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Vampire Book Club #4
A Poisonous Review
Too many cooks spoil the stew!
The Irish stew at O’Brien’s pub in Ballydehag is a Friday night favorite—until several people get sick and terrible reviews bubble to the surface on social media. Publican and chef Sean O’Grady is horrified, but when one of his customers dies after eating the stew, he realizes he has more than poisonous reviews to worry about. Was Sean the only one who added ingredients to the simmering pot—or does someone have a taste for murder?
Witch Quinn Callahan has her hands full with some new and disturbing residents of Ballydehag. The fortune-hunting Leprechauns aren’t as cute as her childhood cereal led her to imagine. And there are a couple of American visitors staying at the local B&B who look a lot like mobsters. Most important of all—can she find out who has been stirring the pot over at O’Brien’s?
This picture-perfect Irish village is hiding dark deeds, and it’s up to Quinn and her late-night Vampire Book Club to clear Sean O’Grady’s name before someone decides that death needs a second helping.
The Irish stew at O’Brien’s pub in Ballydehag is a Friday night favorite—until several people get sick and terrible reviews bubble to the surface on social media. Publican and chef Sean O’Grady is horrified, but when one of his customers dies after eating the stew, he realizes he has more than poisonous reviews to worry about. Was Sean the only one who added ingredients to the simmering pot—or does someone have a taste for murder?
Witch Quinn Callahan has her hands full with some new and disturbing residents of Ballydehag. The fortune-hunting Leprechauns aren’t as cute as her childhood cereal led her to imagine. And there are a couple of American visitors staying at the local B&B who look a lot like mobsters. Most important of all—can she find out who has been stirring the pot over at O’Brien’s?
This picture-perfect Irish village is hiding dark deeds, and it’s up to Quinn and her late-night Vampire Book Club to clear Sean O’Grady’s name before someone decides that death needs a second helping.
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First published March 23, 2022
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Nancy Warren
357 books1,851 followersNancy Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 novels.
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June 17, 2022
As entertaining as this was to read, I couldn’t quite give it 5 stars. Maybe it was just a bit too simple? I wasn’t as engaged as I have been in her other books. It did however have twists, and I didn’t figure out the culprit until the reveal. It was a clean read. There maybe a romance developing but it is very slow, making it seem even more realistic. If you like cozy mysteries I have no issue with recommending this book or any of Nancy Warren’s books.
June 15, 2022
This series isn't perfect because the side characters and love interest could use more development, but it is still very entertaining to binge read.
August 6, 2022
Decent story if a little complicated. The resolution answered most of the questions but not all. Not a lot of character development.
June 16, 2022
2022, bk 181. They're magically delicious snacky bits to vampires. That little tidbit allows our intrepid heroine to question a leprechaun who was eyewitness to a possible murder. I enjoyed the story - but it had a slightly more disjointed approach than the other 3 books in the series. There's the mystery of what estate sale the box of books came from, the trials of keeping to egotistical vampire authors both happy, the work at building two friendships with other women/witches in the village, the mysterious thugs from the U.S., the leprechaun/baker suddenly appearing. What is one bookshop owner to do? Very little storekeeping, thank goodness for Deirdre. This was as good as the earlier books in the series - but different enough to keep me interested. However, I do not belief it could be read as a standalone - too much has happened in the past that must be considered.
May 5, 2022
Outstanding mystery that kept you guessing! The paranormal aspects are wonderful enhancements to a great cast of characters and a fabulous plot! I absolutely love the narrator of this series on audiobook and it has become one of my must listen's as I adore these characters! I can't wait for the next book to come out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2022
How can this book reference crypto but not The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray!? Sure, it was only released about 5 years ago, but again, crypto is in this book. I didn't expect anyone in the bookclub to be like "Hey, Oscar, was it true this book was used as evidence in your sodomy trial?" But to not even casually mention the censorship when Warren's version of Wilde is so attention seeking seems not only out of character but also latently homophobic. I get that the whole point of the bookclub is to layer in the themes and parallels to the murder. I also get that it either hadn't occurred to Warren to mention it or she thought that mentioning it would distract from the story. However, Wilde being gay is one of the most known facts about him, and the longer this series goes on without mentioning it, the more it seems like a choice instead of an accident.
