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Brimstone Witch Mystery #10
A Deal With The Grim Reaper
The door which leads to the magical town of Brimstone has gone. Despite its absence, Cassia and her gran find a way into the town using another door.
They are met in Brimstone by the Grim Reaper who tells them of a curse which was cast hundreds of years ago by their ancestor, Gertrude Winter. He explains that if a murder dating back twenty-three years isn’t solved immediately, Cassia and her gran will no longer be witches. Not only that, the residents of Brimstone will forget they ever existed.
Gran makes a deal with the Grim Reaper and he gives them more time to solve the mystery. All Cassia has to do is to work out who was murdered, where the deceased body is now, and who did it – all within twenty-four hours. Luckily, she has her cat, Stanley, at her side to help her with this seemingly impossible task.
As they get deeper into their investigation, Cassia and Stanley learn about another deal which the Grim Reaper made – which changes everything.
They are met in Brimstone by the Grim Reaper who tells them of a curse which was cast hundreds of years ago by their ancestor, Gertrude Winter. He explains that if a murder dating back twenty-three years isn’t solved immediately, Cassia and her gran will no longer be witches. Not only that, the residents of Brimstone will forget they ever existed.
Gran makes a deal with the Grim Reaper and he gives them more time to solve the mystery. All Cassia has to do is to work out who was murdered, where the deceased body is now, and who did it – all within twenty-four hours. Luckily, she has her cat, Stanley, at her side to help her with this seemingly impossible task.
As they get deeper into their investigation, Cassia and Stanley learn about another deal which the Grim Reaper made – which changes everything.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2018
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April Fernsby
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April Fernsby lives in the north of England in a county called Yorkshire. Yorkshire has its fair share of hauntings and supernatural events, including a witch called Mary Bateman, aka The Yorkshire Witch, whose skeleton now hangs in a local museum.
April loves all things supernatural and mysterious. Her favourite book as a child was ‘The Faraway Tree’ as it took the reader into a different world where unusual creatures lived. April looked for a similar tree near her house but never found it.
Her Brimstone Witch series involves the main character, Cassia Winter, going through a cellar door and into another world where magical creatures live, and mysteries abound.
April Fernsby lives in the north of England in a county called Yorkshire. Yorkshire has its fair share of hauntings and supernatural events, including a witch called Mary Bateman, aka The Yorkshire Witch, whose skeleton now hangs in a local museum.
April loves all things supernatural and mysterious. Her favourite book as a child was ‘The Faraway Tree’ as it took the reader into a different world where unusual creatures lived. April looked for a similar tree near her house but never found it.
Her Brimstone Witch series involves the main character, Cassia Winter, going through a cellar door and into another world where magical creatures live, and mysteries abound.
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February 15, 2018
A Deal With The Grim Reaper (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 10) by April Fernsby is a great addition to the series. I really enjoyed this book. The justice witch has to solve the murder or everyone in Brimstone will forget her and her grandmother. She has 24 hours and the murder is 23 years old! It is one of my favorite so far! A real twist when she finds out too!
February 12, 2018
kindle unlimited but got it on a freebie day, better than good because had missed #9 on freebie day, so now have them all but 9 singly and all three box sets AND the feebie day 1.5 as I call it {the Lepreuchan one mentioned at bottom} AND #10 today. NOTE: the 3 sets START with #2 book, might try to find time to re-read them, there is something 'off' so only a 4 but want to pinpoint reason.
A Deal With The Grim Reaper
The door which leads to the magical town of Brimstone has gone. Despite its absence, Cassia and her gran find a way into the town using another way. They are met in Brimstone by the Grim Reaper who tells them of a curse which was cast hundreds of years ago by their ancestor, Gertrude Winter. He explains that if a murder dating back twenty-three years isn’t solved immediately, Cassia and her gran will no longer be witches. Not only that, the residents of Brimstone will forget they ever existed. Gran makes a deal with the Grim Reaper and he gives them more time to solve the mystery. All Cassia has to do now is to work out who was murdered, where the deceased body is now, and who did it – all within twenty-four hours. Luckily, she has her cat, Stanley, at her side to help her with this seemingly impossible task. As they get deeper into their investigation, Cassia and Stanley learn about another deal which the Grim Reaper made which changes everything.
