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Haunted Tearoom #4
Tea is for Tarot
It's said that your future can be foretold in the tea leaves at the bottom of your cup...
But when the tarot cards warn of murder, is it a warning? Or a threat?
April May has turned her tearoom into a psychic fair for the day. It's all in fun, with locals trying their hand at palmreading and crystal ball gazing. April is baking up plenty of flaky scones and buttery shortbread, and learning to read tea leaves from a book she found in the attic.
Everything is going as smoothly as melted butter until someone ends up dead. This time, there are so many suspects, April has to reach out for help in unexpected places.
But when the tarot cards warn of murder, is it a warning? Or a threat?
April May has turned her tearoom into a psychic fair for the day. It's all in fun, with locals trying their hand at palmreading and crystal ball gazing. April is baking up plenty of flaky scones and buttery shortbread, and learning to read tea leaves from a book she found in the attic.
Everything is going as smoothly as melted butter until someone ends up dead. This time, there are so many suspects, April has to reach out for help in unexpected places.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2022
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Karen Sue Walker
48 books129 followersKaren Sue Walker is a lover of cozy mysteries, from Agatha Christie to Joanne Fluke. When not working or writing, she spends time with her very talented daughter and ever so fun granddaughter.
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January 10, 2026
Gawd this series is so good, enjoying the storyline so far.
April 24, 2023
4.5 stars
This was another fun and entertaining cozy mystery with April May and her lovable friends. This one featured castles, mystics and “ psychics” that were great backdrops for the murder mystery. There were a couple of twists along the way. A new sheriff in town definitely next to you along the way. It was such an engaging and easy read with quite a few moments of suspense and action along the way. The ending did feel a tad abrupt, but I am guessing that storyline will play out in future books. Other than that I throughly enjoyed myself while reading it.
This was another fun and entertaining cozy mystery with April May and her lovable friends. This one featured castles, mystics and “ psychics” that were great backdrops for the murder mystery. There were a couple of twists along the way. A new sheriff in town definitely next to you along the way. It was such an engaging and easy read with quite a few moments of suspense and action along the way. The ending did feel a tad abrupt, but I am guessing that storyline will play out in future books. Other than that I throughly enjoyed myself while reading it.
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March 6, 2022
Who killed Orson Jennings and why??? Extremely overprotective??? I think he loves her, doesn’t he??? I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
April 4, 2024
This is the fourth book in the cosy mystery series set in a haunted tearoom in Serenity Cove. April May opened the tearoom after buying the Victorian property earlier that year. Since then, there's been a spate of murders in the area, and April has helped solve every one.
Then there is the resident ghost who lives in the kitchen, he teaches her how to cook. Chef Emile was the chef at the restaurant, which was the previous use for the house. He is still there, albeit he died many years before. April is the only one who can see or hear his ghostly form.
To help increase trade during the slower months, April comes up with the idea of putting on a psychic fair. The Amazing Kaslov, who lives locally, was to be the star of the show, but someone decided his life was to end; but why? Who will end up in jail for his death?
Each book in this series gets better, although I found this one a bit slow going until the middle. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
Then there is the resident ghost who lives in the kitchen, he teaches her how to cook. Chef Emile was the chef at the restaurant, which was the previous use for the house. He is still there, albeit he died many years before. April is the only one who can see or hear his ghostly form.
To help increase trade during the slower months, April comes up with the idea of putting on a psychic fair. The Amazing Kaslov, who lives locally, was to be the star of the show, but someone decided his life was to end; but why? Who will end up in jail for his death?
