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Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery #5
The Witches Code
A missing emerald necklace thought to be cursed. A few murdered mobsters. The two exes who may hold the key to it all. The timing couldn’t be worse for Hattie Beauregard-Ryan and her niece, Harper Ryan, who are just getting back from a harrowing trip to New Orleans. Before they even pull into the driveway, trouble is brewing.
Harper has been accused of stealing an infamous emerald necklace and word has reached far and wide that the Ryan women are hiding it. All sorts of unsavory characters descend on the town to find it and claim the reward. Someone is even willing to kill to get to it first. Harper must use her magical gifts to uncover who is putting her and Hattie in harm’s way – all the while searching for the necklace and dealing with her ex-husband who wants her back. It all spells trouble for Harper’s new life.
Meanwhile, Hattie must deal with the angry ghost of a dead mobster who refuses to leave until she finds his killer. If that wasn’t hard enough, Hattie must protect them all from the witch who cursed the necklace and is bent on revenge. Her powers are far stronger than any Hattie has seen both living and dead. Can the Ryan women use their powers to find the necklace and catch a killer before the curse claims another victim?
Harper has been accused of stealing an infamous emerald necklace and word has reached far and wide that the Ryan women are hiding it. All sorts of unsavory characters descend on the town to find it and claim the reward. Someone is even willing to kill to get to it first. Harper must use her magical gifts to uncover who is putting her and Hattie in harm’s way – all the while searching for the necklace and dealing with her ex-husband who wants her back. It all spells trouble for Harper’s new life.
Meanwhile, Hattie must deal with the angry ghost of a dead mobster who refuses to leave until she finds his killer. If that wasn’t hard enough, Hattie must protect them all from the witch who cursed the necklace and is bent on revenge. Her powers are far stronger than any Hattie has seen both living and dead. Can the Ryan women use their powers to find the necklace and catch a killer before the curse claims another victim?
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2021
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About the author
Stacy M. Jones
45 books146 followersStacy M. Jones is a criminologist turned crime novelist whose thrillers pulse with a realism that only decades working with law enforcement can bring. That firsthand experience fuels her fiction, stories rooted in authentic criminal psychology, human complexity, and high-stakes emotion.
Since 2018, Stacy has written four series, ranging from gritty FBI thrillers and hard-boiled private eye mysteries to her lighter paranormal cozy series. Her series include the completed cozy paranormal Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery Series, the completed hard-boiled PI Riley Sullivan Mystery Series, the FBI Agent Kate Walsh Thriller Series and the new Connor Fitzgerald Thriller series.
Stacy holds master’s degrees in forensic psychology and journalism and for now calls Little Rock, Arkansas home,though her storytelling always carries a trace of her upstate New York roots.
To join Stacy's Mystery Readers Club & access her Starter Library, which includes three novellas - "Harper's Folly", "The 1922 Club Murder" and "The Curators" - hit subscribe at http://www.stacymjones.com/
Since 2018, Stacy has written four series, ranging from gritty FBI thrillers and hard-boiled private eye mysteries to her lighter paranormal cozy series. Her series include the completed cozy paranormal Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery Series, the completed hard-boiled PI Riley Sullivan Mystery Series, the FBI Agent Kate Walsh Thriller Series and the new Connor Fitzgerald Thriller series.
Stacy holds master’s degrees in forensic psychology and journalism and for now calls Little Rock, Arkansas home,though her storytelling always carries a trace of her upstate New York roots.
To join Stacy's Mystery Readers Club & access her Starter Library, which includes three novellas - "Harper's Folly", "The 1922 Club Murder" and "The Curators" - hit subscribe at http://www.stacymjones.com/
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July 6, 2024
entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. If fun cast of characters in an entertaining storyline. Harper Ryan is 40 years old and lives with her aunt in Little Rock Arkansas. She comes from a very rich family out of New York where she used to be the publisher of her families magazine until her father and brother fired her and sent her packing. For More that you need to go back and read book one. Harper‘s aunt is a witch and psychic who owns a little shop in the Heights of Little Rock. Harper‘s mother died when she was young and was raised for a short time by her aunt and then went back to live her father and brother. She returned live with her aunt is working at a magazine and Little Rock and learning about her own abilities. As the women in the Ryan family tend to have magical powers. She’s getting stronger the more she use them and is using them to help solve mysteries around town With a local detective friend of hers and her boyfriend a retired colonel who runs a part-time consulting business.. There’s plenty of mystery magic and mayhem going on to keep you entertained all throughout. Check it out
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. If fun cast of characters in an entertaining storyline. Harper Ryan is 40 years old and lives with her aunt in Little Rock Arkansas. She comes from a very rich family out of New York where she used to be the publisher of her families magazine until her father and brother fired her and sent her packing. For More that you need to go back and read book one. Harper‘s aunt is a witch and psychic who owns a little shop in the Heights of Little Rock. Harper‘s mother died when she was young and was raised for a short time by her aunt and then went back to live her father and brother. She returned live with her aunt is working at a magazine and Little Rock and learning about her own abilities. As the women in the Ryan family tend to have magical powers. She’s getting stronger the more she use them and is using them to help solve mysteries around town With a local detective friend of hers and her boyfriend a retired colonel who runs a part-time consulting business.. There’s plenty of mystery magic and mayhem going on to keep you entertained all throughout. Check it out
May 25, 2021
Harper and Hattie - and Jackson - are back! Literally - home from New Orleans to find a mystery sitting on their doorsteps! Both exes are in town and that can only mean trouble! Ms Jones never disappoints with this series, I absolutely love the characters - in fact, I wish I had an Aunt Hattie in my corner!
