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The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor
Amid a mountain of rain-soaked donations to the Ohnita Harbor Public Library rummage sale, Gabriela Domenici finds a small box that contains an odd-looking cross. When the carved center turns out to be ivory and a clue links the cross to Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint, Gabriela turns to her expertise as an authenticator of historic documents to lead the quest to discover the truth about this mysterious object. But the cross isn't the only secret in first, a beloved Ohnita Harbor resident is found floating in the harbor and then someone else is murdered on the library lawn. As Gabriela races to solve the mystery of the cross, she discerns between infatuation and what could be the start of true love. All the while, she must stay one step ahead of the danger that slowly encircles her.
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First published September 6, 2022
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Patricia Crisafulli
18 books65 followersCrisafulli grew up in northern New York State near the Canadian border and worked as a journalist in New York City before settling in Chicago, where she was a reporter and correspondent for Reuters. Her work has appeared in a variety of media, including The Wall Street Journal and The Christian Science Monitor, and she is currently a featured blogger for Huffington Post.
Crisafulli also is the creative force behind what she calls her labor of love, Faith, Hope, and Fiction, a free, bimonthly literary ezine that features fiction, poetry, and essays.
Crisafulli also is the creative force behind what she calls her labor of love, Faith, Hope, and Fiction, a free, bimonthly literary ezine that features fiction, poetry, and essays.
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September 23, 2023
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I really liked the setting and premise, a fictional small town library rummage sale in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Ontario and a valuable donation. You meet a single mom who moves back to town from the city to be closer to her mom. She's a good person who always tries to do the right thing. The story unfolds around the mystery of this donation, a cross, as Gabriela tries to find out what it's worth and, if by selling it, she can generate enough funds to save the library. I just never bonded with Gabriela and mysticism in christianity just isn't for me. One of my book club members think this would make a great Hallmark movie.
I really liked the setting and premise, a fictional small town library rummage sale in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Ontario and a valuable donation. You meet a single mom who moves back to town from the city to be closer to her mom. She's a good person who always tries to do the right thing. The story unfolds around the mystery of this donation, a cross, as Gabriela tries to find out what it's worth and, if by selling it, she can generate enough funds to save the library. I just never bonded with Gabriela and mysticism in christianity just isn't for me. One of my book club members think this would make a great Hallmark movie.
October 18, 2022
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Do you like cozy mysteries?📖
These are my favorite! I’m not as brave as Alyssa, I’m quite scared of murder, but a cozy mystery usually gives me a lot of character with the suspense that I enjoy!
The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor by Patricia Crisafulli has everything I want in a cozy mystery!
Gabriela left the big city life of New York and is in Ohnita Harbor to help her mom with health issues. While working in the public library an ancient cross is found. And this is where the mystery begins!
After more than one person dies, and one person is burned by touching the cross, Gabriela realizes this is not just an old cross, this could be worth a fortune and possibly cursed.
After the questionable deaths occur and then Gabriela is attacked, she realizes this cross could be more of a burden than a treasure. She needs to solve the mystery of where this cross really belongs, who donated it and why people dying?
This is the first book of the Ohnita Harbor series and I’m looking forward to the next book! Thank you @tlcbooktours for this gifted copy!
You can find The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor on our Amazon storefront, this book published last month and is available now!🧜🏼♀️
welovebigbooksandwecannotlie
Do you like cozy mysteries?📖
These are my favorite! I’m not as brave as Alyssa, I’m quite scared of murder, but a cozy mystery usually gives me a lot of character with the suspense that I enjoy!
The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor by Patricia Crisafulli has everything I want in a cozy mystery!
Gabriela left the big city life of New York and is in Ohnita Harbor to help her mom with health issues. While working in the public library an ancient cross is found. And this is where the mystery begins!
After more than one person dies, and one person is burned by touching the cross, Gabriela realizes this is not just an old cross, this could be worth a fortune and possibly cursed.
After the questionable deaths occur and then Gabriela is attacked, she realizes this cross could be more of a burden than a treasure. She needs to solve the mystery of where this cross really belongs, who donated it and why people dying?
