Which Witch?

Holy Terrors Mystery #3

by Simon R. Green

Talented actress Diana and young bishop Alistair, her partner in crime-solving and supernatural sleuthing, face the terrifying curse of the Scottish Play in this witty, creeptastic paranormal mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green

Miles away from town or city, and centuries away from civilization, three witches dance around a great brass cauldron, singing songs of horror and hatred. The Crone raises her voice to ‘When shall we three meet again?’ . . . only for the cauldron to emit a thick, poisonous smoke, sending her, and her fellow actresses, fleeing for their lives.

For the director, it’s the last straw. Macbeth is famously a cursed play, but the incident, not the first in a long line of creepy events, makes him wonder if someone – or something – is trying to sabotage the play. The show must go on! But not if the forces of darkness are determined for it not to.

Talented actress Diana Hunt, hired to give her Lady Macbeth, knows just the man to turn to for her partner in crime-solving, handsome young bishop Alistair Kincaid, whose help investigating a series of seemingly supernatural murders has earned them the nickname the Holy Terrors. But with evil and black magic wrapping the theatre in darkness, this investigation might cost Alistair and Diana far more than they’re expecting.

The Holy Terrors novels are funny, scary and thoroughly entertaining – perfect for fans of Simon R. Green’s urban fantasy novels, Jim Butcher, Terry Pratchett and Ben Aaronovitch, as well as those who enjoy American Horror Story, The X-Files and murder mysteries with a supernatural twist.

Genres: Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Fantasy, Fiction

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2025

About the author

Simon Richard Green is a British science fiction and fantasy-author. He holds a degree in Modern English and American Literature from the University of Leicester. His first publication was in 1979.

His Deathstalker series is partly a parody of the usual space-opera of the 1950s, told with sovereign disregard of the rules of probability, while being at the same time extremely bloodthirsty.

Excerpted from Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Which Witch?
by Simon R. Green
In this mystery, the duo of Bishop Alistair and celebrity actress Diana are called to help with a theater that might be haunted. Before too long, it ends up a murder mystery.
Great clues, characters, and most of the evidence point to the three witches. But is that real clues or is someone trying to blame them. Is the place really haunted?
Great fun. I love this duo because of the mysteries that always have just a hint of paranormal.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this wonderful book.

[megs_bookrack · Rating 3 out of 5]

**3.5-stars**

Which Witch is the 3rd-installment in Simon R. Green's Holy Terrors Mystery series, which I would argue is a straight-up Cozy Mystery series, though the assigned genres on the book's main page would disagree.

I read the 1st-book, The Holy Terrors, when it was released, mistakenly believing it to be a Religious Horror. I couldn't have been more wrong, and the reality versus expectation divide did end up effecting my enjoyment.



Nevertheless, even though that wasn't the best reading experience for me, as time passed I kept thinking about the main characters, and how if it had been pitched to me as a Cozy Mystery, I would have had so much more fun with it.

I ended up skipping the 2nd-book in the series, but then when I read the synopsis for this one, and discovered it revolved around a theater production of Macbeth, I knew I had to read it. Happily, it was a success.

I'm proper attached to the two MCs, Diana and Alistair, now. Their relationship is so sweet. I'm left wanting more.



If you're unfamiliar with this series, Diana is an actress and Alistair is a young Bishop. The two were brought together during the 1st-book and really hit it off. They work well together when it comes to solving mysteries, and have a lot of chemistry to boot.

In this installment, Diana has been hired to play Lady Macbeth at a local theater. When things start going awry, and the whispers start that the production is cursed, Diana reaches out to her old pal, Alistair, inviting him to investigate the mysterious happenings.

Is the theater actually cursed, or is something more mundane at play?



Which Witch was a much better experience for me than that 1st-book, although TBF, I think that's because I went into it with the right expectations. Don't be fooled by the darker-themed cover, this reads like a Cozy Mystery.

I do really enjoy Diana and Alistair together. Their chemistry is undeniable. I also loved the theater setting with the active production, and all the actors and stage hands involved. It was quite a mixed group and I had a lot of fun trying to guess what was going on.



At times the dialogue does seem a little forced, but the mystery of this one was very engaging. It does have a nice is it paranormal, is it not paranormal feel that I tend to enjoy, so that was def another plus.

