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Murder, sabotage, a talking mouse and a high-school reunion: life is getting busy for part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch Harlow Torrent.
When the family businesses come under attack, the Torrent Witches gear up for war… except a little Slip magic problem gets out of hand. Is it the work of the diabolical Coldwell family or a dark force intent on mayhem?
Book #9 of the Torrent Witches Cozy Mysteries series.

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106 reviews2 followers
December 14, 2022
This was probably the most intense thriller out of the series so far. I just finished listened to this book on audible.

I was not expecting it to be so crazy thrilling and suspenseful at moments. Harlow is thrown from a simple mystery to like full blown cinematic event towards the end of the book. I like how Harlow went back to being a journalist. The only thing that didnt sit right with me is in the previous books she started writing a book but this entire book she barely mentioned or written her book.

I would have to say out of the 9 books I listened to so far, this book was probably the most suspenseful and really got me invested in. Just because I didnt feel like it was slow start to get to the point. It was a constant mystery and information gathering.

Definitely recommend this book. Now off to the last book and hoping the ending of this book is explained in the finale.
26 reviews
January 3, 2019
The Lost Witch stole Jack!!!! I can't believe how addicted I am to this series now, I actually feel gutted that Jack is gone, and I can't wait to read the final book in the series to see how it all ends! I love how this has slowly ramped up in intensity, I love how Harlow's mind keeps being erased and how she knows something is wrong, we have been getting hints all the way along about something evil lurking just beyond the shadows. These books are so much fun, they aren't high literature but they have written well plot lines and get increasingly fun as the series has progressed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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109 reviews
September 20, 2023
the end of this book pissed me off to no end but we shall see what happens at the end of the next one.
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192 reviews1 follower
January 24, 2024
1 Audible credit for 10 books in the series. Cute cozy mystery/fantasy. Not a page turner but a good use of a credit. Book 9/10.
70 reviews
March 11, 2024
If you've jumped into this series - go back! It'll be worth it.

It's more witchy mystery than a fluffy cozy mystery. The family dynamics are hilarious. Relationships, adorable.

And the story builds in each book. So while some things will see a conclusion, there are elements woven across the series you'll miss out on if you start later on.
2,772 reviews9 followers
April 21, 2023
The Torrent witches family businesses are being sabotaged, they are slowly being shut down one by one by health inspectors when mice are let loose in the cafe leading to a new sidekick mouse called Hugo for Adams.
The witches decide this means war and they set about investigating who it could be.
But things take a sinister turn when they believe Carter died in a house fire and their arch enemy Sylvester Coldwell is murdered and his brother August moves in for the kill to take over the family business and he wants rid of the Torrents!
Another exciting witchy escapade.
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744 reviews13 followers
July 21, 2024
This book delivers the most thrilling and suspenseful ride yet in the Torrent Witch series. Harlow dives headfirst from a seemingly straightforward mystery into a cinematic explosion of secrets and danger. It's refreshing to see Harlow return to her journalistic roots.

My only minor gripe is that the book she began writing in previous installments takes a backseat here. However, that's a small blip in an otherwise relentlessly captivating story. Out of the nine books I've read so far, this one stands out for its constant momentum and focus. The mystery unfolds organically, keeping me invested from the get-go.

Highly recommended! Now, I'm eager to jump into the final book and see if it resolves all the mysteries this whole series has left us with.
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1,092 reviews47 followers
November 2, 2025
oh. wow! so much happens in this book and i was loving every second! Harlow and her cousins anticipate their high school reunion, there are some unexpected surprises that create plenty of stress for the Torrent family but, as always, they aren’t going to let these events deter them. the humor and magic were enjoyable and i think this was my favorite book in the series.

