A Cold Spell

Private Eye Witch #2

by Stacey Alabaster

It’s a cold day in… Well, you know the saying.A paranormal cozy mystery from USA Today Bestselling Author Stacey Alabaster.Ruby Swift is learning to use her paranormal powers and how to solve mysteries as a private investigator. Sometimes together. When a freezing spell goes wrong, she’s suddenly got more to worry about than just a murder investigation.A Cold Spell is part of the Private Eye Witch Cozy Mystery series. If you like fun paranormal mysteries, you will love Ruby Swift and her magical adventures.Get A Cold Spell and start solving your next supernatural mystery today!Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited

Genres: Mystery, Paranormal, Novella

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 14, 2019

About the author

I have always loved a good mystery. From my early years watching Murder She Wrote to more recent shows like Monk, Psych, and my absolute favorite BBC show ever, Sherlock, I have studied what it takes to make an entertaining mystery. I am truly blessed to be able to write and share my own mysteries with you. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I loved writing them :)

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Reviews

[June E Hamm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cold Spell

Who is your editor! I really had a hard time reading with the way the sentences were worded in places. If you need someone to read your works before publishing let me know.

[Merry Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby has to pass her first test to be allowed in the coven and so she practices a freeze spell which goes wrong and freezes Geri, the head of the coven, and none of the other witches were able to reverse it. At the same time, there is a murder in Old Swift Town period costume village. With Vicky, her best friend who has been helping her with her learning her witch powers as well as helping Ruby in her Private Investigation agency they try to find out who murdered Beth's friend, Teresa, the actress in the Swift Town play. With Ruby and Vicky going undercover in the village, so many things happen. We are treated to some nasty and vindictive people who are so jealous about everything would they resort to murder? And then there is trying to reverse the freeze spell that has poor Geri stuck in Prudence's living room. Where else should we put her? Such a comedy of errors has you trying to figure out who murdered Teresa, what is going on in Swift Town? Can Geri be unfrozen or will Prudence take over the lead of the coven? This is a fun and fast paced read that has you laughing throughout! I received an ARC but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

[Krystyna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Big Freeze

An okay read that got just a tad silly as it went on. The plot behind it was a good one. A spell used haphazardly, revenge and angst that led to murder but it just got more irritating as I read. The characters are flighty, kooky and slightly unbelievable.
A new case. Murder! It has been ignored by everyone except a friend of the victim. But first she has to pass her first exam. An exam that goes wrong when the spell she casts can't be reversed. But life goes on and she now has to work on getting a job at the park where the murder occurred. Backstabbing, victimisation and sabotage whilst someone from the past looks on. Can she find the killer? Can her spell be reversed?

[Sandy Van domelen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fun Read With A Few Good Twists And Turns

I absolutely love cozy mysteries, especially those that have witches and familiars. What I enjoy most about the book is that Ms. Alabaster really put a new spin on the witch genre. It is great to read a story that brings a lot of reality I to it while still keeping it "witchy". The storyline was great and unexpected. Looking forward to more books!

[Tari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this second installment in this series. The mystery was a tricky one that I didn't figure out--there were some good red herrings. There was a little side mystery going on at Old Swift Town as well as Ruby needing to figure out a murder for her new client. She had some personal witchy problems going on as well.

After this second book, I found myself wanting to read more, so I'll be eventually borrowing the third book from Kindle Unlimited too.

[Bobbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wil Ruby ever learn how to become a witch who can do spells? A murder has been committed and Ruby is hired to find the killer. Who can it be, there are so many suspects that the pool is full of them. A fun and fast reading experience. You will enjoy this crazy story and its many twists and turns.

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad read but lacking some information here and there.
I have read a lot worse.
Good for a light afternoon's reading.
I was given this book to read for free and am happy to give my honest review

[Gloria Markus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Chilly Mystery

Attention grabbing read about a witch/detective starting her own business while trying to downplay the fact that she is a witch.

[Janet E. Sipes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

This was a wonderful read. I really enjoyed it and I can't for the next book. If you enjoy these type of books, you will love this series.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb story Ruby realizes that learning to use paranormal powers is more difficult than solving mysteries. Fantastic as always.

[kelly west · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in order

Read in order or it will m as me you insane. Fast paced, lots of kooky characters. It was a lot of fun to read .

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read

I am a cozy paranormal fan. This story has suspense and charm. Ruby is new to being a PI and a witch. A great combo.

[JANE VAN HORN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

This is an excellent book in the Private Eye Witch series. I can not wait to read the next book.

[Darlena D Doak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Nice little cozy paranormal mystery. Cannot wait to see what the paranormal PIs get into next. And in what direction the coven goes.