Witches Among Us: The fourth Spookie Town Murder Mystery.

Spookie Town Murder Mysteries #4

by Kathryn Meyer Griffith

Spookie is a quaint village often cloaked in fog and filled with mysteries. The usual eccentric characters are here for their fourth murder mystery and the case is one which really hits close to home this time for Myrtle, the town's Perry Como singing and wagon-pulling bag lady. Her sister Evelyn, the local animal hoarder, is missing. Strange miniature figures fashioned of twigs are found hanging from one of Evelyn's trees as a warning. Because of them Myrtle fears a coven of wanted-to-be witches she once knew, and escaped from, nearly sixty years ago could be behind the kidnapping because she stole their ancient black grimoire-and they want it back. But Myrtle doesn't want them to have it because she believes the grimoire could be dangerously authentic. The book mustn't fall into the wrong hands and the old coven's hands are covered in blood. So Myrtle again seeks Frank and Abigail's help in getting her sister back, alive, and in protecting the grimoire. What they don't know is a fourth addition to their team of sleuths, a mysterious psychic and new addition to the town, will emerge and join the battle...but whose side will she be on? Is she merely a psychic or is she something more? And will they get Evelyn back alive or will the old witches find and possess the grimoire first? The fourth Spookie Town Murder Mystery. Sequel to (1) Scraps of Paper, (2) All Things Slip Away and (3) Ghosts Beneath Us. Soon there will be a fifth.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Paranormal

325 pages, Paperback

First published April 22, 2017

About the author

About Kathryn Meyer Griffith 2026
Since childhood I’ve been an artist, and have worked as a graphic designer in the corporate world and for newspapers for twenty-three years before I quit to write full time. But I’d already begun writing novels at 21, over fifty-five years ago now, and have had forty-one (romantic horror, horror novels, romantic SF horror, romantic suspense, romantic time travel, historical romance, thrillers, one non-fiction short story collection, dinosaur books, and murder mysteries) previous novels and thirteen short stories published from various traditional publishers since 1984. But I’ve gone into self-publishing in a big way since 2012; and upon getting all my previous books’ full rights back for the first time in 36 years, have self-published all of them. My ten Dinosaur Lake novels and Spookie Town Murder Mysteries (Scraps of Paper, All Things Slip Away, Ghosts Beneath Us, Witches Among Us, What Lies Beneath the Graves, All Those Who Came Before, When the Fireflies Returned, Echoes of Other Times, Beyond the Veil, Concerning Good and Evil) are my best-sellers.
I was married to Russell for over forty-three years; have a son, two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. I live in a small quaint town in Illinois. I have a quirky cat, Sasha, and we live happily in an old house in the heart of town. Though I’ve been an artist, and a folk/classic rock singer in my youth with my late brother Jim, writing has always been my greatest passion, my butterfly stage, and I’ll probably write stories until the day I die…or until my memory goes.
2012 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS *Finalist* for her horror novel The Last Vampire ~ 2014 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS * Finalist * for her thriller novel Dinosaur Lake.

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Novels and short stories from Kathryn Meyer Griffith:
Evil Stalks the Night, The Heart of the Rose, Blood Forged, Vampire Blood, The Last Vampire (2012 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS*Finalist* in their Horror category), Witches, Witches II: Apocalypse, Witches plus Witches II: Apocalypse, The Nameless One erotic horror short story, The Calling, Scraps of Paper (The First Spookie Town Murder Mystery), All Things Slip Away (The Second Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Ghosts Beneath Us (The Third Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Witches Among Us (The Fourth Spookie Town Murder Mystery), What Lies Beneath the Graves (The Fifth Spookie Town Murder Mystery; sixth, All Who Came Before, When the Fireflies Returned (the seventh Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Echoes of Other Times (the eighth Spookie Town Murder Mystery), Waiting Beyond the Veil, Concerning Good and Evil, Egyptian Heart, Winter’s Journey, The Ice Bridge, Don’t Look Back, Agnes, A Time of Demons and Angels, The Woman in Crimson, Human No Longer, Six Spooky Short Stories Collection, Forever and Always Romantic Novella, Night Carnival Short Story, Dinosaur Lake (2014 EPIC EBOOK AWARDS*Finalist* in their Thriller/Adventure category), Dinosaur Lake II: Dinosaurs Arising, Dinosaur Lake III: Infestation and Dinosaur Lake IV: Dinosaur Wars, Dinosaur Lake V: Survivors, Dinosaur Lake VI: The Alien Connection, Dinosaur Lake VII: The Aliens Return, Memories of My Childhood, and Christmas Magic 1959.

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Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilluant

When I first started reading these books I was unsure as to whether I would find them fulfilling. How wrong could I be. I have found them very compelling and struggle to put back down once started reading. Hubs complains that I'm still awake at 3am reading them. Sadly I am running out of them to read now.

