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Library Witch Mystery #8
Curses & Cliffhangers
A lethal curse is on the loose in Ivory Beach which leaves even the Grim Reaper stumped. Can Rory and Xavier solve the mystery and win themselves back into the Grim Reaper's good graces?
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200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2021
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Elle Adams
81 books280 followersElle Adams lives in the middle of England, where she spends most of her time reading an ever-growing mountain of books, planning her next adventure, or writing. Elle's books are humorous mysteries with a paranormal twist and tons of magical mayhem.
She also writes urban and contemporary fantasy novels as Emma L. Adams.
She also writes urban and contemporary fantasy novels as Emma L. Adams.
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May 21, 2021
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and the fun and entertaining storyline. A young woman who grew up in the Munding world somewhere in Britain. Worked in her fathers bookstore growing up and until she lost her father and then worked for his partner for a few years. Then one day something happened and she found out she actually had more family. That family which is living in a magical town somewhere in England. They ran a magical library that was renowned throughout the magical world. Her aunts convinced her to move there for safety and to integrate with a family and learn magic. As the family runs the library and live their lives she seems to have a knack for solving mysteries. She also happens to be dating the local reapers apprentice. Along with her aunts and her cousins and friends she lives her life learns magic and solve mysteries. Check it out
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and the fun and entertaining storyline. A young woman who grew up in the Munding world somewhere in Britain. Worked in her fathers bookstore growing up and until she lost her father and then worked for his partner for a few years. Then one day something happened and she found out she actually had more family. That family which is living in a magical town somewhere in England. They ran a magical library that was renowned throughout the magical world. Her aunts convinced her to move there for safety and to integrate with a family and learn magic. As the family runs the library and live their lives she seems to have a knack for solving mysteries. She also happens to be dating the local reapers apprentice. Along with her aunts and her cousins and friends she lives her life learns magic and solve mysteries. Check it out
May 18, 2024
Confession: I discovered the Library Witch Mysteries because of narrator, Hollis McCarthy. I adore her narration of Nancy Warren's mysteries, and since I had finished all of those mysteries I went looking for more books that she narrates. Enter... the Library Witch Mysteries. I'm on book 8 now, so needless to say that I'm hooked!
This mystery is set around a professor that is cursed, and Aurora "Rory" and her Reaper boyfriend, Xavier, try to find out what cursed the professor. However, before they can investigate too far, the Grim Reaper goes missing and they have more than one mystery on their hands!
I really enjoy these mysteries. I love a biblio mystery and paranormal mysteries so it's not a surprise that I really like this series. Rory is a biblio witch, who only recently discovered her talent and the entire magical world. She now lives in a magical library with family that she didn't know existed and is dating a Reaper! Add to that dead bodies at a drop of a hat, and you've got a great series.
I like that Curses & Cliffhangers really digs into the translating of her Dad's journal, and she is finally starting to read it! This has been building up over the last 7 books and I'm happy that we are starting to find out what it says!! The reader also gets to delve into the lives of Reapers... and as a fan of Discworld [by Terry Pratchett] I was really hoping that the Grim Reaper had gone on vacation!
I won't give too much away, other than this is a great turning point in this series. I'm so invested in what is happening in Rory's life and I just couldn't put this one down. I can't wait to pick up the next book, Monsters & Manuscripts.
This mystery is set around a professor that is cursed, and Aurora "Rory" and her Reaper boyfriend, Xavier, try to find out what cursed the professor. However, before they can investigate too far, the Grim Reaper goes missing and they have more than one mystery on their hands!
I really enjoy these mysteries. I love a biblio mystery and paranormal mysteries so it's not a surprise that I really like this series. Rory is a biblio witch, who only recently discovered her talent and the entire magical world. She now lives in a magical library with family that she didn't know existed and is dating a Reaper! Add to that dead bodies at a drop of a hat, and you've got a great series.
I like that Curses & Cliffhangers really digs into the translating of her Dad's journal, and she is finally starting to read it! This has been building up over the last 7 books and I'm happy that we are starting to find out what it says!! The reader also gets to delve into the lives of Reapers... and as a fan of Discworld [by Terry Pratchett] I was really hoping that the Grim Reaper had gone on vacation!
