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The Witch House
by Ann RawsonWith her troubled history and family, the police think she&’s a killer—and now she&’s not sure what to believe herself . . . Alice Hunter, already troubled after a breakdown, stumbles upon the body of her friend and trustee, Harry Rook. The police determine he has been ritually murdered, and suspicion falls on the vulnerable Alice, who inherited the place known locally as the Witch House from her grandmother, late High Priestess of the local coven. Then, when the investigations turn up more evidence, it all seems to point to Alice. But full of self-doubt, can she find the courage to confront the secrets and lies at the heart of her family and community—to uncover the truth, prove her sanity, and clear herself of murder?
Witch Hunt (A Full Moon Mystery #1)
by Cate ConteMurder isn&’t always crystal-clear . . . especially when the prime suspect discovers she&’s a witch. Violet Mooney owns The Full Moon crystal shop in quaint North Harbor, Connecticut. Still grieving her beloved grandmother&’s recent unexpected death, she takes comfort in her fat orange cat Monty and her work. Not everyone in town is thrilled with her business, however. When disagreeable town councilwoman Carla Fernandez picks a fight over Violet&’s "voodoo shop," the two have a very public confrontation. Of course, when Carla turns up dead, Violet gets little sympathy from the police as suspect #1. But the shock of two policemen showing up at her door pales in comparison to the sudden appearance of her estranged mother Fiona and a surprise sister, Zoe. What Fiona reveals will rock her world and her sense of self—and reawaken her long-dormant mysterious power. Good thing. She&’s gonna need it . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Witch Hunt (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries #4)
by Shirley DamsgaardSmall-town librarian Ophelia Jensen is finally starting to embrace her lot as one of the "chosen"-a psychic and folk magick practitioner, a.k.a. a witch. Expert loving guidance from her magickally adept grandmother Abby helps-and adopting Tink, an exceptionally talented teenage medium, has given Ophelia's life new purpose... until a brutal murder clouds the sunshine of their days. Ophelia's co-worker and best friend, Darci, is distraught her cousin is implicated in the small Iowa town of Summerset's" most recent murder-the violent death of a biker. Unfortunately for Darci's cousin, it's her fingerprints all over the murder weapon. She claims she's innocent, but it'll take Ophelia and Abby more than a good incantation or two to get to the bottom of this crime-what with ghosts, crooked cops, secret identities, and a small army of outlaw bikers thrown into this devil's brew.
Witch Hunt: An Ophelia And Abby Mystery (The Ophelia & Abby Mysteries #4)
by Shirley DamsgaardSmall-town librarian Ophelia Jensen is finally starting to embrace her lot as one of the "chosen"—a psychic and folk magick practitioner, a.k.a. a witch. Expert loving guidance from her magickally adept grandmother Abby helps—and adopting Tink, an exceptionally talented teenage medium, has given Ophelia's life new purpose . . . until a brutal murder clouds the sunshine of their days. Ophelia's co-worker and best friend, Darci, is distraught when her cousin is implicated in the small Iowa town of Summerset's most recent murder—the violent death of a biker. Unfortunately for Darci's cousin, it's her fingerprints all over the murder weapon. She claims she's innocent, but it'll take Ophelia and Abby more than a good incantation or two to get to the bottom of this crime—what with ghosts, crooked cops, secret identities, and a small army of outlaw bikers thrown into this devil's brew.
Witch Hunt: A Novel (Jack Harvey Novels #1)
by Ian RankinShe is an ingenious assassin, with as many methods as identities, a master of disguise with an instinct for escape. She is Witch, wanted by the world's most elite police agencies, hunted by three detectives whose professional determination veers dangerously close to obsession. Now her rumored next assignment will create political chaos around the globe. As Witch closes in on her target, the detectives on her trail must untangle a web of deceit that reaches into the highest ranks of international law and finance. International bestseller Ian Rankin delivers here a novel of espionage that rivals the classics of the genre, confirming his stature as one of the modern masters of suspense.
Witch Hunt: A Novel (A\jack Harvey Novel Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Ian RankinA brilliant thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of THE COMPLAINTS.Interpol have tried and failed to find the terrorist, Witch. Now the combined forces of Scotland Yard and MI5 must try the impossible to prevent a major international incident. Dominic Elder carries her autograph wherever he goes. Witch is his passion, his obsession. And being retired is no bar to his willingness to restart the hunt. MI5 know that the man who wrote the Witch file is the key to catching their quarry. But the truth isn't easy to spot. And it is only when an MI5 novice and his French counterpart piece together the smallest of clues, that Witch suddenly looks vulnerable...
