Mystic Persons: A paranormal cozy Christmas mystery

Shady Grove Pyschic Mystery #6

by Ada Bell

Enjoy this small town paranormal cozy mystery by best-selling author Ada Bell.All Aly wants for Christmas is her memories…



The world is different. Aly knows who she is, but not much else. She's got a new home, a new job--and a new boyfriend. Still, she’s excited to be spending the holidays with her entire family this year. If only there weren’t that pesky dead guy in the bedroom.


They thought that spell went well, and by all initial accounts, it did. But Aly forgot magic comes with a price, and this one’s a doozy. Somehow, a man is dead. No one has any idea who he is or how he died. Not to mention how he got into Kevin’s primary suite. The two of them have to sort things out, preferably before Mom and Dad fly in for an extended Christmas stay. It’s difficult enough to balance school and work and family life without also trying to hide a body. Can Aly use her powers to find out what happened before her brother gets arrested?

Mystic Persons is the sixth book in the Shady Grove Psychic Mysteries series. This small town paranormal mystery with an amateur female sleuth will appeal to fans of Stella Bixby, Annabel Chase, Amy Boyles, and Lily Webb.

Genres: Mystery, Paranormal, Cozy Mystery, Contemporary, Fiction, Cozy

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2022

About the author

Ada Bell knew you'd be reading this. Okay, well, she knew someone would be. (Hi, Mom!) That's pretty much the extent of her psychic powers. A life-long mystery buff, Ada has devoured everything from Murder, She Wrote to Nancy Drew to Psych!, so she was pretty much destined to end up here. Ada loves Scooby Doo, superhero movies, STEM heroines, and cake. Mmm, cake.

Reviews

[Lola · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received a free copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.

I really enjoyed this series, but unfortunately this latest installment was a miss for me. There is a big twist at the end of book 5 and I was wondering how that would play out and I am sorry to say it didn't work for me.

It felt like this was almost a different series or book than the previous book, as I didn't feel like I knew the characters anymore due to what happened. It felt like the first 5 books suddenly weren't relevant anymore and that was jarring. I had hoped maybe something would happen that would improve things for me, but sadly I didn't like the ending. Which leaves me very disappointed as the rest of the series was great and I am sad this book ended things on a low note for me. I think this book is the last one or at least it wraps up the overarching plot line. I also was sad there wasn't much of the small town of Shady Grove which had been the setting of most of the previous books.

This book has again a mystery to solve and most of the actual book was easy to read. Aly tries to solve another murder, although the circumstances of this one the deadline was a bit odd. Aly is sort of forced to solve this mystery instead of voluntarily getting involved. I liked how she uses her visions again to figure out some clues, although the mystery wasn't as gripping as some of the others. I liked how Aly used her visions to figure out who had done it.

To summarize: While I really enjoyed this series, unfortunately this book didn't work for me. Due to a huge twist at the end of book 5 things are totally different now. I felt like I didn't know the characters, their connections and stories anymore. It was kinda confusing keeping track of what happened and who was who now. It just didn't work for me at all. And I really didn't like this twist. I kept hoping for something to change things again or improve things for me, but I am sorry to say I wasn't happy with the ending. The mystery was okay, although the way it was set up and the deadline felt a bit odd. I liked how Aly's visions are vital in solving the mystery. I was just sad none of the usual side characters were along to help solve the mystery except for her brother Kevin. The writing and pacing is solid just like the rest of the series, but the twist ruined things for me. This is a great series, but this last book sadly didn't work for me.

[Bobbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun book in this cozy mystery series.

[April Flach · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a bittersweet tale. With the huge twist at the end of book 5, Aly's whole life has changed. While I enjoyed the uniqueness of this book, and the happy family reunion, there were things that weren't as enjoyable. It wasn't set in Shady Grove, which is the whole concept of the series. I also missed all the lovable side characters from said town. Now we have a whole new set of characters, and we really get cheated out of getting to know them. I'm really holding out hope that something will make Aly's two lives collide. On a positive note, the mystery of the book was unique as well. Had me guessing the whole time, and yes, I was surprised at the killer. You might think you know the who, but you're still in for a surprise. Curious to see what the future has in store for Aly.

[Derek · Rating 5 out of 5]

When magic was performed to bring her sister-in-law Katrina back to life it changed Aly Reynolds life with her last two years being altered. Her boyfriend and other people around her had taken a different path from what she remembered which was confusing to her.
She then had to solve a murder with her psychic power when holding objects so that the wrong person is not found guilty of the crime by the magic council, but the police inspector is suspicious of her involvement.
The book was well written and kept me interested all the way through with so many things going on, and am looking forward to the next book.

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this audiobook and think it has the perfect narrator. Her voice is exactly how I think Aly would sound. I thought it was cool how Aly still has her old memories and had to get caught up on what happened in the last two years. It is great how she uses her powers and the help for others to try to figure out what happened to the dead man that appears suddenly in the bathroom of her brother's house. I can't wait for the next book.

[Nai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the whole series until this last book. I mean, it was still a good story but I didn’t like the fact that basically all of the characters I’d come to know and love from the rest of the series were just basically gone. This seemed like a whole different series and I just wasn’t a huge fan.
The rest of the series though, loved it!

[Stella Bixby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. Goodness.

This book is so great. I didn't know if I liked the way everything was happening until the very end. I love the writing, the fast pace, and the intricate mysteries. I cannot wait for the spin-off series!

[Lisa B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series, but I didn’t enjoy this book. It was too much. Seems like it’s moving toward a “witch world” type of series instead of a cozy mystery. Book 7 is already out. Hopefully it’s a return to the feel of the first 4 books. Fingers crossed!

[Donna Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite

I have enjoyed reading this series, but the storyline twists in this Book 6 make this book my least favorite so far. It will be interesting to see where the author takes Aly in the following books.

[Jodi Sweet · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, so good! Aly’s world has turned upside down. I couldn’t even imagine what she must be going through. I really loved how things all played out though. Everything seems like it is as it should be.

[Madeleine Booth-Smits · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woohoo Christmas all together but in what world?? I so hope Ally finds her way back to herself and her old life. Love how Ally solves this murder and takes her new world in stride.

[Kristin Whitehouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one. I'm hoping it's not the end of the series. I did miss Olive, Sam and Rusty in this one.

[Andi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this latest installment, where Aly has to cope with her entire world changed since Katrina came back, and another murder…of course!

[Stuart Macmartin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent enough read, but I dislike switching realities unless it’s the point of the series, like Sliders. I lost some interest in the St Mary’s books when they did the same thing.

[Neene · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 and half stars

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so looking forward to this and I wasn’t disappointed ,great characters as well ,what a web weaved by the innocent of spiders must also be said of Aly ..no spoilers here but great book
I received an advance copy of this book free and my review is my own voluntary musings