March 18, 2022
A Poisonous Review is Book 4 in the Vampire Book Club Series by Nancy Warren.
I cannot say how EXCITED I was for a new installment in this fantastic series set in the small town of Ballydehag, Ireland! The descriptions of this small Irish village are vivid I feel as if I am right there in town with the gorgeous views.
Quinn Callahan is back, and boy does this witch have her hands full!
There is a bad batch of Irish Stew at the local O'Brien's Pub and that is only one of the mysteries in this book! There are some American visitors causing trouble at the Inn, along with a few other mysteries that I won't spoil.
Lochlan Balfour is one of my all-time favorite vampire characters that I have ever read. He's 700 years young and exudes charm and sophistication. He is always there to help Quinn with whatever she needs. I really love the dynamic between Quinn and Lochlan.
The mysteries were well written and perfectly paced and intertwined. There were some surprises and twists I did not see coming.
I have been waiting for this book and it DID NOT DISSAPOINT!
I cannot say how EXCITED I was for a new installment in this fantastic series set in the small town of Ballydehag, Ireland! The descriptions of this small Irish village are vivid I feel as if I am right there in town with the gorgeous views.
Quinn Callahan is back, and boy does this witch have her hands full!
There is a bad batch of Irish Stew at the local O'Brien's Pub and that is only one of the mysteries in this book! There are some American visitors causing trouble at the Inn, along with a few other mysteries that I won't spoil.
Lochlan Balfour is one of my all-time favorite vampire characters that I have ever read. He's 700 years young and exudes charm and sophistication. He is always there to help Quinn with whatever she needs. I really love the dynamic between Quinn and Lochlan.
The mysteries were well written and perfectly paced and intertwined. There were some surprises and twists I did not see coming.
I have been waiting for this book and it DID NOT DISSAPOINT!
March 26, 2022
So happy to see the next book of this series come out! A Poisonous Review catches up with Quinn in a small idyllic town in Ireland. She has been relocated from Seattle to Ireland for some witching-wrong-doing. But she has someone found a new groove with the help of a late-night reading club and one particular vampire.
This book finds Quinn sleuthing around after a few people get sick at the local pub from the famous Irish Stew. It’s a great, fun, and too quick mystery that’s a great ride.
Nancy Warren writes such fun and relatable characters. It’s amazing to read about a middle-aged woman who is trying to figure it all out. Now… could we have a bit more Lochlan!
I received an advance copy to provide my authentic feedback.
This book finds Quinn sleuthing around after a few people get sick at the local pub from the famous Irish Stew. It’s a great, fun, and too quick mystery that’s a great ride.
Nancy Warren writes such fun and relatable characters. It’s amazing to read about a middle-aged woman who is trying to figure it all out. Now… could we have a bit more Lochlan!
I received an advance copy to provide my authentic feedback.
June 10, 2022
This was a great palate cleanser to lighten up my mood after a rather heavy mystery. It has such an enjoyable mystery following the same great cast of characters as the rest of the series. And I didn't guess the ending! All in all, I really enjoyed this read and I can't wait for the next installment in the series.
October 27, 2022
Lovely read.
Really enjoyed this book lots of twists and turns, for once I didn't suspect who the killer was until the very end. Thanks for another great read Miss Nancy.
Really enjoyed this book lots of twists and turns, for once I didn't suspect who the killer was until the very end. Thanks for another great read Miss Nancy.
March 24, 2022
A Poisonous Review
The Vampire Book Club #4
Author: Nancy Warren
Release date: 23rd March 22
Irish Stew in The Name of The Law
There's nothing quite like a bad review - be it books, pubs or food - for upsetting the author or chef, whatever the case may be.
In the latest Vampire Book Club instalment, witch Quinn, transplanted from Seattle and now running the local book shop The Blarney Tome, finds more than she bargains for in her new job with a local set of vampires who meet Wednesday nights in her closed shop to talk about books. Especially when Oscar Wilde gets started.
Thank goodness for sexy, smart and powerful vampire Lochlan Balfour, who looks after his charges and runs a lot of things behind the scenes in the picturesque Irish village.
He and Quinn have a good friendship after her time there so far, and possibly something more.
