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Federal Bureau of Magic #8
Every Picture Tells a Fury
Welcome to Chipping Cheddar, where supernaturals are hidden in plain sight.
When an artist in Chipping Cheddar disappears under mysterious circumstances, Chief Fox enlists my help to solve the case. An inspection of the artist's most recent paintings reveals there's magic at work and I have to get in touch with my inner Rembrandt in order to access it. Meanwhile, life takes a sharp turn for frenemy Sassy Persimmons and I find myself in the unexpected position of offering her comfort while offering my evil family a piece of my mind.
Can I locate the missing artist before it's too late or will we both be out of the picture... permanently?
When an artist in Chipping Cheddar disappears under mysterious circumstances, Chief Fox enlists my help to solve the case. An inspection of the artist's most recent paintings reveals there's magic at work and I have to get in touch with my inner Rembrandt in order to access it. Meanwhile, life takes a sharp turn for frenemy Sassy Persimmons and I find myself in the unexpected position of offering her comfort while offering my evil family a piece of my mind.
Can I locate the missing artist before it's too late or will we both be out of the picture... permanently?
200 pages, ebook
First published July 21, 2020
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355 books1,473 followersAnnabel Chase is the author of urban fantasy and cozy mystery novels. She would love to live in a magical town where she can shop at Ready-to-Were for the the perfect outfit, flirt with hot angels and vampires, and cook gourmet meals without exerting any effort. Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Annabel-Chas... or on her website at www.annabelchase.com.
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January 4, 2026
Magic paints? Yes please.... a new demon's in town and what happened to the art gallery.
I can't wait to hear what Clara thinks of Eden's new painting.
Also we welcome back an old friend too.
Yes, I'm on a binge listen...
I can't wait to hear what Clara thinks of Eden's new painting.
Also we welcome back an old friend too.
Yes, I'm on a binge listen...
October 12, 2020
2020 bk 349. My new second favorite book of the series. Eden is in her new quarters - but needs that perfect piece of artwork. Invited to a gallery viewing, Eden finds her artwork and enjoys meeting the artist. A supernatural, Nari works with magical paints to create images that almost seem alive. A cousin, much demonized because of her ability to gift people with bad images, returns home, seemingly reformed. Helena's true mission is kept to her self until near the end when she realizes that is might impact on the disappearance of Nari. Well plotted and the writing/editing has improved. Enjoyable book.
February 27, 2023
3.5 stars
August 2, 2022
Interesting mystery in this one loved all the art stuff.
August 8, 2020
I love this series by Annabel Chase. I think I love all of her series and she has several. Unfortunately it takes much longer to write, proof read, edit, and publish a book than it does to read it, so I often find myself groaning at the expected release date of the next book in a series. I don't know how many she has planned, but I do hope this one continues for a good long while.
About this book, it's a comedy involving supernaturals living in a town named Chipping Cheddar. Chief Fox is human and hot and has a thing for our MC. She's a Fury who doesn't really want to be one. Her maternal relatives are witches who use dark magic and her father and brother are vengeance demons. Her stepmother is a vampire with OCD tendencies. She has to hide her relationship with Chief Fox (Sawyer) because he's human and her family will interfere. The last time she was involved with a human her family cast a spell making him cheat on her. She doesn't want that to happen with Chief Fox.
The other part of the story involves a missing artist and the hunt to find her or what happened to her. A very good story that kept me entertained for several hours. I highly recommend all the books in this series,
About this book, it's a comedy involving supernaturals living in a town named Chipping Cheddar. Chief Fox is human and hot and has a thing for our MC. She's a Fury who doesn't really want to be one. Her maternal relatives are witches who use dark magic and her father and brother are vengeance demons. Her stepmother is a vampire with OCD tendencies. She has to hide her relationship with Chief Fox (Sawyer) because he's human and her family will interfere. The last time she was involved with a human her family cast a spell making him cheat on her. She doesn't want that to happen with Chief Fox.
The other part of the story involves a missing artist and the hunt to find her or what happened to her. A very good story that kept me entertained for several hours. I highly recommend all the books in this series,
October 28, 2024
C'est le huitième de cette série et j'avais hâte de retrouver la ville du fromage. Impossible de ne pas faire un pas sans entendre parler de recettes de gâteau au fromage, même si nous ne les avons pas pour tester, ou de fromage party dans une soirée de gala. Oups, pardon, nous avons aussi les deux concurrents de café. Bref si vous êtes au régime, oubliez vite cette série, sinon vous allez avoir des envies particulières (promis je ne trempe pas mon fromage dans le café !). Bref, Eden doit aller à la galerie d'une artiste pour une soirée en emmenant Sassy, la meilleure amie de sa meilleure amie (enfin un truc du genre) Sassy qui avait piqué le petit copain de Eden alors qu'elles étaient à l'université et qui maintenant qu'elle est avec, il l'a trompé aussi... Une histoire qui tourne en rond pour notre Sassy, mais passons. Eden va donc en mettre plein les yeux avec les peintures de notre galeriste et le ventre avec les canapés au fromage. Une soirée sans encombre jusqu'à ce que quelques heures plus tard, après avoir acheté un tableau, Eden se retrouve à devoir la retrouver. Car oui, notre peintre a disparu sans laisser de traces, autre que de la peinture. Une enquête qui aurait dû aller sur les chapeaux de roues, mais... autant mettre les pieds direct dedans, ce n'est pas mon préféré. Il n'est pas mauvais, c'est juste que je l'ai trouvé trop lent sur l'enquête pour la démarrer, trop rapide à résoudre et puis même si je ne suis pas une adepte des romances, pour le coup c'est hyper stagnant en fait. Il faut bien un tome dans le lot et c'est tombé sur lui.
