Lost Witch: Torrent Witches Cozy Mysteries, Book 9

Torrent Witches #9

by Tess Lake

Murder, sabotage, a talking mouse, and a high-school reunion - life is getting busy for part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch Harlow Torrent.

When the family businesses come under attack, the Torrent Witches gear up for war...except a little Slip magic problem gets out of hand. Is it the work of the diabolical Coldwell family or a dark force intent on mayhem?

Book number nine of the Torrent Witches Cozy Mysteries series.

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Paranormal, Witches, Magic

Audible Audio

Published January 23, 2018

About the author

I'm all about Cozy Witches! Mystery, murder, magic! Author of the bestselling Torrent Witches Cozy Magic series.

Reviews

[Heather Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so sad this series is almost over.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lost Witch stole Jack!!!! I can't believe how addicted I am to this series now, I actually feel gutted that Jack is gone, and I can't wait to read the final book in the series to see how it all ends! I love how this has slowly ramped up in intensity, I love how Harlow's mind keeps being erased and how she knows something is wrong, we have been getting hints all the way along about something evil lurking just beyond the shadows. These books are so much fun, they aren't high literature but they have written well plot lines and get increasingly fun as the series has progressed.

[ThundaBunz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was probably the most intense thriller out of the series so far. I just finished listened to this book on audible.

I was not expecting it to be so crazy thrilling and suspenseful at moments. Harlow is thrown from a simple mystery to like full blown cinematic event towards the end of the book. I like how Harlow went back to being a journalist. The only thing that didnt sit right with me is in the previous books she started writing a book but this entire book she barely mentioned or written her book.

I would have to say out of the 9 books I listened to so far, this book was probably the most suspenseful and really got me invested in. Just because I didnt feel like it was slow start to get to the point. It was a constant mystery and information gathering.

Definitely recommend this book. Now off to the last book and hoping the ending of this book is explained in the finale.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

the end of this book pissed me off to no end but we shall see what happens at the end of the next one.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

1 Audible credit for 10 books in the series. Cute cozy mystery/fantasy. Not a page turner but a good use of a credit. Book 9/10.

[Beth-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've jumped into this series - go back! It'll be worth it.

It's more witchy mystery than a fluffy cozy mystery. The family dynamics are hilarious. Relationships, adorable.

And the story builds in each book. So while some things will see a conclusion, there are elements woven across the series you'll miss out on if you start later on.

[Rhona · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute box set of a witchy family solving mysteries around town.

[Sam B · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 🌟

I feel like I kinda have to give this 3.5 stars after that proposal and ending....

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Torrent witches family businesses are being sabotaged, they are slowly being shut down one by one by health inspectors when mice are let loose in the cafe leading to a new sidekick mouse called Hugo for Adams.
The witches decide this means war and they set about investigating who it could be.
But things take a sinister turn when they believe Carter died in a house fire and their arch enemy Sylvester Coldwell is murdered and his brother August moves in for the kill to take over the family business and he wants rid of the Torrents!
Another exciting witchy escapade.

[Brittany Duszczyszyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a better book than most of the others especially at the end, probably because at the end things about the curse starts to fall into place.

The books starts with a Night security guard dead, (he was the best friend of one of the real estate agents growing up, he helped to shelter him him his abusive father)
The real estate agent’s brother comes into town and both have been linked to bad things , like houses they wanted getting burn down (this was in another book) or in this book sabotaging businesses and having the health inspector shut them down to try to buy them cheap. The one real estate agent ends up dead & is worried his children are next. **spoiler his Brother killed him, it was very predictable! **

Harlow’s rival journalist in town faked his death after his house was set on 🔥 fire, he saw an opportunity to spy on people and get video evidence because no one was out looking for him anymore.

The ghost John that Harlow’s been trying to help cross over since book 1 remembers his real name is Jack! Jack Twist! Seems like he was great aunt Cas’s love and he may not be dead? Maybe he’s a body in Amber that Harlow sees at the end of the book.

She has received a distressing from her mom only I don’t believe it was her actual mom and she took her under the house but it lead to the magical hidden house out on the Island 🏝️ that her and her cousins account found a few books ago. I believe that’s where the witch who turned to bad has been living and she’s the one who has been cursing the family.

[Kyla Sixkiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book delivers the most thrilling and suspenseful ride yet in the Torrent Witch series. Harlow dives headfirst from a seemingly straightforward mystery into a cinematic explosion of secrets and danger. It's refreshing to see Harlow return to her journalistic roots.

My only minor gripe is that the book she began writing in previous installments takes a backseat here. However, that's a small blip in an otherwise relentlessly captivating story. Out of the nine books I've read so far, this one stands out for its constant momentum and focus. The mystery unfolds organically, keeping me invested from the get-go.

Highly recommended! Now, I'm eager to jump into the final book and see if it resolves all the mysteries this whole series has left us with.

[Miss Rachey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love that we now not only have 2 talking cats but also a talking mouse as a companion to Adams 😅

So much happened in this book! High school reunion, proposals under a lemon tree, finding out about the age difference between Aunt Cass and Hattie Stern, what happened to Gran AND then being kidnapped and almost burried in a vat of cement to cover up another murder.

Also - Jack?! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I’m not crying, you are.

Can’t believe there’s only 1 book to go.

I seriously would love this to be made into a tv series. I think my review of the first book said it’s like Gilmore Girls, Witches of Eastwick and Sabrina the Teenage Witch - all of which are epic…so this would be an absolutely cracking watch, if it was made!

