Broomsticks and Burials: Paranormal Witch Cozy Mystery

Zoe Clarke was sitting on the porch with her Grandma Elle, watching the beautiful sunset. She had been laid off from her journalism job and couldn’t seem to find another in this rural area. Her grandma tried to encourage her, but she had little enthusiasm after 3 months. Just then, her cell phone rang and Mitch Harris, editor in chief at the Moon Grove Messenger, identified himself. She didn’t remember applying there, and didn’t know where Moon Grove was either! Mitch said he had an opening for the town and government beat, and the job was hers if she accepted. He told her to be at the bus station at 6 AM and to watch for a big silver bus which she would recognize when she saw it. It would take her to Moon Grove. She did a search on her phone, but Moon Grove wasn’t found. Odd. The bus was prompt, but the driver and passengers were very strange. When they arrived, someone called her name. She looked down to see that her cat, Luna, was talking to her! As they stood on the grass, a beautiful golden retriever approached. She rubbed his belly and suddenly the dog became a young man – and she fainted! Beau Duncan told her he was a shifter and her boss was a werewolf. He told her that she was replacing Harper Woods as a reporter. It soon became obvious that Zoe was seeing dilapidated buildings and ruin all around, while Luna and Beau saw a much different scene. Beau led her through an old gate, and suddenly a lovely, bustling little town appeared. Beau was relieved because only paranormals can see the town and he was afraid she wasn’t one of them. Beau walked her to The Messenger and warned her not to ask about Harper. Then Mitch was there and grumpily took her inside the office to get started. At least back in the news world, she would be comfortable navigating and know what she was doing. In short order, Zoe begins to investigate the death of the reporter she replaced, even though it was obvious that her efforts were not appreciated. She even discovers that she has some magical powers that may help her solve this mystery. What is in store for Zoe? Will she solve the mystery or become the next reporter to disappear? This was a wonderful start to a new series that I fully intend to follow! Zoe is a strong woman who can deal with surprises and still come up smiling. The characters for the most part were very likable and charming. The story line is filled with laughter, fun, and mystery. Twists and turns will keep the reader “buried” in this enjoyable book! Grab your copy and enjoy a fun mystery that never stops!

This was a great book. Zoe is an unemployed reporter who gets a job she doesn't remember applying for and is immersed in a would of magic. There are witches, fairies, vampires, werewolves and her snarky talking cat. She investigates the death of her predecessor against the wishes of almost everyone and along with way gets some training for powers she didn't know she possessed. What I enjoyed most is the strong story line; Zoe is solving the murder in a magical environment and uses magic to do it but there is a balance between the mystery and the magic. The characters are well developed and the dialog well written. I look forward to the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I've just started reading this great magical book about a young lady reporter who loses her job and has applied for other jobs and gets a phone call about a job she applied for and that it's in a place she's not hesrd of.She then finds when she starts the new job as reporyer that the previous reporter called Harper has been killed/murdered. The story line is gripping and love the mixture of charactures from witches,werewolves to vampires.I'mfinding it hard to put the book down and Just want to keep reading until the end.