When she turns up looking for help after finding a dead body - yes, another one - Lochlan is determined to support her in her Jessica Fletcher style investigation.
Cabot Cove must've closed its doors and Ballydehag has welcomed it's leftovers.
Speaking of leftovers, is it Sean's infamous Irish Stew making the latest American 'tourists' ill and killing off the local recluse, or is it something more sinister?
This is everything I love about a Nancy Warren book; cosy paranormal fun, potential romances, murder, clue-drops and comedy.
Quinn is a great character and seeing an Irish village through the eyes of a new resident from afar makes for some great observations.
I also like how close she and Lochlan seem to be getting.
As for the new characters introduced, it keeps the series fresh and entertaining.
Terrific stuff.
The Vampire Book Club #4
Author: Nancy Warren
Release date: 23rd March 22
Irish Stew in The Name of The Law
There's nothing quite like a bad review - be it books, pubs or food - for upsetting the author or chef, whatever the case may be.
In the latest Vampire Book Club instalment, witch Quinn, transplanted from Seattle and now running the local book shop The Blarney Tome, finds more than she bargains for in her new job with a local set of vampires who meet Wednesday nights in her closed shop to talk about books. Especially when Oscar Wilde gets started.
Thank goodness for sexy, smart and powerful vampire Lochlan Balfour, who looks after his charges and runs a lot of things behind the scenes in the picturesque Irish village.
He and Quinn have a good friendship after her time there so far, and possibly something more.
When she turns up looking for help after finding a dead body - yes, another one - Lochlan is determined to support her in her Jessica Fletcher style investigation.
Cabot Cove must've closed its doors and Ballydehag has welcomed it's leftovers.
Speaking of leftovers, is it Sean's infamous Irish Stew making the latest American 'tourists' ill and killing off the local recluse, or is it something more sinister?
This is everything I love about a Nancy Warren book; cosy paranormal fun, potential romances, murder, clue-drops and comedy.
Quinn is a great character and seeing an Irish village through the eyes of a new resident from afar makes for some great observations.
I also like how close she and Lochlan seem to be getting.
As for the new characters introduced, it keeps the series fresh and entertaining.
Terrific stuff.
March 19, 2022
A POISONOUS REVIEW is a standalone read with a good ending. It is a cozy mystery so there will be a body somewhere but it is not the thing to cause nightmares. There are no sexy scenes or colorful language so any age can read and enjoy. Of course, it is set in Ireland, a small village called Ballydebag.
Quinn, a local witch is an American. When she broke a rule in the witches' handbook she was sent to Ireland as punishment. However, she is starting to think of it as home and she quite likes it. She is out looking for mushrooms with her friend Kathleen when they discover a body.
Of course there is always a body. However, there is something very wrong with this body so they immediately call the police and then sit back to wait for them to show up. Quinn is naturally right in the middle of things again. She is going to help, without their knowing it, the local police. She already has some ideas but no evidence to back it up. Then she spots a real live Leprechaun.
This story is filled with fun, adventure, mystery and weird characters. It is a great read and good to be back in Quinn's bookstore The Blarney Tome. Plus two American thugs show up at the new B&B. Something is not right with all of this but for us it is some good reading. Loved it and so will you. I highly recommend it.
I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 3/19/2022
Quinn, a local witch is an American. When she broke a rule in the witches' handbook she was sent to Ireland as punishment. However, she is starting to think of it as home and she quite likes it. She is out looking for mushrooms with her friend Kathleen when they discover a body.
Of course there is always a body. However, there is something very wrong with this body so they immediately call the police and then sit back to wait for them to show up. Quinn is naturally right in the middle of things again. She is going to help, without their knowing it, the local police. She already has some ideas but no evidence to back it up. Then she spots a real live Leprechaun.
This story is filled with fun, adventure, mystery and weird characters. It is a great read and good to be back in Quinn's bookstore The Blarney Tome. Plus two American thugs show up at the new B&B. Something is not right with all of this but for us it is some good reading. Loved it and so will you. I highly recommend it.
I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 3/19/2022
March 23, 2022
Leprechauns! I can’t believe it! There are Leprechauns in this story! A perfect story for anytime of the year but more so for the month of March. I don’t think I am giving away anything by saying that since it mentioned them in the description of the A Poisonous Review (Vampire Book Club #4) by Nancy Warren. Boy, did they make this story the most interesting ever.
