Every Witch Way but Magic: A Talking Cat Cozy Mystery

by K.E. O'Connor

A Magical Murder Mystery with Whiskers, Wit, and Wizardry.Looking for your next cozy mystery featuring a magical cat sleuth? Meet Juno. The talking cat familiar who's about to prove that solving murders is anything but purr-fect.

★ Perfect for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries, magical cats, and amateur detective stories ★

When Magic Goes Wrong and Murder Strikes Crimson Cove...

Juno isn't just any cat familiar. She's got attitude, magical abilities, and a detective's instinct that won't quit. Life in the enchanted town of Crimson Cove is usually filled with harmless spells and quirky witches, but everything changes when the town's annual Founding Day Reenactment turns deadly.

A visiting wizard is murdered in front of the entire magical community, and while everyone else wants to sweep it under the cauldron, Juno knows better. This clever feline saw what really happened, and she's determined to catch the killer, no matter what it takes.

But This Investigation Has Claws...

Nothing about this case is

✓ Sneaky suspects who all have motives
✓ Lying witnesses protecting dangerous secrets
✓ Misfiring magic that fails when Juno needs it most
✓ A troubled bond with her witch that's unraveling
✓ A killer who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried

A Cat Familiar on a Mission

Navigating the magical mayhem of Crimson Cove's hidden world, Juno must use her feline cunning, sharp wit, and investigative skills to untangle the web of lies surrounding the death. As the danger escalates and her own future hangs in the balance, Juno discovers that solving this murder might cost her everything, including the magical partnership she holds dear.

Can one determined cat familiar deliver justice when magic fails and everyone is suspect?

EVERY WITCH WAY BUT MAGIC is a delightful paranormal cozy mystery

🐱 A sassy, intelligent cat familiar protagonist
🔮 A magical town filled with witches, wizards, and secrets
⚡ Misfiring spells and magical mishaps
🔍 A clever whodunit murder mystery with surprising twists
💔 Emotional depth with a troubled witch-familiar bond
✨ Lighthearted humor mixed with genuine danger
🏘️ A charming small-town magical community
🎭 Intrigue, deception, and a reenactment gone wrong

If you love cozy mysteries with paranormal elements, talking animal sleuths, witchy settings, and page-turning whodunits, then you'll adore following Juno as she prowls through Crimson Cove's most dangerous mystery yet.

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230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2026

About the author

K.E. O’Connor is the author of the Witch Haven mystery series, the Crypt Witch cozy mysteries, the Lorna Shadow ghost mysteries, the Holly Holmes baking mysteries, the Zee Town paranormal cozy series, and the Old Sarum mystery series, along with other titles available if you cast the right spell. She can imagine dragons, taste cookies when they aren’t even there, and hear the crack of a witch’s broom at a hundred paces.

K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn’t very united, but that’s a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch’s toe bone.)

If you’re of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away.

To contact her, visit her Facebook page – www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her email list, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There may be tea and cookies waiting, or there may be giants – it depends on her mood.

Reviews

[DianaRaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

"EVERY WITCH WAY BUT MAGIC" is the 20th installment in K.E. O'Connor's "Magical Misfits Mysteries" series. Consistent with previous entries, the narrative is exceptional, featuring compelling characters, engaging humor, and unforeseen plot developments. This series offers an enjoyable reading experience, with intriguing criminal investigations and unusual magical shenanigans. Each installment consistently delivers great entertainment and ingenious magical mysteries, featuring Juno, a sassy and smart cat familiar, previously a goddess.

Juno's magic is still weak and unreliable after she sacrificed most of it to save Crimson Cove. When it works, it mostly backfires one way or another. Of course, tere are other matters to take care of, too.

During the town's annual Founding Day Reenactment, a young wizard cast a spell that killed a visiting wizard in front of everyone. A visiting High Angel saw the whole thing and insists on punishing the young wizard. Juno's not sure. There are too many reasons why it's a setup. It doesn't help that the High Angel seems flighty and a little crazy, warning Zandra and friends not to investigate. Can Juno and Zandra convince Cythera to help them go against the High Angel and prove who is actually responsible for the murder?

On top of everything, Juno has information that Zandra will die if their magical bond isn't broken, but Zandra's response is: "Not Happening."

I received an Advance Reader's Copy of this fun, cozy mystery, and the above is my freely given and honest review. I also recommend this series to anyone who loves entertaining mysteries and wise-talking cats. Me, I'm waiting for the next installment.

[Margery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Juno's magic is not up to snuff and his power is not what it used to be since he gave most it to Crimson Cove for protection. We see this at the first chapter where Ms. O'Connor put us right in the middle of Zandra and Juno doing their job and chasing a wild beast. Juno is frustrated knowing her powers are wonky and when she needs it most, it misfires. Some of her misfires are funny making these books enjoyable. The town is having a reenactment held on an earthen ring and with thunder, wizards appeared on the mound. Sage, a familiar to Veranda is dressed like a toad with tendrils of smoke puffing out. The crowd laughs as they settle in to enjoy the show as the circle fills with wizards and their familiar. The battle starts with lights, bangs of power, as their town is created. All of it non magical, however at the end people things get serious when Wizard Ambrose lays dead. There is a young wizard the angels blame and the High angel warns Zandra and friends NOT to investigate. Will they go against the High Angel to prove who actually is responsible.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every Witch Way But Magic - a review by Rosemary Kenny.

Zandra and Juno, are on a mission for Animal Force, in K.E. O'Connor's Every Witch Way But Magic. But that's soon the least of their troubles, as Cythera, the Head of Angel Force needs their help in catching a murderer - who strikes in plain sight at the Crimson Cove founder's celebration. 

Magical skulduggery, spooky predictions that make Juno afraid for Zandra's life, an interfering higher angel and ancient, powerful magic that helps solve a protection issue - Every Witch Way But Magic has them all and more.
Get it today...you'll be mesmerised!

[Susan Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a fun twist

It had a fun twist towards the end. Enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next one for answers to questions raised.