Apocalypse Woof: An Eastwind Witches Paranormal Cozy Mystery

by Nova Nelson

A doomsday prophecy. A streaking witch. What the hellhound is going on?For Fifth Wind witch Dahlia Wildes, Eastwind finally feels like home. She has a job she enjoys, a boyfriend she loves, and friends sprinkled around her magical town. But when a prophetess crashes a charity fundraiser to point a finger at Dahlia's hellhound familiar, Atlas, as the harbinger of impending doom, friendly smiles turn to suspicious glares.

As unexplainable phenomena pop up around town, panicked Eastwinders call for Atlas’s head. If Dahlia wants to keep her best friend safe, she must get to the bottom of what’s going on around town and put a stop to it before the restless mob has its way.

Can Dahlia decode the prophecy and stop it in its tracks before the town turns Atlas into a hellhound sacrifice?

Apocalypse Woof is the sixth cozy tale of the Dahlia Wildes Magical Mysteries. If you like furry familiars, loyal friendships, and a dose of silly fun, you’ll love Nova Nelson’s paranormal series.

Buy Apocalypse Woof today to solve the mystery today!

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 31, 2026

About the author

Nova Nelson grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie novels. She loves the mind candy of cozy mysteries and has been weaving paranormal tales since she first learned handwriting. Those two loves meet in her Eastwind Witches series, and it's about time, if she does say so herself.

When she's not busy writing, she enjoys long walks with her strong-willed dogs and eating breakfast for dinner.

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Reviews

[Christine Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary advance reader’s copy of this book, but was not required to leave a review. But a great book like this deserves a review….
It’s always fun to pop back into Eastwind, a parallel world to our own where witches, shifters and the like live together. This is the 6th book starring Dahlia and she’s the third 5th Wind witch to have found her way into Eastwind (after Ruby True and Nora Ashcroft) and just like the two others she’s found herself a hellhound companion in Atlas. In this book poor Atlas, who easily spooks as it is (due to growing up the only white hellhound in the Darkwoods) becomes the center of a dreadful prophecy. During a fundraiser for the Better Together animal sanctuary, the Prophetess of the Deadwoods announces that ‘The apocalypse arrives riding a great white hound’ which of course everyone interprets as being poor Atlas bringing doom. Dahlia immediately starts to investigate what this all means and if there’s anything she can do to protect her familiar; avoid the apocalypse. To make things even more challenging her boyfriend Dante is off to another realm for a once in a lifetime chance to train under a famous chef and can’t help her. But Atlas gets unexpected support from some animals from the sanctuary and while Eastwind has strange phenomena popping up daily (including a hilariously streaking witch) Dahlia pieces clues together bit by bit. To say more here would spoil the story for you, but let me tell you it’s a wonderful ending! Think ‘basket full of puppies/kittens’ kind of aww… and you might need a tissue or two… Apocalypse Woof comes highly recommended!

[Jet Builder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary advance reader’s copy of this book, but was not required to leave a review. This is my voluntarily given, honest opinion.

I recently binged the Dahlia Wildes series and was happy to be invited to be an advanced reader for her latest book. I had also read all of the Eastwind series - including the novellas and free stories - and enjoyed them tremendously. This book has all of the magic that Nova Nelson puts into her books. The plot never feels like it's being manipulated and there is no sudden 'hand of God' type of solution to whatever problem exists. The characters are interesting, have personalities that stay consistent, and interact in a realistic way. The whole idea of a realm where different types of supernatural creatures all coexist isn't particularly new, but I find Eastwind to be a destination that draws me back again and again. I also like that not every story has to be about a murder needing to be solved. I also want to note that though this book and the others in the Eastwind series might be targeted to a stereotypical cozy readership, I'm an engineer and read over a hundred books each year over a wide range of genres. I encourage others that might consider books like this to be too juvenile to reconsider; sometimes letting go of being serious is a great way to relax and enjoy life. My only complaint, and it's not really a complaint, is that the books are always just too short - I want them to go on for much longer.

[Margery · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fundraiser to help feed and house the familiars who have no witch has grown over the years to be quite the fair. Poor Atlas is still struggling to be brave, but when a child asks if they could pet him, that's when his fear level rises. He still is scared of being 'bopped on the head', Before he stepped out of the Darkwoods that is all his life was, the black hellhounds bopping him over the head. The child pet him gently and now he feels brave enough to join Grimm in food searching. The day is light and care free and Dante has important new for her. He will be going out of state for a culinary apprenticeship for only 30 days. Shortly after the Prophetess swoops into the fair and shouts a prophecy . The citizens are concerned. Number one, her prophecies come every thirteen years, this one is a year ealy. Secondly she says a white hellhound will bring the apocalypse. Poor Atlas! They manage to get him home to hunker down and stay out of view. Odd things begin to happen which makes people even more fearful of the prophecy. Dalia heads with Ted to visit The hermit who delivered the message. Will she have answers or raise more questions? The apocalypse, does it mean total annihilation or survival destruction? The characters are great, anticipation is strong and Thank You, Nova Nelson to another great journey to Eastwood.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dahlia's life in Eastwind has never been boring. With the Grim Reaper's friendship, a telepathic hellhound (who's scared of almost everything) as her "familiar", messenger service provided by owls ala "Harry Potter", and a werebear as a boyfriend ... it's almost impossible to imagine an uneventful day.