Returning from their New Orleans adventure to the bad news that "someone" is after "something" that they believe Harper has, means that the intrepid investigators get no rest before they're flung into another - potentially deadly - adventure. A page-turner from the very first page, Book Five will keep you on your toes. I never have much luck as an armchair sleuth, and the resolution for this one is no different; I'm still shaking my head. I can highly recommend!
[I was fortunate to receive an Advanced Reader Copy of the book from the author, with no obligation to review. The opinions expressed herein were given freely and are entirely my own.]
Returning from their New Orleans adventure to the bad news that "someone" is after "something" that they believe Harper has, means that the intrepid investigators get no rest before they're flung into another - potentially deadly - adventure. A page-turner from the very first page, Book Five will keep you on your toes. I never have much luck as an armchair sleuth, and the resolution for this one is no different; I'm still shaking my head. I can highly recommend!
[I was fortunate to receive an Advanced Reader Copy of the book from the author, with no obligation to review. The opinions expressed herein were given freely and are entirely my own.]
May 17, 2021
This was a great story. It begins with Hattie and Harper returning from New Orleans when Jackson's, Harper's boyfriend, ex and later on Harper's ex show up. They believe that Harper is in possession of a necklace that she stole from her husband.
Harper's ex has come looking for it because his mob boss wants it. He supposedly paid to have it stolen. Between the two of them, there were a lot more people looking as well. It was believed to be in the house that Hattie owned and where Harper was now living.
To learn what sort of spells Hattie did to clear this mess up and what happened in addition to what was so special for this necklace, then you need to read the book. It is quite entertaining.
Harper's ex has come looking for it because his mob boss wants it. He supposedly paid to have it stolen. Between the two of them, there were a lot more people looking as well. It was believed to be in the house that Hattie owned and where Harper was now living.
To learn what sort of spells Hattie did to clear this mess up and what happened in addition to what was so special for this necklace, then you need to read the book. It is quite entertaining.
May 18, 2021
Harper and Jackson’s past relationships come back to potentially threaten their current life together. Harper’s ex husband Nick and Jackson’s ex wife Cora have both come to Little Rock claiming that they want them back. How did Nick and Cora connect and decide to team up and what do dead mobsters and a stolen necklace and stolen diamonds have to do with their plan? Throw in a curse and the witch that goes with it and Harper and Hattie have their hands full trying to solve the mystery.
This is a very well written series with unique and interesting characters. The stories always hold your attention till the very end. I particularly like how Harper and Hattie’s paranormal gifts are woven into the investigations.
This is a very well written series with unique and interesting characters. The stories always hold your attention till the very end. I particularly like how Harper and Hattie’s paranormal gifts are woven into the investigations.
May 25, 2021
In this book Stacy Jones does it again. Harper and Hattie are in the middle of an investigation involving missing jewels, murder, Harper's and Jackson's exes and a mob family. Harper decides it's time to think about using spells and finds out more about her abilities then she once knew. Her and Jackson are tested in their relationship and people and being picked off left and right. For once I guessed the culprit before the book ended but still this was an amazing, fun, and very entertaining book!
May 18, 2021
Life gets complicated for Harper when her ex-husband and Jackson's ex-wife turn up in town - both making pitches to win back the original spouses.
Adding to Harper's problems are the criminal types wanting to recover a stolen cursed necklace. Who is killing them and where is the necklace?
Both Harper and Hattie use their special magic skills to resolve all the strange and dangerous happenings.
READ IT!!
Adding to Harper's problems are the criminal types wanting to recover a stolen cursed necklace. Who is killing them and where is the necklace?
Both Harper and Hattie use their special magic skills to resolve all the strange and dangerous happenings.
READ IT!!
