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Witch in the Woods #18
Deadly Souls
A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career...
A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter...
And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets...
It's time for the annual Samhain Celebration on Enchanted Island! And this year, the supernatural citizens are bringing back the time-honored tradition of the Soul Cake March. Too bad a dead body shows up under the watchful eye of Shayla and Needles. With a little less than two months until Zoie graduates high school and enrolls in the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency, both Shayla and Alex feel Zoie is ready to get her feet wet and help with the investigation. Who wanted the ruthless insurance adjuster and slumlord dead? Just about everyone on Enchanted Island! Things were going smoothly until the detectives got too close and the killer almost took one of them out! Now it's up to Shayla, Needles, Zoie, and the rest of the gang to find out who the killer is before he strikes again on All Souls' Day.
A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter...
And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets...
It's time for the annual Samhain Celebration on Enchanted Island! And this year, the supernatural citizens are bringing back the time-honored tradition of the Soul Cake March. Too bad a dead body shows up under the watchful eye of Shayla and Needles. With a little less than two months until Zoie graduates high school and enrolls in the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency, both Shayla and Alex feel Zoie is ready to get her feet wet and help with the investigation. Who wanted the ruthless insurance adjuster and slumlord dead? Just about everyone on Enchanted Island! Things were going smoothly until the detectives got too close and the killer almost took one of them out! Now it's up to Shayla, Needles, Zoie, and the rest of the gang to find out who the killer is before he strikes again on All Souls' Day.
- GenresParanormalCozy Mystery
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2023
511 people are currently reading
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About the author
Jenna St. James
133 books272 followersJenna writes in the genre of traditional cozy, paranormal cozy, and romantic comedy. Her humorous characters and stories revolve around over-the-top family members, creative murders, and there's always a positive element of the military in her stories. Jenna currently lives in Missouri with her fiancé, step-daughter, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever dog, Brownie, and her tuxedo-cat, Whiskey. She is a former court reporter turned educator turned full-time writer. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She also spent twelve years in full-time ministry.
When she’s not writing, Jenna likes to attend beer and wine tastings, go antiquing, visit craft festivals, and spend time with her family and friends. You can friend request her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorjennas... or catch her on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/authorjennas.... Check out her website at http://www.jennastjames.com/. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with the latest releases!
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May 11, 2023
Deadly Souls is Book 18 in the Witch in the Woods series by Jenna St. James.
This series is so good and only gets better!
The town of Enchanted Island is celebrating Samhain with a soul cake march. Unfortunately, there is murder amongst all the celebrating.
Zoie is brought into the investigation to get her ready for her detective training with PADA. I loved Shayla and Zoie together investigating and Harlow making an appearance was fantastic!
The story is so great and filled with so much intrigue and twists and turns.
The character development is fantastic, and the world building is excellent.
As usual, the author surprises the reader with who the killer is.
I can't wait for more books in this series!
This series is so good and only gets better!
The town of Enchanted Island is celebrating Samhain with a soul cake march. Unfortunately, there is murder amongst all the celebrating.
Zoie is brought into the investigation to get her ready for her detective training with PADA. I loved Shayla and Zoie together investigating and Harlow making an appearance was fantastic!
The story is so great and filled with so much intrigue and twists and turns.
The character development is fantastic, and the world building is excellent.
As usual, the author surprises the reader with who the killer is.
I can't wait for more books in this series!
May 2, 2023
There’s been a murder on the island and to give Zoie some practical field experience before she leaves for PADA detective training, her father/sheriff deputizes her and Zoie works the case with Shayla and Needles. So much fun to watch Zoie grow over the series and now getting some practical experience in her chosen career. Plenty of suspects since the victim was not well liked. Plenty of twists and surprises and fun assists from Harlow from PADA and Harold the dog. So fun watching Shayla communicate with animals. And a fun event to start the book with the theme of the costumes being Stereotypical Supernaturals According to Humans. Watch out for Serena’s very unique baby twins. They are going to be fun to watch grow up. As with all of Jenna St. James’ books, I was totally hooked and finished it in one sitting. Such a wonderful series!!
