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Tabby Kitten Mysteries #2
Creature Magic
A Dead Body with Horns...What the What?
Thea and Blaine were supposed to be on a date to the Harvest Festival.
Instead they got a handful of murder!
The victim? A smooth talking new restaurateur who just opened up shop in Ardensville. There’s something shady about him (maybe it's the horns). Thea couldn’t tell. All she knew is that she felt flustered when he met her eyes before he died.
And it seems everyone the police talk to had a reason to kill him. There’s Eleanor DeWitt, the competing restaurant owner. Sandra, whose relationship with the victim visibly soured her. Not to mention the creepy super nerd, a sous-chef, and a host of robed peeps milling around.
Too much for Thea? Not with the help of Blaine, the bear shifter Thea secretly wants to squeeze. Add in a fluffy orange cat, Sybil, who is Thea’s feline familiar, and her best friend and quirky grandmother, and you have a murder solving mystery solving team the likes of which this small town in the Midwest has never seen!
But will it be enough before the murderer strikes again to cover their tracks?
Or is Thea just a dead witch walking and not even know it?
Meanwhile Thea struggles with the truth revealed about her parents. Can she find out more about their mysterious past?
Thea and Blaine were supposed to be on a date to the Harvest Festival.
Instead they got a handful of murder!
The victim? A smooth talking new restaurateur who just opened up shop in Ardensville. There’s something shady about him (maybe it's the horns). Thea couldn’t tell. All she knew is that she felt flustered when he met her eyes before he died.
And it seems everyone the police talk to had a reason to kill him. There’s Eleanor DeWitt, the competing restaurant owner. Sandra, whose relationship with the victim visibly soured her. Not to mention the creepy super nerd, a sous-chef, and a host of robed peeps milling around.
Too much for Thea? Not with the help of Blaine, the bear shifter Thea secretly wants to squeeze. Add in a fluffy orange cat, Sybil, who is Thea’s feline familiar, and her best friend and quirky grandmother, and you have a murder solving mystery solving team the likes of which this small town in the Midwest has never seen!
But will it be enough before the murderer strikes again to cover their tracks?
Or is Thea just a dead witch walking and not even know it?
Meanwhile Thea struggles with the truth revealed about her parents. Can she find out more about their mysterious past?
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2020
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About the author
Constance Barker
461 books205 followersConstance Barker lives in the Midwest with her husband and two Akitas where she can look out from her screened porch onto a wooded area brimming with activity. Since she was a young girl she read mysteries, often given to her by her grandmother. She loved figuring out who the culprit was and sometimes she was right and other times startled at who the author picked as the assailant. Now she enjoys writing mysteries herself. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in her favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas or shopping for bargains.
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October 25, 2020
A bear, a fox, a cat and lots of magic...
Great fall murder mystery. With loads of magical creatures and interesting characters. I really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great fall murder mystery. With loads of magical creatures and interesting characters. I really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2020
The Tabby Kitten Mystery Series Books are books that can be read in any order and enjoyed as stand-alone cozy mysteries. To enjoy the Tabby Kitten Mystery Series Books to the max, you should read them in the order in which they are written. Each book ends in a perfect foreshadowing of the opening of the book that follows it. Book 1, Familiar Magic ends with Blain asking Thea to go to the Harvest Festival with him and Book 2, Creature Magic begins with them enjoying themselves at the festival.
naware of the fact that Blain has a fear of heights, Thea lures him into riding the Ferris wheel. When the wheel reaches the top, Thea spots something lying on the ground in the center of the cornstalk maze and they’re off to investigate. The body turned out to be that of Marcel Faust, the owner and head chef of the Cuisine Maline Restaurant. The chief suspect in his shooting death is Elanor DeWitt, the owner of the Witt’s End Diner which Cuisine Maline had dethroned as the recipient of the Better Business Bureau prestigious Best Restaurant of the Year Award after a thirty consecutive year winning streak.
Thea has a great deal invested in this murder case because the chief suspect, Elanor DeWitt, is a beloved lifelong friend of Thea’s beloved grandmother. Thea, with her familiar Sybil and her sidekicks, Jessie and Pippa leave no stone unturned in her quest to find the murderer. As the list of potential villains grows, the more personal risks Thea faces, but with Thea, as it was with Admiral Farragut, it’s “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead.”
Thea realizes who the real murderer is and calls her friend, detective Blaine on her way to confront the culprit herself. Before Blaine arrives, Thea faces two angry, gun toting…. Well, go read the book to find out who they are and how Thea handles this deadly situation. All I’m going to say here is that she didn’t resort to using her magic. As for me, I’m off to read Adventure Magic, Book 3 in the series.
naware of the fact that Blain has a fear of heights, Thea lures him into riding the Ferris wheel. When the wheel reaches the top, Thea spots something lying on the ground in the center of the cornstalk maze and they’re off to investigate. The body turned out to be that of Marcel Faust, the owner and head chef of the Cuisine Maline Restaurant. The chief suspect in his shooting death is Elanor DeWitt, the owner of the Witt’s End Diner which Cuisine Maline had dethroned as the recipient of the Better Business Bureau prestigious Best Restaurant of the Year Award after a thirty consecutive year winning streak.