Difficile de trop en dire sur Eden, qui évolue au fil des tomes et c'est tant mieux. Déjà, elle a récupéré plus de pouvoirs, se bat continuellement avec sa famille car ces derniers surtout maman et grand-maman qui la voudraient plus noire, plus néfaste, mauvaise comme elles. Et son travail au BFM et plus au FBI la contrarie toujours autant. Sa relation cachée avec le chef de la police est toujours... cachée et on parle toujours nourriture. La famille n'est donc toujours pas de tout repos, mais ça, cela aurait été suspect s'ils changeaient d'avis. Je ne peux donner plus d'infos à leurs sujets, mais ils sont terribles et c'est eux qui me font continuer la série, je l'avoue. La grand-mère est terriblement mauvaise, mais c'est pour le bien de sa petite fille, mouais, à qui le dit-elle tout ça ? Et puis elle joue à des jeux style attrapez les pokémons, en une autre version. Elle ne peut pas être foncièrement mauvaise, si ? Si, mais c'est amusant de les voir elle et sa fille tenter de modifier le caractère de Eden. Bon courage pour tout le monde. Par chance Eden a des amis sur qui compter, pas nombreux, mais ils sont assez présents pour la garder sur le droit chemin,sauf son assistant qui adorerait voir la plaine puissance d'une furie. Quant à son frère, un "démon" lui-même à déjà de quoi faire avec sa propre famille. C'est un vrai régal de les voir juste pour un petit déjeuner. Au moins il y a de l'animation.
Je me fais la réflexion suivante : c'est drôle tout de même pour la fouine de famille qu'il n'aie pas repéré que le chef passe souvent chez Eden, qui habite la grande entre la maison de son père et de sa mère... Une entourloupe va venir, je le sens bien. Bon, parlons enquête, il y a de la maie là-dessous, avec la peinture et ça, tout le monde l'imaginait déjà rien qu'avec le titre. Je ne peux en dire plus à ce sujet, mais j'ai trouvé trop rapide et les explications un peu en dessous de d'habitude. Le point positif ? La cousine Helena qui fait son apparition et cela m'a fait penser au film sublimes créatures sur le début, quand la cousine rapplique avec tellement de méchanceté en elle quand elle était enfant que tout le monde la voit pareil à l'âge adulte. Elle a également évolué et le passé est tenace, colle à la peau. Les gens peuvent tenter de montrer un autre visage, plus amical, moins tortueux, les gens n'ont pas oublié qui ils étaient avant.
Entre les deux cousines c'est une amitié qui se découvre, se lie et les secrets vont pouvoir rester entre elles deux. Et durant l'enquête, on va apprendre plus encore sur la famille de notre furie. L'affaire est menée sur plusieurs fronts, avec l'aide du BFM et du shériff bien entendu. Plusieurs pistes sont mises en avant, mais j'ai bien remarqué que certains faits n'allaient pas comme il fallait même si l'auteur persistait dans cette voie. Eden vit enfin chez elle, dans sa grange, effectue le déménagement nécessaire, prévoit des réunions de "travail" avec Sawyer pour le boulot bien sur (vous le voyez mon œil) et nous avons quelques personnages supplémentaires pour agrémenter le tout. Des adultes obligés de se cacher comme des adolescents, ça va sur un tome, mais là ça fait beaucoup, surtout que si elle est si puissante, elle devrait faire peur à sa famille et pas l'inverse, pas vrai ? Enfin je laisse voir, il reste deux tomes, dont le 9 que j'ai déjà lu et que j'ai beaucoup plus apprécié.
En conclusion, un tome beaucoup plus basé sur la cousine, il faut bien l'avouer et le fait que Eden se cache pour vivre son amour avec Sawyer. L''intrigue reste trop rapide à mon gout, trop vite expédié au final, même si cela apporte l'élément que Helena la cousine a changé et sait garder des secrets. C'est une lecture rapide que j'ai apprécié, mais pas autant que les autres. La grand-mère est toujours présente, coup fourré ou pas et la mère qui se comporte comme une adolescente surtout lorsqu'il s'agit des hommes. Certains secrets sont toujours présents et je me demande malgré tout combien de temps Eden va réussir à tenir le choc, car en somme elle ment à tout le monde, ou presque !
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Difficile de trop en dire sur Eden, qui évolue au fil des tomes et c'est tant mieux. Déjà, elle a récupéré plus de pouvoirs, se bat continuellement avec sa famille car ces derniers surtout maman et grand-maman qui la voudraient plus noire, plus néfaste, mauvaise comme elles. Et son travail au BFM et plus au FBI la contrarie toujours autant. Sa relation cachée avec le chef de la police est toujours... cachée et on parle toujours nourriture. La famille n'est donc toujours pas de tout repos, mais ça, cela aurait été suspect s'ils changeaient d'avis. Je ne peux donner plus d'infos à leurs sujets, mais ils sont terribles et c'est eux qui me font continuer la série, je l'avoue. La grand-mère est terriblement mauvaise, mais c'est pour le bien de sa petite fille, mouais, à qui le dit-elle tout ça ? Et puis elle joue à des jeux style attrapez les pokémons, en une autre version. Elle ne peut pas être foncièrement mauvaise, si ? Si, mais c'est amusant de les voir elle et sa fille tenter de modifier le caractère de Eden. Bon courage pour tout le monde. Par chance Eden a des amis sur qui compter, pas nombreux, mais ils sont assez présents pour la garder sur le droit chemin,sauf son assistant qui adorerait voir la plaine puissance d'une furie. Quant à son frère, un "démon" lui-même à déjà de quoi faire avec sa propre famille. C'est un vrai régal de les voir juste pour un petit déjeuner. Au moins il y a de l'animation.