While I wouldn't say this was the most memorable story, it was entertaining and I'm now excited to go back and read the 2nd-book in the series, Stone Certainty.

Thank you to the publisher, Severn House, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I'm looking forward to more Diana and Alistair!

[Jannelies (living between hope and fear) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being a fan of Simon R. Green for a long time, I was rather underwhelmed by the first book in this series; I gave it only two stars. The second one earned three stars because it was a lot more fun to read. We’re at book three in the series now and although I gave it three stars, it was an entertaining read and exactly as I thought it would be after reading the first pages.

Diana is casted for the role of Lady MacBeth when things start to go wrong during the rehearsals. Who else to call than her trusted friend Alistair? Together they dive into the case and succeed in finding out where the slightly paranormal events come from.

Fast and funny, not too much depth in the characters but overall charming!

Thanks to Severn House and Netgalley for this review copy.

[Bria Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this book. It was a long chapter, but definitely worth it. At the end of the story, it surprised me! I was like, what!? 🤯 I crossed this person off my list, never thinking they'd be involved. If you feel like it's a long chapter and want to put the book down, just don't. Hang in there and see what happens. It was a little spooky at the beginning. I loved it. Thank you for approve on NetGalley

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars but I needed to round it down.

This is a pretty good murder mystery with a fun setting. I haven’t read the first two books in this series, but I don’t feel like that caused an issues with this book. It could be a standalone book. So that was nice, but a little more backstory would have helped. It is always helpful when a book gets a super quick synopsis of who people are and what happened in the past.

This book has a lot of characters and most of them are pretty insignificant, so it makes the story confusing or I noticed myself pausing to remember who they were.

The story did feel a bit repetitive at times. Then the cliche local cops hating the current hired detective is so over done. Just move past that and have them work together. It now just feels petty and childish. Also, the MC Alistair has no background in law enforcement and he is a bishop, what right does he have to be perusing a murder? lol. Maybe that information would have been helpful.

Overall it was an enjoyable book.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

[Viking Jam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: The crime fighting duo are back! This was another fun run with broad characterization that continues to define the story line. Looking forward to the next in this series.

I received this ARC for an honest review.

4.2/5

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this book as an ARC through Netgalley in return for my honest review.

I enjoy Green's books. Which Witch was an interesting read. I have enjoyed the character development between Alistair and Diana. 10/10 the last few sentences of the book, no spoilers for those who haven't read it.

[Marlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s a curse on ‘The Scottish Play’, or so the old acting tradition goes. Part of that curse is that if any of the actors in the play utter the play’s actual title, that the production will be doomed. It’s possible that tradition arose because The Tragedy of Macbeth has the potential to be a rather expensive play to put on, and a lot of theaters that did so went out of business because they were already in financial trouble and hoping that a splashy production would rescue them.

Or it could all be the witches’ fault. There are certainly plenty of them in any production of Macbeth.

The production of Macbeth that ‘the Actress’ half of the ‘Holy Terrors’ is rehearsing seems to already be covered in the curse from every possible angle even before her partner-in-solving-crimes, ‘the Bishop’, gets called in.

The theater they’re rehearsing in may not technically be haunted, but it’s been derelict for so long that it might as well be. It’s certainly falling apart around the actors’ ears. There have been a series of spooky, mildly dangerous, plausibly supernatural events amid the rehearsals from the very first day.

Neither the director nor the money men seem willing to take those events seriously, but Diana Hunt, ‘the Actress’, certainly is. So she calls in Bishop Alistair Kincaid, her very own Bish. At least she wants him to be.

Hers, that is.

Not that anyone can blame her – although a few people do – for wanting his stalwart presence at her side, because there’s something terribly wrong in the wings of this old theater. So far in their adventures, the spooky and the supernatural have turned out to all be matters of misdirection and human agency, but there’s a first time for everything.

And even if there’s not, the Holy Terrors have an excellent record of finding their way to the truth – no matter how much fog – or fire – or at least smoke – gets in their eyes.

Escape Rating B: I read this author for the tone of his voice – particularly his excellent line in snark – and this latest book was no exception. What makes this series especially fun is that the Bishop and the Actress give excellent banter. The series – at least so far – rides on the coattails of their obvious attraction to each other to the point where their every interaction hints at both the double entendre of old “the Bishop said to the Actress” jokes AND the will they/won’t they? of their relationship.