I won't give too much away, other than this is a great turning point in this series. I'm so invested in what is happening in Rory's life and I just couldn't put this one down. I can't wait to pick up the next book, Monsters & Manuscripts.
September 1, 2021
Thankfully not as convoluted as the last one!
A date with Xavier and the Grim Reaper calls him in, mid date, to show him the murdered wizard. But the pair don't really understand why he would do that other, of course, to upset their evening, as he's already dealt with the soul.
The mystery deepens when it appears that the wizard was killed by a deadly curse and the hospital staff are unable to explain quite what that curse was, so Aunt Angelina is digfer into the archives trying to figure it out.
Estelle's poetry evening goes awry when "Nero the Wonder" turns up with an entourage of crazy fans, recites the naffest poem and showers the library with self promoting confetti.. deep joy!
But more bodies drop, the Grim Reaper vanishes and Rory discovers that her father managed to secure a very old book wanted by the Founders.. can it all be connected? And if so how? She's going to have to ask Evangeline for help, a thing she desperately doesn't want to do but desperate times call for desperate measures.
A date with Xavier and the Grim Reaper calls him in, mid date, to show him the murdered wizard. But the pair don't really understand why he would do that other, of course, to upset their evening, as he's already dealt with the soul.
The mystery deepens when it appears that the wizard was killed by a deadly curse and the hospital staff are unable to explain quite what that curse was, so Aunt Angelina is digfer into the archives trying to figure it out.
Estelle's poetry evening goes awry when "Nero the Wonder" turns up with an entourage of crazy fans, recites the naffest poem and showers the library with self promoting confetti.. deep joy!
But more bodies drop, the Grim Reaper vanishes and Rory discovers that her father managed to secure a very old book wanted by the Founders.. can it all be connected? And if so how? She's going to have to ask Evangeline for help, a thing she desperately doesn't want to do but desperate times call for desperate measures.
May 19, 2021
Curses & Cliffhangers is Book 8 in the Library Witch Series by Elle Adams.
This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors.
Rory Hawthorn is doing pretty well . Things are even progressing with Xavier, much to the Grim Reaper's dislike. Speaking of Mr. Death, he seems to have disappeared.
Rory is still working on deciphering her dad's journal when a curse is unleashed on the town.
This story was multi layered with different subplots that were perfectly woven together.
The characters are complex and well I love my vampires. I love the story that encompasses not only witches but Vampires and Reapers.
I highly recommend this book. While it can be read as a stand alone, I think you will find much more enjoyment with starting from the first book. You cannot go wrong with this series or anything that Elle Adam writes.
This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors.
Rory Hawthorn is doing pretty well . Things are even progressing with Xavier, much to the Grim Reaper's dislike. Speaking of Mr. Death, he seems to have disappeared.
Rory is still working on deciphering her dad's journal when a curse is unleashed on the town.
This story was multi layered with different subplots that were perfectly woven together.
The characters are complex and well I love my vampires. I love the story that encompasses not only witches but Vampires and Reapers.
I highly recommend this book. While it can be read as a stand alone, I think you will find much more enjoyment with starting from the first book. You cannot go wrong with this series or anything that Elle Adam writes.
May 23, 2021
Rory Hawthorn is loving life in the library. She's doing well with her magic lessons and is making progress on translating her father's journal. However, she has one problem. The Grim Reaper keeps interfering in her dating life with Xavier. Then the Grim Reaper goes missing after a wizard is killed with a curse. And, it seems that the curse isn't done when two more people die. Can Rory and Xavier get to the bottom of things?
I've really enjoyed this series and this book is no exception although I didn't get into as much as I did previous books. The book's well-written with with a wonderful cast of characters. I did read this in one sitting and the mystery kept me on my toes. I am eager for more from this series. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order.
I've really enjoyed this series and this book is no exception although I didn't get into as much as I did previous books. The book's well-written with with a wonderful cast of characters. I did read this in one sitting and the mystery kept me on my toes. I am eager for more from this series. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order.
October 7, 2021
Wow! This one is full of unexpected information.
Rory and Xavier are on a date when they stumble across the Grim Reaper after he has reaped the soul of a wizard who had died abruptly from a curse. Things get odd between the three of them but no more do than usual until the Grim Reaper disappears without a word and stops Xavier's ability to track his whereabouts and movements. Then two additional deaths happen and things get really interesting.
