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Witches of Hemlock Cove #4
A Paranormal Puzzle
Grace Angelo, witch and retired detective, is looking forward to a night of glitz and glamour. Her friend Dario, a local bookstore owner, has invited her to a prestigious book award event, but the celebrations are cut short when one of the winners is found dead.
Hemlock Cove PD’s detective, Zachary Jackson, is quickly on the case, and it soon becomes apparent they have a murder on their hands. Grace agrees to consult on the case and recruits Dario to help.
The murder, however, is only one of Grace’s concerns. Her special cat, Charity, is ill, cutting Grace’s connection with the spirit of her mother. And to make matters worse, Dario senses a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows. Grace will need every ounce of her abilities if she’s to solve these mysteries and bring justice to Hemlock Cove.
Hemlock Cove PD’s detective, Zachary Jackson, is quickly on the case, and it soon becomes apparent they have a murder on their hands. Grace agrees to consult on the case and recruits Dario to help.
The murder, however, is only one of Grace’s concerns. Her special cat, Charity, is ill, cutting Grace’s connection with the spirit of her mother. And to make matters worse, Dario senses a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows. Grace will need every ounce of her abilities if she’s to solve these mysteries and bring justice to Hemlock Cove.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 18, 2016
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Kennedy Chase
23 books114 followersKennedy Chase was born in New York in 1969 but moved to London when she was a teenager. She now lives in Notting Hill with her grey cat, Monty, and half a dozen Corgis and Pugs. (3 of each).
Kennedy is a writer of women sleuth mystery novels. She loves to bake in her spare time, and specialises in chocolate cake. On the weekends, Kennedy likes to retreat to the country for long walks with her dogs, all the while dreaming up new plots for her characters.
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Kennedy is a writer of women sleuth mystery novels. She loves to bake in her spare time, and specialises in chocolate cake. On the weekends, Kennedy likes to retreat to the country for long walks with her dogs, all the while dreaming up new plots for her characters.
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April 1, 2017
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
February 11, 2019
A retired police detective and a book store owner team up together after attending a book awards show and the winner is found dead at the end of the evening. They actively helped the police department with this and it was a good one. There were any number of people who wanted the book author winner dead for different reasons. I like the characters and the length they went to in order to solve this mystery. This is the 4th book in the series which I had downloaded free, so now I want to find the other books and go back to the 1st book and read them in order. Well done Kennedy.
September 7, 2024
Grace Angelo is a retired police detective and a witch who can communicate with spirits through her cat Charity and dog Noah. Dario Donatelli is a local bookstore owner who invites Grace to a book award event. When Grace and Dario arrive they discover that one of the book winners Gary Arneston has been murdered. Zachary Jackson a detective from Hemlock Cove investigates the murder. Grace and Dario using the spirits of Grace’s departed mother help Zachary in the investigation. I really enjoyed this remarkable cozy mystery novel.
July 23, 2017
Grace is a retired detective who now lives and helps her sisters in a bakery business which they run from their guest house.
Grace is invited by her best friend Dario who is a book shop owner and she's hoping their friendship becomes more but there is always something coming between them.
They attend a author awards evening but a dead body spoils the great night they were having.
Grace and Dario aid Zachary the lead detective in the case and in fact solving the case.
Grace is invited by her best friend Dario who is a book shop owner and she's hoping their friendship becomes more but there is always something coming between them.
They attend a author awards evening but a dead body spoils the great night they were having.
Grace and Dario aid Zachary the lead detective in the case and in fact solving the case.
October 31, 2016
It was nice spending more time with these characters. An authors awards ceremony with obvious ego and envy moments. This felt like the after effects of too much science fiction convention time. That said I enjoyed the journey. The set up for murder touched on places I've been and the sheer craziness of fandom.
July 28, 2017
Fun read
Interesting. Book lot of twist an turns to keep you interested. Nice story would recommend for teens and adults. I will purchase more from this author already bought the next book in the series.
Interesting. Book lot of twist an turns to keep you interested. Nice story would recommend for teens and adults. I will purchase more from this author already bought the next book in the series.
October 20, 2017
Puzzling
Woo-we the twists on this tale were completely unexpected! This tale of the supernatural involved secrets and vengeance with a side of budding romance that I'm loving with each addition to the series.
Woo-we the twists on this tale were completely unexpected! This tale of the supernatural involved secrets and vengeance with a side of budding romance that I'm loving with each addition to the series.
November 19, 2016
A lovely series of books to lose yourself in for a bit of mystical fun & adventure. Hosted by a cast of charming characters I would highly recommend the Witches of Hemlock Cove books.
July 7, 2017
really didn't like this book as well as the other books I have read by this author. Hope her next one is better.
July 10, 2017
I like the book a lot. Finally romance between Grace and ... Do not want to leave a spoiler alert.
I am happy to see her sisters are a-okey.
I am happy to see her sisters are a-okey.
August 4, 2017
Another good book from Kennedy Chase. Finally seeing a bit of romance developing. So good to see the rest of the characters develop.
February 10, 2019
I loved it. Kept my interest all throughout the story.
June 1, 2019
love this series
March 13, 2017
I think Grace's whole family is so interesting.
