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  Persecuting witches? Didn’t that fall out of fashion in the seventeenth century? Toby has always imagined so. Why then is his great friend Mabel the hedge witch—a witch who actually lives in a hedge—coming in for so much strife from her local community? That would be because a popular young man has been found dead and all the signs indicate a ritualistic murder. When the police fail to identify a suspect, the locals need somewhere to pin the blame and therefore scapegoat poor Mabel. From the tone of the letters to the local newspaper, and the posts on Facebook, anyone would think Britain was returning to a time of burning and pillorying! When Mabel’s elderly cat Merrybutton reaches out in anguish, spellbound hound Toby can’t refuse. There’s something grimly fiendish at work here and Toby will need all of his cunning, wiles, magic and sass to get to the bottom of it and unearth the killer! My Review Toby and Sal are like Sherlock and Holmes. I love them together. I am so happy to ...

  Whittlecombe. A charming and peaceful village in the south west of England. All thatched cottages and winding country lanes, triangle sandwiches, cream teas, and picture postcard perfection. But people are dropping like flies. It’s just the flu, right? Could be. Except, wonkiest witch, Alfhild Daemonne, is about to host the vampire wedding of the century at Whittle Inn. Coincidence? Perhaps Alf’s fangtastic guests are to blame? Or could bitter arch rivals ‘The Mori’ be making a move on Alf and her wonky inn once more? Is feisty Alf fighting back? You bet she is! There’s chaos and catastrophe and plenty of weirdness in this latest instalment of the Wonky Inn series. My Review When you own the Wonky Inn, things are bound to be crazy. Thus, why would you expect anything less when planning a wedding; especially one that involves a vampire.  Alf is become a bit of a pro at this point with the paranormal. Luckily, she has Charity, her inn manager to help her. There are other chara...

  Alf has tried to banish her demons. And her ghosts. But memories of her recent past linger and keep her awake. Every night it’s the same. Insomnia. When she does eventually drift off, she’s woken almost immediately by a sobbing spirit. He says he's lost. And worse than that, someone is trying to kill him. Who is this sad specimen of a spirit? And where does he belong? And how do you kill someone...who is already dead? Find out what Alf gets up to next as the Wonky Inn adventures continue. My Review I listened to the audiobook version. Kim Bretton does a really good job of narrating all of the cast of characters. I felt like she brought out all of the personalities of the characters both female and male. In fact, I liked that the ALC was singerly narrated by just one person.  This second book in this series picks up and things get crazier. I do have to admit that the idea of owning a haunted inn, kind of sounds like fun. You would always have guests. The ghost inhabiting her ...

  Alfhild Daemonne has inherited an inn. And a dead body. Estranged from her witch mother, and having committed to little in her thirty years, Alf surprises herself when she decides to start a new life. She heads deep into the English countryside intent on making a success of the once popular inn. However, discovering the murder throws her a curve ball. Especially when she suspects dark magick. Additionally, a less than warm welcome from several locals, persuades her that a variety of folk – of both the mortal and magickal persuasions – have it in for her. The dilapidated inn presents a huge challenge for Alf. Uncertain who to trust, she considers calling time on the venture. Should she pack her bags and head back to London? Don’t be daft. Alf’s magickal powers may be as wonky as the inn, but she’s dead set on finding the murderer. Once a witch always a witch, and this one is fighting back. A clean and cozy witch mystery. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in this fantastic n...

  These pilgrims are pious … and they’re taking no prisoners! Theatrical shenanigans are not really ex-Ministry of Witches detective, Elise Liddell’s thing, but an evening out with her ex-boss to see the mystical and flamboyant clairvoyant, Madame Majestique, has the potential to change her mind. Unfortunately, Madame Majestique has a doom-ridden date with destiny of her own that very night. When the celebrity’s body is discovered, Elise teams up with her short-staffed MOWPD colleagues to investigate. What she uncovers is disturbing. Mysterious robed spectres committing murders? A secretive cult hidden away in the back alleys? Malevolent monks are all in a day’s work for a detective in the shadowy realms of Tumble Town. Kind of. Elise will need to rely on her friends, her wiles and all her resources, if she’s going to unravel this curiosity of a mystery!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join Elise and her zany sidekicks—Minsk the white rabbit, the ghosts o...