This is the first book of the Ohnita Harbor series and I’m looking forward to the next book! Thank you @tlcbooktours for this gifted copy!
You can find The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor on our Amazon storefront, this book published last month and is available now!🧜🏼♀️
October 20, 2022
Wow! Every chapter kept you wanting more. I read and read trying to solve this mystery. Love, murder, and realistic modern day life all wrapped into one.
The characters were authentic, the story believable and life of Gabriela is all too familiar.
I look forward to Book #2.
Thank you.
The characters were authentic, the story believable and life of Gabriela is all too familiar.
I look forward to Book #2.
Thank you.
December 19, 2023
This is the only time I have ever shared that the voice of the reader really distracted me from the content of the book. The storyline was good, if not just a little corny, here and there.
August 13, 2024
This cozy mystery set in the northeastern United States (New York area) kept me on my toes, with twists and turns that left me guessing until the characters uncovered the murderer.
Gabriela, the main female lead, is a truly likable character. As a single mom, she not only cares for her young son but also looks after her elderly mother, Agnese, who is battling cancer and occasionally undergoing chemo treatments. That aspect of the story resonated deeply with me, as I lost my own mother to cancer at 16. However, I really appreciated the mother-daughter dynamic, watching them navigate their relationship. Agnese was a fun and memorable character with her sassy and feisty personality. Originally from Italy, her charmingly broken English added to her appeal.
I also loved the cozy small-town atmosphere that gave off those classic small-town vibes. It was enjoyable getting to know the townspeople and watching their interactions, which deepened my immersion in the story and highlighted the importance of community and neighbors supporting each other. I especially appreciated that many scenes took place in the town's library, where Gabriela works. It felt like a nod to book lovers, readers, and writers. The fact that the library looked like a castle was a fun touch, reminding me of a similar library from my childhood. I really enjoyed all the unique locations and settings.
The story also had a touch of romance, which I enjoyed. It developed into a bit of a love triangle, and I was pleased with Gabriela's final choice. She ended up with the guy I was rooting for all along.
However, the story unfolds at a slower pace, which might feel a bit dull for some readers. Like many cozy mysteries, it leans heavily into slice-of-life moments. At times, I felt there was a bit too much detail, with scenes being overly described. The play-by-play of certain events made it feel a bit tedious and boring.
I also felt the murder mystery could have been more prominent. In most cozy mysteries I've read, the main character typically takes on the role of an amateur sleuth or detective, driven by their own reasons to solve the case. However, in this book, the murder mystery seemed to take a backseat, which was unexpected. I was hoping for more sleuthing and investigation, but that aspect of the plot was barely explored.
Instead, much of the story focuses on an old cross discovered during a library rummage sale. Gabriela, along with her team and friends from the library, works to authenticate the cross and determine its value, hoping to use the proceeds to fund the library and secure their jobs. While the library politics occasionally felt dull and didn't fully capture my interest, I appreciated how real historical details were woven into the story as they learned more about the artifact, which might be hundreds of years old. That aspect was truly engaging and held my attention.
Overall, even though the book had a slower pace and took me a while to get through, I did enjoy it. I liked the characters, the settings, the intriguing plot surrounding the cross, and watching the romance develop. I just wish the murder mystery took more of the spotlight. But I am looking forward to reading the sequel. If this book sounds appealing to you, it's definitely worth checking out!
The author personally contacted me and invited me to read her book. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read your cozy mystery in exchange for an honest review. These are my genuine thoughts and opinions.
Gabriela, the main female lead, is a truly likable character. As a single mom, she not only cares for her young son but also looks after her elderly mother, Agnese, who is battling cancer and occasionally undergoing chemo treatments. That aspect of the story resonated deeply with me, as I lost my own mother to cancer at 16. However, I really appreciated the mother-daughter dynamic, watching them navigate their relationship. Agnese was a fun and memorable character with her sassy and feisty personality. Originally from Italy, her charmingly broken English added to her appeal.
