatures & critters. After all Whitefall Cove is a magical community and it’s on magicl leylines and it’s what brings in the supernatural & now word is out, tourist alike!
Also a major story arc was left unexplained, What’s with that?
For those of you who haven’t read it,
I’ll just say, it’s in the Eyes, the Red one’s. I ‘d hate to give away spoilers or ruin surprises.
I RATE WITCH WAY TO DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
4 OUT OF 5 .
Another Soild Book By Jane Hinchey
I Definitely Recommend Book & Series
I recieved an ARC Copy of this book from the author’s and this is my fair, honest and impartial review as always.
Reviewed By : Jewelz Pederick
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Serious threats to the safety of the town bring a dangerous sorceress, an Otherworld specialist, and a demon hunter to town. Llewelyn seems to think Harper needs protection and some training.
Too bad he also seems to have a few other agendas.
Others seek to fulfill their own goals regardless of cost to the town
Jackson pursues something else entirely. Even if his goals are just, no notice or communications at all are not good.
Gran looking far too tame must be a sign of possession.
A bumpy ride that’s great fun to read!
I loved this book.
It was a hoot. So much intrigue and a real good mystery to boot!
l recommend this. I love grandma she’s my favourite.
Another winner in the series!
OMG.. Gran hahaahahahaha.. Gran brings so much to these books. What a hilarious story this was.
I love Harper and her Gran. Reading the book had me laughing out loud.
Dispatching goblins is hard work hahahaaha.
Well deserving of 5 stars… if you’re looking for a pageturning hilarious read, then this is the book for you 🙂
The gang is all there to solve several mysteries. Why are demons, gremlins and goblins causing problems in this previously warded town? Who murdered the demon hunter? Read this fantastic cozy to find out. There are twists and laugh out loud dialog. The characters are a hoot., especially Gran! I want to be just like her. Harper and the rest of the murder club try to find all the answers. I highly recommend this book because I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next one!
I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.
A great addition to the series! When the town is overcome with demons, outside help is summoned in the form of a sorceress, a druid and a demon hunter named Llewellyn who is convinced that Harper is a rare Whitelight witch. In addition to the hunt for baddies, Llewellyn provides coaching to Harper who discovers talents she never knew she had. Great characters – Gran provides a comedic relief to the storyline. Never guessed who was behind all the mayhem. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Who are Finn, Morgan, and Llewellyn? Why have they come to Whitehouse Cove? Who and/or what is a Whitelight Witch? What happens that Llewellyn has to move his RV? Where is he going to move it to? Why does Jackson up and disappear while on a date with Harper? Where does he go? What happens that he is asked to go to the RV park? Why did Jackson take off? Why did he not get in touch with Harper? Oh my goodness, what I was thinking was so wrong about what was truly going on. It was a total shock for me! You have to read this story! Poor Izzy!
Received this book through BookFunnel for a fair and honest review. I am a reviewer for Bloggin’ With M. Brennan.
As usual, Ms. Hinchey gives us a great story. Harper and the group are once again entangled in another mystery. This one brings with it new questions. But also answers. I love the humor of this series. Every moment of this book will keep you on edge. Loved it! Gran, in charge of anything, that could be interesting. Another rock solid read. Cozy mystery at it’s best.
This series has it all action, wonderful characters, magic, and hot men. An awesome writer. I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC gifted by the author with no obligation
This series just keeps getting better and better. Gran is acting like a normal person, her cop boyfriend has disappeared, goblins and trolls haven taken over the witch school…..is this enough for Harper to pack it up and find a normal life for herself? Nope, with the help of the murder club and a mysterious and intriguing stranger, Harper is ready to take on all this chaos. Can’t wait for more!!
This is the 5th book in the Witch Way series. In this one, they learn that there is a rift that has been torn open in the town. They find trolls and all kinds of other semi-demons in the town and the school. They have to fight all of them and save the city! This is another cant miss book in this series!