[Sherry Fundin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witches Among Us by Kathryn Meyer Griffith is the fourth book in the Spookie Town Murder Mystery series. I have loved the previous three, so I figure there is a great chance that I will love this one too. Each book can stand alone, but I think the characters are ones you may want to know better and find out how they came to be where they are now.

We start out with Myrtle pulling her wagon and singing a song. She is such a wonderful character and Kathryn Meyer Griffith has brought her to life through her writing. She may not be the main character, but she is so original and unique and fabulous, that she has become my favorite. She is eccentric and would have appeared wacko, but the townspeople know otherwise.

Myrtle is afraid that the past is catching up with her. Her and her sister, Estelle have been hiding in Spookie for fifty five years. Had the witches found them?

She comes to Frank and Abigail because they can fix anything.

I quickly became engrossed in this magical mystery as Myrtle’s group of friends and family come together to face the danger and solve the mystery. The more time I spend in the small town of Spookie, with its almost ever present fog, the more I enjoy it.

I love Witches Among Us and Kathryn Meyer Griffith kept me in the dark about the details of the mystery. She manages to keep me guessing: who, what, why, where, how…

Good magic, bad magic, who will prevail? Shows…you can run but you can’t hide from your past. It will catch up to you and then…

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Witches Among Us by Kathryn Meyer Griffith.

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[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Witches Among Us” is not a stand-alone book.

Read full review in the 2017 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Evelyn Dodson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I downloaded the first book in this series for free, I was hooked after that! I just finished the fourth book in the series of 5 (soon to be 6). It’s a lovely collection of books about the quaint little town of Spookie. A bit far fetched at times but the characters are so compelling. One of the things I appreciate about the character development is that they aren’t perfect, making them more relatable.

I will be sad to read the last book.

[emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another 5* spookie read

I've read all of these spookie books one after the other and have
Loved them all, yeah as good as the other, I'll be sad to finish the series now! Witches among us was excellent, thoroughly enjoyable. I'm to the next

[Sherry Christenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the town of Spooky, I love the characters and growing up in a small town I found the closeness, especially Stella’s Diner, very true to life. I haven’t read the first 3 books in the series but this book can be read/listened to as a stand alone. The story was very intriguing to the point I couldn’t put the book down. The book did Leave me with a few unanswered questions so I will have to check back to see if the next book in the series will answer them.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book about whether witches are real or not. This tale delves more into “crazy” Myrtle’s past and how it affects her and her friends in the present. Griffith writes a little differently yet it’s a great story- although some questions are left unanswered in the end. Moving on to book #5!!

[valinda brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great characters & Interesting storyline.

Have read 3 of the 4 books thus far and found them entertaining and well written, leading me deeper into the town and it's people. I am eager to read the last book, though I'll be sad to leave the characters of Spookie behind. Well done

[Darlene E. Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite so far in the series

I have grown to really love the characters in this series. The story line was really good and I could never have guessed the ending, it came as a complete surprise. I would love to live in this town!

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witches grimore, twig figures, missing and killed animals. A new member to the community named Glinda is a psychic and medium and tries to help Abby, Frank, and Myrtle try to figure out what is going on. I found myself drawn into the story as minutes passed by. A great series.

[Debbie Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting better, the more I read the more I get pulled into this little town and its people. Who doesn’t love Myrtle and all her quirky habits. Witches? Hmm it gave you something to think about and ponder.

[Kathleen Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spooky Fun

I love the introduction of new characters in these books that very through to the next. The psychic is a nice addition. I also like the way the ending leaves you speculating what will happen in the next.

I'd recommend it .

[Jean Francom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

The saga continues and this one won't disappoint! Your question s are answered and opens the door for more adventures.

[gail pfeiffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the series ...

This is the fourth book I've read in this series ... very enjoyable, well-paced, with delightful characters and easy development.

[Kas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book in the series, kept you interested. Have read all in the series so far and none disappoint. Will only be disappointed once I get to the end of the series. On to book 5.

[Nadyne Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was good as the previous 3. I enjoy this series of books and will read the 5th one too.

[Ruth A Wohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story

I can't stop reading this series. I love a good book that I can't wait to read the next page. I'm on to book 5.

[Heather Mahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Thoroughly enjoyed this book 😊
As with the others and this one, I can't wait to read the next haha!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family ties are the strongest

The characters are well developed and they pull the reader into the story. I've enjoyed the stories into the hours past midnight.

[Julie Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good but not like the others.

I love this series and the over all story line. This book just didn't seem to flow as well as the others. I will be reading the rest of the series though. I have to know what happens next. I feel like I know these people and this town.