So I sunk right into this third entry in the series – after The Holy Terrors and Stone Certainty – because I was having a grand time just listening to the two of them talk to each other and egg each other on. For this reader, that’s the best part of the story.

But there is also a mystery. Based on their prior outings, I was pretty sure at the outset that whatever was going on in that awful theater was awfulness of the entirely human – and living – variety. Not that someone wasn’t using the creepy atmosphere to further their aims, but that those aims were entirely among the living and so was the perpetrator – or perpetrators.

Like those previous books, this one does a terrific job in poking holes at something we’re already familiar with that affords plenty of opportunity for some sort of woo-woo trickery to ooze right into everyone’s subconscious. In The Holy Terrors it was reality TV, Stone Certainty featured a stone circle, while this time around its the shenanigans and superstitions of an acting troupe. The internal squabbles of this intimate group of frenemies certainly added to the rising tide of red herrings in solving the mystery.

In the end, this turned out to be a bit of Noises Off set backstage of the creepiest play to ever creep in a haunted theater filled with backstabbing personalities on all sides. I came into this one expecting to be entertained – possibly more than any audience this production might ever have – and that’s exactly what I got.

I was not expecting there to be a supernatural element in the actual mystery – and there wasn’t. The hint of the supernatural that the story did have was JUST the right touch.

What I did hope for was to see a bit of how the UST between the Bishop and the Actress was – or was not – going to resolve. I left the story thinking that they believe it did – but I’m not certain at all that it will work out. We’ll see whether it does for the book or the characters – or possibly but not likely both – if/when the series continues. Because this could be the end – but I kind of hope it isn’t.

Originally published at Reading Reality

[Darius Ostrowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trading in the world of television for a foray into British theater, Simon R. Green brings back the Holy Terrors to solve a haunted production of Macbeth in “Which Witch?”, the third book in this latest series.

Our heroes once again are Alistair Kincaid, the handsome televised bishop of All Souls Hollow, and Diana Hunt, celebrated actress and (aging) movie star. Ever since the ghost-hunting episode of the first book, the tabloids have called them “The Holy Terrors” and they reluctantly (in the Bishop’s case anyway) parry their fame into solving the unexplained.

This time they’re not being summoned by greedy TV producers, rather Diana is starring in a production of Macbeth that may help boost her career. The play is still in rehearsals in a decrepit theater before it moves to London’s fabled West End. But strange incidents have been happening, incidents that are more than just the famous bad luck that surrounds Macbeth. Poisoned witches brew, missing costumes, collapsing thrones – all point to (depending on your beliefs) a supernatural haunting or else a saboteur trying to stop the play.

Diana reaches out to Alistair, who (of course) comes running, and off they go to investigate. Creepy footsteps, darkened backstage hallways, mysterious ghosts and supernatural flames all conspire to stop the Holy Terrors from probing too far. Alistair and Diana also have the cast and crew to contend with, all with their own secrets and issues: the desperate director pressured for another hit, the actresses both on their way up the ladder and on their way down, the last chances, the first breaks, the bickering for roles, the backstabbing and gossiping, just your average theater production. But when the mysterious happenings turn from annoying to murderous, the Holy Terrors need to put a stop to the terror before they are next on the killer’s list.

A quick compact story that is actually better than the first two chapters in this series. The interplay between Alistair and Diana makes for a fun outing, even though most of the supporting cast is one-dimensional and annoying. And it’s good to see their relationship evolving instead of being a perpetual tease.

I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Severn House via NetGalley. Thank you!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Which Witch is the third and final book in Simon Green’s Holy Terrors trilogy, following the odd-couple investigative team of Alistair Kincaid, a bishop from All Souls Hollow, and Diana Hunt, an actress with a flair for the dramatic. In true series fashion, they’re back solving another mystery tinged with the paranormal—and this time, the spotlight is on a cursed production of Macbeth.

Diana is working with a struggling theater company rehearsing the famously unlucky play in a rundown venue. But when a prop cauldron releases actual poisonous gas, things take a dangerous turn. Diana calls in Alistair to get to the bottom of it, and the investigation quickly spirals into murder, magic, and dark secrets. Witchcraft or black magic seems to be the obvious explanation, but Alistair is convinced there’s a human hand behind the horror.