I also loved the cozy small-town atmosphere that gave off those classic small-town vibes. It was enjoyable getting to know the townspeople and watching their interactions, which deepened my immersion in the story and highlighted the importance of community and neighbors supporting each other. I especially appreciated that many scenes took place in the town's library, where Gabriela works. It felt like a nod to book lovers, readers, and writers. The fact that the library looked like a castle was a fun touch, reminding me of a similar library from my childhood. I really enjoyed all the unique locations and settings.
The story also had a touch of romance, which I enjoyed. It developed into a bit of a love triangle, and I was pleased with Gabriela's final choice. She ended up with the guy I was rooting for all along.
However, the story unfolds at a slower pace, which might feel a bit dull for some readers. Like many cozy mysteries, it leans heavily into slice-of-life moments. At times, I felt there was a bit too much detail, with scenes being overly described. The play-by-play of certain events made it feel a bit tedious and boring.
I also felt the murder mystery could have been more prominent. In most cozy mysteries I've read, the main character typically takes on the role of an amateur sleuth or detective, driven by their own reasons to solve the case. However, in this book, the murder mystery seemed to take a backseat, which was unexpected. I was hoping for more sleuthing and investigation, but that aspect of the plot was barely explored.
Instead, much of the story focuses on an old cross discovered during a library rummage sale. Gabriela, along with her team and friends from the library, works to authenticate the cross and determine its value, hoping to use the proceeds to fund the library and secure their jobs. While the library politics occasionally felt dull and didn't fully capture my interest, I appreciated how real historical details were woven into the story as they learned more about the artifact, which might be hundreds of years old. That aspect was truly engaging and held my attention.
Overall, even though the book had a slower pace and took me a while to get through, I did enjoy it. I liked the characters, the settings, the intriguing plot surrounding the cross, and watching the romance develop. I just wish the murder mystery took more of the spotlight. But I am looking forward to reading the sequel. If this book sounds appealing to you, it's definitely worth checking out!
The author personally contacted me and invited me to read her book. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read your cozy mystery in exchange for an honest review. These are my genuine thoughts and opinions.
October 15, 2022
A mystery within a mystery. Wish I could have seen a picture of the cross.
September 26, 2022
Gabriela is a 40 year-old divorced mom of ten year-old son Ben who moves back to her hometown of Ohnita Harbor from New York City after her divorce.
In New York City, Gabriela worked in Authentications at the New York Public Library. Back home in Ohnita Harbor, she works in the town library, which is the oldest library in the country still in its original building, called “the Fortress”.
Like most community libraries, it is struggling financially. Gabriela is organizing a rummage sale to raise funds and, with a group of volunteers, is wading through the mountain of donations. When they open up one box of donations, they discover an intriguing ivory cross that looks like like could be an antique worth a great deal of money.
Word gets out about the cross and many people are interested. The library maintenance man Mike seems overly curious, as does a local antique dealer who offers his assistance, and the head of the library board of directors becomes increasingly insistent that the cross be sold immediately before a true assessment can be made.
When a local banker and good friend of Gabriela’s is found dead in the harbor after seeing the cross, it is assumed she accidentally drowned. Soon after, a body is found dead on the library lawn. Is the cross cursed or is someone after the cross?
Gabriela uses her contacts to find out more about the cross, and discovers it may have belonged to St. Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint whose head is actually on display as a relic in the Duomo de Siena in Italy. If this cross belonged to St. Catherine, it could be worth enough to save the library.
There were many things that spoke to me about The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor. The setting is a stand-in for Oswego, the author’s hometown and where I attended college. I volunteer at The Book Cellar, a used bookstore located in a New York Public Library branch, and we get donations of books all day every day, so I totally related to Gabriela’s job.
I have visited the Duomo de Siena, and saw for myself the head of St. Catherine. Gabriela’s friend has a basset hound, and I used to have a beloved basset myself.
The characters in the book are interesting. Gabriela is described as “a truth teller”, perhaps a nice way of stating she says what she thinks whether people want to hear it or not. Her young son Ben is portrayed realistically; he can be sweet and kind, and then cranky and self-centered as many children his age are.