Each book in this series gets better, although I found this one a bit slow going until the middle. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
June 19, 2023
Tea, Paranormal, Friends & Murder
Tea is for Tarot is the 4th book in the A Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mysteries series. It is an enjoyable book. The characters and their friendships make this book and series special! April May owns a Tearoom. April's friends include Jennifer who is her assistant, Irma who owns a nearby restaurant and Freddie who is a doctor and the Coroner. April is hosting a Psychic Fair at the tearoom. Someone ends up dead and Freddie's mom is a suspect. Several of the people attending are also suspects. I guessed who the culprit was but wasn't sure until the end. April's handyman Mark makes an appearance towards the end but it is brief. This is an enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery but I liked the other 3 books better. #TeaIsForTarot. #AHauntedTearoomCozyMystery
Tea is for Tarot is the 4th book in the A Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mysteries series. It is an enjoyable book. The characters and their friendships make this book and series special! April May owns a Tearoom. April's friends include Jennifer who is her assistant, Irma who owns a nearby restaurant and Freddie who is a doctor and the Coroner. April is hosting a Psychic Fair at the tearoom. Someone ends up dead and Freddie's mom is a suspect. Several of the people attending are also suspects. I guessed who the culprit was but wasn't sure until the end. April's handyman Mark makes an appearance towards the end but it is brief. This is an enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery but I liked the other 3 books better. #TeaIsForTarot. #AHauntedTearoomCozyMystery
March 14, 2022
They just keep getting better and better! Ms. Walker has done it again. The familiar faces are back along with some new ones that will hopefully stick around. Just as you'd expect from one of Ms. Walker's books the writing is smooth, the plot is involved but easy to follow and the character interactions are natural and unstilted. There are plenty of red herrings and twists and turns to keep your interest, but the final twist is totally unexpected. See if you can guess whodunnit before the end. Anyone who enjoys great writing, a few ghosts and a little snark (thank you Irma) in their mysteries will love this book. I certainly did.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
July 17, 2023
Unlikely Culprit
April May has turned her tea room into a psychic fair for the day. It's all in fun, with locals trying their hand at palm reading and crystal ball gazing. April is baking up plenty of flaky scones and buttery shortbread, and learning to read tea leaves from a book she found in the attic. Everything is going as smoothly as melted butter until someone ends up dead. This time, there are so many suspects, April has to reach out for help in unexpected places. There was an unlikely culprit in this case. The daughter of the resident ghost was unhinged. Along with the help of the housekeeper she killed a man. I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
April May has turned her tea room into a psychic fair for the day. It's all in fun, with locals trying their hand at palm reading and crystal ball gazing. April is baking up plenty of flaky scones and buttery shortbread, and learning to read tea leaves from a book she found in the attic. Everything is going as smoothly as melted butter until someone ends up dead. This time, there are so many suspects, April has to reach out for help in unexpected places. There was an unlikely culprit in this case. The daughter of the resident ghost was unhinged. Along with the help of the housekeeper she killed a man. I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
March 9, 2022
Initially I was a bit put off by the title, but Karen Sue Walker has done an excellent job of focusing on the mystery over the mystical in the rest of this series, so I went ahead and read it.
I'm glad I did.
April May is trying something new for her tearoom; it doesn't go as smoothly as planned. An impersonator ends up dead, with the suspects many and varied as the story continues. All of the familiar characters make an appearance, along with a couple of new (hopefully sticking around) people. I was kept guessing until the end, which was great.
I happily read an ARC; this is my honest review.
I'm glad I did.
April May is trying something new for her tearoom; it doesn't go as smoothly as planned. An impersonator ends up dead, with the suspects many and varied as the story continues. All of the familiar characters make an appearance, along with a couple of new (hopefully sticking around) people. I was kept guessing until the end, which was great.
I happily read an ARC; this is my honest review.
May 10, 2022
A ghostly tale
April May is a having an occult party in her tea shop and murder ruins the afternoon. When an earring implicates the mother of one of her friends, April May starts investigating. When the dead man turns out to be an imposter, more suspects turn up. A reclusive magician, a haunted castle, and another ghost add interest to the story. Between an engaging mystery and April May‘s relationship with her ghostly chef in the kitchen, I can’t get enough of this series. I’m sorry I have to wait so long for the next installment.
April May is a having an occult party in her tea shop and murder ruins the afternoon. When an earring implicates the mother of one of her friends, April May starts investigating. When the dead man turns out to be an imposter, more suspects turn up. A reclusive magician, a haunted castle, and another ghost add interest to the story. Between an engaging mystery and April May‘s relationship with her ghostly chef in the kitchen, I can’t get enough of this series. I’m sorry I have to wait so long for the next installment.
March 7, 2025
This was my least favorite in the series so far. I fous. It easy to tell who thé murder was . The biggest let down was the rushed way the novel ended. How they reached April was a bit over the top and far fetched. Also there is no explanation or reason for the girls nanny to be so accustomed to murder or why she would even help the girl in the first place. Love the series so far but this one was slightly a let down,
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March 6, 2022
I received this book as an ARC and am so glad I did. This latest story in this series is excellent. With some new, interesting characters thrown in with the now familiar ones, mystery, drama and an inkling of romance, it kept me highly entertained from beginning to end. I highly recommend it. Can’t wait to read more in this series.
March 6, 2022
April May is turning her SereniTea tearoom into a psychic fair for the day. Expecting friends and hopefully lots of visitors she is eagerly awaiting the day. But what she doesn’t expect is a murder. There is mystery, tea and danger ahead for April May and her friends. Oh, and good recipes too! I received an early copy from the author. This review is my own opinion.
March 29, 2022
Another fun tearoom mystery
Ms. Walker has added another well written and enjoyable mystery story to her Haunted Tea room Mystery series. While April solves another murder, we are introduced to a few new characters and learn more about the series main characters. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Ms. Walker has added another well written and enjoyable mystery story to her Haunted Tea room Mystery series. While April solves another murder, we are introduced to a few new characters and learn more about the series main characters. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
April 25, 2022
More Chef Emile needed!!!