  Every shadow hides a secret … When flower seller Lily Rose Budd is murdered on Peachstone Market, ex-Ministry of Witches detective Elise Liddell is one of the first on the scene. Struck by the similarity to Wizard Dodo’s death, Elise sets out to investigate. However, it rapidly becomes clear that Lily was not all she claimed to be. In pursuit of justice, Elise finds herself chasing around Tumble Town, a metropolitan warren of mystery and magic, in search of answers. The Tweedles are on the loose again … and every backstreet alley and every narrow lane leads to danger. When friendly faces turn out to be enemies, and assistance is found in unlikely places, how can she ever know who to trust? Join Elise and her whacky crew of rabbits, wizards, ghosts and … well, general undesirables, in the third thrilling instalment of the Wonderland Detective Agency. My Review I am so invested in this series at this point. Elise has only grown stronger with each case. This one has her running all ...

  Run rabbit run! Elise Liddell is no country girl, but she’s not averse to the existence of rabbits. Especially cute and fluffy white ones. But there’s one on the loose in Tumble Town. And that particular sweet bunny turns out to be a harbinger of death.... Every time Elise spots it, she soon discovers another corpse. Keen to help her ex-colleagues at the Ministry of Witches Police Department solve the murders, Elise launches her own investigation alongside the rest of her team at the Wonderland Detective Agency. The problem is, they’re not the only ones trying to get to the bottom of the situation...and now the hunters have become the hunted. The Wonderland Detective Agency Series  is a paranormal cozy mystery series, set in the same universe that Wonky Inn audiences have already fallen in love with. While some of the characters and places will be instantly familiar, Wycherley effortlessly casts her spell so that her zany new friends quickly become ours, too. Clean and cozy,...

  From the Amazon bestselling author of the  Wonky Inn books  comes a brand-new magical fantasy witch detective series. Dodo was dead. And there the matter should have rested. At least for DS Elise Liddell. Emotionally burnt out, she considers herself retired from police work. By rights it has nothing to do with her, but someone killed the poor man and, as Elise can resist everything except a good puzzle (and a shot of Blue Goblin vodka), here she is tangled up in a murder case. When a petty thief hands himself into the Ministry of Witches Police Department, Elise’s ex-colleagues consider it an open and shut case. She’s less convinced. My Review I like that Elise was a "broken" FMC. It showed that she has flaws and made her relatable. In addition, that readers will like her and be cheering for her. Beware the Blue Goblin vodka. It is equal to the bottle from the book that was labelled "Drink me".   When I first met Hattie Dashery, I thought she was just a noisy ...

  Holy baguette! A brand new bakery has opened in Sun Valley. Cue a frenzy of excitement among the locals as they snap up the much heralded baker’s marshmallow muffins, terrific treacle tarts and berry spectacular Bakewells. Toby, our beloved spellbound hound, is first in the queue to taste test the freshly prepared sammiches! But when a spate of fatal poisonings shakes the local community to its core, it transpires Devon splits and Dorset knobs might be deadlier on the waistline than first thought. There appears to be only one obvious suspect. However, in the interests of his favourite favourites, Toby wants to dig a little deeper. There’s a rat in the kitchen … And it isn’t Sal! The eighth instalment in this wonderfully humorous animal paranormal cozy mystery series featuring Toby, a schnauzer-collie-whippet-terrier-thingie, is a magickal masterpiece. He will steal your heart with his cute cheekiness and loving warmth. This boy has some serious sass and super-stupefying skillz! M...

  Toby's been building up quite a reputation for himself. Well, he likes to think so. It's therefore no surprise that when things go wrong for any of his canine friends, he’s called in to help them out. But this time, it’s Toby who needs assistance. The Pointy Woman is back and our talented spellbound hound has a bone to pick with her! The problem is, first he has to find a way to get to her. Cue a helpful fox, a plucky hedgehog, a ‘bithycle’ made for one, a balloon ride never to be forgotten and the usual shenanigans. But when the fun and games are over, it’s time to get serious. Deadly serious. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All the latest magick and mystery from your favourite Spellbound Hound. Toby's adventures are best read in order although they can be read as standalones. Have you tried: Ain't Nothing But a Pound Dog A Curse, A Coven and a Canine Bark Side of the Moon Master of Puppies Dem Bones, Dem Bones Born to be Styled Up, Pup and Away Another On...