Bad stew, a man who dies while it looks like he had been eating the stew, a couple of thugs and a treasure that more than one is looking to find puts Quinn’s sleuthing skills to the test. Bad stew, bad men, or bad accident it is a mystery for sure. What an amazing read in which I tried to solve this puzzle along with Quinn.
While this cozy Ballydehag mystery is fourth in the series, I believe it reads well enough on it own not to cause any problems for someone who has not been following the series. Characters are easy to distinguish and to keep straight. Some like Lochlan along with Quinn’s friends, Karen and Kathleen stand out more than others. Don’t delay jump right in today with A Poisonous Review.
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Bad stew, a man who dies while it looks like he had been eating the stew, a couple of thugs and a treasure that more than one is looking to find puts Quinn’s sleuthing skills to the test. Bad stew, bad men, or bad accident it is a mystery for sure. What an amazing read in which I tried to solve this puzzle along with Quinn.
While this cozy Ballydehag mystery is fourth in the series, I believe it reads well enough on it own not to cause any problems for someone who has not been following the series. Characters are easy to distinguish and to keep straight. Some like Lochlan along with Quinn’s friends, Karen and Kathleen stand out more than others. Don’t delay jump right in today with A Poisonous Review.
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 21, 2022
Giving the Poison Pen a Whole New Meaning!
Quinn Callahan is beginning to settle into life in the tiny Irish town of Ballydehag. She is really starting to enjoy life as a bookseller, and she finally feels like she belongs somewhere, in this town full of eccentrics. The vampire book club is coming along swimmingly, or would be if she could keep Oscar Wilde and Bartholomew Branson from each other's throat. Honestly, it was like trying to babysit two spoiled children!
Soon, however, Quinn finds herself caught up in another mystery she neither wants nor needs. She and distant relation Karen are enjoying dinner at Sean O'Grady's pub, when people begin sickening on his Irish stew, including two Americans who remind Quinn of a couple of Mafia thugs! To make matters worse, the next morning, Quinn and sister witch Kathleen are foraging in the woods for herbs when they come across a tiny little cottage. Inside is the body of an older man, and sitting on the bedside table? An unfinished bowl of Irish stew! Does Sean have a vendetta against some of the residents? Or are other, more sinister forces at work here? You'll have to read on to find out! Enjoy this next chapter in the spellbinding Vampire Book Club series, by the incomparable Nancy Warren!
Quinn Callahan is beginning to settle into life in the tiny Irish town of Ballydehag. She is really starting to enjoy life as a bookseller, and she finally feels like she belongs somewhere, in this town full of eccentrics. The vampire book club is coming along swimmingly, or would be if she could keep Oscar Wilde and Bartholomew Branson from each other's throat. Honestly, it was like trying to babysit two spoiled children!
Soon, however, Quinn finds herself caught up in another mystery she neither wants nor needs. She and distant relation Karen are enjoying dinner at Sean O'Grady's pub, when people begin sickening on his Irish stew, including two Americans who remind Quinn of a couple of Mafia thugs! To make matters worse, the next morning, Quinn and sister witch Kathleen are foraging in the woods for herbs when they come across a tiny little cottage. Inside is the body of an older man, and sitting on the bedside table? An unfinished bowl of Irish stew! Does Sean have a vendetta against some of the residents? Or are other, more sinister forces at work here? You'll have to read on to find out! Enjoy this next chapter in the spellbinding Vampire Book Club series, by the incomparable Nancy Warren!
April 30, 2022
A bit of a leap..
Quiet Ballydehag is suddenly less than quiet when two brash New Yorker's arrive at Karen's B&B.. with a new couple taking over the bakery there's plenty to be gossiping about for the locals.
But it's an Irish stew disaster that stirs up the most trouble.. poor Sean is beside himself as multiple people are violently ill, one dies and another leaves a terrible review.. the pub and kitchen are shut and the patrons are lost without it.
But did the mysterious hermit die from Sean's stew or something rather more violent? And why were the new bakers and the New Yorker's so interested in a run down shack and a hermit?
Quinn is on the case and with some vampire assistance she's determined to crack the case.