[Emilie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are starting to get to the real heart of the mystery that has played out over the last 8 books though the bread crumb nature even at this point really has left so many questions for one book to answer. Plus the Sylvester Caldwell situation was ended with a whimper after him being the non magic big bad for the bulk of the series.

Spoilers

Let also get to the heart of the matter Jack is GONE and if that is not fixed by the end of this series I am going to be very angry especially since it seems like Harlow is not even going to remember him. I'll be interested to see what grandma April is like if she is in fact awake in book 10 and I want to know why Hattie was frozen for 20 years....so many questions I am hoping it's all answered.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh. wow! so much happens in this book and i was loving every second! Harlow and her cousins anticipate their high school reunion, there are some unexpected surprises that create plenty of stress for the Torrent family but, as always, they aren’t going to let these events deter them. the humor and magic were enjoyable and i think this was my favorite book in the series.

with the next book being the series finale, i don’t know why i was surprised that this ended with a shocking cliffhanger. 😂 in any case, i have started reading it, eager to read how it will all end! i have enjoyed this magical series and still highly recommend it!! ✨💞

[Cassie Raymer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always a supernatural plot alongside a human one. Both pretty awful. This one was a lot darker than the others with the bad 'guys' being a lot worse I think. For once though, they really didn't solve much, just wrong, place wrong time and they fell into the trouble and we're lucky, or not so lucky to escape!
I really don't know how Tess Lake is going to rap all this up in one book and I'm both excited and dreading book ten!

[Sophie Gravel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zipped through this one, we’re clearly getting closer to the end and the stakes are rising, but it’s still pure, uncomplicated fun. The ride is just enjoyable at this point. Wedding bells might be on the horizon… or maybe not We learn more about our friendly ghost (turns out he knows Aunt Cass of course he does), and just when you think the cast can’t get any better… enter a talking mouse to join Adam. Because why not? Simple, fast, and delightful this series knows exactly what it’s doing.

[V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tak jo, tohle byl zase o něco silnější díl podle mě. Ale stejně se nemůžu zbavit dojmu, že by celá série mohla být napsaná v jedné bichli a nemuselo by to být deset knih, kde se pořád opakuje půlka informací (například že Jack je stráášně sexy bf vypravěčky.. :D). Nicméně líbilo se mi propojení těch předchozích dílů a nějaké "vyvrcholení" - i když ještě je tu jeden díl, tak uvidíme, co ten přinese...

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can tell the series is starting to bring all the pieces together that have been strewn throughout the other books. Very exciting and twists upon twists. Think the writing is getting better too. Series started out meh but easy listening on audible. Now, I must continue! I must know how all this connects and ends.

[Christian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Things are beginning to come to a head, all the Torrent witches lose their power, leaving Harlowe particularly useless. The nominal Lost witch waits for the final part of the book to make her appearance and causing the status quo to shatter. Still not very good, but one of the best book in this series.

[Minnie Allred · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the books have gotten me on a roller coaster. I seem to always stay up too late trying to read as much as I can. Will the find the house again. Why are all the guys name Jack. There has to be something to that right or is that just me overthinking it. Is the other reporter some kinda magical beacon I mean he knows something right?? Idk but the end mad me jump right into the the next boom

[Angela Romera · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too long and boring for having so many things happening. One would think that with constant action and issues the plot would move faster and be somewhat interesting, but it wasn't like that. Adequate ending, though. Although I'm certain it will be destroyed at the beginning of the next book, like always.

[Carin · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5. This started out kind of slow, but about midway, it picked up and boy did it pack a wallop by the end. I was about to take a nap after reading it, but mind is in a frenzy right now, ready to start on book 10.

[Kate Slinchenkova · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was prob the best one so far bc everything from the previous is finally coming together but I wasn’t a huge fan of how much commenting there was on body weight? Just seemed unnecessary. Previous in series also had some but this one really stepped it up in a bad way

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could feel the ending coming near in this installation of the series (9th of 10) - finally! Much happens here; many more clues and key observations. This book was almost 'over-packed' but I wonder which parts are really meaningful!

[Malissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far this is my favorite book out of the series. The curse, the lost witch, the family and their lives and loves. So well written and what an exciting adventure. Once again I recommend this series for anyone that loves witch cozy mysteries.

[Tasha Mahoney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the grittiest book in the series and is darker than the others. Having said that, it features the same great characters and still fits well within the Cosy mystery genre. I still highly recommend this series.

[TenshiMari · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better and better. This book had everything, great suspense, great humor, character development, fucking loved it! Can't wait to see how the 10th book is gonna wrap up this series, I'm sad it's going to end soon!

[Bee McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much like the other Torrent Witches books, this was a relaxing mystery with a nice dash of humor. Loving the continued mysterious past of Harlow's ancestors.
This one had a particularly bitter sweet ending/cliffhanger

[Kendra Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this as all 10 books on Audible for FREE! It was a 65 hour read. Since I listen to books at work I was so excited for this. I loved all 10 books! They were so much fun. I'm so grateful I got all 10 books and they were great!

[Anthony Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely beginning to open up the greater mysteries of Harlot Bay. But serious, what is with this ending. Talk about a major cliff hanger... I wasn't going to add that part but the more I thought about it the more it made me need to start the next book right away, which I did.