The Witch's Key

Tony Marcella Mystery #3

by Dana E. Donovan

In this, book 3 of the Detective Marcella Mysteries, circumstances surrounding an unexplained spike in deaths among homeless men has Tony suspecting paranormal forces are again at work in the town of New Castle. But things get complicated when his investigation is stifled by his hopeless infatuation with a witch who just may be at the heart of the mystery. find more books by this author here.

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Paranormal Mystery, Witches, Mystery, Ebooks

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First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Dana Donovan grew up in New England where folklore and superstitions can mold a town’s history as much as its people. He exploits that phenomenon in all his books, perpetuating the enigma of small town life and the belief in all that dies is not dead.

Reviews

[Rose · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this one and regretted having purchased the first three ebooks of this series. I had hoped the storytelling would improve, but I still didn't like the characters or the story. Despite the purchase, I removed this from my library.

[Brick ONeil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dana has stumbled upon the perfect Witch's Brew (yes, I went there) of words. I'm under his spell in this third book of the Detective Marcella Witch's Series. His characters, plot, landscape descriptions are so well-written that one feels submerged in the plot, standing right beside Tony and Lilith. Taking cues from the Bible, literature and popular culture, Dana weaves and bobs his way around words, phrases and stake-outs to bring to life the mystery of Lilith and another mysterious witch, Ursula.

Tony finds himself face to face with his past at a train-wreck speed that threatens to run him over. He hops on one mystery after another, where he and his former detectives find a serial killer that is targeting young men in hobo camps. Is it someone with a grudge against the young usurpers or a deeper mystery at play? Tony and the gang are finding Witch's clues that culminates to a spellbinding ending!

I thoroughly enjoyed Dana's third book in his series and am looking forward to the next book to see what Tony, Lilith and his cohorts are up to. From one Mystery Writer to another, Dana, keep up the good work!

I would give The Witches Key 4.5 stars!

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Circumstances surrounding an unexplained spike in deaths among homeless men have Tony Marcella suspecting paranormal forces are again at work in the town of New Castle. But things get complicated when his investigation is stifled by his hopeless infatuation with a witch who just may be at the heart of the mystery.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even more than the others which i have read in the series. Just when I thought that I had a grasp on the plotline and what was happening, something else would happen so I would have to rethink my ideas. Thankfully I am not a Dectective. At the risk of sounding a bit hackneyed, I really did find this book to be a real page turner. So far I am enjoying this Tony Marcella/Lilith Adams series and can definitely recommend them

[Jan Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this episode in the Witchy series even more than the previous two! Lilith and Tonys relationship gets more complicated and magical (literally) , this time they are investigating apparent "suicides" of hobo's ...an investigation that opens up a whole new can of worms and enlightens Marcella with regards to his family lineage as well as getting him closer to the lovely, mysterious Lilith. Some good chuckles in this too. It was so enjoyable I am willing to overlook the odd typo error that cropped up!

[Sandra Holladay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read, would never have guessed the ending (but then that's why I like mysteries, I'm not very good at picking up on clues and am usually surprised). I enjoy Lilith a great deal, she has quite the attitude.

[Linda Ramos · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read. i enjoyed the entire series.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspenseful the end threw me.

[Lindsayf26]

Still reading this 3rd book in the series...so far so good!

[Donna Sabol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the series

[Divinda Pinkerton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 3 of the series. More enjoyable than the first two.