Witchbotched in Westerham

Paranormal Investigation Bureau #9

by Dionne Lister

Book 9 in a fun, witchy paranormal cozy mystery series! Is someone killing innocent people, or has a wave of depression swept across England? On an outing to the White Cliffs of Dover, Lily and Will hear screams. Unfortunately, they're too late to save a woman who jumped to her death. They make some brief enquiries with the police but don’t think much of what seems a straightforward suicide… until they start happening daily. Deciding to delve deeper into the tragedies, Will senses magic on one of the victims. Turning it into a full-blown investigation, the PIB asks Lily to help with her special talent, which she reluctantly does, dreading the images she might see. Unfortunately, that becomes the least of her worries when their ongoing investigation into her parents’ disappearance unearths some new leads, and Lily receives a mysterious letter, warning her to watch her back. But it’s not enough to keep her safe. Can Lily, Will, and their friends end the epidemic of suicides before too many more victims leap to their deaths? Will Lily even be around to help, or will those who want her dead catch up with her first?

Genres: Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Witches, Paranormal

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2019

About the author

I love reading and writing. I'm a mother to two teens and two Siamese cats. I've got an associate degree of creative writing and am a full-time author. I write paranormal cosy mysteries with heroines who are quirky, kind, and love to right wrongs and get justice. I also love to make people laugh and give them an awesome escape, which is why I tell stories.

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tattoo and Dover

I really do feel bad for Lily, she just can't catch a break. Loving her and Will's relationship even more in this book. I feel like I come home to friends when I read this series. I can't wait for the next book.

[Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witchbotched in Westerham

Lister gets better with each book in the series. Lily is growing in her relationships and in her magical powers. She appears to be developing her deductive powers to a very high degree.

[Two Nerds With Words · Rating 5 out of 5]

So bloody good. Great developments, especially in the series arc. Solid pacing, lovely sweet and tender moments, and some great tension and suspense created.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow lily is getting powerful!

[Bethsheba Ashe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a fan.

This series of books is fabulous. They make for compelling and addictive reading and I can't wait for the next book to be published. I'm happy to say that I am now a firm fan of Lister who will be collecting everything she's ever written.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this fun witch series, looking forward to the next book. Please keep them coming.

[Aditu in Wonderland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ich folge Dir… bis zum nächsten stillen Örtchen?

Um den Stress und die Strapazen der letzten Zeit ein bisschen zu vergessen und um abzuschalten, machen Will und Lily einen Ausflug an die Steilküste in der Nähe von Dover. Doch noch während ihres Spaziergangs nimmt sich eine junge Frau das Leben. Es ist zwar tragisch und Lily ist unendlich traurig, aber weiter denken die beiden sich nichts dabei, bis sich am nächsten Tag eine weitere Person dort das Leben nimmt und an jedem weiteren Tag ebenfalls.

Ma'am, Will und das PUB nehmen die Ermittlung auf, während James und Mill im Krankenhaus der Geburt ihres Nachwuchses entgegenfiebern und Liv sich immer noch von den Strapazen des letzten Falles erholt. Die PUB ist also stark geschwächt.

Deswegen ist es auch nicht verwunderlich, als Lily während eines normalen Foto-Auftrages von der Regula Phytonissam gebrandmarkt wird. Reicht die dezimierte Kraft der PUB aus, um Lily zu schützen?
Oder kommen Will und Imani dieses Mal zu spät?

Und es ist wirklich schön zu sehen, wie die Beziehung zwischen Will und Lily sich festigt und das Band zwischen Ihnen, das von Anfang schon stark war, noch stärker wird.
Und auch wie die Freundschaften, die Lily bis jetzt in England gesammelt hat, sie stärken und sie deshalb nur noch manchmal traurig an Sydney und ihr altes Leben zurückdenken muss.
Dieses Mal hat der zu ermittelnde Fall zum Glück nichts mit der Schlangengruppe zu tun, auch wenn diese natürlich immer noch Gemeinheiten ausheckt und Lily das Leben immer mehr erschwert. Allerdings hat auch die PUB einen großen Schlag gegen die Gruppe um Dana gelandet und die Rache wird bestimmt nicht lange auf sich warten lassen. Doch nun dürfen wir erstmal feiern: Baby Bianchi ist endlich auf der Welt und die Freude darüber könnte nicht größer sein!

[Latisha Bramlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can the people around Lily stop acting like she is two? They seem to belittle her at times, put her down, and treat her like a child. If they want her to know more about the magical world or be stronger, why don’t they train her? Instead of acting like everything she does or asks is a problem or an annoyance? Especially Angelica. Good grief I don’t really like that woman. She is rude, inconsiderate, especially towards Lily. You would think she would be more grateful considering Lily has saved her butt and the others more than once.

[Ron Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is an increase in suicides off the White Cliffs of Dover. There is no indication of magic, except the look in the eyes of those about to step over the edge. Even when a commonality is found, no witches seem to be involved.

While there is no indication that RP, the sinister group of witches who are after Lily, are involved, there are still attacks and their threat hangs over everything.

Good thing Lily's magic and determination are only growing.

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Piranha is going to be so pissed about her husband! I know part of Lilys charm is shes spacey but sometimes its a little too much. Its literally life and death at times and shes zoned out thinking about squirrels or what to eat or some random thing that doesnt matter. Its a little annoying at times.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual poor Lily ends up getting embroiled in dasterdly doings following what was supposed to be a leisure trip to the White cliffs of Dover. Lily just doesn't seem to get a break to enjoy some down time. Another great story.

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witchbotched in Westerham

Loved the book, tension is definitely increasing in the background story. Highly recommend this series. Funny, quirky and exciting, cannot wait to get to the next book.

[Stacy]

Those poor people!

If this isn't a reminder to appreciate yourself then I don't know what is. Plastic surgery is not all it's cracked up to be.

[Tracy Smyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars this series gets better with each book

[Paula-Diane Lufflum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surgery botched

Plastic surgery, suicides, another attack on Lily, a new baby and new developments to deal with. Luckily Lily has good friends who are there for her.

[paul griffiths · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good easy reading

Easy reading love.the characters
Takes your mind to another world for a a time light enjoyable
Stories going to start next.

[Christina Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Another awesome book in this excellent series. This one was often quite sad with the suicides, however, the storyline was very interesting and entertaining.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this cozy mystery. It has a good story line and great Characters.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the first book as Westerham is near to where I live. I am now fully invested in Lily and her story. These books are an easy read with a gripping story and characters that you come to love.

[Debz78 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love that lily is trying to find out what happened to her parents. This book will definitely help you to realise that you should appreciate who you are. ❤️