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Library Witch Mystery #12
Potions & Paperbacks
Rory and her magical family have been through their fair share of tribulations. The sudden reappearance of a hidden corridor in the library has unleashed a series of baffling riddles left by the library’s creator, but Rory’s deceased grandmother’s motives are as shrouded in mystery as ever.
When a professor is poisoned to death at the local university, everyone thinks it’s an accident. Only Rory and her family know of a potential link with a notorious group of vampires who are tangled up with her family’s own history. Before she knows it, danger is afoot, and the past is intruding on the present in unexpected ways.
Can Rory unearth the truth before she ends up consigned to the pages of history herself?
When a professor is poisoned to death at the local university, everyone thinks it’s an accident. Only Rory and her family know of a potential link with a notorious group of vampires who are tangled up with her family’s own history. Before she knows it, danger is afoot, and the past is intruding on the present in unexpected ways.
Can Rory unearth the truth before she ends up consigned to the pages of history herself?
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2023
About the author
Elle Adams
91 books293 followersElle Adams lives in the middle of England, where she spends most of her time reading an ever-growing mountain of books, planning her next adventure, or writing. Elle's books are humorous mysteries with a paranormal twist and tons of magical mayhem.
She also writes urban and contemporary fantasy novels as Emma L. Adams.
She also writes urban and contemporary fantasy novels as Emma L. Adams.
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May 20, 2023
Entertaining Paranormal cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. A fun cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Rory is a witch who lives in a library with her family. Her family has on this library for a couple of generations. Her grandmother is one that started it in the library is basically a sentient place with a sentient Loki in the form of an out protecting it. The family lives and resides in the library and runs it. Rory also happens to be dating an apprentice Reaper in their small beachside town. You have vampires which is another paranormal in this series. A great and entertaining storyline that is full of adventure and fun. Reading to see what Rory and her family and the gang are up to this time.
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. A fun cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Rory is a witch who lives in a library with her family. Her family has on this library for a couple of generations. Her grandmother is one that started it in the library is basically a sentient place with a sentient Loki in the form of an out protecting it. The family lives and resides in the library and runs it. Rory also happens to be dating an apprentice Reaper in their small beachside town. You have vampires which is another paranormal in this series. A great and entertaining storyline that is full of adventure and fun. Reading to see what Rory and her family and the gang are up to this time.
June 15, 2025
3.5 - the vampire conspiracies continue
April 5, 2026
An immersive reading experience
February 11, 2026
Potions & Paperbacks was a nice cozy read. Estelle was more involved in this story so we got to see her take the lead in questioning people and calling out potential suspects.
What confuses me in this series is why the Biblio witches do not have defensive or protection spells when they always go run off into danger. By now, it is contusing why they have not at least replicated the anti mind-reading charm that Cass procured in an earlier installment and why they don't have some of the other charms or spells that others use against them. By a minimum, they should have developed a safe anti mind-reading potion similar to whatever Laney was initially drinking if they can't replicate the anti mind-reading amulets to protect their thought and information from the Founders. It is also wild that they do not search suspects more carefully for hidden curses or potions before putting them in Edwin's magic less custody. At this point, Evangeline needs to be the sheriff.
Communication skills for Candace and Sylvester are awful and halfway makes me question if they are the reason the Granny was hiding so much of her knowledge and plans.
All in all, I do enjoy the stories and we got more action from Xavier in this installment.
What confuses me in this series is why the Biblio witches do not have defensive or protection spells when they always go run off into danger. By now, it is contusing why they have not at least replicated the anti mind-reading charm that Cass procured in an earlier installment and why they don't have some of the other charms or spells that others use against them. By a minimum, they should have developed a safe anti mind-reading potion similar to whatever Laney was initially drinking if they can't replicate the anti mind-reading amulets to protect their thought and information from the Founders. It is also wild that they do not search suspects more carefully for hidden curses or potions before putting them in Edwin's magic less custody. At this point, Evangeline needs to be the sheriff.
Communication skills for Candace and Sylvester are awful and halfway makes me question if they are the reason the Granny was hiding so much of her knowledge and plans.
All in all, I do enjoy the stories and we got more action from Xavier in this installment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 29, 2023
Again, Rory is in the middle of a murder investigation, the Reaper and she are still dating and the vampires are circling. It's not the end of the series but I don't see any notice of the next one. I'll just have to wait and see.
Amazon synopsis:
Rory and her magical family have been through their fair share of tribulations. The sudden reappearance of a hidden corridor in the library has unleashed a series of baffling riddles left by the library’s creator, but Rory’s deceased grandmother’s motives are as shrouded in mystery as ever.
When a professor is poisoned to death at the local university, everyone thinks it’s an accident. Only Rory and her family know of a potential link with a notorious group of vampires who are tangled up in her family’s own history. Before she knows it, danger is afoot, and the past is intruding on the present in unexpected ways.
