Witch Myth

Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery #2

by Alexandria Clarke

When six-year-old Felix Morales is seemingly dragged out of town by a giant wolf, Noelle Summers is the one woman who has the knowledge and ability to find him. Armed with icy witchcraft and a thirst for justice, Noelle sets out to get Felix back, but not without running into a few glitches. It turns out that a dark witch is behind the kidnapping, and Noelle must race to save Felix from the witch’s dangerous grasp.

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

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 21, 2018

About the author

Alexandria Clarke is a writer, cat lover, and all-around optimist. She loves to immerse her readers in mystery and intrigue, meaningful friendships, and the worlds of characters who learn by doing. When she's not writing, Alex enjoys playing guitar, watching Wynonna Earp, and spending time with her family. She currently lives in Orlando, Florida with her partner and their four pets.

Reviews

[Andrea Vette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Abrupt ending

It is a very short book and just about the time you really get into it .. It ends, abruptly!! I would have really liked to read more but now I feel like I read half the story and the other half is missing.

[Meegy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another re-read, this book was great. The ending was perfect, will definitely be re-reading the rest of the trilogy. :)

[Meegy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, the ending was so unexpected and am keen to see what happens to Morgan.

[B.E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arrgghh! Cliffhanger! Noooooo. Where the next book?? I need the next book!

Entertaining read, obviously. And I care enough about the characters to be frustrated by the cliffhanger. It had a good setup and the premise is strong. The plot is definitely grabby. I don't see any more books after this on Amazon - just a Book 0. I also don't see where the author has a website so I can't tell when the next book will be out. Which is kind of frustrating. Patience is not my strong suit.

Oh, one last thing. This is billed as a 'cozy mystery'. I totally wouldn't call it that. It's got some dark bits and it's paranormal, so I'd think of it more as a paranormal mystery - so cozy mystery addicts don't get shocked.

[Meegy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will be honest, I expected something a lot more gruesome than what was written. In the Christmas Trilogy, it stated that she went through something huge, I mean it as huge... But it wasn't that bad.

[Nekita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the characters and storyline, only problem is this book ended where it should have only been about halfway through. Very dissapointing.

[L.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

** Audiobook version **
It was good to be back in Yew Hollow albeit somewhat transformed as a result of a witch's spell to alter its destiny.

Noelle is about to be married but not to the man she expects, nor is her "best friend" the one she would have chosen. Something is afoot in Yew Hollow and only Noelle can undo the spell. Unfortunately, time is not on her side. Should she finish her vows at the alter then the alternative reality will become permanent.

I love this narrator - she makes the story zip along. Can't wait for another one!

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy these books with Morgan summers

I'm hoping that Alexandria Clark comes out with the sequel soon. This book is short read but perfect for someone -like me - who hasn't read books for entertainment for several years. I love the bridge between fantasy fiction and murder mystery in these books.

[Kay Tuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 2

This book was as great as book zero of the series. I was hooked from start and it continued with the same characters and a few new ones. It was hard to put down. I enjoyed it very much and can't wait to read more from this author. If you enjoy mysteries you will like this series.

[Patricia White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the book. As soon as I read Morgan had joined the police force, I was happy! Then when I read she was getting a partner, I already knew what was going to happen based a the previous book. Overall the book is good. But I hate that there is a cliff hanger. Well, my opinion of a cliff hanger.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twinkling lights

An alternate world where things are not as you remember. No children are playing. Your friends are no longer your friends. You getting married to someone you don't know. Your enemy is your best friend. Read what happens!

[Kimberly #Audiofile · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got confused with this one.
I thought it was book 2 in wildfire but it’s not it’s a completely different character. I however did enjoy this one more than wildfire book one.

Really short but full of action.

[Barbara Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

bought the book on Kindle $.99
4 stars (why does everyone name their character Morgan)
easy read

[Shanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book

Absolutely love this book! Hope to see more coming from Alexandria Clarke in this series and any other series that may be written!