This was my first foray into the Holy Terrors series, and while I occasionally felt I was missing some background, the book stands well enough on its own. Green’s writing is descriptive and atmospheric without being overwrought—you can practically feel the grime of the theater and the creeping unease in its shadowy wings. The dialogue-driven style gives readers a chance to do some sleuthing of their own, which I appreciated.

Where the book faltered for me was in its character development. Alistair felt rather cold and distant, and Diana leaned heavily into the “diva” persona. If there was meant to be romantic tension, it never really landed, though to be fair, the focus is clearly on mystery over romance. Still, a bit more warmth between the leads might have helped deepen the story’s emotional stakes.

Despite that, the plot kept me guessing, and while I had theories by the end, I wasn’t entirely right, which is exactly what I want from a mystery. All in all, Which Witch was a fun and engaging read, and it’s made me curious enough to want to read the first two books. That, in itself, is a strong endorsement.

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third in the “Holy Terrors” series, but it can be read perfectly well as a stand alone. However, I really enjoy this series and would strongly recommend that you consider reading them all.

I really enjoy the tone of these mysteries – it’s a kind of casual, bantering approach that makes me think of the 1940s, although these are very definitely set in modern times. Although Green is dealing with some pretty heavy issues at times, he uses a light touch which makes this very digestible but never irreverent or trivialising.

The characterisation is strong, and continuing readers are going to enjoy watching Diana and Alastair’s relationship develop further. There’s an amusing cynicism to each of them, and yet their relationship is somehow very sweet.

The plot is relatively straightforward, and although the clues are there, they’re subtle enough that most people aren’t going to work out the details before the revelation. It wasn’t one that felt shocking, but the story kept me engaged and interested.

This is a relatively short novel, and a fast moving one, so I found it a very quick read. It was a satisfying one, though, and I’ll be looking out for more in this series. It’s well balanced between serious and amusing, takes the brutal things seriously but doesn’t make the novel too dark, and has a style that draws you in.

Highly recommended for readers who want something that’s a touch off beat while still using tropes of the genre. It’s very well written and I enjoyed it immensely.

You may be interested in my review of a previous book in this series, “Stone Certainty”:
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[Joanne Hurley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review "Which Witch?", Simon R. Green's new "Holy Terrors" mystery adventure.
They're baaaack! The Actress and The Bishop return in this third installation of the "Holy Terrors" books, investigating the goings-on both backstage and onstage at a revival of The Scottish Play. Just another day’s work for the Actress and the Bishop.
Talented actress Diana has been cast as Lady M in the play, and she's been witness to a number of strange things, and she knows just who to call - Alistair, the Bishop, who immediately answers her call to action.
Things are rapidly getting out of hand, and every member of the cast and crew are under suspicion; although up to now the events have been fairly innocuous - shadows, sounds, theatre ghosts (I for one, would not want to set foot in this particular decrepit old theatre) - once the Holy Terrors begin their investigations there's an escalation of mayhem. Are the perpetrators afraid that they're about to be unmasked by the duo? Or have they always planned to take things to another level?
Diana and Alistair are determined to get to the bottom of this, and through a combination of interviews and overheard conversations, they begin to unravel the possible motive(s): is it revenge? a settling of scores? someone who wants to see the wunderkind director fail? or is it witchcraft?
The trademark combination of humour and suspense that permeates the Holy Terror books is in full force in this story, and Mr. Green holds on to it until the very ending.
Recommended.

[Matt W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Holy Terrors are back, and this time they’re trading in haunted manors for haunted monologues. In Which Witch?, Simon R. Green drops our favorite unlikely duo—Alistair the Bishop and Diana the Actress—into a crumbling theater staging Macbeth. (Because clearly nothing bad has ever happened when someone dabbles in The Scottish Play, right?)

Things start spooky and spiral straight into murder. There’s poisoned props, ghostly whispers, theatrical egos the size of Westminster Abbey, and a trio of witches who may or may not be being set up. As always, the question lingers: ghost or good old-fashioned human malice?