Can Rory unearth the truth before she ends up consigned to the pages of history herself?
Amazon synopsis:
Rory and her magical family have been through their fair share of tribulations. The sudden reappearance of a hidden corridor in the library has unleashed a series of baffling riddles left by the library’s creator, but Rory’s deceased grandmother’s motives are as shrouded in mystery as ever.
When a professor is poisoned to death at the local university, everyone thinks it’s an accident. Only Rory and her family know of a potential link with a notorious group of vampires who are tangled up in her family’s own history. Before she knows it, danger is afoot, and the past is intruding on the present in unexpected ways.
Can Rory unearth the truth before she ends up consigned to the pages of history herself?
February 13, 2025
In for a penny, in for a pound (as they say). I keep reading the Library Witch series because it's like watching a miniseries. At the end of each book I want to find out what happens next. In this one, Estelle's favorite teacher dies in a lab at the university. Everyone thinks it was an accidental poisoning but Estelle and Rory believe that it was murder. The professor was not an alchemist but he was working on a potion that could kill vampires. Of course that brought Evangeline into Rory's life once again. In addition, Aunt Candace is working to get the fourth floor corridor door open but ends up hexing herself. Nothing is ever easy in Rory's life and it gets worse as the novel progresses including the death of her best friend who accidently encounters the poison. But never fear, Rory and her friends are looking for a cure for the poison (in the next book).
August 18, 2026
The are still trying to decipher the father's coded writing and we still have the same characters including a owl that thinks he knows everything and is qutie nasty, an aunt that is a writer and will go any any lengths to get ideas for her books (neither character I like), a leader of local vampires (who is a very decent character), a boyfriend that's reaper and an entire group of villains.
There's maybe a potion produced by a professor that can kill vampires and that sets off search. Sylvester attacks one of the group from the library, Aunt Candace is up to something again, the owl becomes a thief and the Founders are again involved.
A useless owl
that thinks he's the boss
send him away
it wouldn't be a loss
he who has answers
but won't pass them on
is a hoarder of truth
it's best he be gone.
There's maybe a potion produced by a professor that can kill vampires and that sets off search. Sylvester attacks one of the group from the library, Aunt Candace is up to something again, the owl becomes a thief and the Founders are again involved.
A useless owl
that thinks he's the boss
send him away
it wouldn't be a loss
he who has answers
but won't pass them on
is a hoarder of truth
it's best he be gone.
May 24, 2023
Potions & Paperbacks
Rory and her family are once again involved in a murder mystery when Estelle finds out the professor she talked to just an hour before has died in a lab. Professor Booker doesn't work in the lab so Estelle thought it was very odd he would be found dead in it. Jesse Rogan was the student who found him only he had been expelled from the school and shouldn't have been on campus. As Rory and Estelle investigate Professor Booker's death odd things keep adding up.
Rory and her family are once again involved in a murder mystery when Estelle finds out the professor she talked to just an hour before has died in a lab. Professor Booker doesn't work in the lab so Estelle thought it was very odd he would be found dead in it. Jesse Rogan was the student who found him only he had been expelled from the school and shouldn't have been on campus. As Rory and Estelle investigate Professor Booker's death odd things keep adding up.
October 11, 2026
Founders, Frustrations and Fateful Twists
I enjoyed the mystery in this one, and I'm especially interested in how the Founders are becoming more important to the overall storyline as the series progresses. Aunt Candace was her usual unhelpful self, but I found it a little more frustrating this time. It's completely consistent with her character, but I could really sympathize with everyone trying to get answers out of her! And that ending! I absolutely didn't see it coming, and it had me wanting to pick up the next book immediately.
I enjoyed the mystery in this one, and I'm especially interested in how the Founders are becoming more important to the overall storyline as the series progresses. Aunt Candace was her usual unhelpful self, but I found it a little more frustrating this time. It's completely consistent with her character, but I could really sympathize with everyone trying to get answers out of her! And that ending! I absolutely didn't see it coming, and it had me wanting to pick up the next book immediately.
April 6, 2025
This is currently my favourite cozy mystery series. This one takes us back to the main storyline involving Rory’s father’s diary and the Founders. When a professor is poisoned and it looks like the murder is linked to Rory’s family she sets out to find a killer.
I love all the books in this series and I’m getting close to the end of the series, which is sad!! However, I can’t wait to see how it all comes together in the final books.
I love all the books in this series and I’m getting close to the end of the series, which is sad!! However, I can’t wait to see how it all comes together in the final books.
July 25, 2023
It was good but, that ending.....
I really liked Rory, her family and the Reaper. The book was good but, that ending was not my favorite. With that said, who am I to tell someone else their creative process? 4 stars and it would have been 5 except the ending killed me. I highly recommend this book and series.