Thea has a great deal invested in this murder case because the chief suspect, Elanor DeWitt, is a beloved lifelong friend of Thea’s beloved grandmother. Thea, with her familiar Sybil and her sidekicks, Jessie and Pippa leave no stone unturned in her quest to find the murderer. As the list of potential villains grows, the more personal risks Thea faces, but with Thea, as it was with Admiral Farragut, it’s “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead.”
Thea realizes who the real murderer is and calls her friend, detective Blaine on her way to confront the culprit herself. Before Blaine arrives, Thea faces two angry, gun toting…. Well, go read the book to find out who they are and how Thea handles this deadly situation. All I’m going to say here is that she didn’t resort to using her magic. As for me, I’m off to read Adventure Magic, Book 3 in the series.
October 17, 2020
In a small community along the Mississippi called Ardensville , magic isn't totally hidden. Witch Thea Beal is friends with police detective Blaine Coburn, and once again helps him magically with a murder investigation. This time it happens in the corn maze at the Ardensville Harvest Festival. Thea discovered the body while on a Ferris wheel ride with Blaine. That was the end of the date and the beginning of the murder investigation. Once again, amazingly, Blaine accepts Theas magic and her help. Together they sort through many suspects and follow false leads.
Wonderful characters new (a man who actually had horns!) and old (Pippa-friend and shifter Fox) and many others combine to make a terrific story with so many possibilities! Of course there's Sybil, Thea's familiar, who only looks like a tiny ball of fluff kitten. In reality, she can do so much more than even the most clever cat!
I felt like I was at the festival from the descriptions, and now I am craving cider and funnel cakes! Especially nice fall mystery reading!
Wonderful characters new (a man who actually had horns!) and old (Pippa-friend and shifter Fox) and many others combine to make a terrific story with so many possibilities! Of course there's Sybil, Thea's familiar, who only looks like a tiny ball of fluff kitten. In reality, she can do so much more than even the most clever cat!
I felt like I was at the festival from the descriptions, and now I am craving cider and funnel cakes! Especially nice fall mystery reading!
October 20, 2020
Thea is at the festival with Pippa and Jesse while waiting to meet up with Blaine for their friend/ date. Thea and Blaine are having fun until Thea sees what looks like a body in the maze. Blaine and Thea check it out, someone was murdered in the maze. Blaine informs her that is was Marcel, he has to questions her grandma's friends. Thea decides to help with the investigation to see who had an issue with Marcel. Thea learns there was a lot more to Marcel. Thea will have to try to figure out just who committed the crime.
This was a fun, light hearted, clean and entertaining read. You have the mystery of the murder, Thea and her family and friends, her magic and romance. You will have fun reading this story and won't realize that the book is already over. You will not know who did the crime until the end, which makes it even better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a fun, light hearted, clean and entertaining read. You have the mystery of the murder, Thea and her family and friends, her magic and romance. You will have fun reading this story and won't realize that the book is already over. You will not know who did the crime until the end, which makes it even better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 6, 2020
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. Thea a young witch who owns her own craft store lives in a small town where her aunt is the mayor and she lives at home with her grandmother. By the way all three of them are witches. Many people in town are supernatural as well. Shifters fairies wizards witches and a number of others. As well as humans. Follow along as Thea who has a knack for solving mysteries and crimes chases down all the clues in her pursuit to solve it. With the assistance of her kitten familiar at times are best friend who owns a bookstore and sometimes with the assistance of her detective boyfriend or at times to the customer nation of her boyfriend. She always seems to get her crook. Read on and enjoy.
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. Thea a young witch who owns her own craft store lives in a small town where her aunt is the mayor and she lives at home with her grandmother. By the way all three of them are witches. Many people in town are supernatural as well. Shifters fairies wizards witches and a number of others. As well as humans. Follow along as Thea who has a knack for solving mysteries and crimes chases down all the clues in her pursuit to solve it. With the assistance of her kitten familiar at times are best friend who owns a bookstore and sometimes with the assistance of her detective boyfriend or at times to the customer nation of her boyfriend. She always seems to get her crook. Read on and enjoy.
April 12, 2021
Fantastic story about a witch and her familiar
This is a story about Thea, a witch and her familiar, a yellow tabby known as Sybil. Thea and her bear shifter cop discovered the body of Marcel in the corn maze. Who murdered Marcel and why?
The characters are unique, curious, and relatable. This fast paced mystery has many characters in this most unusual town where the various paranormal (such as witches, warlocks, shifters, demons, and talking familiars) live as normal citizens among the tourists being none the wiser.
This is the second book in the cosy mystery that I discovered I found enchanting especially the kitten named Sybil.
Highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
This is a story about Thea, a witch and her familiar, a yellow tabby known as Sybil. Thea and her bear shifter cop discovered the body of Marcel in the corn maze. Who murdered Marcel and why?
The characters are unique, curious, and relatable. This fast paced mystery has many characters in this most unusual town where the various paranormal (such as witches, warlocks, shifters, demons, and talking familiars) live as normal citizens among the tourists being none the wiser.