Witch Hunt
by Ian RankinA brilliant thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'No one in Britain writes better crime novels today' Evening StandardInterpol have tried and failed to find the terrorist, Witch. Now the combined forces of Scotland Yard and MI5 must try the impossible to prevent a major international incident. Dominic Elder carries her autograph wherever he goes. Witch is his passion, his obsession. And being retired is no bar to his willingness to restart the hunt. MI5 know that the man who wrote the Witch file is the key to catching their quarry. But the truth isn't easy to spot. And it is only when an MI5 novice and his French counterpart piece together the smallest of clues, that Witch suddenly looks vulnerable...
Witch Hunt: From the Iconic #1 Bestselling Writer of Channel 4’s MURDER ISLAND
by Ian RankinInterpol have tried and failed to find the terrorist, Witch. Now the combined forces of Scotland Yard and MI5 must try the impossible to prevent a major international incident. Dominic Elder carries her autograph wherever he goes. Witch is his passion, his obsession. And being retired is no bar to his willingness to restart the hunt. MI5 know that the man who wrote the Witch file is the key to catching their quarry. But the truth isn't easy to spot. And it is only when an MI5 novice and his French counterpart piece together the smallest of clues, that Witch suddenly looks vulnerable...Read by Nicola Walker(p) 2002 Orion Publishing Group
A Witch Hunt in Whitby: The Kitt Hartley Mysteries Book 5 (The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries #10)
by Helen CoxTHE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, SET IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIREA serial killer is loose in Yorkshire, and has claimed three victims in three months. Eleven days before each murder, a large purple V is painted on the front door of the victim's house. The victims, all of whom have some association with the occult, are found drained of blood with two red marks on their neck.When RUBY BARNETT comes home one evening to find a large purple V on her front door, it becomes clear she is the so-called Vampire Killer's next victim. Private Investigators KITT HARTLEY and GRACE EDWARDS have just eleven days to solve the mystery and save Ruby's life. The clock is ticking . . .PRAISE FOR THE KITT HARTLEY SERIES'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life'Unique and atmospheric' Woman Magazine'One to get your teeth into' Candis
A Witch Hunt in Whitby: The Kitt Hartley Mysteries Book 5
by Helen CoxTHE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, SET IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIRE A serial killer is loose in Yorkshire, and has claimed three victims in three months. Eleven days before each murder, a large purple V is painted on the front door of the victim's house. The victims, all of whom have some association with the occult, are found drained of blood with two red marks on their neck. When RUBY BARNETT comes home one evening to find a large purple V on her front door, it becomes clear she is the so-called Vampire Killer's next victim. Private Investigators KITT HARTLEY and GRACE EDWARDS have just eleven days to solve the mystery and save Ruby's life. The clock is ticking . . . PRAISE FOR THE KITT HARTLEY SERIES'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life'Unique and atmospheric' Woman Magazine'One to get your teeth into' Candis
A Witch Hunt in Whitby: The Kitt Hartley Mysteries Book 5 (The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries #5)
by Helen CoxTHE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, SET IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIRE A serial killer is loose in Yorkshire, and has claimed three victims in three months. Eleven days before each murder, a large purple V is painted on the front door of the victim's house. The victims, all of whom have some association with the occult, are found drained of blood with two red marks on their neck. When RUBY BARNETT comes home one evening to find a large purple V on her front door, it becomes clear she is the so-called Vampire Killer's next victim. Private Investigators KITT HARTLEY and GRACE EDWARDS have just eleven days to solve the mystery and save Ruby's life. The clock is ticking . . . PRAISE FOR THE KITT HARTLEY SERIES'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life'Unique and atmospheric' Woman Magazine'One to get your teeth into' Candis(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited
Witch Hunter: Gods and Monsters
by J. Z. FosterThe deep end of the world is a dangerous place. <P><P>Richard Fitcher knows that. He knew it well before Elena, a mysterious gutter witch, showed up with her proposition. <P><P>Elena was going god hunting, and she wanted Richard’s help in attaining a fabled Deicide Blade. Once she had it, they’d both be able to solve their own problems. <P><P>Should be an easy task for a witch hunter and a gutter witch, but things are never easy when Gods and Monsters are afoot.