The sudden switch to another potential killer was out of thin air and rather a leap for anyone to make with no real reason or clue.
Suddenly providing research giving unrevealed clues that prove it after the denouement is irritating in a "oh dear how can I resolve the plot holes? Chuck in some padding at the end no one will care" some of us do though.. feels like we're being sold short.
After the mockery of a baking series I don't know if I can deal with this series going the same way..
Quiet Ballydehag is suddenly less than quiet when two brash New Yorker's arrive at Karen's B&B.. with a new couple taking over the bakery there's plenty to be gossiping about for the locals.
But it's an Irish stew disaster that stirs up the most trouble.. poor Sean is beside himself as multiple people are violently ill, one dies and another leaves a terrible review.. the pub and kitchen are shut and the patrons are lost without it.
But did the mysterious hermit die from Sean's stew or something rather more violent? And why were the new bakers and the New Yorker's so interested in a run down shack and a hermit?
Quinn is on the case and with some vampire assistance she's determined to crack the case.
The sudden switch to another potential killer was out of thin air and rather a leap for anyone to make with no real reason or clue.
Suddenly providing research giving unrevealed clues that prove it after the denouement is irritating in a "oh dear how can I resolve the plot holes? Chuck in some padding at the end no one will care" some of us do though.. feels like we're being sold short.
After the mockery of a baking series I don't know if I can deal with this series going the same way..
March 28, 2022
A Poisonous Review is the fourth book in the Vampire Book Club series by Nancy Warren. This book can easily be read as a standalone mystery if you have not read the previous books.
Unlike a lot of cozy mysteries I've read, the main character in this story, Quinn, is middle-aged, instead of in her 20s and 30s. I found that to be so refreshing. Quinn is wiser (and doesn't lose her mind over the hot vampire) and more mature than most lead characters in other cozy series I read and I loved it! I felt so much closer to Quinn and could relate to how she acted in so many situations.
The storyline was incredible and trying to solve the mystery was so much fun! I love how Nancy Warren brings together witches, vampires and a book club (all of my favorite things)! This book was funny, quick to read, and a great break from reality! I loved the murder mystery in this book. There were so many twists and turns that kept you in suspense until the very end!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Unlike a lot of cozy mysteries I've read, the main character in this story, Quinn, is middle-aged, instead of in her 20s and 30s. I found that to be so refreshing. Quinn is wiser (and doesn't lose her mind over the hot vampire) and more mature than most lead characters in other cozy series I read and I loved it! I felt so much closer to Quinn and could relate to how she acted in so many situations.
The storyline was incredible and trying to solve the mystery was so much fun! I love how Nancy Warren brings together witches, vampires and a book club (all of my favorite things)! This book was funny, quick to read, and a great break from reality! I loved the murder mystery in this book. There were so many twists and turns that kept you in suspense until the very end!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 7, 2022
Interesting Read
After a recluse villager is found dead, everyone thinks it must be from the Irish Stew that Sean O’ Grady made at his pub since a lot of people ended up sick. Quinn questions why the stew would have killed the recluse and just made others sick. Lochlan is soon pulled into helping Quinn with her investigation. Throw in some wise guys from New York and add some leprechauns, and you end up finding that Quinn does not lack suspects, just evidence and motive. As the puzzle starts falling into place Quinn is sure to find the bad guy. I adore how Quinn and Lochlan are together. Even though she doesn’t want to admit it, it is very clear that Lochlan does have feelings for her. He is all yo willing to lend her a hand in these investigations as well as make sure she is protected. I did not see the killer coming in this book and was quite surprised who it was. Overall, it was a fantastic read!
After a recluse villager is found dead, everyone thinks it must be from the Irish Stew that Sean O’ Grady made at his pub since a lot of people ended up sick. Quinn questions why the stew would have killed the recluse and just made others sick. Lochlan is soon pulled into helping Quinn with her investigation. Throw in some wise guys from New York and add some leprechauns, and you end up finding that Quinn does not lack suspects, just evidence and motive. As the puzzle starts falling into place Quinn is sure to find the bad guy. I adore how Quinn and Lochlan are together. Even though she doesn’t want to admit it, it is very clear that Lochlan does have feelings for her. He is all yo willing to lend her a hand in these investigations as well as make sure she is protected. I did not see the killer coming in this book and was quite surprised who it was. Overall, it was a fantastic read!