I really liked Rory, her family and the Reaper. The book was good but, that ending was not my favorite. With that said, who am I to tell someone else their creative process? 4 stars and it would have been 5 except the ending killed me. I highly recommend this book and series.
August 29, 2023
A Library Witch Mystery Book Series
I love this series. Each book was unique and it story that kept you involved the whole time. Recommend this series to anybody who likes stories about witches and other paranormal beings. Please read this series if you get the chance you’ll like it.
I love this series. Each book was unique and it story that kept you involved the whole time. Recommend this series to anybody who likes stories about witches and other paranormal beings. Please read this series if you get the chance you’ll like it.
May 21, 2023
I love this series!
This book shows the inventiveness of Rory in using her magic. There is so much going on. It's a real page turner. All the main characters are featured in their true nature. I love them all.
This book shows the inventiveness of Rory in using her magic. There is so much going on. It's a real page turner. All the main characters are featured in their true nature. I love them all.
May 23, 2023
Ms Adams Never Disappoints!
The saga of Rory, her family, and the library continues. The Founders are back in town. Who will make the ultimate sacrifice to save Rory? Read the book and find out!
The saga of Rory, her family, and the library continues. The Founders are back in town. Who will make the ultimate sacrifice to save Rory? Read the book and find out!
June 16, 2023
Intriguing Read
This book keeps one guessing throughout. The adventures of Rory & her family in the magical library. The mystery of the spell translator is not yet concluded. Awaiting the next book.
This book keeps one guessing throughout. The adventures of Rory & her family in the magical library. The mystery of the spell translator is not yet concluded. Awaiting the next book.
September 23, 2023
Didn't hold my attention.
I have read each book in the series. Really got into each book. I enjoyed every one. This book, however; was difficult to get into. It took me twice as long to read as the other books. Just didn't hold my attention and found myself going back to reread.
I have read each book in the series. Really got into each book. I enjoyed every one. This book, however; was difficult to get into. It took me twice as long to read as the other books. Just didn't hold my attention and found myself going back to reread.
July 3, 2024
When you love a series, you simply enjoy every book you get your hands on and this one is no exception. If you haven't fallen in love with Rory, Xavier, and all the others by now there is no helping you, lol.
October 29, 2025
portions and paperbacks by elle Adams. this one was a let down after book 11. I thought the author finally decided on a decent plot line for the series but now we are back to the same continuous storyline of the vampires did it. i can't with this series any more
May 21, 2023
Good, quick read but that ending; what a cliffhanger!
May 23, 2023
Oh I just love this seri
This writer is the best. She weaves her way they the story yin a way that the reader cannot put the book down. I love the characters.
This writer is the best. She weaves her way they the story yin a way that the reader cannot put the book down. I love the characters.
May 24, 2023
Love this series!
I have read all of Elle Adams' books. I love how all her series crossover. Great entertaining reading. Can't wait the next one.
I have read all of Elle Adams' books. I love how all her series crossover. Great entertaining reading. Can't wait the next one.
May 28, 2023
enjoyable
I like the mystery of this book. It really can hold your attention. I highly recommend this series of books.
I like the mystery of this book. It really can hold your attention. I highly recommend this series of books.
June 3, 2023
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
July 5, 2023
Confused
I want the rest of the story. Where is it? You can't leave us hanging like this. Its not fair.
I want the rest of the story. Where is it? You can't leave us hanging like this. Its not fair.
June 2, 2025
Lost translator
An old student who had been expelled shows up and causes chaos. First a professor dies then more trouble at the library. Good Supernatural Read.
An old student who had been expelled shows up and causes chaos. First a professor dies then more trouble at the library. Good Supernatural Read.
December 26, 2025
Absolutely love this series.
April 7, 2026
The story was interesting, but not really what I was expecting. I enjoyed the book and liked it a lot. 4-5 stars.
August 20, 2026
Rory has just really been going through it in this series.
May 19, 2023
Rory is helping her cousin figure how her thesis professor suddenly and mysteriously dies. Their explorations take them all over campus and on a hunt. Her reaper boyfriend Xavier helps her in her search and protects the library witches. The whirlwind that is Rorys' life right now presents her with not only a murder,but also locating stolen artifacts and working with Evangeline, the head Vampire. This is a must read book.
November 2, 2023
Oh my, this book took me many starts and stops to finish. I pushed through with this one because Book 13 is soon to be released. You may really enjoy this one. It just felt very boring to me. Not all books in a series are amazing. I think I’m mostly entertained by the library and the crazy trouble caused by the books when they fight like children.
All the action in this story took place away from my favorite setting, thus my rating. I will try book 13. I hope it wows me.
All the action in this story took place away from my favorite setting, thus my rating. I will try book 13. I hope it wows me.
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