I love this series, the characters are awesome and the storyline is always engrossing. I highly recommend this book and entire series. Hope the next in series comes out quickly!
Rory and Xavier are on a date when they stumble across the Grim Reaper after he has reaped the soul of a wizard who had died abruptly from a curse. Things get odd between the three of them but no more do than usual until the Grim Reaper disappears without a word and stops Xavier's ability to track his whereabouts and movements. Then two additional deaths happen and things get really interesting.
I love this series, the characters are awesome and the storyline is always engrossing. I highly recommend this book and entire series. Hope the next in series comes out quickly!
February 3, 2025
A curse in plaguing the town, the Grim Reaper is missing and no one knows where he is (including his apprentice). and once again Rory must deal with the vampire queen. People believe the curse is in a book in the library but the family can't figure out what caused it. The local curse-breaker is no help because he can't stand Rory's family. Xavier is preoccupied with trying to find his boss and a visitor who is thinking about buying property in town is causing chaos. It seems that Rory must make a deal with the vampire queen in order to solve the mystery but she must also protect herself from the vampire's incredible mindreading powers in order to protect her father's journal.
May 22, 2021
Curses! Foiled Again!
A local wizard dies from an unknown curse. Then several more folks die, allegedly from the same curse. Imagine Rory’s shock when she finds out who the intended victim really is. The plot only thickens after Rory is able to read the first parts of her late father’s journal. It’s thrills, chills, and Evangeline for good measure. Where’s a darn stake when you need one? Don’t miss the latest whodunnit from Elle Adams.
A local wizard dies from an unknown curse. Then several more folks die, allegedly from the same curse. Imagine Rory’s shock when she finds out who the intended victim really is. The plot only thickens after Rory is able to read the first parts of her late father’s journal. It’s thrills, chills, and Evangeline for good measure. Where’s a darn stake when you need one? Don’t miss the latest whodunnit from Elle Adams.
January 30, 2023
A slow start with a satisfying conclusion
3.5 stars. It took me a while to settle into this story. Maybe reading 8 books in a series back-to-back wasn’t the best way to approach this journey. But I’m still here and I’m still interested in this witchy cozy.
We finally started to learn some of the things written in the mysterious journal! There is also a deadly curse, a missing Reaper, and much more. It is well worth your time to read this one.
3.5 stars. It took me a while to settle into this story. Maybe reading 8 books in a series back-to-back wasn’t the best way to approach this journey. But I’m still here and I’m still interested in this witchy cozy.
We finally started to learn some of the things written in the mysterious journal! There is also a deadly curse, a missing Reaper, and much more. It is well worth your time to read this one.
June 21, 2021
Just love this author!
Rory and Xavier just can't seem to catch a break! Between her dad's journal, Reapers, and vampires, a fair bit of info has been revealed...and most of it is heartbreaking! The killer and motive are improbably ridiculous, but the writing is solid and the dynamics are intriguing. I'm already eager for the next book!
Rory and Xavier just can't seem to catch a break! Between her dad's journal, Reapers, and vampires, a fair bit of info has been revealed...and most of it is heartbreaking! The killer and motive are improbably ridiculous, but the writing is solid and the dynamics are intriguing. I'm already eager for the next book!
March 6, 2022
Curses & Cliffhangers
Rory finds herself at the scene of a another murder only this time the Grim Reaper disappears after claiming the soul of the wizard who died. Xavier and Rory search for him as the body count increases. How do you catch a killer who doesn't leave any clues behind.
Rory finds herself at the scene of a another murder only this time the Grim Reaper disappears after claiming the soul of the wizard who died. Xavier and Rory search for him as the body count increases. How do you catch a killer who doesn't leave any clues behind.
November 24, 2025
The Grim Reaper is missing, which could have been an interesting story element... but the ultimate reason is SO DUMB and SO PETTY that I seriously considered just quitting this series, since I don't actually like any of the characters much and actively DISLIKE a couple of them. However, at this point, I guess I feel invested in finding out what happens. Sigh.
May 30, 2021
Great addition to the series
I really enjoyed the story...another great addition to the series
A great series for ages 15 and up
If you like cozy mysteries then this book is for toy
I really enjoyed the story...another great addition to the series
A great series for ages 15 and up
If you like cozy mysteries then this book is for toy
June 2, 2021
Another captivating instalment on this wonderful series
I have absolutely LOVED every book so far and the character development in this latest adventure makes me love them all even more.