June 5, 2023
Another absolutely magical read.
As always the author has brought a new level of magic and mayhem to print. I’ve read my way through this series and escaped my mundane working life for the magic of an Irish village with pleasure. The mix of characters is cunning but charming. I can’t wait to see what further adventures Quinn will have in her quaint Irish village with the dashing vampire I became intrigued with in her Vampire Knitting Club series. I was truly sad to find that I was finishing the last book in this series. I look forward to enjoying all of the author’s published works. Bravo for sharing your magical talent with everyone who opens one of your many books. I have a feeling I and many others will gladly come back time and again to revisit the amazing characters like Quinn.
As always the author has brought a new level of magic and mayhem to print. I’ve read my way through this series and escaped my mundane working life for the magic of an Irish village with pleasure. The mix of characters is cunning but charming. I can’t wait to see what further adventures Quinn will have in her quaint Irish village with the dashing vampire I became intrigued with in her Vampire Knitting Club series. I was truly sad to find that I was finishing the last book in this series. I look forward to enjoying all of the author’s published works. Bravo for sharing your magical talent with everyone who opens one of your many books. I have a feeling I and many others will gladly come back time and again to revisit the amazing characters like Quinn.
January 19, 2024
I've listened and read so many of Nancy Warren's book s some might think I would grow tired of them. But no, I cannot grow tired of these cozy mystery novels. I love them and they will forever have a very dear spot in my heart.
The vampire book club is a series I put off ever since I had started the Vampire Knitting Club. I originally thought it would be more of just the same thing, but having a more experienced witch and in her 40s as the main protagonist adds a different flavor to this genre of stories. What makes this series even more entertaining are the vampires, especially our dearly beloved Oscar Wilde.
I honestly recommend cozy mysteries whenever you find yourself in a reading slump as they are quick to go through and highly entertaining. And you will keep coming back for more.
The vampire book club is a series I put off ever since I had started the Vampire Knitting Club. I originally thought it would be more of just the same thing, but having a more experienced witch and in her 40s as the main protagonist adds a different flavor to this genre of stories. What makes this series even more entertaining are the vampires, especially our dearly beloved Oscar Wilde.
I honestly recommend cozy mysteries whenever you find yourself in a reading slump as they are quick to go through and highly entertaining. And you will keep coming back for more.
March 23, 2022
The 4th installment of Nancy Warren’s Vampire Book Club “A Poisonous Review” does not disappoint.
We get to revisit the lovely Irish town of Ballydehag and all it’s residents. Irish stew at O’Brien’s pub is a Friday night favorite…until it isn’t and several people end up sick and the pub owner Sean O’Grady is beside himself. What happened?
Quinn Callahan gets a run in with a couple of ‘wise guys’ from the Americas and Leprechauns are not just myth. Throw in a death and some vampires to boot and stolen items? You have yourself a good ole who done it.
Definitely worth the read and your own problem solving skills are put to the test to see if you can solve the mystery of who killed Glynn before you reach the end of the book.
We get to revisit the lovely Irish town of Ballydehag and all it’s residents. Irish stew at O’Brien’s pub is a Friday night favorite…until it isn’t and several people end up sick and the pub owner Sean O’Grady is beside himself. What happened?
Quinn Callahan gets a run in with a couple of ‘wise guys’ from the Americas and Leprechauns are not just myth. Throw in a death and some vampires to boot and stolen items? You have yourself a good ole who done it.
Definitely worth the read and your own problem solving skills are put to the test to see if you can solve the mystery of who killed Glynn before you reach the end of the book.
March 24, 2022
I just enjoy so much this series! Nancy Warren really has a talent for creating very enjoyable series and characters you wish you knew in real life.
In this 4th book Quinn has to solve a mysterious food poisoning and has to deal with a visit from some American gangsters. Will she be convicted herself and is there something happening between her and Lochlan? Or is that too just an other mystery?
All I can say is, it’s a race against the clock because you’ll want to read this one from cover to cover 😅
Grab yourself a good cup of what you like and some biscuits and I guarantee you’ll be gone for some very enjoyable hours with this book. I know I did! What a welcome break you get thanks to Nancy Warren’s great work!