This third outing feels tighter than the first two, and Green’s trademark bite and banter are in full swing. Diana’s diva energy is delicious, and Alistair is still the most skeptical bishop ever to perform last rites over a crime scene. Is he qualified to be solving murders? Absolutely not. Is it fun to watch him try? You bet your cassock.

Minor quibbles: too many side characters fading in and out like under-rehearsed extras, and the “local cops hate the interlopers” trope could’ve been left in dress rehearsal. But the mystery held my attention, and the ending surprised me just enough to keep things satisfying.

If you’ve followed the series, this one hits the right dramatic—and occasionally dramatic pause—notes. If you’re new, you might miss a bit of the backstory, but the show must go on.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Bravo, encore, etc.

[Jacquelyn Dohoney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been a fan of Simon Green’s books since I stumbled across the Nightside series a lifetime ago, and I’m just as big a fan now as I was back then. The Holy Terrors series is a little bit different in that it’s a modern style series with only hints of supernatural. A bit like a modern and realistic Scooby Doo. (I mean that with all the respect in the world. I love Scooby Doo, and this is what I would imagine it like were it just Fred and Daphne.) In any case, Diana and Alistair are back at it again with saving everyone’s bacon in yet another mystery. And in this one, there are more deaths than usual! And they also have to contend with a full cast of people, all of whom are suspects! Like many other reviewers said, there were a lot of characters, but I didn’t have any trouble keeping them starlight. Maybe it’s the disconnect between the play and the actors for some people, but it wasn't an issue for me. There is one thing that I felt odd though. During the previous stories, the relationship between Diana and Alistair is more implied than anything. More flirtations that hinted at something, but I don’t recall it ever being said that they were in a relationship. So when I got to the end and THE THING happened, I was kind of shocked, on a multitude of levels. I won’t give anything more than that away, but suffice it to say that I think fans of this series will get something they’ve been waiting a while for!

Huge thanks to Severn House and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

[aly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Which Witch by Simon R. Green, is about a production that has gone sideways with something potentially paranormal affecting everyone involved. It is up to Alistair and Diana, the Holy Terrors, to discover the secrets of the strange events that keep occurring during the production of an infamous tragedy that always comes with the implication of being cursed. But the show must go on!

The beginning of this novel sucks you in, and then abruptly rips the rug from underneath you, leaving you excited for what’s to come. I absolutely love how this started and how the fourth wall breaks apart, and this is all before the first chapter even starts!

I am a sucker for a good Shakespeare reference and Green does this with ease. The world building is thoughtful and the character pairing makes for an interesting and intriguing story.

The conversations run smoothly, with little bits of banter that leaves me chuckling as I go. With the heavy backstory needed, that part can feel a bit sluggish in comparison to the rest of the novel. However, it aligns well with a classic film noir vibe to keep readers engaged.

Overall, Which Witch is an intriguing story with engaging twists that leaves readers wanting more! It was full of hilarious moments, mixed with many scenes that had me on the edge of my seat, eager to know what happens next. I will definitely be picking up more of Green’s novels.

Thank you to Netgalley, Severn House, and the author for this copy.

[The Honest Book Reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

The Holy Terrors series blends comedy, horror, thriller, and mystery. While you could jump in here, I’d recommend starting at the beginning to fully enjoy Alistair and Diana’s dynamic. The first two books were both fun reads for me, and this third entry keeps the same theatrical flair.

In this book, Alistair and Diana step into the world of theatre, and it’s every bit as dramatic as you’d expect with actors squabbling, sleeping their way toward roles, and plenty of backstage gossip. The atmosphere is great, with characters that feel deep enough, varied, and very much in keeping with the theatrical setting.

Alistair and Diana remain a fantastic pairing. They're sharp, charismatic, and still the main reason I enjoy this series. They play off each other wonderfully, and their dynamic carries the story.

The main drawback for me was the ending. The mystery felt like it wrapped up too quickly, and the leap from investigation to conclusion was a bit of a jump in logic. I would have liked a few more breadcrumbs leading to the final reveal.

