Every Witch Way but Flames — K.E. O'Connor

Will I uncover the killer before the truth goes up in flames?Life in Crimson Cove is a tantalizing blend of the supernatural and the ordinary. With my friends, Tia and Binky, preparing to reopen the beloved Gingerbread Bakery, the aroma of freshly baked treats tickles my whiskers.But tranquility fades as a prickly volunteer at Finn's animal rescue, Hortense Scornbloom, is discovered lifeless, a hayfork piercing her chest. Hortense was no stranger to animosity, but this violent end is a chilling reminder that darkness lurks beneath Crimson Cove's picturesque facade. With my keen senses and insatiable curiosity, I embark on a quest to unravel this mystery with the help of my wonderful witch, Zandra.As we delve into the secrets shrouding Hortense's death, we uncover a tangled web of suspects, each with airtight alibis. Yet, my feline intuition tells me someone is weaving a tapestry of lies, not only about this murder but also about other hidden truths that threaten to set our town ablaze (quite literally!)With the unwavering support of my witch companion, we're determined to expose the malevolence that slinks through Crimson Cove's shadows.Can we untangle the threads of deception before the killer smothers the truth? Prepare yourself for a twisty adventure, where danger prowls ever closer in book 10 of the Magical Misfits Mysteries enchanting whodunit series.