Truly addictive!
In this 4th book Quinn has to solve a mysterious food poisoning and has to deal with a visit from some American gangsters. Will she be convicted herself and is there something happening between her and Lochlan? Or is that too just an other mystery?
All I can say is, it’s a race against the clock because you’ll want to read this one from cover to cover 😅
Grab yourself a good cup of what you like and some biscuits and I guarantee you’ll be gone for some very enjoyable hours with this book. I know I did! What a welcome break you get thanks to Nancy Warren’s great work!
Truly addictive!
April 4, 2022
A Poisonous Review by Nancy Warren
Vampire Book Club Series Book Four
Quinn Callahan, an American witch sent to a small village in Ireland for punishment, enjoys her new life. She has found that running The Blarney Tome bookstore and making friends has been fun. She’s also found that she’s become quite the investigator. Not that she’s proud of the murders happening since she’s arrived.
This newest mystery is hurting people she likes. First, a mystery man who came to reopen the bakery…or so he says. Two American men are staying at Karen Tate’s B&B, and Quinn isn’t so sure about them. A hermit. And, of course, the cast of characters that live there, such as the rich and handsome vampire. Fun series.
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Vampire Book Club Series Book Four
Quinn Callahan, an American witch sent to a small village in Ireland for punishment, enjoys her new life. She has found that running The Blarney Tome bookstore and making friends has been fun. She’s also found that she’s become quite the investigator. Not that she’s proud of the murders happening since she’s arrived.
This newest mystery is hurting people she likes. First, a mystery man who came to reopen the bakery…or so he says. Two American men are staying at Karen Tate’s B&B, and Quinn isn’t so sure about them. A hermit. And, of course, the cast of characters that live there, such as the rich and handsome vampire. Fun series.
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March 18, 2022
One Friday night, in O'Brien's pub in the small town of Ballydehag, Ireland ...
Some of the patrons who order Sean O'Grady's Irish stew later get violently ill.
The next day, foraging in the countryside, sister witches Quinn Callahan and Kathleen McGinnis find the body of
recluse Glyn McTavish on his bedroom floor, with a bowl of Sean's stew on his nightstand.
Was there poison in the pub, or is something more sinister happening? And can the undead members of Quinn's late-night book club help her figure out what's happening before one of her friends and neighbors gets arrested for murder?
Some of the patrons who order Sean O'Grady's Irish stew later get violently ill.
The next day, foraging in the countryside, sister witches Quinn Callahan and Kathleen McGinnis find the body of
recluse Glyn McTavish on his bedroom floor, with a bowl of Sean's stew on his nightstand.
Was there poison in the pub, or is something more sinister happening? And can the undead members of Quinn's late-night book club help her figure out what's happening before one of her friends and neighbors gets arrested for murder?
April 8, 2022
A Poisonous Review is the latest book in the fabulous’Vampire Book Club’ series. This can be read as a stand-alone however I do recommend the previous books for background and recurring characters.
In this visit to Ballydehag witch Quinn Callahan discovers that Leprechauns are real .. although that shouldn’t really surprise her! It is up to Quinn and the wonderful members of the late-night Vampire Book Club to find out whether Sean O’Grady’s really is capable of murder.
Once again this is a delightful cozy mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this book to all cosy mystery and paranormal fans as it is a really good read.
In this visit to Ballydehag witch Quinn Callahan discovers that Leprechauns are real .. although that shouldn’t really surprise her! It is up to Quinn and the wonderful members of the late-night Vampire Book Club to find out whether Sean O’Grady’s really is capable of murder.
Once again this is a delightful cozy mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this book to all cosy mystery and paranormal fans as it is a really good read.
February 25, 2024
The Vampire Book Club ends up reading Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray for discussion.
There's a problem with a restaurant when some people get sick after eating there. Meanwhile Kathleen and Quinn go out to pick some herbs and investigate a remote cabin only to find a dead body. Then there's a problem with leprechaun who may or may not have been involved in the murder and who may or may not be searching for treasure and who may or may not open a bakery or something else in town.
Oh, yes, and there's the Mafia.
It all goes together quite well and in another enjoyable book in this series.
