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To Catch a Witch_A Wishcraft Mystery

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:30:55 +0200

National bestselling author Heather Blake is back with wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather in her eighth magical Wishcraft mystery adventure.

Wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather might be a witch with the ability to grant wishes for others, but wishing isn’t going to help her catch a killer…

When wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather’s personal concierge company is hired by elite runner Abby Stillwell to organize the Wicked Mad Dash, a competition that takes place in the Enchanted Village, Darcy is more than willing to help her friend. As blizzard conditions rage on the morning of the race, Darcy’s main concern is the terrible weather—until Abby goes missing…and is later found dead, buried in the snow.

As Darcy investigates her friend’s untimely death, she learns that she didn’t really know Abby well at all. And those closest to the woman—her secret fiancé, her roommate, her ex-boyfriend, and her co-workers at Balefire Sports—seem to have plenty to hide too. As Darcy digs deeper, she uncovers complicated relationships, a possible embezzlement scheme, and allegations of cheating against a top athlete.

Just when Darcy is convinced she’s hit a dead end in the case, a startling burglary and the hunt for Abby’s elusive ex send Darcy down a dark, dangerous trail. It will take the help from friends, family, and a little bit of magic for Darcy to stop a stone-cold killer from striking again.

Review

Praise for To Catch a Witch:
“The latest in Blake's cozy/supernatural series contains enough fighting over in-groups and identities to be read on several levels, making it more prescient than many of its ilk.”
―Kirkus Reviews

“Always a joy, this incredible author returns with her eighth installment of the Wishcraft Mysteries… If there was such a thing, Darcy Merriweather has definitely solidified her place in the Witch Hall of Fame.”
―Suspense Magazine

Praise for the Wishcraft mysteries:
“In a world of culinary cozies, bookshop cozies, and cozies about every topic imaginable, the Wishcraft mysteries stand out on their own as being wonderfully unique and full of mystique and magic.”
―Cozy Mystery Book Reviews on The Good, the Bad, and the Witchy

“A Witch Before Dying by Heather Blake is quite simply a fantastic read from cover to cover. It’s a magical tale, but it’s also a very human one, and it’s a perfect companion for the lazy, magical, seemingly endless days of summer.”
―The Season top pick on A Witch Before Dying

“A fun twist on typical witchy mysteries…with a delightful cast of characters.”
―The Mystery Reader on A Witch Before Dying

"A terrific new mystery series."
―Denise Swanson, New York Times bestselling author on It Takes a Witch

“Sparkling dialogue, colorful characters, and a clever plot!”
―Casey Daniels, Author of Supernatural Born Killers on It Takes a Witch

“Blake successfully blends crime, magic, romance, and self-discovery in her lively debut…Fans of paranormal cozies will look forward to the sequel.”
―Publishers Weekly on It Takes a Witch

“Heather Blake casts a spell on her audience.”
―The Mystery Gazette

About the Author

Heather Blake is a pseudonym of Heather Webber, the bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including the Nina Quinn Mysteries and the Lucy Valentine books. Blake has been nominated twice for an Agatha Award. She currently lives in the Cincinnati area with her family.

A Witch to Remember

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:50:05 +0200

No secrets are safe in the sizzling ninth installment of national bestselling author Heather Blake's Wishcraft series.
When her bridal luncheon at a magical tea shop goes up in flames, witchcraft investigator Darcy Merriweather learns that getting married can mean getting murdered.
The Enchanted Village always has a touch of (literal) magic about it, but the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement because wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather is about to have her own wish come delightfully true. She's about to marry her one and only, sheriff Nick Sawyer. But the prospect of happily ever after quickly turns to ashes when Darcy's bridal luncheon venue, Divinitea Cottage—a tea room specializing in reading tea leaves—goes up in flames. And in the ruins, witchy proprietor Leyna Noble is found strangled.
Darcy suspects that her nemesis, Dorothy Hansel Dewitt, a notorious firebug, murdered Leyna after a feud and set the fire to cover up her crime. But when...

Gone With the Witch

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:57:31 +0200

The national bestselling author of Some Like It Witchy returns as wish-granting witch Darcy Merriweather is put to the test after murder takes first prize at a pet show. . . .

Darcy and her dog Missy are determined to put their best foot forward at the Enchanted Village's annual Pawsitively Enchanted pet contest. She's happy to lend a hand when the show's organizer hires Darcy to keep an eye on things among growing suspicions that someone is sabotaging the event. But Darcy's quest for justice is thrown off the scent when her lead suspect is found dead at the competition.