Gabriela’s mother Agnese is from Tuscany, and Gabriela is glad to be able to be back home to care for her mother after she was widowed and now has a health scare. Agnese’s Italian comes in handy when they need to speak to people in Siena.
The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor is a fascinating mystery, and the local setting will appeal to many who live in the area. I highly recommend it and am glad to see that there will be a second book in the series, The Secret of Still Waters Chasm, set in the Adirondacks.
Thanks to TLC Tours for putting me on Patricia Crisafulli's tour.
In New York City, Gabriela worked in Authentications at the New York Public Library. Back home in Ohnita Harbor, she works in the town library, which is the oldest library in the country still in its original building, called “the Fortress”.
Like most community libraries, it is struggling financially. Gabriela is organizing a rummage sale to raise funds and, with a group of volunteers, is wading through the mountain of donations. When they open up one box of donations, they discover an intriguing ivory cross that looks like like could be an antique worth a great deal of money.
Word gets out about the cross and many people are interested. The library maintenance man Mike seems overly curious, as does a local antique dealer who offers his assistance, and the head of the library board of directors becomes increasingly insistent that the cross be sold immediately before a true assessment can be made.
When a local banker and good friend of Gabriela’s is found dead in the harbor after seeing the cross, it is assumed she accidentally drowned. Soon after, a body is found dead on the library lawn. Is the cross cursed or is someone after the cross?
Gabriela uses her contacts to find out more about the cross, and discovers it may have belonged to St. Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint whose head is actually on display as a relic in the Duomo de Siena in Italy. If this cross belonged to St. Catherine, it could be worth enough to save the library.
There were many things that spoke to me about The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor. The setting is a stand-in for Oswego, the author’s hometown and where I attended college. I volunteer at The Book Cellar, a used bookstore located in a New York Public Library branch, and we get donations of books all day every day, so I totally related to Gabriela’s job.
I have visited the Duomo de Siena, and saw for myself the head of St. Catherine. Gabriela’s friend has a basset hound, and I used to have a beloved basset myself.
The characters in the book are interesting. Gabriela is described as “a truth teller”, perhaps a nice way of stating she says what she thinks whether people want to hear it or not. Her young son Ben is portrayed realistically; he can be sweet and kind, and then cranky and self-centered as many children his age are.
Gabriela’s mother Agnese is from Tuscany, and Gabriela is glad to be able to be back home to care for her mother after she was widowed and now has a health scare. Agnese’s Italian comes in handy when they need to speak to people in Siena.
The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor is a fascinating mystery, and the local setting will appeal to many who live in the area. I highly recommend it and am glad to see that there will be a second book in the series, The Secret of Still Waters Chasm, set in the Adirondacks.
Thanks to TLC Tours for putting me on Patricia Crisafulli's tour.
October 4, 2022
What types of books do you like to read in the fall?
One type of book I love to read in the fall is a good cozy mystery. The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor by Patricia Crisafulli fit the bill. I was riveted by the story as soon as I started reading this one. It is one of the best cozy mysteries that I have read.
Gabriela Domenici returned to her home town of Ohnita Harbor after her divorce to help care for her mother’s failing health. She is a single mother who left her dream job working at the New York City Public Library to now work at the Ohnita Harbor Public Library. It is in a beautiful historic building, but it desperately needs funding. As the library crew puts together a rummage sale to earn funds, they come across a strange cross. As they look more into the cross, they realize it may be linked to a medieval saint and very valuable. As one of the library workers starts to experience stigmata, is there more to this cross then it seems? A library patron also mysteriously dies right after the cross is found. Is the murder linked with the cross?
I loved the characters in this book. Gabriela was very relatable. She’s a busy mother trying to do her best with work, raising her child, taking care of her elderly mother, trying to have a social life of some sort, and also solving a mystery on the side. I loved her. I also enjoyed everyone she knows in her small town and wanted to get to know them more. I hope that this series continues. I loved the setting in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Ontario. I also love libraries and enjoyed the details and politics of trying to get the library going. The storyline and mystery were very engaging. I did not guess the ending on this one!
I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a new cozy mystery.