Highly recommended to all adults
I have absolutely LOVED every book so far and the character development in this latest adventure makes me love them all even more.
Highly recommended to all adults
February 9, 2022
Worth it
I am getting a bit bored with books like this, some how the parents or parent always die oh and let's not for get they always take for ever to learn about their magic because they always doing some crap thats not really important to the story.
I am getting a bit bored with books like this, some how the parents or parent always die oh and let's not for get they always take for ever to learn about their magic because they always doing some crap thats not really important to the story.
February 21, 2022
Dealers Hidden Heart
It shows the reaper has a heart even though he denys it . it was good to see how Rory. Comes to terms with her friend being a vampire .I enjoyed alot.Looking forward to more.
It shows the reaper has a heart even though he denys it . it was good to see how Rory. Comes to terms with her friend being a vampire .I enjoyed alot.Looking forward to more.
March 1, 2023
Great read
These characters have changed and grown right before my eyes. I'm loving every moment. These books are definitely page turners. Great world, characters and story lines. Highly recommend
These characters have changed and grown right before my eyes. I'm loving every moment. These books are definitely page turners. Great world, characters and story lines. Highly recommend
May 18, 2023
Another great instalment
The more sequel I read the more I want to read the next book. All of the plots get tangled up together to keep you guessing about what will happen. Looking forward to reading the next book.
The more sequel I read the more I want to read the next book. All of the plots get tangled up together to keep you guessing about what will happen. Looking forward to reading the next book.
June 11, 2024
Excellent book, a wizard dies from a deadly curse, the grim reaper is upset that once again that rory and xavier are out on a date and calls them to the body after he already has taken the the soul but then disappears and more mysteries ensues. read the book to find out what happens
May 21, 2021
Fantastic
Another winner and the reason why I enjoyed reading your books the characters and the mystery story line are fun to read.
Another winner and the reason why I enjoyed reading your books the characters and the mystery story line are fun to read.
May 22, 2021
Great book
This is a great book in the Library Witch Mystery series by Ellie Adam's. This book had some surprises so I can't wait for the next book.
This is a great book in the Library Witch Mystery series by Ellie Adam's. This book had some surprises so I can't wait for the next book.
May 23, 2021
A good story
This was a very good story and kept my attention to the end. It was about murder and mystery, reapers and vampires, witches and magic, poison and curse.
This was a very good story and kept my attention to the end. It was about murder and mystery, reapers and vampires, witches and magic, poison and curse.
May 26, 2021
Loved it!
Can't wait to see what happens next! Love how she writes, it just entices me more each time. No spoilers.
Can't wait to see what happens next! Love how she writes, it just entices me more each time. No spoilers.
June 7, 2021
Love this series! It was great to learn more about Rory's dad and Xavier's situation. I'm eagerly waiting for the next installment.
June 19, 2021
Curses and Clifhangers
This was a good story. Wasn’t sure on how I would like a reaper but this one is really great
This was a good story. Wasn’t sure on how I would like a reaper but this one is really great
November 9, 2021
Great series !
This is a great series! I especially enjoyed this book. We learn more about the reapers and Rory’s dad. Such a great read! I hope there will be more books!
This is a great series! I especially enjoyed this book. We learn more about the reapers and Rory’s dad. Such a great read! I hope there will be more books!
April 29, 2022
Love This Series
This author continues to up her game with each book. I look forward to the rest of the books, as well as reading her other works.
This author continues to up her game with each book. I look forward to the rest of the books, as well as reading her other works.
July 12, 2022
Another great read by Elle Adams.
October 20, 2022
More Answers!
This book has provided answers to the mystery of Xavier, Tory's father, and the library. It is a great read and impossible to put down. On to Book #9!
This book has provided answers to the mystery of Xavier, Tory's father, and the library. It is a great read and impossible to put down. On to Book #9!
March 9, 2023
A wonderful book
The characters relationships are now more defined and the plots are still twisty the world building is more solidified and I can't wait for the next book!
The characters relationships are now more defined and the plots are still twisty the world building is more solidified and I can't wait for the next book!
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