An Incantation of Cats
A Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery
Published on 18. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-951709-31-0 (ISBN)
Description
The new novel in Clea Simon's spellbinding Witch Cats of Cambridge series!
When two new clients seek Becca's professional services, the fledgling witch detective is overjoyed. Finally, she can use her skills to help her magical community. But as the young witch finds the new cases intertwining, things grow more complicated. Becca's three cats - the ones with the real power - can smell something is wrong with these clients. But not even Clara, the calico, knows what to do when a man ends up dead and a powerful and poisonous root appears - and disappears - in the case.
To make matters worse, Clara and her littermates are feuding - and she can't tell them about an unsettling interaction she's had with one of the client's sisters. Is it possible that some humans may have the same powers as the magical felines? What does that mean for Clara's beloved Becca - and for the potent poison that has already taken one person's life? In this second Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, Clara and her sisters must learn to work together if they are to save the person they all love.
When two new clients seek Becca's professional services, the fledgling witch detective is overjoyed. Finally, she can use her skills to help her magical community. But as the young witch finds the new cases intertwining, things grow more complicated. Becca's three cats - the ones with the real power - can smell something is wrong with these clients. But not even Clara, the calico, knows what to do when a man ends up dead and a powerful and poisonous root appears - and disappears - in the case.
To make matters worse, Clara and her littermates are feuding - and she can't tell them about an unsettling interaction she's had with one of the client's sisters. Is it possible that some humans may have the same powers as the magical felines? What does that mean for Clara's beloved Becca - and for the potent poison that has already taken one person's life? In this second Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, Clara and her sisters must learn to work together if they are to save the person they all love.
Reviews / Votes
Spellbinding Praise for An Incantation of Cats!"Entertaining... Fans of talking cat cozies will have fun." -Publishers Weekly
"Cat-lovers, even if not fans of the paranormal, will be enchanted by the feline trio." -Booklist
"Simon expertly casts suspicion on one member of her tiny human cast after another...for readers who want all cats, all the time." -Kirkus Reviews
"An otherworldly fun trip...I couldn't figure out which group provided the most fun: the clueless humans or the ever-so-sly cats." -Mystery Scene
"The second installment of the Witch Cats Of Cambridge Series builds on the first to deepen its mythology as well as expand on Becca's life in contemporary Massachusetts. A sweet fantasy of magical cats helping to find out whodunnit that's perfect for a few hours of cozy escapism." -Criminal Element
Praise for A Spell of Murder, the first Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery
"(A) delightful series launch...You don't have to be a cat lover to appreciate this paranormal cozy's witty observations, entertaining dialogue, and astute characterizations." -Publishers Weekly
"Cats and magic-two of my favorite things! A Spell of Murder is a charming series debut." -Diane A.S. Stuckart, author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries
"A delightful modern-day mystery-Simon has conjured up a magical tale for our reading pleasure." -Marty Wingate, USA Today bestselling author
"Mystery, mayhem and magic, plus a triple dose of feline intuition, make an exciting start to this new series. These engaging felines will captivate and enchant you." -Mary Kennedy, author of The Talk Radio Mysteries
"In this endearing first Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, Clea Simon reveals what we've always suspected: cats really do have supernatural powers! While felines Clara, Harriet, and Laurel are focused on pillows and extra treats, it's the readers who are treated to an absorbing plot as the cats use their secret abilities to help their human Becca find romance, a new career-and a murderer!" -Leigh Perry, author of the Family Skeleton Mysteries
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (digest)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 139 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-951709-31-0 (9781951709310)
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Person
A former journalist and music critic, Clea Simon wrote three nonfiction books, including the Boston Globe bestseller The Feline Mystique (St. Martin's), before turning to a life of crime (fiction). Her more than two dozen mysteries usually involve cats or rock and roll, or some combination thereof. A native of New York, she moved to Massachusetts to attend Harvard and now lives nearby in Somerville.