The Witch Hunter
by Max SeeckA shocking murder in an affluent Helsinki suburb has ties to witchcraft and the occult in this thrilling U.S. debut from Finnish author Max Seeck.A bestselling author&’s wife has been found dead in a gorgeous black evening gown, sitting at the head of an empty dining table. Her most chilling feature—her face is frozen in a ghastly smile.At first it seems as though a deranged psychopath is reenacting the gruesome murders from the Witch Hunt trilogy, bestsellers written by the victim&’s husband. But investigator Jessica Niemi soon realizes she&’s not looking for a single killer but rather for dozens of believers in a sinister form of witchcraft who know her every move and are always one step ahead.As the bodies start piling up, Jessica knows they won&’t stop until they get what they want. And when her dark past comes to light, Jessica finds herself battling her own demons while desperately trying to catch a coven of killers before they claim their next victim.
The Witch Hunter: THE CHILLING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER (A\detective Jessica Niemi Thriller Ser.)
by Max SeeckWINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARD 2023 FOR THE LAST GRUDGE If you enjoyed Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo, you'll love this international #1 bestseller.*** HOLLYWOOD MOVIE IN PRODUCTION ***___________WHEN THE STORY ENDS, THE HUNT BEGINS . . . Detective Jessica Niemi is drawn into a high-profile investigation after the wife of a famous author, Roger Koponen, appears to have been killed in a bizarre ritual.As more twisted murders occur in the coming days, it becomes obvious that Jessica is hunting a serial killer – one that is taking brutal inspiration from Koponen's bestselling trilogy . . .Has a devoted fan lost their mind, or is this case more personal?Nobody is safe in this rollercoaster thriller from award-winning author Max Seeck. 'The Witch Hunter, translated with icy precision by Kristian London, is written in short, sharp, present-tense chapters, a technique which adds to its relentless tension [and] a resolution as bleak as anything Poe might have conjured’ – Wall Street Journal'If you only read one Nordic noir novel this autumn, make it The Witch Hunter – a chilling female-led thriller that will please fans of Lisbeth Salander and Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy' – Culture Fly'[A] riveting, multi-layered debut, blending masterful police procedural with a chilling exploration of the occult' – Sara Blaedel #1 International Bestselling Author'One of the best books I have read. Ever. Absolutely thrilling, well-written, and oh-so-hard to put down' – Emelie Schepp, author of Slowly We Die'The Witch Hunter is everything I wish for in a thriller: exceptional story, exceptional characters, exceptional writing, and shocking twists – exceptional everything' – Chris Mooney, author of Blood World'One twist follows another . . . Seeck imbues this riveting procedural with a deliciously creepy undertone' – Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW'Dark and intricate . . . Vividly cinematic and impactful' – Booklist STARRED REVIEW'A disturbing tale of murder and madness' – Kirkus Reviews
The Witch Hunter's Tale: A Midwife Mystery (Midwife's Tale Ser. #3)
by Sam ThomasThis is a series that keeps getting better. “With authentic historical details and fascinating characters, this book will draw readers deep into the elaborate world of seventeenth-century England, midwives, and witch hunts.” inter has come to the city of York, and with it the threat of witchcraft. As women and children sicken and die, midwife Bridget Hodgson is pulled against her will into a full-scale witch hunt that threatens to devour all in its path, guilty and innocent alike. Bridget—accompanied once again by her deputy, Martha Hawkins, and her nephew, Will Hodgson—finds herself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse against the most dangerous men in York, as well as her sworn enemy, Rebecca Hooke. As the trials begin, and the noose begins to tighten around her neck, Bridget must answer the question: How far will she go to protect the people she loves? [From the dust jacket flaps:] Winter has come to the city of York, and with it the threat of witchcraft. As women and children sicken and die, midwife Bridget Hodgson is pulled against her will into a full-scale witch hunt that threatens to devour all in its path, guilty and innocent alike. Bridget--accompanied once again by her deputy, Martha Hawkins, and her nephew, Will Hodgson--finds herself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse against the most dangerous men in York, as well as her sworn enemy, Rebecca Hooke. As the trials begin, and the noose begins to tighten around her neck, Bridget must answer the question: How far will she go to protect the people she loves? Read the entire suspenseful, well researched historic fiction by Sam Thomas about a midwife practicing in England during the turbulent mid-seventeenth-century. The entire series is in the Bookshare library including #1. The Midwifes Tale, #2. The Harlots Tale, #4. The Midwife and the Assassin.