Je me fais la réflexion suivante : c'est drôle tout de même pour la fouine de famille qu'il n'aie pas repéré que le chef passe souvent chez Eden, qui habite la grande entre la maison de son père et de sa mère... Une entourloupe va venir, je le sens bien. Bon, parlons enquête, il y a de la maie là-dessous, avec la peinture et ça, tout le monde l'imaginait déjà rien qu'avec le titre. Je ne peux en dire plus à ce sujet, mais j'ai trouvé trop rapide et les explications un peu en dessous de d'habitude. Le point positif ? La cousine Helena qui fait son apparition et cela m'a fait penser au film sublimes créatures sur le début, quand la cousine rapplique avec tellement de méchanceté en elle quand elle était enfant que tout le monde la voit pareil à l'âge adulte. Elle a également évolué et le passé est tenace, colle à la peau. Les gens peuvent tenter de montrer un autre visage, plus amical, moins tortueux, les gens n'ont pas oublié qui ils étaient avant.
Entre les deux cousines c'est une amitié qui se découvre, se lie et les secrets vont pouvoir rester entre elles deux. Et durant l'enquête, on va apprendre plus encore sur la famille de notre furie. L'affaire est menée sur plusieurs fronts, avec l'aide du BFM et du shériff bien entendu. Plusieurs pistes sont mises en avant, mais j'ai bien remarqué que certains faits n'allaient pas comme il fallait même si l'auteur persistait dans cette voie. Eden vit enfin chez elle, dans sa grange, effectue le déménagement nécessaire, prévoit des réunions de "travail" avec Sawyer pour le boulot bien sur (vous le voyez mon œil) et nous avons quelques personnages supplémentaires pour agrémenter le tout. Des adultes obligés de se cacher comme des adolescents, ça va sur un tome, mais là ça fait beaucoup, surtout que si elle est si puissante, elle devrait faire peur à sa famille et pas l'inverse, pas vrai ? Enfin je laisse voir, il reste deux tomes, dont le 9 que j'ai déjà lu et que j'ai beaucoup plus apprécié.
En conclusion, un tome beaucoup plus basé sur la cousine, il faut bien l'avouer et le fait que Eden se cache pour vivre son amour avec Sawyer. L''intrigue reste trop rapide à mon gout, trop vite expédié au final, même si cela apporte l'élément que Helena la cousine a changé et sait garder des secrets. C'est une lecture rapide que j'ai apprécié, mais pas autant que les autres. La grand-mère est toujours présente, coup fourré ou pas et la mère qui se comporte comme une adolescente surtout lorsqu'il s'agit des hommes. Certains secrets sont toujours présents et je me demande malgré tout combien de temps Eden va réussir à tenir le choc, car en somme elle ment à tout le monde, ou presque !
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December 16, 2020
I really liked this book. I loved that a demon wasn't the cause of things, that got old fast. The thing that kept me from giving this a 5-star rating is her family. They had too big of a role in this book, more than a couple of sentences of them is too big.
The weak, timid, cowering Eden is back (where her awful family is concerned). What happened to the Eden in the last book? The one who was starting to stand up to her hateful family? I liked her. I thought we were finally seeing some growth in this character. Clearly, I was mistaken.
(I did like how she handled her mother, more of that!)
I hate her family. I find nothing to like about them. There is nothing enjoyable about reading how parents and a grandmother emotionally abuse their child while everybody else laughs. That's psychotic. I had to skip through most of the first two chapters to get past them.
Yes, she is an adult and I want her to act like one. MOVE AWAY FROM THEM! I would like the story more if she would just cut them out of her life.
"Ugly man hands"....wth with that crap? ENOUGH!
The plot for this book was interesting. I thought the whole thing was creative.
I loved Helena. I wasn't sure about her in the beginning but now I want to see books about her. The bonus would be that she doesn't live in the same town so there would be no interactions with Eden's mom, dad, and grandmother.
The weak, timid, cowering Eden is back (where her awful family is concerned). What happened to the Eden in the last book? The one who was starting to stand up to her hateful family? I liked her. I thought we were finally seeing some growth in this character. Clearly, I was mistaken.
(I did like how she handled her mother, more of that!)
I hate her family. I find nothing to like about them. There is nothing enjoyable about reading how parents and a grandmother emotionally abuse their child while everybody else laughs. That's psychotic. I had to skip through most of the first two chapters to get past them.
Yes, she is an adult and I want her to act like one. MOVE AWAY FROM THEM! I would like the story more if she would just cut them out of her life.
"Ugly man hands"....wth with that crap? ENOUGH!
The plot for this book was interesting. I thought the whole thing was creative.