Review Copy from author Patricia Crisafulli as part of the TLC Book Tour. Thank-you! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review was first posted on my blog at: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2022...
One type of book I love to read in the fall is a good cozy mystery. The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor by Patricia Crisafulli fit the bill. I was riveted by the story as soon as I started reading this one. It is one of the best cozy mysteries that I have read.
Gabriela Domenici returned to her home town of Ohnita Harbor after her divorce to help care for her mother’s failing health. She is a single mother who left her dream job working at the New York City Public Library to now work at the Ohnita Harbor Public Library. It is in a beautiful historic building, but it desperately needs funding. As the library crew puts together a rummage sale to earn funds, they come across a strange cross. As they look more into the cross, they realize it may be linked to a medieval saint and very valuable. As one of the library workers starts to experience stigmata, is there more to this cross then it seems? A library patron also mysteriously dies right after the cross is found. Is the murder linked with the cross?
I loved the characters in this book. Gabriela was very relatable. She’s a busy mother trying to do her best with work, raising her child, taking care of her elderly mother, trying to have a social life of some sort, and also solving a mystery on the side. I loved her. I also enjoyed everyone she knows in her small town and wanted to get to know them more. I hope that this series continues. I loved the setting in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Ontario. I also love libraries and enjoyed the details and politics of trying to get the library going. The storyline and mystery were very engaging. I did not guess the ending on this one!
I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a new cozy mystery.
Review Copy from author Patricia Crisafulli as part of the TLC Book Tour. Thank-you! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review was first posted on my blog at: https://lauragerold.blogspot.com/2022...
September 12, 2023
This well written cozy mystery takes place in upstate New York in a small town with a library that is trying to stay open with reduced funding from the city. Gabriela left her job in a New York city library with her son after she split with her husband. She is now the Director of Circulation at the small town library. She moved from NYC to take care of her mother and misses life in the big city. Plus she's gone from a well-funded library system to a library that is having a rummage sale to try to make money to stay open. She finds a small cross along with a lot of junk that people have donated for the rummage sale. When the carved center turns out to be ivory and a clue links the cross to Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint, Gabriela turns to her expertise as an authenticator of historic documents to lead the quest to discover the truth about this mysterious object. While she is working to authenticate the cross, there are several mysterious murders in town that seem to be linked to the cross. Will the cross bring money to keep the library running or will it continue to cause problems in the town??
There were several fantastic characters in this book. Gabriela is a tenacious truth teller who wants to help everyone even if it endangers her life. She loves her work at the library and loves spending time with her son. Her mother drives her crazy at times because she always has something to say about anything her daughter is doing. The mother was my favorite character -- she was an Italian immigrant and some of her comments made me laugh out loud. There is a also the start of a new romance that fit right in with the story.
This book is a mystery. Since Gabriela was the first person to find the cross, she feels like she should help the police find the murderer. She gets herself in some difficult situations especially toward the end. I can usually guess who the bad guy is but I didn't see this ending coming.
This book was a great beginning to a new series!
There were several fantastic characters in this book. Gabriela is a tenacious truth teller who wants to help everyone even if it endangers her life. She loves her work at the library and loves spending time with her son. Her mother drives her crazy at times because she always has something to say about anything her daughter is doing. The mother was my favorite character -- she was an Italian immigrant and some of her comments made me laugh out loud. There is a also the start of a new romance that fit right in with the story.
This book is a mystery. Since Gabriela was the first person to find the cross, she feels like she should help the police find the murderer. She gets herself in some difficult situations especially toward the end. I can usually guess who the bad guy is but I didn't see this ending coming.
This book was a great beginning to a new series!
December 17, 2022
“A town without a library had lost its heart.”
Amid a mountain of rain-soaked donations to the Ohnita Harbor Public Library rummage sale, Gabriela Domenici finds a small box that contains an odd-looking cross. When the carved center turns out to be ivory and a clue links the cross to Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint, Gabriela turns to her expertise as an authenticator of historic documents to lead the quest to discover the truth about this mysterious object. But the cross isn’t the only secret in town: first, a beloved Ohnita Harbor resident is found floating in the harbor and then someone else is murdered on the library lawn. As Gabriela races to solve the mystery of the cross, she discerns between infatuation and what could be the start of true love. All the while, she must stay one step ahead of the danger that slowly encircles her.
