A Spell of Murder
Published on 9. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-947993-81-5 (ISBN)
Description
"It's Harriet's fault. It's always her fault, not that she'll ever admit it." So begins A Spell of Murder: A Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, the first in a new cozy series that mixes feline fiction with a touch of the paranormal, and a little romance as well.
Becca, newly single and newly unemployed, wants to believe she has psychic powers. With nothing but time - and a desire for empowerment - she's studying to become a witch. What she doesn't know is that her three cats - Harriet, Laurel, and Clara - are the ones with the real power. And when Harriet - "a cream-colored longhair with more fur than commonsense" - conjures a pillow for her own comfort, Becca believes her spells are finally working. Could that be why Trent, the coven's devilishly handsome leader, has been showing her special attention? Or why Suzanne, a longtime coven member, draws her aside to share a secret - a confidence that may lead to murder?
Becca, newly single and newly unemployed, wants to believe she has psychic powers. With nothing but time - and a desire for empowerment - she's studying to become a witch. What she doesn't know is that her three cats - Harriet, Laurel, and Clara - are the ones with the real power. And when Harriet - "a cream-colored longhair with more fur than commonsense" - conjures a pillow for her own comfort, Becca believes her spells are finally working. Could that be why Trent, the coven's devilishly handsome leader, has been showing her special attention? Or why Suzanne, a longtime coven member, draws her aside to share a secret - a confidence that may lead to murder?
Reviews / Votes
Spellbinding Praise for A Spell of Murder"(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
"A fun new cat mystery that effortlessly mixes in paranormal elements with murder and a little romance." -Criminal Element
"A fun new cat mystery that effortlessly mixes in paranormal elements with murder and a little romance." -Criminal Element
"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
Praise for the novels of Clea Simon
"[A]n intricate and smart plot, authentic dialogue and a heartfelt rendering of remembrance and regret, and Simon's dark story shimmers with brilliance - and stands as her finest." -Richmond Times-Dispatch on World Enough
"Simon does an excellent job of mixing humor, romance, and mystery into one coherent and exciting tale." -San Francisco Review of Books on When Bunnies Go Bad
"Once a reporter, always a reporter. Simon knows what's she writing about." -South Florida Sun-Sentinel on World Enough
"Readers who enjoy the prickly pleasure of stepping into a strange alternate universe will welcome Simon's hypnotic second Blackie and Care mystery." -Publishers Weekly on As Dark As My Fur
"A delight for anyone who relishes cat mysteries."-Library Journal on The Ninth Life
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 139 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-947993-81-5 (9781947993815)
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Schweitzer Classification
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.