Murder Of A Werewolf (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 1)
The Leprechaun's Last Trick (A Brimstone Witch Mystery 1.5 basically)
As Dead As A Vampire (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 2)
The Centaur's Last Breath (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 3)
The Sleeping Goblin (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 4)
Dead As A Vampire/The Centaur's Last Breath/The Sleeping Goblin
Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 1 {Does NOT include #1 NOR 1.5}
As Dead As A Vampire/The Centaur's Last Breath/The Sleeping Goblin
The Silent Banshee (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 5)
The Murdered Mermaid (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 6)
The End Of The Yeti (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 7)
Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 2
The Silent Banshee/The Murdered Mermaid/The End Of The Yeti
Death Of A Rainbow Nymph (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 8)
The Witch Is Dead (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 9)
A Deal With The Grim Reaper (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 10)
Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 3
Death Of A Rainbow Nymph/The Witch Is Dead/A Deal With The Grim Reaper
A Deal With The Grim Reaper
The door which leads to the magical town of Brimstone has gone. Despite its absence, Cassia and her gran find a way into the town using another way. They are met in Brimstone by the Grim Reaper who tells them of a curse which was cast hundreds of years ago by their ancestor, Gertrude Winter. He explains that if a murder dating back twenty-three years isn’t solved immediately, Cassia and her gran will no longer be witches. Not only that, the residents of Brimstone will forget they ever existed. Gran makes a deal with the Grim Reaper and he gives them more time to solve the mystery. All Cassia has to do now is to work out who was murdered, where the deceased body is now, and who did it – all within twenty-four hours. Luckily, she has her cat, Stanley, at her side to help her with this seemingly impossible task. As they get deeper into their investigation, Cassia and Stanley learn about another deal which the Grim Reaper made which changes everything.
Murder Of A Werewolf (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 1)
The Leprechaun's Last Trick (A Brimstone Witch Mystery 1.5 basically)
As Dead As A Vampire (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 2)
The Centaur's Last Breath (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 3)
The Sleeping Goblin (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 4)
Dead As A Vampire/The Centaur's Last Breath/The Sleeping Goblin
Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 1 {Does NOT include #1 NOR 1.5}
As Dead As A Vampire/The Centaur's Last Breath/The Sleeping Goblin
The Silent Banshee (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 5)
The Murdered Mermaid (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 6)
The End Of The Yeti (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 7)
Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 2
The Silent Banshee/The Murdered Mermaid/The End Of The Yeti
Death Of A Rainbow Nymph (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 8)
The Witch Is Dead (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 9)
A Deal With The Grim Reaper (A Brimstone Witch Mystery Book 10)
Brimstone Witch Mysteries - Box Set 3
Death Of A Rainbow Nymph/The Witch Is Dead/A Deal With The Grim Reaper
February 15, 2018
As our story opens we find that the Winter women are under a curse placed upon them by their ancestor Gertrude Winter (founding witch of Brimstone). This curse stated that if any of her descendents didn't solve all murders before their 30th birthday they would loose their witch powers.
Andy (the Grimm reaper) informs Esther and her granddaughter Cassia (the current Justice Witch of Brimstone) that the curse has taken effect and they have 24hrs to solve a 23yr old murder.
I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Andy (the Grimm reaper) informs Esther and her granddaughter Cassia (the current Justice Witch of Brimstone) that the curse has taken effect and they have 24hrs to solve a 23yr old murder.
I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
June 14, 2018
A race against time
A good read but not one of my favourite ones in the series. A wall prevents her and Granny from entering brimstone. An ancient curse has come into effect. She has 24 hours to solve a crime that has been forgotten for 23 years. Can she and her cat do so especially as with every minute that ticks by she looses a bit more of her magic? Even if she does, is that the only unsolved crime? The race is on with not only magic, the fate of Brimstone but also of her Gran at stake (as she made a deal with the Grimm Reaper so that she could pass her magic to Cassia). Not a plot that I enjoyed and the characters seemed slightly out of phase to normal.