As if a murder weren't bad enough, someone begins snatching up prize-winning pets right from under their owners' noses. Darcy is determined to protect the pampered participants at whatever cost. But she'll have to work fast to sniff out the thief before she becomes the next victim of a killer determined to stop her dead in her tracks...

Gone With the Witch (Wishcraft Mystery)

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:30:27 +0200

Some Like It Witchy

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:10:21 +0200

Wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather can charm desires into reality, but as the national bestselling Wishcraft mysteries continue, she won't be able to magically avoid trouble when death holds an open house....

The Enchanted Village is abuzz when the old Tavistock house finally goes up for sale. Darcy's friend Curecrafter Cherise Goodwin is hoping she will have the winning bid on the home, but Darcy can't shake the feeling that something bad is about to happen—and her magical instincts are usually right.

Sure enough, while Darcy and Cherise are looking at the property, they discover real estate agent Raina Gallagher stone-cold dead on the floor. Clutched in her hand is a gemstone amulet and, on the wall above her, a large red A. While Raina had no shortage of enemies, there's also a dark legend about the house itself. To track down the killer, Darcy must unlock the secrets of both the deceased and the estate—and she'll need to act fast, because...

To Catch a Witch

Mon, 17 Nov 1997 07:09:48 +0200

National bestselling author Heather Blake is back with wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather in her eighth magical Wishcraft mystery adventure.
Wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather might be a witch with the ability to grant wishes for others, but wishing isn't going to help her catch a killer...
When wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather's personal concierge company is hired by elite runner Abby Stillwell to organize the Wicked Mad Dash, a competition that takes place in the Enchanted Village, Darcy is more than willing to help her friend. As blizzard conditions rage on the morning of the race, Darcy's main concern is the terrible weather—until Abby goes missing...and is later found dead, buried in the snow.
As Darcy investigates her friend's untimely death, she learns that she didn't really know Abby well at all. And those closest to the woman—her secret fiancé, her roommate, her ex-boyfriend, and her co-workers at Balefire Sports—seem to have plenty...

A Witch to Remember (Wishcraft Mystery)

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:11:15 +0200

One Potion in the Grave: A Magic Potion Mystery

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:10:21 +0200

Some Like It Witchy: A Wishcraft Mystery

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:10:22 +0200

A Witch Before Dying: A Wishcraft Mystery

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:57:32 +0200

Darcy Merriweather is Salem, Massachusetts’ newest resident Wishcrafter—a witch who can grant wishes for others. While Darcy isn’t able to grant wishes for herself, she does possess a certain knack for solving problems—including the occasional murder…
When Darcy is hired by Elodie Keaton to clean up her missing mother’s disorderly home, the Wishcrafter is certainly up for the task. After all, the motto of her Aunt Ve’s personal concierge service As You Wish is “No Job Impossible.” But beneath the piles of old newspapers and knickknacks Darcy discovers something much more disturbing—Patrice Keaton’s body.
Darcy’s determined to give Elodie peace of mind by investigating her mother’s disappearance and death. Patrice was last seen over a year ago after a fight with her Charmcrafter boyfriend. Was her murder a crime of passion? Or were Patrice’s troubles caused by the Anicula, a wish-granting amulet? Now Darcy has to not only find a killer, she has to find the Anicula— before the power of ultimate wish fulfillment falls into the wrong hands…

Review

"A terrific new mystery series."—New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson

About the Author

Heather Blake grew up in a suburb of Boston, and enjoys going “home” in her novels. As a young mother, she tried her hand at writing novels and hasn’t looked back. Currently, Heather lives in the Cincinnati area with her family. She is hard at work on her next novel.

The Good, the Bad, and the Witchy: A Wishcraft Mystery

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:10:20 +0200

The Goodbye Witch

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:57:32 +0200

As Enchanted Village's resident Wishcrafter, Darcy Merriweatherhas the power to make other people's wishes come true, but what she really wishes is that she had the power to uncloak the invisible man who's stalking her best friend....

Darcy's closest friend and fellow witch, Starla Sullivan, hoped she'd never see her ex-husband, Kyle, again. Two years ago he tried to kill her, and he has been a fugitive ever since. Now Starla claims to have seen him back in Enchanted Village, but it seems she's the only one who can see him. To everyone else, her ex is invisible.

Darcy only wishes his motives were as transparent as the rest of him. Since the police can't arrest someone they can't see, it's up to Darcy to find the secret behind Kyle's latest disappearing actbefore he does something they can't see coming.

The Witch and the Dead

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:10:20 +0200

The national bestselling author of Gone with the Witch returns as wish-granting witch Darcy Merriweather uncovers dangerous skeletons in the closet—and the garage....

It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 08:10:21 +0200