June 7, 2021
Harper and Hattie have a hard time finding peace in Little Rock! Harper and Jackson are finding their stride as a couple, but their exes are stirring up trouble. To top it off, there are dead bodies found. Not a coincidence! Danger and intrigue has followed the unwelcomed straight to Hattie’s shop. Find out how a lengthy curse is broken. This series is full of mystery that only magical gifts can solve. Don’t miss a single one!
July 16, 2022
Nick and Cora
come to town. Each wants their ex-spouse back. Nick also accuses Harper of stealing an Emerald necklace. And the fun begins. There are three dead bodies, the usual helpful ghosts, a despicable witch and the side characters. The story isn't quite as interesting to me as some of the others bc Cora and Nick are tedious and the mob would not be so kind. But I enjoy the core group in the series.
come to town. Each wants their ex-spouse back. Nick also accuses Harper of stealing an Emerald necklace. And the fun begins. There are three dead bodies, the usual helpful ghosts, a despicable witch and the side characters. The story isn't quite as interesting to me as some of the others bc Cora and Nick are tedious and the mob would not be so kind. But I enjoy the core group in the series.
October 7, 2024
Love the mystery, love the characters!
Our main characters are back for a new mystery. Hattie, Harper, Jackson, Dan, Sarah and Detective Granger are fun. Without giving anything away, I love how they are evolving. Iggy makes an all-too-short appearance. I’m loving Charlie! Our new ghost, Delia, is fascinating, and maybe we needed a bit more of her. The mystery is really good. As always, I really enjoyed The Witches Code.
Our main characters are back for a new mystery. Hattie, Harper, Jackson, Dan, Sarah and Detective Granger are fun. Without giving anything away, I love how they are evolving. Iggy makes an all-too-short appearance. I’m loving Charlie! Our new ghost, Delia, is fascinating, and maybe we needed a bit more of her. The mystery is really good. As always, I really enjoyed The Witches Code.
May 18, 2021
Ms. Jones has such an imaginative mind. This book in the series of full of intrigue & so much going on. There is the ex-husband & the ex-wife of her boyfriend, the mobster wanting his killer found & people looking for a cursed necklace. How in the world will Hattie & Harper figure things out? Well, they do but the story is not done yet. I can't wait for the next book.
May 26, 2021
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
June 3, 2021
The Witches Code is the fifth book in the Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery series and is a great addition to this series.
I loved this book! There is a cursed necklace, danger, magic, intrigue, and the exes. I love Harper and Hattie; they are fun and interesting characters.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
I loved this book! There is a cursed necklace, danger, magic, intrigue, and the exes. I love Harper and Hattie; they are fun and interesting characters.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
August 3, 2023
I only give the books 4 stars because I really don't like one of the main characters, Harper. She makes her act so stupid and over reactive in the dumbest ways. It actually gets on my nerves. But I started the series and figured I would finish despite there being 8 of them. The books aren't that long and I read pretty fast.
June 17, 2022
Awesome!
Love this series!!
Stolen/cursed jewelry, the mob & a few murders. All brought to Hattie & Harpers front door. Very well written with fantastic characters & setting. I’m hooked on this series & can’t wait to read more!!
Love this series!!
Stolen/cursed jewelry, the mob & a few murders. All brought to Hattie & Harpers front door. Very well written with fantastic characters & setting. I’m hooked on this series & can’t wait to read more!!
May 17, 2021
A great story. I really enjoyed the characters, especially Hattie and Harper. The mystery was good with an unexpected twist. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
May 18, 2021
Thank you for the free Arc
One of my favourite authors
Love this series
One of my favourite authors
Love this series
June 6, 2021
Great read! The next story in the series, fits in perfectly. Another good mystery and a fitting resolution. Can't wait to read the next book.
August 5, 2021
Love this series and can't wait for the next one to be out!
August 18, 2021
Wild mystery
Stacy has held my interest through all the books I've read in this series. I'm hoping there's more books coming!
Stacy has held my interest through all the books I've read in this series. I'm hoping there's more books coming!
October 9, 2021
My thoughts
I absolutely love this series of books. I would love to know what happens next. Stacy is a new author for me and have done binge reading since I discovered her.
I absolutely love this series of books. I would love to know what happens next. Stacy is a new author for me and have done binge reading since I discovered her.
February 2, 2023
Love these characters
These books just flow with interesting problems and unique solutions. Sometimes I just wish to be part of that world.
These books just flow with interesting problems and unique solutions. Sometimes I just wish to be part of that world.
March 6, 2024
These stories take you on an adventure that keeps you engrossed and entertained from the beginning until the end.
February 11, 2022
Very enjoyable, I love the Harper and Hattie stories.
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