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Wicked Witches of Bone Gap #2
Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum
Sage Poe's life is about to take a terrifying turn.
When a series of gruesome murders rocks the abandoned Rosehill Asylum, Sage finds herself at the center of a chilling investigation. With bodies piling up and dark secrets threatening to surface, she must use her wit and magical abilities to unravel the asylum's haunting past.
As Sage delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a twisted web of cult rituals, ancient artifacts, and a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the asylum's darkest secrets buried. With her sisters Lovage and Angelica by her side, Sage must navigate the suspicions of the local sheriff, the mysterious newcomer Ophelia Graves, and the charismatic developer Damien Cartwright, all while trying to keep her Aunt Hecate's magical dementia from spiraling out of control.
But when Sage's investigation puts her in the killer's crosshairs, she must race against time to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim. Can Sage stop the killer and lay the asylum's ghosts to rest, or will the darkness consume her and all of Bone Gap?
Get ready for a spine-chilling, laugh-out-loud adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat! "Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum" is the second book in the Wicked Witches of Bone Gap mystery series, perfect for fans of snarky heroines, eerie settings, and a touch of the macabre. But be this book is not for the faint of heart. If you like your mysteries with a side of dark humor and a sprinkle of supernatural chaos, then you're in for a wild ride!
When a series of gruesome murders rocks the abandoned Rosehill Asylum, Sage finds herself at the center of a chilling investigation. With bodies piling up and dark secrets threatening to surface, she must use her wit and magical abilities to unravel the asylum's haunting past.
As Sage delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a twisted web of cult rituals, ancient artifacts, and a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the asylum's darkest secrets buried. With her sisters Lovage and Angelica by her side, Sage must navigate the suspicions of the local sheriff, the mysterious newcomer Ophelia Graves, and the charismatic developer Damien Cartwright, all while trying to keep her Aunt Hecate's magical dementia from spiraling out of control.
But when Sage's investigation puts her in the killer's crosshairs, she must race against time to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim. Can Sage stop the killer and lay the asylum's ghosts to rest, or will the darkness consume her and all of Bone Gap?
Get ready for a spine-chilling, laugh-out-loud adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat! "Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum" is the second book in the Wicked Witches of Bone Gap mystery series, perfect for fans of snarky heroines, eerie settings, and a touch of the macabre. But be this book is not for the faint of heart. If you like your mysteries with a side of dark humor and a sprinkle of supernatural chaos, then you're in for a wild ride!
413 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2024
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235 books340 followersSara Bourgeois is a Midwesterner through and through. She spends her time writing, reading, herding cats, and standing in her driveway during tornado warnings. (You can't see them from the basement.)
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August 9, 2025
Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum
Wicked Witches of Bone Gap, Book 2
By: Sara Bourgeois
Narrated by: Meghan Kelly
Delightfully Dark, Delightfully Perfect - I’m hooked, more please!
Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 08-09-25
In the wee hours an alert pops up on Sage’s screen … strange lights, shadowy figures, screams, and other unexplained occurrences at Rose Hill Asylum! Oh, no, no, NO! Sage … don’t go! But then, she wouldn’t be our Sage, queen of forbidden magic if she ignored that urge now would she! Joined by her sisters Lovage and snarky sweet Angelica, whacky Aunt Hecate’ and of course the cop I want to bop Sheriff Emmet Quill, madcap adventures and unsettling encounters ensue in “Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum”! The plot is delightfully unsettling, keeping me fully engaged from beginning to end! The mood is wonderfully dark, but beautifully balanced with subtle humor injected exactly where and when needed! Additionally there are some beautifully drawn and defined new characters and ne’er-do-wells mixed in with the familiar series regulars I’ve grown to love! Beautifully brilliant narration subtly sets the mood, while clearly identifying not only who’s speaking, but exactly HOW they are feeling! The smooth flow and consistency of voicing not only created a vibrant picture in my mind, but kept me fully engaged IN the story! I was enjoying this performance so much I did not want to stop! When I finished, the first thing I did was to listen again! I loved it that much! Five fantastic stars across all categories! Bravo!
Wicked Witches of Bone Gap, Book 2
By: Sara Bourgeois
Narrated by: Meghan Kelly
Delightfully Dark, Delightfully Perfect - I’m hooked, more please!
Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 08-09-25
In the wee hours an alert pops up on Sage’s screen … strange lights, shadowy figures, screams, and other unexplained occurrences at Rose Hill Asylum! Oh, no, no, NO! Sage … don’t go! But then, she wouldn’t be our Sage, queen of forbidden magic if she ignored that urge now would she! Joined by her sisters Lovage and snarky sweet Angelica, whacky Aunt Hecate’ and of course the cop I want to bop Sheriff Emmet Quill, madcap adventures and unsettling encounters ensue in “Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum”! The plot is delightfully unsettling, keeping me fully engaged from beginning to end! The mood is wonderfully dark, but beautifully balanced with subtle humor injected exactly where and when needed! Additionally there are some beautifully drawn and defined new characters and ne’er-do-wells mixed in with the familiar series regulars I’ve grown to love! Beautifully brilliant narration subtly sets the mood, while clearly identifying not only who’s speaking, but exactly HOW they are feeling! The smooth flow and consistency of voicing not only created a vibrant picture in my mind, but kept me fully engaged IN the story! I was enjoying this performance so much I did not want to stop! When I finished, the first thing I did was to listen again! I loved it that much! Five fantastic stars across all categories! Bravo!
October 18, 2024
Well... This was a frustrating book, to say the least.
I could forgive the mediocre story, but the writing was beyond clunky.
The main character is extremely indecisive and jerks around in so many different directs that weren't even relevant in the long run.
The dialog between characters was just unusual and awkward all the way around.
There's no suspense or mystery but everyone is carrying on like there is, then you end it on a generic cliffhanger and I'm sorry I just I don't think that I care anymore.
I was excited for this series, I thought the premise was great and I was so looking forward to it, I'm saddened by the wasted potential.
I could forgive the mediocre story, but the writing was beyond clunky.
The main character is extremely indecisive and jerks around in so many different directs that weren't even relevant in the long run.
The dialog between characters was just unusual and awkward all the way around.
There's no suspense or mystery but everyone is carrying on like there is, then you end it on a generic cliffhanger and I'm sorry I just I don't think that I care anymore.
I was excited for this series, I thought the premise was great and I was so looking forward to it, I'm saddened by the wasted potential.
January 2, 2025
Renewal isn’t always the best option
Sage is in for some long nights and scary situations. Between her aunt’s illness and the craziness happening at the new building site, Sage truly has her hands full. It seems that no matter which direction she turns things just keep getting more bizarre. Well no one said life would be easy.
This is the second book in this series and well worth your time.
Sage is in for some long nights and scary situations. Between her aunt’s illness and the craziness happening at the new building site, Sage truly has her hands full. It seems that no matter which direction she turns things just keep getting more bizarre. Well no one said life would be easy.
This is the second book in this series and well worth your time.
April 7, 2025
Aargh, now I have to read the next book!
Well of course I was going to read the 3rd book anyway. I’m really loving this series but I think it’s shorter than a couple of the others which is heartbreaking. I think I’m remembering this correctly.
Well of course I was going to read the 3rd book anyway. I’m really loving this series but I think it’s shorter than a couple of the others which is heartbreaking. I think I’m remembering this correctly.
August 2, 2025
Good but very dark
I really like this author, but am not sure that I am a fan of this series. It is so very dark for a cozy mystery and not as easy to read as other series like Mysteries of Meri. Do not read before bed if you are as prone to nightmares as I am.
I really like this author, but am not sure that I am a fan of this series. It is so very dark for a cozy mystery and not as easy to read as other series like Mysteries of Meri. Do not read before bed if you are as prone to nightmares as I am.
October 26, 2025
This series getting better with each book
This isn't your normally sweet cozy read. It has some drama both worldly and "other" worldly. Not the easy to explain happenings. I do enjoy this author.
This isn't your normally sweet cozy read. It has some drama both worldly and "other" worldly. Not the easy to explain happenings. I do enjoy this author.
January 23, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
March 19, 2025
on the bright side the writing style is good, the author is a talented story teller just didn’t connect to the story itself
April 15, 2025
the Ending
The ending 😂😂😂 BRO I love a cliffhanger but the book was so all over I don’t even wanna know
The ending 😂😂😂 BRO I love a cliffhanger but the book was so all over I don’t even wanna know
May 9, 2025
much improved over the first book
The writing is smoother and the dialog is more natural. As before, the plot and characters are great.
A good mystery.
The writing is smoother and the dialog is more natural. As before, the plot and characters are great.
A good mystery.
May 25, 2025
Butchered at the Abandoned Asylum
Oh boy. This is getting more interesting. At least they can’t say she’s not working for the family as well as the whole town.
Oh boy. This is getting more interesting. At least they can’t say she’s not working for the family as well as the whole town.
April 7, 2025
Interesting and entertaining
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