  Toby is a pooch in need of a short back and sides. Unfortunately, an unscheduled appointment at Toby's local poodle parlor proves particularly perilous for the poor proprietor in more ways than one. Her poor poodle is left pining. But when you have a spellbound hound on the case, it turns out murder can be stylish after all! Another magickal instalment in Spellbound Hound Magic and Mystery series with Toby the schnauzer-collie-whippet-terrier-thingie and his quirky furry friends! My Review Toby has turned into quite the detective. He has gained a good success rate. With each case, he encounters a new cast of quirky characters. There is Pickle and the Rat Mafia comprised of Sal and Pom, and others. I am all for Detective Ed joining the group.  David Winter is an amazing narrator. He has been a constant voice for this series. He has a huge cast of characters to voice, but he is up to the task. I have grown to love David's voice. In fact, if there was to ever be a change, I wou...

  Toby, a schnauzer-collie-whippet-terrier-thingie, is not averse to gnawing on a chunky bone ... But even he draws the line when it's a knee bone … connected to the thigh bone ... of a zombie! When a zombie infection begins to spread around town, anyone with half a brain would stay indoors. Right? But Toby, a dog with a brain the size of a small planet, has been summoned to assist a Yorkshire terrier friend whose owner appears to be the source of the outbreak. Toby can’t turn his back on an old mate, even if that means putting his own favourite human at risk of infection. Toby and Clarissa have their work cut out if they want to prevent the multiplication of zombies while simultaneously nipping a sudden stench of corruption in the bud! A paranormal cozy animal mystery containing shenanigans, magic and chaos with our favourite spellbound hound! My Review Toby and Clarissa are back together and solving a brand new case. With the help of Toby's other canine friends. I have really...

  Yip! Yip! Yoo-ray! Toby’s back for a new adventure! It’s not everyday that a dog launches his own criminal investigation. But Toby’s not an everyday kind of dog. When he’s alerted to a local case of puppynapping , Toby tries to get his humans to take action. Unfortunately, the local police aren’t overly concerned about one missing pooch, and Clarissa, Toby’s witch owner, is rather preoccupied with her new job and an ex-boyfriend. When one missing puppy becomes two … and then three and four … Toby recognises the need for urgent action. What could a crotchety old wizard possibly want with so many puppies? Nothing good, that’s for certain. Fortunately Toby, who can turn a paw to most things, has a trick or two up his hairy sleeves. With the help of a few friends—old and new—he hares off on a new escapade without properly considering the consequences. Can Toby rescue the puppies? Or will he and his friends find themselves in deep doggy doo-doo? Par for the course when you’re a spellb...

  The Pointy Woman gave him a voice. Now she wants to shut him up. Permanently. Would-be investigative journalist, Clarissa Page, and her sammich-obsessed spellbound hound, Toby, are making little headway in their hunt for the nasty witch, Miranda Dervish. And they’re having no luck finding the magickal Four Stone either. No matter which way they turn, who they ask, or where they search, they’re thwarted. Down to their last few pence, an anonymous tip off and a chance encounter with a stranger in the park sets them on their way to a dramatic final showdown. On the way, they’ll have to work out just who is friend… and who is foe. Bark Side of the Moon is Book 3 of 3 of the Spellbound Hound Magic and Mystery Series. From the bestselling author of the Wonky Inn books, you’ll find this cozy animal mystery is chock full of the quirky characters you’ve come to love. Cute pups, cunning witches, wily wizards, chaos and squizzels abound in this heartwarming ‘tail’ of love and loyalty. Read ...

  Toby dog can smell death. When someone assaults his elderly neighbour and leaves her for dead, Spellbound Hound Toby is devastated. For one thing, he’s worried who’ll keep him in cheesy dog treats now, but more than that, all indications are that Miranda Dervish—also known as The Pointy Woman—is behind this latest atrocity. The woman who murdered Old Joe AND hexed Toby is back! Together with his human, the journalist Clarissa Page, Toby sets out to investigate Miranda. What is it she wanted from the neighbour? Scarily, as they begin to uncover Miranda’s mysterious past, her evil behaviour begins to escalate and Clarissa finds her own existence under attack. In a race against time, Toby and Clarissa have the odds stacked against them, but assistance comes from some rather eccentric allies in the form of The Blackdown Hills Squirrel Community, and a witch… who lives in a hedge. A Curse, a Coven and a Canine is Book Two of this brand new paranormal cozy dog mystery series from the b...