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Witch in the Woods #21
Deadly Mixer
A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career
A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter
And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets
With Zoie away at PADA for six months, Newlyweds Shayla and Alex are unsure what to do with themselves. And it's only been a week since Zoie left! So when they are invited to a New Year's Eve party, the two jump at the chance to get out of the house. And when a dead body surfaces at the New Year's Eve Mixer just minutes before the twelve o'clock hour, it's just the distraction Shayla and Alex need! With Grant and Needles' help, the crime-solving team hits the ground running. After all, no one wants to start the new year off with a body count.
A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter
And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets
With Zoie away at PADA for six months, Newlyweds Shayla and Alex are unsure what to do with themselves. And it's only been a week since Zoie left! So when they are invited to a New Year's Eve party, the two jump at the chance to get out of the house. And when a dead body surfaces at the New Year's Eve Mixer just minutes before the twelve o'clock hour, it's just the distraction Shayla and Alex need! With Grant and Needles' help, the crime-solving team hits the ground running. After all, no one wants to start the new year off with a body count.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2023
About the author
Jenna St. James
144 books290 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!
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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October 20, 2023
Deadly Mixer is Book 21 in the Witch in the Woods Mystery series by Jenna St. James.
It's New Year's Eve and Shayla and Alex are attending a New Years party at the Spellmore with Needles. Zoie is at PADA for six months training to become a detective.
The party was so much fun and drunk Needles is my favorite! Unfortunately, there is a murder and there are not shortage of suspects and Shayla and Alex have found something to do to cure their empty nest syndrome, solve a murder!
This story really kept me guessing. I absolutely love this story and all the magical characters.
Needles will always be my favorite sidekick! Can't wait for the next book. !
It's New Year's Eve and Shayla and Alex are attending a New Years party at the Spellmore with Needles. Zoie is at PADA for six months training to become a detective.
The party was so much fun and drunk Needles is my favorite! Unfortunately, there is a murder and there are not shortage of suspects and Shayla and Alex have found something to do to cure their empty nest syndrome, solve a murder!
This story really kept me guessing. I absolutely love this story and all the magical characters.
Needles will always be my favorite sidekick! Can't wait for the next book. !
October 30, 2023
Fun mystery
I really enjoy Jenna St James's books. The stories are engaging from the first page. I did not guess who the perpetrator was. There were a few twists and turns. Love it. Start from the first book in the series.
I really enjoy Jenna St James's books. The stories are engaging from the first page. I did not guess who the perpetrator was. There were a few twists and turns. Love it. Start from the first book in the series.
October 2, 2023
A lot of series get stale by book 21. NOT anything by Jenna St James. Deadly Mixer was another exciting story filled with wonderfully detailed descriptions setting a very magical scene to visit with our friend on New Year’s Eve on Enchanted Island. A very unpleasant woman is killed in front of the whole town at the big event and there are no shortage of suspects. I did not guess this one right thanks to plenty of misdirection and red herrings. Once again Needles shines with his wonderful New Year’s Eve outfit and his invaluable help catching the killer. Ominous ending has me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book.
October 2, 2023
What a wonderful holiday and new year celebration! I would love to see the parades. So does everyone on Enchanted Island, except the few who have volatile secrets that led to murder. Needles once again shows what a protector he is, and the babies are growing and at the point they offer 'entertainment'. With the kids still at school, everyone is missing them. What will happen when the storm of the century hits the island? Don't ask, its in the upcoming book! Ms. Jenna knows how to keep us all intrigued!
October 25, 2023
Outstanding book in The Witch in the Woods series, Jenna St. James continues to keep this series strong and surprising! The ending was completely unexpected and I didn't see it ending the way it did. As usual, lots of twists and turns, great characters that are strongly written and new characters added. This book was difficult to put down as the story moves quickly with bits of ohy goodness, what's next!
November 3, 2023
Ms. St. James introduced the victim in the first chapter, and I knew right away that somebody was going to kill her. LOL! That's how well Ms. St. James describes her characters. I love visiting Enchanted Island and would move there if I could. A tangled mystery with few suspects, plenty of twists and turns, charming characters and a small, enchanted community that steals my heart every time I visit made for another perfect afternoon read.
November 5, 2023
Love this series!
With Zoie away for 6 months training at PADA, Alex and Shayla are alone living in the castle with just Needles.
It's New Years Eve and the community of Enchanted Island is throwing a party to celebrate the new year to come. When a witch is murdered just after midnight, one who has problems with just about everyone on the Island, Shayla and Alex have many suspects to consider. And each one of them is hiding something big from the police.
A must read!!
With Zoie away for 6 months training at PADA, Alex and Shayla are alone living in the castle with just Needles.
It's New Years Eve and the community of Enchanted Island is throwing a party to celebrate the new year to come. When a witch is murdered just after midnight, one who has problems with just about everyone on the Island, Shayla and Alex have many suspects to consider. And each one of them is hiding something big from the police.
A must read!!
January 3, 2024
Good
Shayla and Alex ring in the New Year with a new murder!
The victim was killed by magical means, and the two of them are determined to find the killer quickly.
This is, like much of the series, a quick, cosy read, with the familiar cast of characters we have come to love.
It's an enjoyable story, perfect for those who want a quick cosy mystery to read.
Shayla and Alex ring in the New Year with a new murder!
The victim was killed by magical means, and the two of them are determined to find the killer quickly.
This is, like much of the series, a quick, cosy read, with the familiar cast of characters we have come to love.
It's an enjoyable story, perfect for those who want a quick cosy mystery to read.
November 19, 2023
Poor
It's really very basic. Little detective work is needed when the killers almost always confess. Dialogue is dire, and it lacks descriptors... if you don't paint the full picture with words, it's just blah, blah, blah!
It's really very basic. Little detective work is needed when the killers almost always confess. Dialogue is dire, and it lacks descriptors... if you don't paint the full picture with words, it's just blah, blah, blah!
January 13, 2024
Another Great Story!!!
I don't know how Jenna St James comes up with such amazing characters and stories!! This one was captivating and had me guessing who the bad guy was until the very end!!
I don't know how Jenna St James comes up with such amazing characters and stories!! This one was captivating and had me guessing who the bad guy was until the very end!!
February 26, 2024
Shayla and Alex are a great investigating team as well as being a married couple. I love the interaction they have with their friends and co-workers as the crimes are solved. Needles keeps everyone on their toes.
May 27, 2025
When Shayla and Alex attend a New Year’s Eve party, the festivities don’t go as planned. Another murder on the island keeps the crime fighting group busy solving the mystery. Magic complicates the clues but keeps readers thinking.
October 4, 2023
This is probably my favorite book in this series, it is so good and it's so well written.
October 27, 2023
Great book
This is another great book in the Witch in the Woods series by Jenna St James. I can't wait for the next book.
This is another great book in the Witch in the Woods series by Jenna St James. I can't wait for the next book.
December 10, 2023
Another great read!
April 8, 2024
Deadly Mixer
All books in this series are wonderful. I am so glad I have more to read. Thank You Jenna st. James
All books in this series are wonderful. I am so glad I have more to read. Thank You Jenna st. James
June 3, 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!
November 23, 2024
Fun series that's a quick read. Murder investigation over New Years Eve and Day. A few twists and turns, but mostly a confession instead of too much investigation this time.
June 9, 2024
Interesting and entertaining
November 6, 2024
Wow, this was a great read!
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