[Luke Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yew Hollow at its finest

Wonderfully written, some laughs and quirks. Great plot and a bright ending. You will be enchanted by this one. Enjoy

[Genia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely fun read. Perfect after a day of listening to legal arguments.

[Imjussayin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow cosy Mystery Book 1
A sequel that keeps you entertained.
Reading in chronological order is not necessary but advantageous.
This not cosy!

The Protagonist: Morgan Summers is a witch who can see ghosts. She is now a paranormal detective in the police force. She is a combination of feisty, funny and furious. Morgan lives in Yew Hollow, the ancestral home of her coven.

The Plot: When a battered wife is threatened by the ghost of her ex-husband, Morgan is called in to be convinced, confirm and investigate. She also has a new detective partner, Dominic, to persuade of ghostly doings, but things are not what they seem when a devoted warlock is involved.

Now here is a sequel to keep you entertained, ending with a cliff-hanger. No prize for guessing my next book. The characters are interesting and vigorous. The plot and sub-plots keep the mind racing. The writing seems effortless, and along with the vivid scene setting, this is a page-turner.

A short page turner. I do feel cheated when a book is less than 100 pages and ends with a cliff-hanger.

It is a fast-paced, absorbing read. It does contain humour but I would not categorise this story as cosy because it is grim, menacing and the violence is too graphic for a cosy. Recommended but not at bedtime because it is hard to put the book down.

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Book Rating

Sexual Content: U
Language: 12
Violent: 16
Would I read the next one or reread ?: Yes

My rating system (* = star)
0* Could not finish this book (waste of time)
1* Finished the book but didn't like it.
2* Finished the book it was okay.
3* A good read worth your time.
4* An excellent read often with a novel concept or unusual plot.
5* A magnificent read. A prominent example of the genre.

[Julie Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay I am really confused. The blurb is not right for the book and and I have no ideas where is comes in the series it says one in the title but two in the sub title. Anyway if you happy to ignore all that and don't mind listening to them out of order then it is a fun short cozy witch mystery. It is a clean mystery as there is no murder and I enjoyed it. I liked the mystery and the way Noelle has to figure out what was going on. The characters are great and I liked Noelle's unusual power of being able to control the weather (or it might just be snow not sure on that) off to start another book by this author because even though this book is part of a series they can listened to as a standalone.
Noelle wakes up to find her world turned up side down. She is engaged to a male she doesn't know, living in a house she doesn't recognise, the people she thought of as her best friends hate her and her actually best friend seems like a stranger. Her power feels non existent and more importantly she isn't a teacher any more because there is no children left in town. What is going on? As she is struggling with two sets of memories Noelle will have to find out what is going on and why everybody else is happy to accept the situation and all before she says "I do".
I really liked the narrator, she made the story really enjoyable by using her voice well and exciting. Will be happy to listen to her again.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Morgan Summers is back in Yew Hollow for less than an hour and already stumbles across a murder. It looks like black magic has befallen a beloved resident and because she found the body, Morgan becomes the main suspect. Because of her special power of seeing the dead, Morgan finds herself helping the wandering soul cross over, but not before she finds herself trapped in the otherworld. Can she make it back alive and save the Summers coven before an evil presence destroys Yew Hollow?

This is a bit more than your average cozy mystery as there is a paranormal element added including good vs. bad entities and different dimensions including the otheworld/afterlife. If you love intrigue, mystery, suspense, adventure, and lots of paranormal elements, then you will want to add this book to your “to read” pile.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ceejay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the second trilogy about the witches of Yew Hollow. Once again it is a very enjoyable read, with an exciting cliffhanger. In this trilogy Morgan Summers, a witch who recently returned to Yew Hollow, gets a job on the police force investigating special cases. To help her, another new detective who is not capable of dealing with the supernatural, is assigned to be her partner. Morgan's mother,a premiere witch of witches, assigns Morgan the job of helping a 16 year old witch come to grips with her powers. The first case that the two detectives handle concerns a ghost who is attempting to kill his widow. But then.......no spoilers! My only complaint with this series is that the three novellas that comprise each trilogy could each as easily been a single novel!

