Silvaria

Witch Haven #14

by K.E. O'Connor

A future that cannot be escaped, a tragic death, and a race to uncover the truth...

I love pretty dresses, planning my upcoming marriage to my delectable fiance, and figuring out how I'll become a famous dancer.

Corpses do not feature in those plans.

Unfortunately, my parents, the corpses, and my grave magic have other ideas!

I've inherited a power I never wanted, but it wants me. And when my friend, and servant, is murdered in my home and her corpse returns with a plea for justice, I cannot ignore my power.

How will I balance my dreams with my family's harsh expectations of me becoming a cemetery guardian, my fiance's desire for me to abandon the corpses forever, and the demands of the Magic Council who are investigating (very poorly) my dear friend's murder?

I will not give up on my passions, but how can I make the corpses and my parents understand that?

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This is Silvaria Digby's origin story. Set in a quaintly historical past in a world not far from the Witch Haven you know and love, where balls, bonnets, and carriages are all the rage. Enjoy spending time with our powerful future cemetery guardian as she tackles difficult home life, shambling bodies, and a murder that's too close to home.

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2022

About the author

K.E. O’Connor is the author of the Witch Haven mystery series, the Crypt Witch cozy mysteries, the Lorna Shadow ghost mysteries, the Holly Holmes baking mysteries, the Zee Town paranormal cozy series, and the Old Sarum mystery series, along with other titles available if you cast the right spell. She can imagine dragons, taste cookies when they aren’t even there, and hear the crack of a witch’s broom at a hundred paces.

K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn’t very united, but that’s a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch’s toe bone.)

If you’re of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away.

To contact her, visit her Facebook page – www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her email list, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There may be tea and cookies waiting, or there may be giants – it depends on her mood.

Reviews

[Merrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this story. It had interesting characters and a well-written storyline. I was completely entertained by it. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a fun read.

I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book and can definitely recommend it to you.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Backstory

I had a really hard time reading this even though I have read and enjoyed the rest of the series. It is set in the past and the language is more formal. The story moved slowly and was predictable.

[Heidi Vanlandingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good writing

I don't usually leave negative reviews, if a three-star can be considered negative, but I did not like the ending of this book at all. Spoiler alert: it wasn't a happy ending at all, especially since it ended the series.

[Lauren Heiy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 14 Witch Haven mysteries Silvaria

Great explanation of Silva that's past. It explains how she became who she was in the series and why her life changed so drastically. It does not go quite far enough for an ending with her parents and Aunt.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I loved the beginning of the book as it went on further into her story and her life I really hated how it ended .

[stephanie huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and gripping. Sorry to see this series end.

[Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who killed Molly and why??? Silvaria is too trusting, isn’t she??? I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Silvaria’s backstory. It was very interesting to read her history and realize how she became the cemetery guardian she is today. I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion.

[Mary Kearney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story!

I really enjoyed this story even though my heart broke for Silvaria. This whole Series was good, but Silvaria's Story was the one I enjoyed the most!

[Tonia Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

murder, lies, and mysteries

The origin story is Silvarias heartbreak. A murder of her serving girl leads her down a path of lies and new discoveries. I feel so bad for her.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

As much as I saw the ending coming from almost the first page of this story, it was still absolutely heartbreaking to read it through. Great book still!