The Witch Hunter's Tale: A Midwife Mystery (The Midwife's Tale #3)
by Sam ThomasSam Thomas's The Witch Hunter's Tale takes readers back to Puritan England with midwife Bridget Hodgson, hailed by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as "one of the most fascinating detectives in contemporary mystery fiction."Winter has come to the city of York, and with it the threat of witchcraft. As women and children sicken and die, midwife Bridget Hodgson is pulled against her will into a full-scale witch-hunt that threatens to devour all in its path, guilty and innocent alike. Bridget—accompanied once again by her deputy Martha Hawkins and her nephew Will Hodgson—finds herself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse against the most dangerous men in York, as well as her sworn enemy Rebecca Hooke. As the trials begin, and the noose begins to tighten around her neck, Bridget must answer the question: How far will she go to protect the people she loves?
The Witch in the Wardrobe (Michael Dahl Presents: Mysteries)
by Ailynn CollinsWhen 12-year-old Adam and his Mom buy an old wardrobe at a local furniture store, an old woman begins to yell at them. She claims that the wardrobe belongs to her, and that they have no right to have it. The store owner shoos away the old woman and apologizes, explaining that "The Witch" has been causing problems and shouting curses at people in the neighborhood for years. Everything seems fine until later that day. When the movers are delivering the wardrobe to Adam's apartment, its door suddenly swings open and The Witch falls out of it—dead! How did the old woman mysteriously end up inside the wardrobe? And more importantly, how did she die? Will Adam be able to follow the clues and solve the mysterious case of The Winter, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
The Witch In The Well
by Camilla BruceThe Witch in the Well is a dark Norwegian thriller from Camilla Bruce, author of You Let Me In.When two former friends reunite after decades apart, their grudges, flawed ambitions, and shared obsession swirl into an all-too-real echo of a terrible town legend. Centuries ago, beautiful young Ilsbeth Clark was accused of witchcraft after several children disappeared. Her acquittal did nothing to stop her fellow townsfolk from drowning her in the well where the missing children were last seen.When author and social media influencer Elena returns to the summer paradise of her youth to get her family's manor house ready to sell, the last thing she expected was connecting with—and feeling inspired to write about—Ilsbeth’s infamous spirit. The very historical figure that her ex-childhood friend, Cathy, has been diligently researching and writing about for years.What begins as a fiercely competitive sense of ownership over Ilsbeth and her story soon turns both women’s worlds into something more haunted and dangerous than they could ever imagine.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Witch in the Well: A Catherine LeVendeur Historical Mystery
by Sharan NewmanCatherine, her brother and sister, and their families are summoned to the ancestral home of their grandfather when an ancient prophecy associated with a fairy bride threatens to bring doom upon the whole family. Legend and reality quickly blurr in this strange castle, where Catherine, Edgar, Agnes, and others must struggle with both the past and the present, in a race to find out the truth before the curse foretold in the prophecy destroys them all.
The Witch in the Well: Number 10 in series (Catherine LeVendeur Mysteries)
by Sharan NewmanWhen Catherine LeVendeur's grandfather sends for his family to tell them their well is going dry, Catherine is alarmed. The family's wealth depends on its status, and if the well goes dry, their castle will fall. Her grandfather seems wracked with a fear deeper than that, though - something connected to the mysterious woman who appears at odd moments, who may or may not be the family's ancestral ghost.Catherine doesn't believe in the magical legends her family has handed down over the years: that they are the descendants of a Charlemagne knight and a faerie. She puts her faith and distrust in the human condition. And when bodies begin appearing - not ghostly spectres, but the freshly dead kind - Catherine knows she is right. She must uncover the secrets of the witch in the well . . .
A Witch In Time (Bewitching Mysteries #6)
by Madelyn AltMaggie O'Neill-Stony Mill, Indiana's newest witch-is dealing with both her burgeoning love life and her sister's giving birth to twins when she learns that a local teenager has been found dead. Later, at the hospital, she hears a whispered conversation that sends chills down her spine. Could the conversation be related to the teen's death? Or to a murder that hasn't happened yet? It may take all her witchy intuition to find out.