[Robbie Mowles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witch Myth #2

Morgan has become a paranormal detective for the police department. She finds herself struggling to believe the victim of a ghostly attack. Morgan hasn't ever come across ghosts who are able to physically touch or harm anyone. So when the victim tells her that a ghost attacked her and burnt her house down. She tries to make sense out of the attack by discounting the victims story. She gets a partner a male detective whom she is slightly attracted to. Sparks fly every which way in this book. Things happen that shouldn't happen. Now I'm going to start reading the third book because I'm hooked.

[Sandra Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Morgan Summers is back! Except now, after solving the last murder, she is a paranormal police detective.

She’s working on a new, unusual case. A former abused wife claims that she is being stalked by her dead husband. She says that he’s still trying to kill her. Is this lady really being haunted or is she just crazy?

I love the Summer witches and how they each add a biting wit to the story!

Fun and inquisitive! Witty and hilarious! I love Morgan!

The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars was the annoying cliffhanger in the end. But, I guess that just means I have to get the next installment in the series.

[Relina Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery- Book 1" was written by Alexandria Clarke. Morgan Summers is from a witch family living in Yew Hollow. As one of four sisters, she has taken it upon herself to become a paranormal investigator. On her first day on the job, she meets a handsome detective while investigating a poltergeist-like assurance with the widow of a man who recently died.
Overall, this storyline was well written. The concept was fairly original, but a bit darker than I expected due to the fun cartoon character on the cover.

[Ceejay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This third book in the Yew Hollow Mystery trilogy is a great read. When last we saw Morgan Summer, of the famous Summer Coven, she had passed away and the witches of Yew Hollow were under the control of a warlock! Morgan has died, and is banished to the Otherworld. This third novella answers a lot of questions,the primary one being, can Morgan save the Summer Coven, despite being dead? Other story lines are also taken care of; for example,the relationship with Morgan's mother, and the relationship with young Gwylyn. This novel is an exciting well done ending to a highly enjoyable trilogy.

[Fleet Sparrow]

Wow. I mean, like, the prequel was good? Most of the complaints I had about that were along the lines of personal taste, but this...

This was bad.

From fat-shaming, to victim blaming, to some of the most bizarre character reactions I've ever read, this was just painful to read. If this had been the first book I read, I would have deleted it and made a note to never touch this series again. I don't know what went so wrong, but sweet lord it did.

[Peg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author did an amazing job!!

You have to read the first book to understand how the witch ended up where she did. Again, Alexandria Clarke has managed to do what some authors haven't an inkling know how to do. She has managed to reel you into the story like you're a part of the story. I will definitely be watching for more books from her. I recommend this book to anyone that loves a great cozy mystery.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although this is billed as a second book, it's really just the second half of what should have been one book. I find that irksome. A book should tell a whole story, in my opinion.

Also, it's really weird that the prequel, first book, and second book all have the same title, just with #0, #1, and #2 after it. Was it really that hard to come up with discrete titles, or even subtitles that would differentiate the books?

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morgan is a detective for the local police department in this book. She is assigned a new detective to help her solve a crime that has an element of witch craft to it. There is deception involved, and a huge battle of good over evil. Morgan is killed in this book, but finds her way back from the otherworld. There is a lot of action, and coming together of the witches, to help each other, and the town of Yew Hollow.

[Ceejay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This third and final book in the Yew Hollow Christmas trilogy is a winner! The usual gang is back. Noelle, Chiara, Gabiel, and Morgan return, but things are a lot different this time because......sorry, no spoilers! If you enjoyed the first two novels, I'm sure that you'll be pleased with the climatic conclusion. All questions are answered in a highly satifactory manner. And here's a good thing, I found at least six more Yew Hollow books. Read On !!

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow Christmas- Book 2 was a great read by Alexandria Clarke. Six year old Felix Morales seems to be dragged out of town by a giant wolf. Noelle has the knowledge and ability to find him. She is armed with icy witchcraft and a desire to get justice. Noelle will do whatever it takes to get Felix back. A dark witch is behind kidnapping Felix and Noelle must save him. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by the author.