Where There's A Witch There's A Way (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I'm up to #5 in the Bewitching Mystery series! For some reason, this one really buried my nose in the book. Author Alt really kept me "in the dark" until the last revelation re Who Done It. "Done" the murder, that is, in WHERE THERE'S A WITCH. And protagonist, reluctant-witch Maggie O'Neill gets into her usual troubles, including a few romantic issues. Hot Marcus or Steadfast (but getting-divorced) Tom-- which will it be? For that alone, I'll pick up #6 in the near future...Love the humor in these books. And the magic. Highly Recommended for those looking for a light, fun read- and you can learn a wee bit about what makes for a real witch too - not your warted, meanie, Halloweeny stereotype. BTW, I love the titles of these mysteries, their play on words and phrases. Especially this one! Madelyn Alt's Bewitching Mysteries have had me hooked from the first book. They are a fast, fun, read, with eclectic, loveable, and not so loveable characters.In this installment, Tara and Evie wrangle Maggie into coming with them to a church carnival. It is there that Maggie witnesses an argument between a woman and a man...and that woman is found dead that same evening. I was intrigued by the buried room. I really wish we had found out more about it, and all the crosses inside. I really wanted more information, because I think a lot could have been done with it.Elias communicating with Maggie...loved it. I'm glad Maggie continues to embrace her abilities, and the "u-n-i-c-e"/ ULC riddle was clever. I did figure it out a bit before it was officially solved, but I enjoyed it none the less.Was anyone else as relieved as I was to see Maggie and Marcus officially get together? It's about damn time! The Tom/Maggie/Marcus love triangle had bogged down the series a bit, so I'm glad it has been solved...at least for now. I am really not a fan of Maggie's mother or sister.Mel seems like and A #1 bitch, and I wish Maggie would get angrier with her for instigating the rumors that led to the boycott of the store and Margo's "anonymous" op ed piece in the paper. One to the next!
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Madelyn never fails to give us a great story!
—Twinwon
