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Maggie O'Neill runs an antiques shop when she learns her new boss, Felicity, is a witch. The investigation of a local murder quickly turns Felicity into a suspect, forcing Maggie to team up with her co‑workers in the Wiccan community. As she navigates supernatural clues and deceit, Maggie discovers a burgeoning talent for spell‑casting she never knew she possessed.
The first book in Madelyn Alt’s Bewitching Mystery series blends paranormal intrigue with charming chick‑lit humor, offering a playful exploration of friendship, magic, and crime-fighting in equal measure.
Set against a backdrop of modern witchcraft and antique curios, the novel delivers a fresh twist on the mystery‑detective genre.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Madelyn Alt
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