A good read but not one of my favourite ones in the series. A wall prevents her and Granny from entering brimstone. An ancient curse has come into effect. She has 24 hours to solve a crime that has been forgotten for 23 years. Can she and her cat do so especially as with every minute that ticks by she looses a bit more of her magic? Even if she does, is that the only unsolved crime? The race is on with not only magic, the fate of Brimstone but also of her Gran at stake (as she made a deal with the Grimm Reaper so that she could pass her magic to Cassia). Not a plot that I enjoyed and the characters seemed slightly out of phase to normal.
April 30, 2025
Cassia and Esther are great
This is a wonderful story. Other stories of the Reaper don't show him from a spot of levity. This story shows 2 witches and a murder curse. With the Reaper helping, can the witches solve a murder that is more than a decade old in 24 hours? Well, if they don't, they won't be witches anymore. So, with the help of the townsfolk and their special familiars, they go to it. What ensues is a hilarious blend of mix ups in this Who-done-it. Can't wait to read the next one!
This is a wonderful story. Other stories of the Reaper don't show him from a spot of levity. This story shows 2 witches and a murder curse. With the Reaper helping, can the witches solve a murder that is more than a decade old in 24 hours? Well, if they don't, they won't be witches anymore. So, with the help of the townsfolk and their special familiars, they go to it. What ensues is a hilarious blend of mix ups in this Who-done-it. Can't wait to read the next one!
November 16, 2021
This one was good.
I really enjoyed reading this book. This time, everyone's favorite justice witch faces a curse that will wipe the memory of her from existence. The story takes place over a twenty-four hour period. There is lots of action that leaves you at the edge of your seat. Will she, or won't she? Either way, it's still a great read. Like the series, this one is absolutely worth reading.
I really enjoyed reading this book. This time, everyone's favorite justice witch faces a curse that will wipe the memory of her from existence. The story takes place over a twenty-four hour period. There is lots of action that leaves you at the edge of your seat. Will she, or won't she? Either way, it's still a great read. Like the series, this one is absolutely worth reading.
August 9, 2023
Two good books in a row. This was amazing. I loved this one too. The time limit, the "forgotten" murder, Rosalyn's fate, Luca, the butterflies... Just everything was incredible. I have no words to describe how much I loved this one. A couple of things didn't really make sense but they served the purpose, like the transportation methods, but besides that, this was an extraordinary magical cozy mystery.
February 18, 2018
Best Brimstone Witch Book Yet!
I have enjoyed all of the Brimstone Witch books, but this was the best one ever. Cassia and Gran fell under a curse from one of their ancestors and were in danger of losing their powers and having to leave Brimstone. Cassia's struggles to break the curse kept me sitting on the edge of my chair.
I have enjoyed all of the Brimstone Witch books, but this was the best one ever. Cassia and Gran fell under a curse from one of their ancestors and were in danger of losing their powers and having to leave Brimstone. Cassia's struggles to break the curse kept me sitting on the edge of my chair.
April 29, 2018
Death doesn't become you.
I liked the story line. April added some interest in twists. Over the life of the series this reader has gotten to know the characters and has seen them grow and change. They are occasionally not quite believable, but still enjoyable. This book was a bit different because of the revelations near the end. Please read and enjoy.
I liked the story line. April added some interest in twists. Over the life of the series this reader has gotten to know the characters and has seen them grow and change. They are occasionally not quite believable, but still enjoyable. This book was a bit different because of the revelations near the end. Please read and enjoy.
February 12, 2018
A Deal With the Grim Reaoer
A big mystery, a centuries old curse, a little of a live story. And another adventure with Cassia, and Stanley. Our friends are knee deep in this adventure. Loved it
A big mystery, a centuries old curse, a little of a live story. And another adventure with Cassia, and Stanley. Our friends are knee deep in this adventure. Loved it
February 13, 2018
A thrill ride
What a trip! Curses, a grim reaper, and mysterious murders are no match for justice witch and her fiercely loyal feline. I loved every bit of it and my mind is still reeling the revelations of this latest case.