There's a problem with a restaurant when some people get sick after eating there. Meanwhile Kathleen and Quinn go out to pick some herbs and investigate a remote cabin only to find a dead body. Then there's a problem with leprechaun who may or may not have been involved in the murder and who may or may not be searching for treasure and who may or may not open a bakery or something else in town.
Oh, yes, and there's the Mafia.
It all goes together quite well and in another enjoyable book in this series.
June 4, 2024
I've gotten so behind on my reviews, so this will be short as I barely remember it. Look, it isn't a boring or bad book. It is perfect for when you don't want to read something heavy—a beach read, maybe.
Hollis McCarthy (Narrator) lends her skill to the fun writing.
Leprechauns are a new addition to these gentle paranormal reads. Between ghosts of ancestors and the vampire book club, this witch has another cozy (read that 'murder') mystery to solve. It sounds silly, but the story reads well for young adults. It is not scary or juvenile. Just a nice bedtime read.
As of this moment, I am reading the next in the series. They are all fun.
Hollis McCarthy (Narrator) lends her skill to the fun writing.
Leprechauns are a new addition to these gentle paranormal reads. Between ghosts of ancestors and the vampire book club, this witch has another cozy (read that 'murder') mystery to solve. It sounds silly, but the story reads well for young adults. It is not scary or juvenile. Just a nice bedtime read.
As of this moment, I am reading the next in the series. They are all fun.
March 18, 2022
Ms. Warren’s paranormal cozies always feature intriguing relationships that contribute to the mystery’s resolution. While I do enjoy all of her mystery series (and my favorite is always the one I’m reading!), Quinn is such a wonderful, imperfect (in the most relatable ways), wise but still seeking character whose flaws are also a source of her strength. Even if you don’t usually read this genre, Ms. Warren’s skilled writing will delight and entertain you.
Although it was my pleasure to receive this ARC from the author, it was completely my choice to share my honest review.
Although it was my pleasure to receive this ARC from the author, it was completely my choice to share my honest review.
March 23, 2022
"What was it about the Irish? Everything turned into a story."
As this series is evolving I am glad to see Quinn Callahan becoming more of a fixture in Ballydehag, running the bookstore, finding her way into the community and all. However, it seems that death is taunting everyone. And then there's the paranormal aspect...Lochlan Balfour and the Vampire Book Club, dead relatives who show up with weird agenda, and now Leprechauns and cryptocurrency?
This was a marvelous peek into a small town that I truly love. I have never met a Nancy Warren book that I haven't liked. Highly recommended 5/5
[Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntary read and reviewed it]
[Addendum: I picked up Oscar Wilde' "Dorian Gray" as it's mentioned in this book, and it's verbose and as dull as I remember when last I read it in High School]
As this series is evolving I am glad to see Quinn Callahan becoming more of a fixture in Ballydehag, running the bookstore, finding her way into the community and all. However, it seems that death is taunting everyone. And then there's the paranormal aspect...Lochlan Balfour and the Vampire Book Club, dead relatives who show up with weird agenda, and now Leprechauns and cryptocurrency?
This was a marvelous peek into a small town that I truly love. I have never met a Nancy Warren book that I haven't liked. Highly recommended 5/5
[Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntary read and reviewed it]
[Addendum: I picked up Oscar Wilde' "Dorian Gray" as it's mentioned in this book, and it's verbose and as dull as I remember when last I read it in High School]
March 24, 2022
This novel has many twists and turns as we deal with witches, vampires, leprechauns (We are in Ireland.) , mobsters, an embezzler, and a few mostly normal people. Sean’ stew made a few people very sick, but did it kill the hermit? Who was the hermit and why did he seclude himself in Ireland? Why would the mobsters remain in Ballydehag after their target was dead? Can a mobster reform? Can Quinn untangle all the different angles to find the real killer? Her interrogation skills are becoming legendary. You must read this book to find the answers.
March 24, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I love getting back together with the original characters and enjoy meeting new ones that play a part in this book. The plot is interesting, intriguing and just plain entertaining as it pulls you into itself and takes you along for the ride. I couldn't stop turning the pages even though it was way past bedtime!
I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this excellent book and couldn't resist adding it to my collection. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a great cozy mystery.
I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this excellent book and couldn't resist adding it to my collection. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a great cozy mystery.
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