Even so, this was a fun, entertaining read. I hope it’s not the last in the Holy Terrors series. I’d happily spend more time with these characters.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Rachael Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been a fan of Simon R. green for quite a few years and love encountering his new works. With that being said, I found this book to be a bit lack luster with regards to the contents of this story. I thought the first two books were intriguing and engaging with a bit of paranormal and supernatural since this seems to be intended to be a "paranormal mystery" series. Where the other two hit that mark, for me, I do not feel this one really did.

There was something about the way the mystery was surrounding an already "cursed" play which didn't lend to the spooky vibes I love encountering. We were situated in a theater where props and special effects are fairly common place so I didn't feel the "spooky" element was there.

However, we do get a pretty decent story where Diana and Alistair work together to solve the mystery of what is going on with this particular production of Macbeth. Props seem to be sabotaged and people are being targeted by "accidents". There is one particularly interesting moment towards the end that I don't think I saw coming, but it did feel separate from the story rather than a part of the story.

Overall, I would probably give this story a 3.5* but I will round up since I can't give half stars. It's not a bad urban fantasy series and I will cotinue to read his works as they are usually very entertaining.

[Jodie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't realise this book was part of a series before I read it - not that it would have helped.

It's an okay short detective novella, featuring Alistair, a Bishop, and Diana, a famous actress, who solve supernatural crimes. It has the usual tropes of "will they/won't they" between our MCs, actors being divas, local police getting upset with the amateur detectives involved, and supernatural crimes that turn out to not be supernatural at all (the perpetrator actually outs themselves rather than the MCs solving any crime).

My minor pet peeves with this booked were :
1. There were SO many side characters and half of them didn't matter to the plot, so I stopped keeping track of who they were.
2. Alistair is Diana's friend/crush, but rather than calling him by his name, she calls him Bish (cringe).
3. Alistair's introduction chapter, within the first few paragraphs, involves a humble brag that he is so good looking that he has to wear glasses to avoid unwanted attention; like some kind of religious Clark Kent.

Not really my cup of tea, so 2.5 stars.
[This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion]

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Television celebrity and Bishop Alistair Kincaid is paired up again with his actress sidekick Diana Hunt to investigate supernatural events. This time they are up against the famous Scottish Play and its supposed curse.

The director is at his wit's end....whatever can go wrong with their production of the cursed play is going wrong. The supernatural sleuthing duo is on the case because the events ruining the play are escalating.

I love this series. I do have to admit some bias here, as Simon R. Green is one of my favorite authors. If he wrote the Illustrated History of Toilet Paper I would read it and love it. But I really do enjoy this new series. Alastair and Diana are a surprisingly well-matched pair when it comes to investigating weirdly dangerous supernatural shenanigans.

I eagerly await each book in this series. Simon R. Green comes up with such interesting plots (love that this one centers around Mac..... no wait....That Play)! I can't wait to find out what the duo will be investigating next!!

Great addition to this series. I listened to the audio book. Story kept my attention from start to finish as usual!

[Kate Hyde · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm being generous, 2.5 rounded up, simply because I haven't read any of his numerous other books, so this may have been an abberation.
Leaving aside the whole trope of "the bishop and the actress", which should have remained the punchline of a bad joke, I've seen this story done better several times. Nothing new under the sun, but only worthwhile if the style, at least, brings something new.
Not here. The characters are as flat as the scenery in a kindergarten play; the "snark" appears to amount to making pointed remarks about someone's sex life; the so-called detecting is almost completely useless; and the plot is resolved by the perpetrator, not the amateur detectives, followed by several ridiculous tie-offs that beggar belief.
All of this, and if there has been a spark of style, a nice turn of phrase, and all would have been saved.
I'm afraid I won't be rushing to catch up on Mr. Green's back catalogue any time soon.
My thanks to Netgalley for the DRC, all opinions are my own.

[MizzyRed · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the Holy Terrors at it again! This time it is Bishop Alistair coming to the rescue of Diana, who is cast as Lady Macbeth in the cursed play that actually might really be cursed! Their witty banter and lighthearted ways balance out the darkness in the supposedly haunted theater that the practicing is happening before the move to West End and while there always has to be a murdered victim or two, they do have a good track record of solving the case before everyone is dead. I did enjoy the variety of the murders which gave them the nice touch of maybe it was supernatural since Alistair tends to keep an open mind while still looking for mortal means. And it was fun to be surprised about who and why was sabotaging the play as I did not expect it!