I am an absolute sucker for a book about books and, even better, libraries. Add in a cozy little mystery and you have yourself and enjoyable read that keeps you wanting more. The characters are well developed, the storyline heartfelt, and the love of the library inspiring.
Thank you so much to @triciacrisafulli @woodhallpress and @tlcbooktours for the #gifted copy.
Amid a mountain of rain-soaked donations to the Ohnita Harbor Public Library rummage sale, Gabriela Domenici finds a small box that contains an odd-looking cross. When the carved center turns out to be ivory and a clue links the cross to Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint, Gabriela turns to her expertise as an authenticator of historic documents to lead the quest to discover the truth about this mysterious object. But the cross isn’t the only secret in town: first, a beloved Ohnita Harbor resident is found floating in the harbor and then someone else is murdered on the library lawn. As Gabriela races to solve the mystery of the cross, she discerns between infatuation and what could be the start of true love. All the while, she must stay one step ahead of the danger that slowly encircles her.
I am an absolute sucker for a book about books and, even better, libraries. Add in a cozy little mystery and you have yourself and enjoyable read that keeps you wanting more. The characters are well developed, the storyline heartfelt, and the love of the library inspiring.
Thank you so much to @triciacrisafulli @woodhallpress and @tlcbooktours for the #gifted copy.
August 17, 2023
While “The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor” slowly unfold a well-wrought plot of mysteries, murders, and surprise twists, it is apparent from the beginning that the book is written by a very talented storyteller who has more than page turning intrigue in mind.
In Gabriela Domenici, the author, Patricia Crisafulli , gifts us with a marvelously drawn heroine whose complexity and evolving point of view draw us to her and to the overall story line. It’s hard to believe that the book is Crisafulli’s first publication of a novel.
Added to the ups and downs, insights and blindness, courage and frailty of the heroine, Crisafulli also weaves in themes of faith and ethics that challenge Gabriela and so also make us ponder and challenge ourselves. For instance, I asked myself throughout the book if faith is always positive or is it also harmful. Is faith to be spoken of in general terms or is personal, both in its healing and possibly troubling aspects. And Crisafulli never preaches but rather allows the reader through Gabriela to work out those questions personally.
“The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor” is both a page turner and a book that stays with you for further reflection. I’m looking forward to its sequel.
Saul Golubcow, author of "The Cost of Living and Other Mysteries"
In Gabriela Domenici, the author, Patricia Crisafulli , gifts us with a marvelously drawn heroine whose complexity and evolving point of view draw us to her and to the overall story line. It’s hard to believe that the book is Crisafulli’s first publication of a novel.
Added to the ups and downs, insights and blindness, courage and frailty of the heroine, Crisafulli also weaves in themes of faith and ethics that challenge Gabriela and so also make us ponder and challenge ourselves. For instance, I asked myself throughout the book if faith is always positive or is it also harmful. Is faith to be spoken of in general terms or is personal, both in its healing and possibly troubling aspects. And Crisafulli never preaches but rather allows the reader through Gabriela to work out those questions personally.
“The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor” is both a page turner and a book that stays with you for further reflection. I’m looking forward to its sequel.
Saul Golubcow, author of "The Cost of Living and Other Mysteries"
March 12, 2023
I have followed Patricia Crisafulli's work for years and had the opportunity to attend her amazing writing classes. I love non-fiction books (she's written many including Comebacks, The House of Dimon and Rwanda, Inc). Because of Patricia's writing classes I read more fiction now (see her www.faithhopeandfiction website). So I was thrilled when The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor was published. Patricia's writing is superb! I love the characters and historical fiction woven into this page-turner cozy mystery and can't wait to read the second book in the series!
October 19, 2022
𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦!
Are you adding more mysteries to your October list? if you are you need to consider this one, the perfect cozy mystery to read with a warm drink, with enough twists, turns and secrets that will keep you turning pages from start to finish.