What a trip! Curses, a grim reaper, and mysterious murders are no match for justice witch and her fiercely loyal feline. I loved every bit of it and my mind is still reeling the revelations of this latest case.
March 14, 2018
Very stressful and emotional
This series by Ms Fernsby is one of the best written series I have read and will continue to read! She really draws out the five senses. Thank you. EVERYONE please read her writings you won’t be sorry!
This series by Ms Fernsby is one of the best written series I have read and will continue to read! She really draws out the five senses. Thank you. EVERYONE please read her writings you won’t be sorry!
May 27, 2018
Dwarfs, mines, and murder!
This book has every element of a mystery. curses, grim reaper, Witches, and some romance. Talking cats, beautiful butterflies, and of course, murder. Enjoyable reading
This book has every element of a mystery. curses, grim reaper, Witches, and some romance. Talking cats, beautiful butterflies, and of course, murder. Enjoyable reading
June 14, 2018
Excellent
Missing dwarf, missing necklace, forgotten century old curses, makes for a great mystery. And murder of course. If you have not read anything from this Author start with book 1 in the series. Makes for better read.
Missing dwarf, missing necklace, forgotten century old curses, makes for a great mystery. And murder of course. If you have not read anything from this Author start with book 1 in the series. Makes for better read.
May 2, 2020
Secrets
Cute little YA story. Liked the time deadline aspect to getting secrets discovered and solving crimes. So many lies and omission of facts, you would think she could have imagined that problem from occurring. It certainly wasted a lot of time.
Cute little YA story. Liked the time deadline aspect to getting secrets discovered and solving crimes. So many lies and omission of facts, you would think she could have imagined that problem from occurring. It certainly wasted a lot of time.
February 23, 2018
Glad Cassia is back
I really enjoyed this new Brimstone Witch book. I could not put it down once I got really got into it.
I really enjoyed this new Brimstone Witch book. I could not put it down once I got really got into it.
February 27, 2018
Wonderful story
Wonderful story. Kept me up until 2:30 am reading. Just couldn't put it down. Waiting anxiously for the next one in the series
Wonderful story. Kept me up until 2:30 am reading. Just couldn't put it down. Waiting anxiously for the next one in the series
April 27, 2018
great book hope more of the grim reaper in the upcoming books
April 29, 2018
book 10 another great cozy mystery of who did it to who? and who else? and what else?? here's to hoping there are lots more mysteries in brimstone bay..
June 18, 2018
Meet Andy, the Grim Reaper!
Shocking trouble in Brimstone! Could this be the end of Cassia and Stanley? An unsolved murder must be figured out in record time. All will be revealed!
Shocking trouble in Brimstone! Could this be the end of Cassia and Stanley? An unsolved murder must be figured out in record time. All will be revealed!
October 23, 2018
Eeeeek
Oh my Lord the heart palpitations,the fear. I thought that's it she's a goner but no right at the last second she was safe
Oh my Lord the heart palpitations,the fear. I thought that's it she's a goner but no right at the last second she was safe
October 1, 2021
A real page turner, fast read, I loved this book, one of my favorites in this series.
January 27, 2022
Cassia is losing her powers. If she doesn't solve a murder mystery before 24 hours are up she'll lose her powers, be forgotten and have to leave Brimstone!
February 28, 2022
The continuation of the series. Cassia must solve a murder or lose her powers in 24 hours.
September 14, 2022
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down and stayed up past my bedtime to finish it.
March 30, 2023
Absolutely love this series. It's a great cozy witch mystery!!!
May 1, 2023
Great story
Wonderful characters and story line can't wait to read the next book I can't stop reading these books I might read them a second time soon
Wonderful characters and story line can't wait to read the next book I can't stop reading these books I might read them a second time soon
September 16, 2023
Wonderful story
Had me in tears I felt for Chassis and Stanley so glad it has a happy ending can't wait to read the next book
Had me in tears I felt for Chassis and Stanley so glad it has a happy ending can't wait to read the next book
September 24, 2023
Readable. Slightly better than some earlier ones!!
December 21, 2024
Witchy and cozy - great additional characters for this series - do have to say I do love Stanley
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