These are fun little novellas to read, nicely entertaining and light (despite the death) and I am glad finally that something does happen at the end with Diana and Alistair! Though I hope they keep being the Holy Terrors, to be called in on cases that border on the supernatural!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

During the lead up to the play of Macbeth, the actors are plagued with many different accidents. But when one proves fatal, it is too much for the pair known as the Holy Terrors. As Diana and the Bish (I love this nickname) work to figure out what is going on, the show must go on. The practices seem to become more dangerous, and no one is sure what is going to happen next.

As the case heats up, it seems that Diana may be a target, and of course, Alistair is not going to allow that to happen.

Oh my goodness, I cannot love this book more. The entire series is just amazing, and I have recommended it to more readers than I can count. Each book builds, although they can be read as a standalone.
I am really looking forward to reading more in this series. It seems that Diana and the Bish might have something brewing, and that will be fun to watch. Their characters are so different, but they work so well together. A romance between them would be interesting.

Just get the book. Read the series. You won't be disappointed.

[Icy_Space_Cobwebs Join the Penguin Resistance! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suffused with trademark humor and light romance lacing occasionally terrifying Suspense, WHICH WITCH? brings Actress Diana and Church of England Bishop Alistair to an antique, long-abandoned London theater, where a new, post-apocalyptic version of Shakespeare's "cursed" Scottish Play is in rehearsal, destined for the big-time West End theater venue. [Imagine Macbeth in Mad Max territory!]
Strange and unsettling happenings disturb the cast and stagehands, and the producers call in Bishop Alistair to join Diana, already in situ as Lady Macbeth. He's barely arrived when events escalate to dangerous, then to fatal, and it almost seems as if otherworldly presences are angered by the presence of the Holy Terrors.

If you enjoy your Horror leavened with many moments on the light side and gentle, subtle flirtation, plus enjoyable, strong, characters, look no further than the Holy Terrors Series.

[Belle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oof, this one wasn't for me. Not a pretty review to follow (sorry)

The only thing I liked were the sabotaged props

❌ Looong chapters
❌ 95% dialogue
❌ Unlikable characters
❌ So many characters to keep track of and not caring enough about any of them to do so
❌ Repetitive
❌ Too much sex talk and "cute" sex jokes. It wasn't cute
❌ Too much lovey dovey talk between the MCs. It was annoying.
❌ 'Why aren't I in this scene? I want to be in this scene", over and over. What play actors talk like this?
❌ Can't forget the grown woman making a grown man feel guilty about not wanting to have sex with her due to his beliefs. Oof.

[Viccy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actress Diana Hunt and Bishop Alistair Kincaid are pulled into a haunted theater mystery when the people begin dying in the theater where Diana is rehearsing "The Scottish Play." They are known as the Holy Terrors after solving several supposedly paranormal investigations with all too human villains. Bodies begin piling up, but Diana and Alistair are quite certain a human is behind the deaths, not the theater ghost (whom they meet during their course of investigation). No matter how hard the perpetrator tries, Diana and Alistair know there is a more mundane reason. I enjoy Simon Green's books, but this is not my favorite.

[Lisa Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bishop Alistair and actress Diana are back. Their help is needed because the Macbeth cast and crew are worried -- there are odd happenings and someone may get injured, and it seems supernatural. I've been reading Green for years, and I'm so happy he keeps putting out interesting genre fiction. Possibly the best part of this series is that there's no guarantee the solution will be supernatural, but there will be questions. It's particularly fascinating to watch the cast interact.

[Gerald Sessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

family drama.

Another great not a ghost story. A story of bright lights and ambition and a lot of family drama. A nice surprise at the end

[Peter Rubinstein · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Desiree · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, I’d like to thank Severn House and NetGalley for allowing me to read this e-ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. This is this the 3rd in the Holy Terrors series. This one is about the Bishop and his partner and love interest Diana and how they reunite in order to solve a mystery involving a theater and the actors in their rendition of MacBeth. There’s suspense, intrigue and murder to go all around. While some of the middle of the book was slow, overall it was pretty good.

[Kidlitter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore the love story more than the mysteries but how nice to find romance trumps all - a super series, my idea of a comfort read. I actually read it twice during the loan, it's that cozy.