I loved Helena. I wasn't sure about her in the beginning but now I want to see books about her. The bonus would be that she doesn't live in the same town so there would be no interactions with Eden's mom, dad, and grandmother.
September 17, 2023
3.5 ⭐
Ce "Bureau Fédéral de la Magie" est devenu pour moi une vraie série doudou, je prends plaisir à retourner à Chipping Cheddar à chaque nouvelle sortie, à retrouver ces personnages hauts en couleurs et cette héroïne si attachante !
Et en parlant d'Eden, Alléluia !!! La voici maintenant installée dans la belle grange rénovée, après ces travaux si longs, loin de ses infernales mère et grand-mère. Enfin loin ... les mauvaises herbes comme elles repoussent toujours et reviennent toujours quoi qu'on fasse ! Cela dit, Eden a un peu plus la paix qu'avant, et le moins qu'on puisse dire, c'est qu'il était temps ! La voilà donc plus à même de se lancer dans une relation amoureuse avec Sawyer, et à prendre son indépendance tout en réglant quelques comptes.
Évidemment, on suit en parallèle une petite intrigue avec des éléments paranormaux, mais contrairement aux autres tomes, cette fois, j'ai trouvé que c'était moins développé. Cela dit, ça reste sympathique, et c'est l'occasion pour Eden et Sawyer de bosser ensemble avec un shériff conscient de tout ce qui l'entoure, monde paranormal inclus (et il est quand même vachement ouvert et peu craintif, c'est assez surprenant).
Bien que j'ai moins aimé ce tome que d'autres de la série, j'ai tout de même passé un bon moment avec ce 8ème opus, et je serai bien évidemment au rendez-vous pour la suite.
Ce "Bureau Fédéral de la Magie" est devenu pour moi une vraie série doudou, je prends plaisir à retourner à Chipping Cheddar à chaque nouvelle sortie, à retrouver ces personnages hauts en couleurs et cette héroïne si attachante !
Et en parlant d'Eden, Alléluia !!! La voici maintenant installée dans la belle grange rénovée, après ces travaux si longs, loin de ses infernales mère et grand-mère. Enfin loin ... les mauvaises herbes comme elles repoussent toujours et reviennent toujours quoi qu'on fasse ! Cela dit, Eden a un peu plus la paix qu'avant, et le moins qu'on puisse dire, c'est qu'il était temps ! La voilà donc plus à même de se lancer dans une relation amoureuse avec Sawyer, et à prendre son indépendance tout en réglant quelques comptes.
Évidemment, on suit en parallèle une petite intrigue avec des éléments paranormaux, mais contrairement aux autres tomes, cette fois, j'ai trouvé que c'était moins développé. Cela dit, ça reste sympathique, et c'est l'occasion pour Eden et Sawyer de bosser ensemble avec un shériff conscient de tout ce qui l'entoure, monde paranormal inclus (et il est quand même vachement ouvert et peu craintif, c'est assez surprenant).
Bien que j'ai moins aimé ce tome que d'autres de la série, j'ai tout de même passé un bon moment avec ce 8ème opus, et je serai bien évidemment au rendez-vous pour la suite.
March 13, 2025
Un nouveau tome de la saga dans lequel nous retrouvons l’agent Eden Fury encore embringuée dans une étrange affaire de disparition.
Ça y est, Eden a enfin troqué le grenier familial pour une grange aménagée tout confort. Il s »agit maintenant de faire quelques décorations. Un tour dans une expo de la galerie d’art du patelin de Chipping Cheddar et la voilà l’heure propriétaire d’un tableau un peu spécial. En effet, l’artiste a utilisé une peinture aux pigments magiques, en quoi … mystère. Et encore plus de mystère lorsque la peintre se retrouve aux abonnés absents.
Comme elle fait partie du monde des Surnaturels, c’est une affaire pour l’agent Fury qui n’hésite pas à mettre à contribution son cher et tendre secret, Sawyer Fox. Il vaut mieux rester discret quand on fait partie d’une famille de sorcières maléfiques. Le retour de la cousine d’Eden fait d’ailleurs quelques vagues, elle n’a pas très bonne réputation et risque de faire encore du vilain.
Un tome dans la même veine que les précédents mais avec moins de rythme, il faut bien l’avouer. L’histoire a du mal à décoller, beaucoup plus basée sur la relation entre Eden et Fox et sur la famille Fury que sur l’enquête en elle-même. C’est dans la dernière partie que tout s’accélère, bien évidemment. Cela n’en reste pas moins une lecture agréable qui continue de nous dévoiler les secrets de Chipping Cheddar.
Ça y est, Eden a enfin troqué le grenier familial pour une grange aménagée tout confort. Il s »agit maintenant de faire quelques décorations. Un tour dans une expo de la galerie d’art du patelin de Chipping Cheddar et la voilà l’heure propriétaire d’un tableau un peu spécial. En effet, l’artiste a utilisé une peinture aux pigments magiques, en quoi … mystère. Et encore plus de mystère lorsque la peintre se retrouve aux abonnés absents.
Comme elle fait partie du monde des Surnaturels, c’est une affaire pour l’agent Fury qui n’hésite pas à mettre à contribution son cher et tendre secret, Sawyer Fox. Il vaut mieux rester discret quand on fait partie d’une famille de sorcières maléfiques. Le retour de la cousine d’Eden fait d’ailleurs quelques vagues, elle n’a pas très bonne réputation et risque de faire encore du vilain.