I have mixed feelings after finishing Tea is for Tarot. On the one hand I loved it, on the other June 14th for the next book - Tea is for Traitor - to be released seems a really long way off. I for one need more Chef Emile! We've had snippets of his story but I need more!!
I have mixed feelings after finishing Tea is for Tarot. On the one hand I loved it, on the other June 14th for the next book - Tea is for Traitor - to be released seems a really long way off. I for one need more Chef Emile! We've had snippets of his story but I need more!!
March 5, 2025
I enjoyed this cozy mystery. It was a change from the sort of books I typically read, but I still found it heartwarming & I loved the recipes at the end of it. I especially liked the cat Whisk & his mischievous antics & the handsome dead French chef that no one else can see that gives the heroine cooking lessons. I read this book on Kindle.
March 4, 2022
Definitely Binge-worthy❣️You are hooked as soon as you start reading...
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please🐿️ More and more difficult to put down . . .
If you are a Christian, don't be put off by the title 😻
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please🐿️ More and more difficult to put down . . .
If you are a Christian, don't be put off by the title 😻
March 17, 2022
Tea is for Tarot
I really enjoyed this story. April May started out a little difficult to like. But she's softened up and became so much more likeable. I'm looking forward to reading the next story.
I really enjoyed this story. April May started out a little difficult to like. But she's softened up and became so much more likeable. I'm looking forward to reading the next story.
April 2, 2022
I am enjoying this series and this entry is very enjoyable. April May has turned the tea room into a psychic fair for the day. It's all fun and games until a dead stranger is discovered.
An excellent mystery with all the usual characters and a new ghost to meet.
An excellent mystery with all the usual characters and a new ghost to meet.
April 30, 2022
Steeped in mystery
I recommend to cozy mystery readers. I enjoy the thought of having a tea house or bed and breakfast as both are very good settings for mysteries. And I like the ghosts.
I recommend to cozy mystery readers. I enjoy the thought of having a tea house or bed and breakfast as both are very good settings for mysteries. And I like the ghosts.
June 9, 2023
mystics and murder
A psychic fair ends up with a Murder. A man from the past and his mysterious family. Plus where in the world is Mark? Another fun filled mystery with the haunted tea, room, a snarky, restaurant, owner, and a a doctor, too smart for her own good.
A psychic fair ends up with a Murder. A man from the past and his mysterious family. Plus where in the world is Mark? Another fun filled mystery with the haunted tea, room, a snarky, restaurant, owner, and a a doctor, too smart for her own good.
June 22, 2023
Good Read
This is an engaging unique mystery set in a delightful seaside community with loving cherry characters. After happening upon book #1 in the series I couldn't stop reading. Can't wait to read the next one.
This is an engaging unique mystery set in a delightful seaside community with loving cherry characters. After happening upon book #1 in the series I couldn't stop reading. Can't wait to read the next one.
June 8, 2024
Quite a good read
There were lots of twists and turns in this one. The mystery part of the story was really good. The romance part is a work in progress. We will see what happens in the next one.
There were lots of twists and turns in this one. The mystery part of the story was really good. The romance part is a work in progress. We will see what happens in the next one.
July 18, 2025
Intriguing
Intriguing cozy with plenty of mystery, suspense and scrumptious food, tea and just a hint of romance; now throw in a ghost. I am thoroughly enjoying this series and think you will, too.
Intriguing cozy with plenty of mystery, suspense and scrumptious food, tea and just a hint of romance; now throw in a ghost. I am thoroughly enjoying this series and think you will, too.
September 13, 2025
Mystifyingly simple.
It's a wonderful story about our heroine and all the case plus some more.
Very interesting an
educational about tarot. The ending is unpredictable. Well
written as always. I will read more.
It's a wonderful story about our heroine and all the case plus some more.
Very interesting an
educational about tarot. The ending is unpredictable. Well
written as always. I will read more.
March 16, 2022
A fortune telling event at the tearoom to drum up business and fun for the locals has a totally different result.
April 10, 2022
Loved it! Looking forward to the next book!
April 29, 2022
Intense
Another murder to solve in the tearoom but April her friends have a huge job ahead of them. Finding out the culpret might get April killed too.
Another murder to solve in the tearoom but April her friends have a huge job ahead of them. Finding out the culpret might get April killed too.
did-not-finish
May 16, 2022I read too many in a row $ needed a break
June 2, 2022
A Great Mistery
Each adventure have me rushing to see what happens. Then I have to rush to find the next book so I can be entertained with another mistery.
Each adventure have me rushing to see what happens. Then I have to rush to find the next book so I can be entertained with another mistery.
March 12, 2023
Tea and Tarot
What could go wrong with that combination? A fun event goes horribly wrong and the tea room owner must discover who caused the demise of one of the events attendees.
What could go wrong with that combination? A fun event goes horribly wrong and the tea room owner must discover who caused the demise of one of the events attendees.
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