Now You See It
By (Author) Carol J. Perry
Kensington Publishing
Kensington Publishing
31st October 2023
United States
General
Fiction
813.6
Paperback
320
Width 105mm, Height 171mm
Bestselling author Carol J. Perry returns with the latest installment of her Witch City Mysteries!
Marriage isnt the only thing new in Lee Barretts life when shes tasked with a hauntingly dangerous assignment in her job as program director for Salem, Massachusettss local station, WICH-TV . . .
Just married, Lee and her husband, Detective Sergeant Pete Mondello, are settling into their new home when Lee is dubbed WICH-TVs new Historical Documentary Chief Executive. Her first subject is the brand-new Salem International Museum, slated to be a location for traveling blockbuster exhibits, starting with Seafaring New England. From research to collecting artifacts of Salems long-ago days as a shipping capital, the project is a challengebut when the driver of a truckload of antiquities turns up dead under a pile of fall leaves, its not quite the kind of challenge Lee expected . . .
Soon, Lee and Pete are dredging up clues along with a hardy crew of helpers, including Lees librarian aunt, Ibby, Lees best friend and practicing witch, River Northand of course the clairvoyant cat, ORyan. But when a ship model in the exhibits collection appears to be haunted, Lee will have to dive into her own treasure trove of psychic gifts before a killer comes to the surface to strike again . . .
Praise for the Witch City Mysteries
There are enough appearances by Aunt Ibby and their psychic cat ORyan to delight and charm long-time fans, making this twelfth in the series reliably engaging while still having the unique twist of a separate adventure. Kings River Life Magazine on Til Death
Murder, Take Two is both a page-turning mystery and a fascinating history lesson. Suspense Magazine
A perfect read for the Halloween season. Fresh Fiction on Murder, Take Two
"There are interesting forays into the work of running a small TV station and appearances by Lees charming and possiblyclairvoyant cat. Author Carol J. Perry juggles these details with finesse and moves the plot toward a creepy conclusion that addsa few shivers to this cozy." BookPage on Late Checkout
A library volunteer gets more than she bargained for when a body turns up in the stacks: a scary murder victim but a greatpotential research opportunity. Kirkus Reviews on Late Checkout
This delightful read set against the Halloween festivities in Salem is perfect cozy read for a blustery autumn evening.The Intelligencer on Late Checkout
If youre looking to stroll around Salem, its library, get caught in the pumpkin run, and spend time with the unique characters thatpopulate this story, this may very well be your book. Criminal Element on Late Checkout
So much fun. Suspense Magazine on Late Checkout
Perfect paranormal mystery to curl up with this Halloween. Fresh Fiction on Late Checkout
"Earns high marks for being a clever, character-driven whodunit thats firmly entrenched in a sense of time and place withoutbeing overshadowed by it. Carol J. Perry writes with alacrity, casting a spell that will leave readers old and new bewitched,beguiled, and begging for more. Criminal Element on Final Exam
A fast-paced cozy that entertains from start to finish. A great read! Suspense Magazine on Bells, Spells, and Murders
The real fun this time out is watching Lee scrambling to turn hints into news storiesa generally engaging series. Locus Magazine on Final Exam
Who could resist a mystery where home libraries are organized by the Dewey Decimal System, an Agatha Christie novelprovides critical clues, and Gremlins is the holiday movie of the night Kings River Life Magazine on Bells, Spells, and
Murders
A diverting journey. Kirkus Reviews on Grave Errors
Carol J. Perry was born in Salem on Halloween Eve. She is the bestselling author of the Witch City Mysteries and the Haunted Haven Mystery series as well as a number of young adult novels. She and her husband Dan live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with a black Lab. Visit her at CarolJPerry.com.