Dario and Grace go to a Science Fiction Award Ceremony. The writer who picks up the award for best book of the ceremony is found dead shortly thereafter.
Now Grace, Dario, and Zack look for the killer.
Read and enjoy.
Dario and Grace go to a Science Fiction Award Ceremony. The writer who picks up the award for best book of the ceremony is found dead shortly thereafter.
Now Grace, Dario, and Zack look for the killer.
Read and enjoy.
March 3, 2017
This is part of an interesting paranormal series with a clever story-line, but I continue to be disappointed by the editing problems and I am still confused about Grace's age. Is she 45? 55?
February 18, 2017
Body possession
Great idea to have a ghost possess a body to commit murder. Grace and Dario are perfect couple. I like this mystery series. Light reading and interesting.
Great idea to have a ghost possess a body to commit murder. Grace and Dario are perfect couple. I like this mystery series. Light reading and interesting.
July 20, 2016
Grace and Dario find a body and decide to help the police find the killer. I'm not sure what Det. Jackson does but he depends on Grace to solve everything. Dario got a lot more play in this book, usually the guy is off to the side admiring her from a distance. The fast paced story gives us clues with subtle and smartly chosen words. Although I have enjoyed this author and her witty characters the storytelling seems to have a pattern. The romance portion is slowly coming about but I'd like to have more fact finding from hard work instead of through magic. My copy was given for my honest and unbiased review.
January 28, 2017
Improving
This has not been on my list of favorite series. The concept of the heroine's parents residing in her cat and dog is just a little too bizarre for me, even if it is a unique idea. Once again in this book we spend a lot of time on that concept and we never learn why the soul inside Charity is resting. This whole section concerning the "vet" seems really to have no particular reason to have been in the story in the first place. However, I still must admit that I read it, and that the stories are improving. For that, an A for effort.
This has not been on my list of favorite series. The concept of the heroine's parents residing in her cat and dog is just a little too bizarre for me, even if it is a unique idea. Once again in this book we spend a lot of time on that concept and we never learn why the soul inside Charity is resting. This whole section concerning the "vet" seems really to have no particular reason to have been in the story in the first place. However, I still must admit that I read it, and that the stories are improving. For that, an A for effort.
July 1, 2018
He pulled off his greatest appearance at the awards.
Loved it. A book award ceremony is just what she needs to get her out of the funk that her cats illness has thrown her into. However when they discover the award winner dead things turn more deadly. Why did someone kill him and how? A great plot with twists and turns that will have you second guessing yourself and characters that you have grown to love. A great read.
Loved it. A book award ceremony is just what she needs to get her out of the funk that her cats illness has thrown her into. However when they discover the award winner dead things turn more deadly. Why did someone kill him and how? A great plot with twists and turns that will have you second guessing yourself and characters that you have grown to love. A great read.
July 25, 2016
Great cozy mystery!
A sweet and intensely intriguing mystery. It has both supernatural and regular sleuthing. The characters are richly complex and endearing. I love how the characters of the dog and cat interact in the plot.
Thank you Kindle Unlimited for offering this book in your selection. It has brought to my attention this fascinating series, but this excellent author.
A sweet and intensely intriguing mystery. It has both supernatural and regular sleuthing. The characters are richly complex and endearing. I love how the characters of the dog and cat interact in the plot.
Thank you Kindle Unlimited for offering this book in your selection. It has brought to my attention this fascinating series, but this excellent author.
July 31, 2016
A bit of a mystery
This was a very good book. I especially enjoyed the extra time that was spent on Grace's family and her budding relationship with Dario. All of these books have been very enjoyable and are best read in sequence. I'm really looking forward to th next book on the series.
This was a very good book. I especially enjoyed the extra time that was spent on Grace's family and her budding relationship with Dario. All of these books have been very enjoyable and are best read in sequence. I'm really looking forward to th next book on the series.
July 22, 2016
Loved this book ! Truly enjoyed all the great characters they were very a interesting group and fun to read :) Read in one night . Can't wait for the next in this series !
August 13, 2016
Quite interesting
I really did enjoy reading this story and I liked the characters and how they solved the murder. I look forward to the next book.
I really did enjoy reading this story and I liked the characters and how they solved the murder. I look forward to the next book.
August 18, 2016
Another great read from Kennedy Chase a Paranormal Puzzle was a wonderful cozy mystery with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and great characters I love reading about.
October 8, 2016
Surprise ending
This is a fast read book, with romance,murder, and spirits. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
This is a fast read book, with romance,murder, and spirits. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
December 5, 2016
This is a cute, but not too cutesy cozy mystery. I liked this series!
January 13, 2017
A great read.
I chose five stars for this book because the story and the characters kept my interest. I thoroughly enjoyed the witchy storyline. It was a fun read.
I chose five stars for this book because the story and the characters kept my interest. I thoroughly enjoyed the witchy storyline. It was a fun read.
January 23, 2017
My favourite yet!
The title says it, Cozy, and it is a great quick read for when you want to read and have limited time.
The title says it, Cozy, and it is a great quick read for when you want to read and have limited time.
February 5, 2017
Fun little cozy mystery.
February 6, 2017
The characters seem to becoming more alive. It was nice that Grace seemed to be letting her guard down a bit more and take a chance with life.
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