Un tome dans la même veine que les précédents mais avec moins de rythme, il faut bien l’avouer. L’histoire a du mal à décoller, beaucoup plus basée sur la relation entre Eden et Fox et sur la famille Fury que sur l’enquête en elle-même. C’est dans la dernière partie que tout s’accélère, bien évidemment. Cela n’en reste pas moins une lecture agréable qui continue de nous dévoiler les secrets de Chipping Cheddar.
December 27, 2025
Loved this one! ❤️
Don’t let the title fool you! Not that I have anything against a “Cozy Mystery Series”, but I thought this would one of those “good vibes and silly” books that was all warm and fuzzy! Not the case here, since this series has a certain “edge”. Each book has a new mystery that gets solved by the end of each book. The FMC Eden is a hoot! She is super likable, sarcastic and the star of this series. Eden gets transferred back home against her wishes to be an agent for the Federal Magical Bureau. Now she has to embrace her magic, which is something she was always reluctant to do, embrace living once again with her whacky family, who she so desperately wanted to leave behind and get reacquainted with the people of the town where she grew up. I was really pleasantly surprised by this series. What I liked most is the barely there “dark undertones” that make it that much more interesting. I have read plenty of Annabel Chase’s books. Some I liked better than others, but this one is turning out to be a real joy to read. There is a progression to this series, especially Eden who is slowly but surely learning to embrace who she really is. Highly Recommended ❤️❤️❤️ PS. I would also recommend you read “ The Crossroads Queen Series by Annabel Chase” - One of the best series out there!
Don’t let the title fool you! Not that I have anything against a “Cozy Mystery Series”, but I thought this would one of those “good vibes and silly” books that was all warm and fuzzy! Not the case here, since this series has a certain “edge”. Each book has a new mystery that gets solved by the end of each book. The FMC Eden is a hoot! She is super likable, sarcastic and the star of this series. Eden gets transferred back home against her wishes to be an agent for the Federal Magical Bureau. Now she has to embrace her magic, which is something she was always reluctant to do, embrace living once again with her whacky family, who she so desperately wanted to leave behind and get reacquainted with the people of the town where she grew up. I was really pleasantly surprised by this series. What I liked most is the barely there “dark undertones” that make it that much more interesting. I have read plenty of Annabel Chase’s books. Some I liked better than others, but this one is turning out to be a real joy to read. There is a progression to this series, especially Eden who is slowly but surely learning to embrace who she really is. Highly Recommended ❤️❤️❤️ PS. I would also recommend you read “ The Crossroads Queen Series by Annabel Chase” - One of the best series out there!
July 13, 2020
As always an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. Eden fury is a special agent. She left her family‘s hometown to work with the FBI on the West Coast. Then her powers flared up and she was found out to be a supernatural. She has transferred to the Federal Bureau of magic sent back home to her hometown where she grew up trying to be different than her family. Her family tends to live on the Darkside. She always tries to stay on the light side of magic. She is the local agent in charge of the federal Bureau of magic office. Humans see her and her office as a cyber crimes FBI office. When they look at her badge they see FBI. When supernaturals see it they see Federal Bureau of magic. Follow along as she solves any crimes in town that have any supernatural twist to them. Along with a local sheriff who deals with the Mundane human crimes. A very entertaining and intriguing story. Oh and you better watch out for her grandma she is a bit out there. Also her dog is a hell hound.
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. Eden fury is a special agent. She left her family‘s hometown to work with the FBI on the West Coast. Then her powers flared up and she was found out to be a supernatural. She has transferred to the Federal Bureau of magic sent back home to her hometown where she grew up trying to be different than her family. Her family tends to live on the Darkside. She always tries to stay on the light side of magic. She is the local agent in charge of the federal Bureau of magic office. Humans see her and her office as a cyber crimes FBI office. When they look at her badge they see FBI. When supernaturals see it they see Federal Bureau of magic. Follow along as she solves any crimes in town that have any supernatural twist to them. Along with a local sheriff who deals with the Mundane human crimes. A very entertaining and intriguing story. Oh and you better watch out for her grandma she is a bit out there. Also her dog is a hell hound.
May 14, 2025
Eden has finally moved into her renovated barn and it needs something for a main wall. Following the advice of friends, she goes to an art gallery and finds the perfect painting. Then when she goes back to pay for it the next day, the artist has disappeared.
Working with Chief Fox, her secret love, they are asking questions all over town with no luck. Adding to Eden’s stress is the visit of her cousin Helena, a temporal demon who has history in the town of powers going wild.
She also has to deal with Sassy’s discovery that Tanner is cheating on her. This brings back the memories of the spell put on Tanner when they were in high school, making Eden worry more about her family finding out about Fox.
This book has a nice mystery; I was actually quite surprised with it. There are also the interesting characters, their interactions and lots of humour. Eden’s family is scarily funny; it’s no wonder she doesn’t really want to deal with them.
A fun, quick, easy read.
Working with Chief Fox, her secret love, they are asking questions all over town with no luck. Adding to Eden’s stress is the visit of her cousin Helena, a temporal demon who has history in the town of powers going wild.
She also has to deal with Sassy’s discovery that Tanner is cheating on her. This brings back the memories of the spell put on Tanner when they were in high school, making Eden worry more about her family finding out about Fox.
This book has a nice mystery; I was actually quite surprised with it. There are also the interesting characters, their interactions and lots of humour. Eden’s family is scarily funny; it’s no wonder she doesn’t really want to deal with them.