with the next book being the series finale, i don’t know why i was surprised that this ended with a shocking cliffhanger. 😂 in any case, i have started reading it, eager to read how it will all end! i have enjoyed this magical series and still highly recommend it!! ✨💞
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225 reviews
May 20, 2023
You can tell the series is starting to bring all the pieces together that have been strewn throughout the other books. Very exciting and twists upon twists. Think the writing is getting better too. Series started out meh but easy listening on audible. Now, I must continue! I must know how all this connects and ends.
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740 reviews
January 2, 2024
Things are beginning to come to a head, all the Torrent witches lose their power, leaving Harlowe particularly useless. The nominal Lost witch waits for the final part of the book to make her appearance and causing the status quo to shatter. Still not very good, but one of the best book in this series.
8 reviews
May 9, 2025
All of the books have gotten me on a roller coaster. I seem to always stay up too late trying to read as much as I can. Will the find the house again. Why are all the guys name Jack. There has to be something to that right or is that just me overthinking it. Is the other reporter some kinda magical beacon I mean he knows something right?? Idk but the end mad me jump right into the the next boom
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120 reviews
February 2, 2018
4.5. This started out kind of slow, but about midway, it picked up and boy did it pack a wallop by the end. I was about to take a nap after reading it, but mind is in a frenzy right now, ready to start on book 10.
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33 reviews
January 20, 2023
This was prob the best one so far bc everything from the previous is finally coming together but I wasn’t a huge fan of how much commenting there was on body weight? Just seemed unnecessary. Previous in series also had some but this one really stepped it up in a bad way
711 reviews
April 10, 2023
I could feel the ending coming near in this installation of the series (9th of 10) - finally! Much happens here; many more clues and key observations. This book was almost 'over-packed' but I wonder which parts are really meaningful!
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725 reviews7 followers
November 17, 2023
So far this is my favorite book out of the series. The curse, the lost witch, the family and their lives and loves. So well written and what an exciting adventure. Once again I recommend this series for anyone that loves witch cozy mysteries.
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1,215 reviews45 followers
August 5, 2024
This is the grittiest book in the series and is darker than the others. Having said that, it features the same great characters and still fits well within the Cosy mystery genre. I still highly recommend this series.
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524 reviews1 follower
February 20, 2025
This series keeps getting better and better. This book had everything, great suspense, great humor, character development, fucking loved it! Can't wait to see how the 10th book is gonna wrap up this series, I'm sad it's going to end soon!
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51 reviews
February 23, 2025
Much like the other Torrent Witches books, this was a relaxing mystery with a nice dash of humor. Loving the continued mysterious past of Harlow's ancestors.
This one had a particularly bitter sweet ending/cliffhanger
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249 reviews2 followers
September 25, 2025
I got this as all 10 books on Audible for FREE! It was a 65 hour read. Since I listen to books at work I was so excited for this. I loved all 10 books! They were so much fun. I'm so grateful I got all 10 books and they were great!
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82 reviews2 followers
September 30, 2025
Definitely beginning to open up the greater mysteries of Harlot Bay. But serious, what is with this ending. Talk about a major cliff hanger... I wasn't going to add that part but the more I thought about it the more it made me need to start the next book right away, which I did.
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389 reviews2 followers
October 27, 2025
Oh the heartbreak and duplicity!

Yikes and double yikes. This started so well, with everyone all happy and loved, and then the Colbrooks come along and ruin it all.
The end of this one was just devastating..........
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Author 3 books72 followers
December 6, 2025
I downgraded the series because the ending left you hanging.
I seriously hate a book that does that -- if feels like you are being forced into finding out how everything works out.
I have the series so I do have the next book, however, it starts just as sucky as this one ended.
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Author 9 books38 followers
August 17, 2022
Such excitement for the Torrent witches. I am loving this series.
734 reviews1 follower
October 25, 2022
These books are fantastic and do not get dull. Still filled with surprises
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1,551 reviews4 followers
February 7, 2023
Another great book by Tess Lake. Can't wat to see what the last book brings.
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847 reviews37 followers
June 30, 2023
Lots of big things happened but they didn't land. Too much to quickly and too rushed. Honestly we had more depth in the reunion scene than the climax.
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7 reviews1 follower
July 21, 2023
Best book in the series by far even though it got dark. I need book 10 to come full circle not to disappoint.
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