Heists and Homicides: Paranormal Witch Cozy Mystery

Getting ready to leave work at the Moon Grove Messenger for the day, both Zoe’s phone and computer alerted her to a message from the tip line. It read: “Attn Zoe Clarke: The Bank of Moon Grove is in big trouble. Percy Thornheart knows why.” She didn’t know who Percy was, so she stopped by to see Mitch Harris, her werewolf editor-in-chief, in case he had any information to add. With all the secrecy and the protective spells cast on the bank, no one had been able to investigate previously. But with Zoe’s telepathic abilities, she thought she might be able to do more digging. Percy, she was told, had inherited the bank from his father, and Percy may have a gambling problem – a bad habit for a banker. It was good timing for her to visit them since she could investigate a little while checking about a mortgage to buy a house. Grandma Elle had recently moved to Moon Grove and was staying with Raina, Headmistress of the magical school Zoe attended. Zoe had been staying with her co-worker, Flora Gemwood. Although she didn’t particularly want to share a house with Gram, it would probably be the best choice for both of them. When Zoe got home, Gram suggested they keep the farm rather than sell it, and get a loan to build a house instead. That way if her parents ever returned to the farm, since they may still be alive, they would at least have a sort of connection to find them. This fits in perfectly with Zoe’s plans to visit the Bank of Moon Grove, this time for a loan rather than a mortgage, and maybe a chance to get close to the staff. Predictably, when Zoe is involved, things go a little crazy and the bank is robbed. The owner is caught in the crossfire and his murder may be an act of revenge. Zoe is thinking this robbery is an inside job because what robber would hold one of the owners hostage in the vaults, then leave without taking a single coin? Or was there something else of interest? When another robbery happens, Zoe needs to step up her game! There are more than enough suspects, but can she discover the killer before someone else is killed or – even worse -- before she becomes the murderer’s next target? I love this fun series! The story line will definitely hold the reader’s attention as it races along in this exciting tale! As always, we meet familiar characters and some new ones, and the mystery keeps things hopping in Moon Grove! Zoe is surprised when she finds out more information about her past. Grab your book to see what she discovers and to join the hunt for the murderer!

Zoe gets a tip while at work about something suspicious going on at the bank. When Zoe and Grama go to check things out, the bank is a long held family bank, so they speak with the two sons in charge - and are present for a robbery and murder. Brother Percy is killed during the effort. Victor will die not much afterwards. So what is at stake in Moon Grove? Immortality and certain artifacts are mentioned. Some interesting connections to Zoe and her family are revealed. Yet again, she is tossed into an impossible magical battle, and she manages to survive - though her efforts are not without cost. In the end, Zoe and Grandma may just find a bit more of a home and their shared family than they might have hoped for. An action packed adventure! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I do believe that this is the most exhilarating book in the series thus far. The plot kept me glued to the book from the very beginning. Zoe has grown more into her skills as a witch and she still has much more to learn. Zoe is going to be a very powerful witch before long. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.