Now a prophetess makes herself known with the cryptic prophecy for which they're rather infamous, and things begin to go even crazier than normal - and in Eastwind, that's saying a lot. Dahlia had to die in order to live in Eastwind, but if I knew I'd live in Eastwind after death on Earth, I wouldn't fear death at all.

This series is great! There's no place I can imagine where I'd prefer to live, if I had the option.

I received this novel as an advanced reader's copy, but my ratings are never contingent upon the price I paid.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

May I say that I adore Atlas?
He is the goodliest good boy ever.

And Dahlia is his perfect match since she is kind and loving and (almost) always thinks the best of and wants the best for everyone.

What if the outcome of something you dreaded turned out to be an amazing event in the lives of others?
What if the scary trial you had to undergo created joy for others?
What if everyone received the incalculable treasure of a magical friendship bond?
This and more awaits for your reading pleasure.

Highly recommended!

Although it was my pleasure to receive this ARC from the author, it was completely my choice to share my honest review.

[Kathern Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I received a complimentary advance reader’s copy of this book, but was not required to leave a review. This is my voluntarily given, honest opinion."
This was a very good read.....
They are having a little fair to raise money for an animal shelter when a woman came and got on stage and declared the end of the world was coming and poor Atlas has a paw in it....
He is so scared and devastated 💔.....
Now Dehlia has to figure out what's up and protect Atlas....
And on top of that there's a woman running around naked and cackling....
Go figure 🤔 LOL.....
Dahlia definitely has her hands full on this one....
You will enjoy this book I promise.....
I thoroughly did.....

[maria arcara]

AW! I loved this book! I am a total animal lover, so this sweet cozy paranormal mystery was right up my alley! I always love Dahlia and Atlas, of course; the addition of other non-attached familiars was a very welcome surprise... and the way the whole story revolved around the animals was just so wonderful! I would recommend this entire series, in general, and this book in particular, to absolutely anyone who likes sweet, magical characters and cozy mysteries! I sincerely look forward to the next Dahlia Wildes book (and hope Atlas plays as large of a role in that one, too)!

[Barb Foerst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dahlia is feeling at home in Eastwind until a prophetess announces the apocalypse is coming led by a great white monster. Of course, that describes Dahlia’s hellhound Atlas who is a gentle giant. Dahlias knows she will need to resolve this issue for Atlas. She arrives home from work and finds her bedroom invaded by a group of shelter familiars tending to Atlas. Dahlia is exploring all avenues to find the answer and discovers one piece after another. This is a puzzling story but I love the ending!

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It was wonderful to visit with some of my favorite characters. I really feel like this is the best book in the series so far and they’ve all been pretty great! Maybe it’s because the familiars plays such a big roll in the town happenings but I was swept away by this story. Whatever it was I’m looking forward to more; more magic, more Atlas & Grim, more fun.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.

[Kate Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and this one in particular was such a lovely story of facing your fears and the most unexpected bonds. It left me feeling so cozy and peaceful. Perfect cozy mystery and I highly recommend curling up with a cup of something and a blanket and loosing yourself in Eastwind for a few hours.

I received a complimentary advance reader’s copy of this book, but was not required to leave a review. This is my voluntarily given, honest opinion.

[Donna Wakely · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was received as a complimentary advance reader’s copy. I am not required to leave a review. This is my voluntarily given, honest opinion.

Absolutely love the Eastwind books and have read everyone of them so far, it was an honour to get an early copy.

Will what can i say not to much without giving away the story but it certainly did not disappoint
kept me gripped and left me wating more

[Kandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

More excitement in East Wind when someone arrives with a prophecy that gets the entire place upset and frightened. Going along with Dahlia as she investigates is definitely very entertaining. I love all the magical beings in this series as well as the storyline. Another excellent addition to this series.

[Charmayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! Dahlia and Atlas are on another fun adventure together and Atlas is up to his usual “bravery”. Dante is off to cooking school and he is missed, and Ted steps in to help her. Dahlia ends up talking to even more familiars and Atlas ends up with a fan club. All in all a fun read. And I look forward to their next adventure.

I read an ARC copy of this book and I honestly enjoyed it.