This is the second book in the cosy mystery that I discovered I found enchanting especially the kitten named Sybil.
Highly recommended.
bookwormsuzy
October 29, 2020
Thea’s friend-date with Blaine at the Ardensville Harvest Festival turns deadly when Thea spots a body in the nearby corn maze. The most likely suspect happens to be Granny’s friend. Thea uncovers unpleasant facts about the victim, and suspects and multiply. Her investigation to find the truth lands her in serious danger. Creature Magic is a well crafted mystery. I especially enjoyed how Thea and Blaine grow closer as they work together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 6, 2020
Fun!
Really enjoyable story. Characters are strong, warm and engaging. Plot well thought out and flowed well. I t was interesting and exciting and had lots of twists and surprises. One annoying thing.was the choice of some words and phrases. I have read many times the statement someone was struck "in" the head instead of "on" the head but this book has a statement where someone goes "under" the door not "through" the door to exit. Is that a phrase in some parts of the country? If so, where? Satisfying conclusion.
Really enjoyable story. Characters are strong, warm and engaging. Plot well thought out and flowed well. I t was interesting and exciting and had lots of twists and surprises. One annoying thing.was the choice of some words and phrases. I have read many times the statement someone was struck "in" the head instead of "on" the head but this book has a statement where someone goes "under" the door not "through" the door to exit. Is that a phrase in some parts of the country? If so, where? Satisfying conclusion.
October 22, 2020
Blackmail and Rivalry!!!!!! A great murder mystery involving members of the paranormal community. I found this book to be very entertaining and could not put it down until I had finished. I loved that one of the shapeshifters is a fox. No sex, gore, curse words, just a overall good book that will keep you guessing until the end. I myself did not figure out who the killer was.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2020
Thea and Blaine are enjoying a festival date when Thea sees what looks like a person laying in the corn maze from the Ferris wheel. She and Blaine investigate and find the body of Marcel. Can Thea and her kitty familiar Sybil figure out who the killer is? Great read, love the character development in this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2020
Romance and murder. Their first date is cut short when Thea and Blaine discover a body in the middle of the corn maze and the festival. The owner of a new restaurant in the city has been murdered and they discover he was a half-demon. Everyone connected to him give reasons why someone in the town could be a suspect, but is it someone no one would suspect? Or is the obvious murderer the one who did it? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
October 30, 2020
Creature Magic shows what lengths a person would go through to right a wrong. Thea and Blaine have teamed up to solve another case, but the outcome was surprising. Thea and Blaine have also expanded their relationship. Pippa is the best friend that anyone could ever hope for. All of the characters have made this series something to look forward to reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2020
A usual date night turns deadly for Thea and Blaine. But that isn't the only thing that was different. Thea and the 'victim' had a short moment before he died and Thea didn't like what she felt. There are some shift changers in this story along with a list of suspects who could want the new restaurateur dead. So sit back and enjoy this story of Creature Magic. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.
October 23, 2020
.Ember is at it again. She is a witch who investigates murders in her home town. This murder has to do with a food critic who was dating her best friend even though he was married. It takes quite a while, but she finally figures it out. There is a murderer right in front of her nose.
Will she finally catch the murderer or is she wrong this time and accuses the wrong person?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will she finally catch the murderer or is she wrong this time and accuses the wrong person?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2020
Thea is trying to enjoy a casual non date with Detective Blaine when she notices trouble
In a small town, too many suspects pop up - especially in a place with shifters, witches and other paranormals mixed in with humans. All kinds of crazy is possible
Friendship and drama challenging romance
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
In a small town, too many suspects pop up - especially in a place with shifters, witches and other paranormals mixed in with humans. All kinds of crazy is possible
Friendship and drama challenging romance
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2020
This is a great book in a fun series. It's nice to end your day with an interesting, light hearted cozy. The characters are developing nicely and the storyline was well plotted. Throw in some magic and a kitten familiar and it is a fun magical cozy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2020
Talk about a good book. Real page turners.These two authors are great writing on their own and co-authoring are just awesome. I love the characters!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2020
This was an intriguing mystery! I enjoyed the different aspects of the characters that came to light in this book. I still think Sybil is an awesome familiar. I look forward to Thea getting a better handle on her magic and perhaps using it more in future mysteries. I loved reading this!
November 3, 2020
I love Constance Barker’s writing. You can’t go wrong with any of her books. This one is no exception. Fantastic characters and a great storyline makes for a fun and fast read. It was hard to put down!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 17, 2020
This is a great series by Constance Barker. I love the kitten familar and all of the other characters. I cant wait for the next book.
November 9, 2020
Creature magic
A great read. Loved the cat what she got to do. Makes me want to read the next one in the series.
A great read. Loved the cat what she got to do. Makes me want to read the next one in the series.
November 24, 2020
Great
This is another winner. I love the stories of Sybil, Thea, Blain, and granny. Can not wait for the next one. Wonderful.
This is another winner. I love the stories of Sybil, Thea, Blain, and granny. Can not wait for the next one. Wonderful.
November 3, 2022
Sweet, almost sugary. Pleasant stories but no real tension.
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