May 20, 2023
Well, Samhain holiday seems to always bring mystery to town. This year, a murder with a long list of suspects, since the victim was probably the least liked of all. Zoie and Harley get to show their skills in this investigation. For Zoie, it is a sample of what her training for the PADA will be like. For Harley, she got to do PADA work outside of the morgue and labs. The fact that Shayla get shot and her dad heals her does not dampen the excitement of Zoies' graduation and entrance to PADA. Was the Loci King predicting that the yule season with bring about changes, with not only Zoie returning from training, but for Shayla and Alex. What is ahead? Only Ms. Jenna knows for sure!
November 1, 2024
I continue to enjoy the series. Zoie plays a major role in this one as Shayla has her assist with an investigation. That sort of stretches things for me. She's still in high school. They keep emphasizing that she's going to start PADA training in 2 months. But - she's still in high school.
As usual, the mystery is well done with plenty of suspects. There are more than a few ends left incomplete, and things fall together so very quickly. I think there could be a little more detail in the story since this is such a fast read. What ever happened with Shayla investigating the area around the Black Forest?
As usual, the mystery is well done with plenty of suspects. There are more than a few ends left incomplete, and things fall together so very quickly. I think there could be a little more detail in the story since this is such a fast read. What ever happened with Shayla investigating the area around the Black Forest?
June 5, 2023
Another visit to Enchanted Island and the opportunity to visit characters who have become friends. A perfectly paced mystery with a limited number of suspects and enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. I was quite surprised by I loved that Zoie got to be involved this time in the investigation. She showed that she has a natural talent for investigative work. The killer was a complete surprise to me, and I love when that happens in a mystery book.
June 4, 2023
Better and better
I love this series, it just keeps getting better and better. Another Sanhain is here and the island is bringing back the tradition of the soul cake festival. A local business man is found dead the next day, is it his shady business practices that caused someone to kill him?
I love this series, it just keeps getting better and better. Another Sanhain is here and the island is bringing back the tradition of the soul cake festival. A local business man is found dead the next day, is it his shady business practices that caused someone to kill him?
May 30, 2023
Good read
Book 18 has humor (Needles), mystery, murder, and a snipit of danger. Zoie gets a taste of investigating and the dangers that go along with it before she's headed for her future. Highly entertaining.
Book 18 has humor (Needles), mystery, murder, and a snipit of danger. Zoie gets a taste of investigating and the dangers that go along with it before she's headed for her future. Highly entertaining.
June 1, 2023
An excellent cozy mystery!
Such a good series. With each book (this being the 18th in the series) the characters have become like family. Fun, well thought out mysteries that will keep you guessing until the end. Can't wait for book 19.
Such a good series. With each book (this being the 18th in the series) the characters have become like family. Fun, well thought out mysteries that will keep you guessing until the end. Can't wait for book 19.
June 6, 2023
Enjoyed the book and the series
Shayla and Zoie get to work together. Needles is a real pistol. He is so lazy and funny and always hungry. Alex and Shayla are doing well. And her dad continues to protect the island.
Shayla and Zoie get to work together. Needles is a real pistol. He is so lazy and funny and always hungry. Alex and Shayla are doing well. And her dad continues to protect the island.
June 18, 2023
Absolutely fantastic Jenna!!! This one really had me guessing till the very end and I definitely didn't expect the ending!!! You have an incredible ability to use twists and turns to throw the reader off the trail of the murderer! So well written, congratulations!
July 23, 2023
Excellent
This series is so good. I love the people, the town the interactions and the mystery is always awesome. Relationships are growing, the young ones growing up. I’m just glad there is more to come!
This series is so good. I love the people, the town the interactions and the mystery is always awesome. Relationships are growing, the young ones growing up. I’m just glad there is more to come!