The Witch Is Back (Witch Way Librarian Mysteries #6)
by Angela M. SandersJust when residents thought life was settling down in small-town Wilfred, Oregon, poison pen letters begin to arrive. Who can celebrate the retreat&’s success or the opening of The Wallingford Guesthouse when secrets and less than neighborly transgressions are aired? Librarian Josie Way is lucky to be a witch, since the spellbound books know plenty about murders . . . Surprised by an unexpected visit from her oddly pensive mother, Josie hopes to distract her with a visit to the Aerie, the clifftop manor where the recently passed Reverend Clarence Duffy lived. Inside, however, Josie hears hissed warnings from boxes of the preacher&’s old books—and once home, from the library&’s detective novels. When Wilfred residents start to receive threatening letters the next day, the witch-in-training is determined to uncover the missives&’ author . . . But not before the dead body of one of the reverend&’s sons is discovered at the bottom of the cliff. Unsettled by the Wilfred residents&’ crumbling friendships—and by her mother&’s reason for her visit—Josie has her hands full of dilemmas. Sheriff Sam is no help—he laughs off the letter he receives. Then Josie finds one addressed to her, stating that the author &“knows her secret.&” Josie must trust her fledgling sorcery—as well as a bit of magic from a surprising source—to uncover the poison pen before anyone else receives a deadly delivery . . .
The Witch Is Dead (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries #5)
by Shirley DamsgaardLife is busier than ever for witch Ophelia Jensen. In addition to her day job at the library, she, with the help of her grandmother Abby, is preparing to officially adopt Tink, the young medium she's taken under her wing. So when Ophelia's elderly Aunt Dot, eager for adventure, wants to investigate the murder of a funeral director in the neighboring town, Ophelia tries to say no. But then Tink's dog pulls a skull out of the woods, a skull that may belong to a murder victim. Finding mysterious bones in the woods isn't the only strange thing that's happened to Tink lately. She's been having visions of ghastly ghosts imploring her for help. But before Ophelia can connect the apparitions with the murder, Tink is kidnapped! Ophelia and Abby will have to battle a creepy crematorium owner and an invasion from some modern-day body snatchers to find their protege ... or else they'll have to hold a seance just to speak to her again.
The Witch Is Dead: An Ophelia And Abby Mystery (The Ophelia & Abby Mysteries #7)
by Shirley DamsgaardLife is busier than ever for witch Ophelia Jensen. In addition to her day job at the library, she—with the help of her grandmother Abby—is preparing to officially adopt Tink, the young medium she's taken under her wing. So when Ophelia's elderly Aunt Dot, eager for adventure, wants to investigate the murder of a funeral director in the neighboring town, Ophelia tries to say no. But then Tink's dog pulls a skull out of the woods—a skull that may belong to a murder victim.Finding mysterious bones in the woods isn't the only strange thing that's happened to Tink lately. She's been having visions of ghastly ghosts imploring her for help. But before Ophelia can connect the apparitions with the murder, Tink is kidnapped! Ophelia and Abby will have to battle a creepy crematorium owner and an invasion from some modern-day body snatchers to find their protégé . . . or else they'll have to hold a séance just to speak to her again.
Witch Island
by Stephanie Bedwell-GrimeRe-release: (2003-ImaJinn Books, 2008-Ellora's Cave, 2013-print)A cursed island may not be the best place to start a new job. Roxanne's business is looking up. Her new contract with a reclusive millionaire is just what she needs to save her business. But a sudden storm leaves her stranded on a private island where her handsome and charming host is hiding a sinister secret. Witch Island by Stephanie Bedwell-Grime will keep you on the edge of your seat as Roxanne is plunged into a dangerous and mysterious world where nothing is as it seems.Roxanne Gerik's business is facing bankruptcy. When reclusive millionaire Aidan Nevan throws her a lifeline--one hundred thousand dollars for private computer tutoring--it seems like the perfect solution to her problems. But there's a catch--she must travel to his private island.The late November season makes travel perilous. A storm blows in when they are halfway across the lake. The storm knocks out phones, electricity, and the dock, stranding her.To Roxanne's surprise, her host is not the stuffy old man she expected. Instead, he appears to be young, handsome, and charming. Despite her apprehension, Roxanne finds herself drawn to Aidan.Still, she suspects he's hiding something sinister. Strange creatures wander the woods of his island. The trees seem intent on harming her. As the unnatural storm grows worse, she worries neither of them will last until morning.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Fantasy, Gothic, Paranormal, Adult Fairy Tales, Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings, Magic, Witches