A fun, quick, easy read.
September 5, 2020
A missing Kitsune
Eden has finally moved into the refurbished barn an I enjoying furnishing her new home, putting her own stamp on it, but she keeps being told it lacks something, a picture on the wall. Hence a visit to the towns art gallery where she falls in love with one of the paintings, Niri, the artist is also the owner of the gallery and is pleased to see Eden buy the painting, when Eden goes to pay for it next day she finds Niri gone with the studio left open and spilled paint on the floor. Fearing trouble Eden calls Chief Fox and the two begin to search for Niri, who is nowhere to be found. Another good instalment in the Fury saga, I especially like the family dynamics between Eden, her mother, grandmother and all the others, crazy fun but you are glad they are not your relatives.
Eden has finally moved into the refurbished barn an I enjoying furnishing her new home, putting her own stamp on it, but she keeps being told it lacks something, a picture on the wall. Hence a visit to the towns art gallery where she falls in love with one of the paintings, Niri, the artist is also the owner of the gallery and is pleased to see Eden buy the painting, when Eden goes to pay for it next day she finds Niri gone with the studio left open and spilled paint on the floor. Fearing trouble Eden calls Chief Fox and the two begin to search for Niri, who is nowhere to be found. Another good instalment in the Fury saga, I especially like the family dynamics between Eden, her mother, grandmother and all the others, crazy fun but you are glad they are not your relatives.
October 2, 2020
A visitor, a painting and..
.. a missing artist. Eden's cousin Helena visits Chipping Cheddar. As a temporal demon, Helena found it hard to control her powers growing up so she's not exactly welcomed with open arms. She goes with Eden to an open evening at Nari's gallery and when the artist goes missing the next day fingers are pointed.
Eden is sure the missing artist has nothing to do with Helena and when Agent Redmond reappears on Helena's tail Eden stands up for her. But is it wishful thinking or is Helena really involved in the mystery? Can they trace the missing artist and solve the spate of crimes across the country at the same time? Will Agent Redmond break Clara's heart and can Eden keep her secret relationship from her family?
Better as a move away from the "people are acting weird" storylines that have overpowered the series.
.. a missing artist. Eden's cousin Helena visits Chipping Cheddar. As a temporal demon, Helena found it hard to control her powers growing up so she's not exactly welcomed with open arms. She goes with Eden to an open evening at Nari's gallery and when the artist goes missing the next day fingers are pointed.
Eden is sure the missing artist has nothing to do with Helena and when Agent Redmond reappears on Helena's tail Eden stands up for her. But is it wishful thinking or is Helena really involved in the mystery? Can they trace the missing artist and solve the spate of crimes across the country at the same time? Will Agent Redmond break Clara's heart and can Eden keep her secret relationship from her family?
Better as a move away from the "people are acting weird" storylines that have overpowered the series.
March 16, 2024
Loved!
When Eden's cousin, Helena, comes for a visit the town braces themselves for accidents. Helena is a demon who can make people hallucinate, In her younger years she sometimes leaving them in a coma. That was before she was able to control her emotions.
When Eden and Helena attend an art gallery show, the artist, Nari, disappears the next day. Eden and Chief Fox search for her over the next few days without any clues. It turns out that Nari was using some magic infused paint and she ended up in her latest painting.
Now Eden and Helena have to jump into the painting to get her out.
Chief Fox tells Eden he's in la be with her, making Eden tell him her feelings as well. In turn, she tells him the truth about her evil family. But he's not scared off, he's hopelessly in love with her.
When Eden's cousin, Helena, comes for a visit the town braces themselves for accidents. Helena is a demon who can make people hallucinate, In her younger years she sometimes leaving them in a coma. That was before she was able to control her emotions.
When Eden and Helena attend an art gallery show, the artist, Nari, disappears the next day. Eden and Chief Fox search for her over the next few days without any clues. It turns out that Nari was using some magic infused paint and she ended up in her latest painting.
Now Eden and Helena have to jump into the painting to get her out.
Chief Fox tells Eden he's in la be with her, making Eden tell him her feelings as well. In turn, she tells him the truth about her evil family. But he's not scared off, he's hopelessly in love with her.
September 22, 2020
So good!
Eden is such a good-hearted, loyal person; it seems a shame that she's burdened with unwanted Fury power. I appreciate that she's being allowed to develop some backbone, also; in spite of her mostly worthless family, she has some worthwhile folks in her corner. Sawyer, Neville, Clara, the Leroux family are wonderful characters, and it looks like Verity is finally fed up with family foolishness, too; even Sassy has promise! The recurring theme throughout this story highlights that perception affects reality and adds an unexpected depth for a paranormal cozy; it also helps save the day in the climax! This series is for lovers of the genre who can appreciate a well-written and truly heroic female lead.
Eden is such a good-hearted, loyal person; it seems a shame that she's burdened with unwanted Fury power. I appreciate that she's being allowed to develop some backbone, also; in spite of her mostly worthless family, she has some worthwhile folks in her corner. Sawyer, Neville, Clara, the Leroux family are wonderful characters, and it looks like Verity is finally fed up with family foolishness, too; even Sassy has promise! The recurring theme throughout this story highlights that perception affects reality and adds an unexpected depth for a paranormal cozy; it also helps save the day in the climax! This series is for lovers of the genre who can appreciate a well-written and truly heroic female lead.