August 12, 2023
Not the best
Weak detective work and stumbled into the killer again... there's not much for Zoie to learn from Shayla when she bumbles around and basically just finds the bad guy committing another crime...
Weak detective work and stumbled into the killer again... there's not much for Zoie to learn from Shayla when she bumbles around and basically just finds the bad guy committing another crime...
May 21, 2025
I love this series so much! It has been so much fun to watch Zoie grow and now she will graduate soon. With her future career with the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency pending, they all work together to solve another mystery.
May 21, 2025
Always ready for the next book!
If you’re looking for a great cozy read, and you love the supernatural world, these books are the best!
Easy to ready, well written, great characters, and well thought out murder mysteries!
Each book is better than the last! Must read series!
If you’re looking for a great cozy read, and you love the supernatural world, these books are the best!
Easy to ready, well written, great characters, and well thought out murder mysteries!
Each book is better than the last! Must read series!
May 31, 2023
What are twisted story line and some really angry people!! This is a really good book and I really enjoyed it!! Can't wait for the next book!
June 1, 2023
Great series
Another holiday festival leads to a murder. But this time Shayla and Zoie work the case, so she can learn from Shayla before she leaves for PADA.
Another holiday festival leads to a murder. But this time Shayla and Zoie work the case, so she can learn from Shayla before she leaves for PADA.
June 2, 2023
Great book
This is a great series by Jenna St James. I love all of the characters and each story makes you wonder what will happen next.
This is a great series by Jenna St James. I love all of the characters and each story makes you wonder what will happen next.
July 3, 2023
Always a good read
Love the main characters in this series. I usually wait until there are two books to read but I couldn't wait, glad the next one is this month.
Love the main characters in this series. I usually wait until there are two books to read but I couldn't wait, glad the next one is this month.
July 27, 2023
Another exciting adventure!
This book was quite enjoyable. There was a murder to solve and interesting characters. I am excited to see what happens next.
This book was quite enjoyable. There was a murder to solve and interesting characters. I am excited to see what happens next.
August 9, 2023
deadly souls
Great series this is book 18. Characters are wonderful and so is the storyline. Everyone one should have a flying buddy
Great series this is book 18. Characters are wonderful and so is the storyline. Everyone one should have a flying buddy
December 10, 2023
Fantastic read!
January 1, 2024
Another great book.
Absolutely love all the Witch in the Woods series frequently reread , love the fun characters and always anxious for the next one.
Absolutely love all the Witch in the Woods series frequently reread , love the fun characters and always anxious for the next one.
January 12, 2024
LOVED IT.!!!
Wow!!!! What a great story!!! It kept me guessing the whole way through!! I can't get enough of this series!!! On to the next one!
Wow!!!! What a great story!!! It kept me guessing the whole way through!! I can't get enough of this series!!! On to the next one!
March 18, 2024
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!
March 26, 2024
Excellent
Another fantastic story, it's great to watch Zoie growing; can't wait to see what the next mystery will be. So good Jenna.
Another fantastic story, it's great to watch Zoie growing; can't wait to see what the next mystery will be. So good Jenna.
June 4, 2024
Fun light read
Enjoyed the book and having Zoie get in on the investigative action even though she seems a bit young for it. Will continue on to the next book.
Enjoyed the book and having Zoie get in on the investigative action even though she seems a bit young for it. Will continue on to the next book.
July 20, 2024
I loved this book. It is fun and entertaining. There are many twists to keep you guessing until the end. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend this whole series.
November 2, 2024
Zoie gets to join in this investigation with Shayla and Needles. Fun times!
April 18, 2025
Another great read, more surprises
I loved this one. New characters, lots of drama, new beginnings. I am really excited to get the next book , so, I am.
I loved this one. New characters, lots of drama, new beginnings. I am really excited to get the next book , so, I am.
September 15, 2023
Interesting and entertaining
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