Thank you TLC Book Tours and Woodhall Press for this tour invite.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗵𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 by Patricia Crisafulli released September 6, 2022.
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Are you adding more mysteries to your October list? if you are you need to consider this one, the perfect cozy mystery to read with a warm drink, with enough twists, turns and secrets that will keep you turning pages from start to finish.
Thank you TLC Book Tours and Woodhall Press for this tour invite.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗵𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 by Patricia Crisafulli released September 6, 2022.
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August 16, 2023
I truly enjoyed reading The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor. As a library worker with an interest in museum artifacts and archives, the book being pretty much set in a library, with the main character having background in museum work made the book even better. The story kept me guessing and is just the sort of mystery novel that I love. I look forward to more books from this author.
September 15, 2023
The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor is a page-turner and everything a fine cozy mystery should be. The small-town setting is alive with characters who are oh-so-relatable. I especially admired the book’s heroine, the tenacious “truth-teller” Gabriela, and I loved her rather hilarious mother. This story, with a richly complex mystery at its heart, is a wonderfully satisfying read.
August 31, 2024
lovely complex story
I enjoyed this book on the recommendation of another author friend - a friend and fellow faculty member with this author. Good story line, good twists, interesting characters with strong female leads and a location with lots of Easter eggs for those of us who live upstate NY. Looking forward to more of her writing as she refines her craft.
I enjoyed this book on the recommendation of another author friend - a friend and fellow faculty member with this author. Good story line, good twists, interesting characters with strong female leads and a location with lots of Easter eggs for those of us who live upstate NY. Looking forward to more of her writing as she refines her craft.
September 21, 2022
I loved this book! The characters are believable and interesting, and the storytelling is compelling. If you're looking for a literary approach to a small-town mystery, you won't be disappointed with Ohnita Harbor!
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March 31, 2023Excellent imagery; the beauty of the environment was readily pictured. The story, alas, was good, not great. It did contain twists and turns, most of which were unanticipated. In general, as the story, not the imagery, seems to be more important, the book falls a little short of expectations.
September 16, 2022
What a great story! Amazing characters that held my interest from start to finish. I can't wait for the next one!! I want to visit Ohnita Harbor!
October 5, 2022
A wonderful mystery
I couldn’t put it down, kept me thinking and guessing who done it! I can’t wait for book two! Many twists and turns. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it!
I couldn’t put it down, kept me thinking and guessing who done it! I can’t wait for book two! Many twists and turns. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it!
November 27, 2022
I love that this mystery takes place at a library, that they are trying to raise money for the library and that the library board is mentioned. The reason I mention all of this is because I am going to my local library board meeting in two hours. We are always trying to raise money for our renovation and there is always something to talk about. This part of the book made me chuckle.
During the rummage sale to help save the library, there is a potentially valuable item that can bing in money. This along with a few deaths are where the mystery comes into play.
Thanks so much to TLC Book Tours for including me!
During the rummage sale to help save the library, there is a potentially valuable item that can bing in money. This along with a few deaths are where the mystery comes into play.
Thanks so much to TLC Book Tours for including me!
December 9, 2022
This is a wonderful book filled with mystery and intrigue. I love how well the author clearly researched the area and the art to make it feel very real.
Definitely a great read!
Definitely a great read!
February 1, 2023
A cozy mystery with engaging characters and a heartwarming story! Crisafulli tends to the details in this small town story, but leaves enough unknowns to keep you curious for the next book.
February 22, 2023
Excellent mystery. Very hard to put down.
September 29, 2023
3.75 stars
November 13, 2023
Crisafulli integrates history, Christian mysticism, the importance of community, and a strong sense of place into this endearing and interesting mystery.
August 15, 2024
Kept me on my toes the entire time! A fantastic cozy mystery and a great way to get into the fall spirit! 🍂🍁🍃
August 15, 2024
My favorite cozy mystery I’ve read so far. I loved the scenery and the details. It felt like I was in Ohnita Harbor! Such a great series and can’t wait for the third book.
November 2, 2024
A blend of Da Vinci Code and murder she wrote. A quick and fun read.
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