March 23, 2025
4 stars.
Same plot style/format as the prior books (which I like and appreciate) but these 2 latest narrators are throwing me off. And the dialogue between Eden and Sawyer is too 1 dimensional. Mind you, they don't need drama and angst to be entertaining but there's definitely a layer of complexity missing in their relationship. Maybe more quality time doing more non-work related activities is needed so we can get to know different aspects of each of them. Or maybe more thoughtful conversations is needed. Or maybe more narrative from Eden, about how being with the Chief has helped her be better, is needed. I don't know exactly what it is, but something is is missing that would make the relationship more convincing to me.
I decided to end my journey with this series here.
Same plot style/format as the prior books (which I like and appreciate) but these 2 latest narrators are throwing me off. And the dialogue between Eden and Sawyer is too 1 dimensional. Mind you, they don't need drama and angst to be entertaining but there's definitely a layer of complexity missing in their relationship. Maybe more quality time doing more non-work related activities is needed so we can get to know different aspects of each of them. Or maybe more thoughtful conversations is needed. Or maybe more narrative from Eden, about how being with the Chief has helped her be better, is needed. I don't know exactly what it is, but something is is missing that would make the relationship more convincing to me.
I decided to end my journey with this series here.
July 10, 2020
Every Picture Tells a Fury is Book 8 in the Federal Bureau of Magic Series. I absolutely love this series.
Eden is back and finally moved into the remodeled barn, living her best fury life. Her cousin is in town and her family is evil as ever. Eden goes to purchase a painting for her new home and the next day the artist goes missing! I love the relationship between Eden and Chief Fox. It was also nice to see Eden and Sassy get a little closer. The mystery was fantastic and this book has all the wonderful elements that i LOVE about Annabel Chase's books.
Cannot wait for the next book in the series!!!
Eden is back and finally moved into the remodeled barn, living her best fury life. Her cousin is in town and her family is evil as ever. Eden goes to purchase a painting for her new home and the next day the artist goes missing! I love the relationship between Eden and Chief Fox. It was also nice to see Eden and Sassy get a little closer. The mystery was fantastic and this book has all the wonderful elements that i LOVE about Annabel Chase's books.
Cannot wait for the next book in the series!!!
July 21, 2022
So this time around we meet Eden’s cousin Helena who is a temporal demon Basically it someone who can make you hallucinate.
Along with us she find the perfect painting by this artist Nari who is kitsune And this lady ends up going missing so of course Eden is trying to figure out what’s going on.
Then you have sassy and Tanner breaking up because Surprise he’s been cheating which honestly isn’t surprising so of course Eden is trying to comfort her.
And that is basically where the adventure of the story goes we’re trying to find Nari comfort sassy and hang out with our cousin Helena. Along with still keeping Chief fox a secret from her family
Along with us she find the perfect painting by this artist Nari who is kitsune And this lady ends up going missing so of course Eden is trying to figure out what’s going on.
Then you have sassy and Tanner breaking up because Surprise he’s been cheating which honestly isn’t surprising so of course Eden is trying to comfort her.
And that is basically where the adventure of the story goes we’re trying to find Nari comfort sassy and hang out with our cousin Helena. Along with still keeping Chief fox a secret from her family
April 24, 2023
In plain site
Everyone was looking high and low, questioning everyone in sight and the missing artist was right in front of them all the time. This was an upbeat tale for a lot of people. The artist disappeared by accident not foul play. Eden and the Chief finally declared their feelings for each other. Helen finally proved she'd mastered her powers & was a kind person by helping Marcie who was in the same boat Helen once was. Eden's best friend & the vampire agent she cares for have admitted they care & he is changing his work schedule so they can spend more time together.
Everyone was looking high and low, questioning everyone in sight and the missing artist was right in front of them all the time. This was an upbeat tale for a lot of people. The artist disappeared by accident not foul play. Eden and the Chief finally declared their feelings for each other. Helen finally proved she'd mastered her powers & was a kind person by helping Marcie who was in the same boat Helen once was. Eden's best friend & the vampire agent she cares for have admitted they care & he is changing his work schedule so they can spend more time together.
July 10, 2020
Loved this book
This entire series is a bit different but that makes it all the more interesting to read. The characters are creatively written with extremes of good to evil. Even Eden's mother who is narcissistic is relatable as the quintessential annoying mother-in-law. This is the only series I've read that family members kill each other and it's humorous though they always resurrect each other because they do care deep, deep, down. This book was especially good for Eden's love life.
This entire series is a bit different but that makes it all the more interesting to read. The characters are creatively written with extremes of good to evil. Even Eden's mother who is narcissistic is relatable as the quintessential annoying mother-in-law. This is the only series I've read that family members kill each other and it's humorous though they always resurrect each other because they do care deep, deep, down. This book was especially good for Eden's love life.
July 24, 2020
Life is but a dream
Agent Fury is back, with her on so good looking human Sheriff Fox. Her barn is finished and is now ready for furniture and a few paintings. Life is better with art. An artist disappears, a cousin with a troubled past comes to town. Sassy breaks up with her boyfriend. Fury and Fox go deeper, feelings. Agent Fury 's family is still nuts. Love the bookcase scene. Everything Annabel Chase writes is wonderful. Brilliant writer, fluid in your description, and the reason your characters move as they do. Read and enjoy!
Agent Fury is back, with her on so good looking human Sheriff Fox. Her barn is finished and is now ready for furniture and a few paintings. Life is better with art. An artist disappears, a cousin with a troubled past comes to town. Sassy breaks up with her boyfriend. Fury and Fox go deeper, feelings. Agent Fury 's family is still nuts. Love the bookcase scene. Everything Annabel Chase writes is wonderful. Brilliant writer, fluid in your description, and the reason your characters move as they do. Read and enjoy!
July 29, 2022
So Eden is now tasked with decorating her new place the barn she needs a nice artwork and ends up finding an amazing painter and purchases her work. She goes to pay for it but the machines are down she comes back later in the day and this artist now disappeared. Now Eden is trying to find out what happened to the artist.
We also get to meet a new family member a cousin who seems to always get in trouble and the town never has much nice things to say about her. This cousin basically is a demon who can cause hallucinations. And sassy is Trying to get over her break up with Tanner.
We also get to meet a new family member a cousin who seems to always get in trouble and the town never has much nice things to say about her. This cousin basically is a demon who can cause hallucinations. And sassy is Trying to get over her break up with Tanner.
June 27, 2024
loving it
I really am loving it! Each case of Eden’s gets a little trickier and a little more complicated. Speaking of complicated, I adore chief foxy!!! And finally things are heading in the right direction for him and Eden. And I KNOW why she’s so adamant about keeping their relationship a secret from her family. But I feel it. It’s gunna explode and back fire. Her mother and grandmother are nuts. I liked Helena. He dad makes me roll my eyes, I really like her step mom and her brother cracks me up. But until then, I’m going to keep on loving it!!!
I really am loving it! Each case of Eden’s gets a little trickier and a little more complicated. Speaking of complicated, I adore chief foxy!!! And finally things are heading in the right direction for him and Eden. And I KNOW why she’s so adamant about keeping their relationship a secret from her family. But I feel it. It’s gunna explode and back fire. Her mother and grandmother are nuts. I liked Helena. He dad makes me roll my eyes, I really like her step mom and her brother cracks me up. But until then, I’m going to keep on loving it!!!
July 10, 2020
Lost!
Another hit for Annabel.
Eden is finally in her new home and everything is looking good. The only thing miss on her walls is a painting. She attends an art opening and finds a painting that calls to her. When she goes back to pay for it the artist is gone.
On the home front, a cousin comes to town and another agent also comes back to town. Why are they there? How does that help in finding a lost painter
Another hit for Annabel.
Eden is finally in her new home and everything is looking good. The only thing miss on her walls is a painting. She attends an art opening and finds a painting that calls to her. When she goes back to pay for it the artist is gone.
On the home front, a cousin comes to town and another agent also comes back to town. Why are they there? How does that help in finding a lost painter
December 17, 2023
Unique story
Eden is finally beginning to embrace her love for Sawyer, who I feel sure will also help her believe that her dedication to goodness will allow her to embrace herself as an Erinye. I am so curious as to why her parents, a black magic witch and a vengeance demon, would have chosen "Eden Joy" as her name. Could it be that her innate goodness was so powerful that even they could only choose a name full of the power of good?
Eden is finally beginning to embrace her love for Sawyer, who I feel sure will also help her believe that her dedication to goodness will allow her to embrace herself as an Erinye. I am so curious as to why her parents, a black magic witch and a vengeance demon, would have chosen "Eden Joy" as her name. Could it be that her innate goodness was so powerful that even they could only choose a name full of the power of good?
July 19, 2024
Woozer
This story is very creative and moves the relationships along, as it goes with some of the characters in the series and new ones introduced. Love that the mystery was truly one and was very creative in it’s development and solution.
Eden has to really work with Neville and family to think outside the box, and deal with a family confrontation.
As always, you have the good, the bad and the ugly, and plenty of entertainment.
This story is very creative and moves the relationships along, as it goes with some of the characters in the series and new ones introduced. Love that the mystery was truly one and was very creative in it’s development and solution.
Eden has to really work with Neville and family to think outside the box, and deal with a family confrontation.
As always, you have the good, the bad and the ugly, and plenty of entertainment.
July 10, 2020
A favorite
This series is one of my favorite and I treasure each new book. Eden is a wonderful character, she’s honest, loyal and easy to love. Her secret boyfriend is just the same and their chemistry practically leaps off the pages. Eden’s family is hilarious and the stories never get old.
This series is one of my favorite and I treasure each new book. Eden is a wonderful character, she’s honest, loyal and easy to love. Her secret boyfriend is just the same and their chemistry practically leaps off the pages. Eden’s family is hilarious and the stories never get old.
October 9, 2022
another book to set up whats coming.
fmc and her family are currently at odds. mmc knows everything and their relationship has progressed.
Looking forward to seeing how they overcome fmcs family to get their hea
3 star listen, it wasnt overly funny this time rather anticlimactic but enough happens for the need to be read instead of skipping this one
fmc and her family are currently at odds. mmc knows everything and their relationship has progressed.
Looking forward to seeing how they overcome fmcs family to get their hea
3 star listen, it wasnt overly funny this time rather anticlimactic but enough happens for the need to be read instead of skipping this one
July 11, 2020
This series is great “filler” or what I call bubblegum reading when I just need a silly read that’s entertaining and quick between longer and more thought provoking reads. Chase has several good cozy paranormal series that serve this purpose well!
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