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Familiar Kitten Mysteries #19
Witchful Thinking
In the town of Coventry, an unsettled spirit roams the streets seeking retribution for an unsolved homicide. With Meri by her side, Kinsley is summoned to investigate the otherworldly presence. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Kinsley discovers a string of clues and suspects but realizes that the ghost's fury is not solely targeted at the perpetrator but at anyone who finds themselves in its malevolent path. Racing against the clock, Kinsley must solve the murder and lay the ghost to rest before it's too late. Will she unearth the truth and put an end to the vengeful rampage, or will she be the next victim of the malevolent spirit?
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2023
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Sara Bourgeois
234 books343 followersSara Bourgeois is a Midwesterner through and through. She spends her time writing, reading, herding cats, and standing in her driveway during tornado warnings. (You can't see them from the basement.)
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July 16, 2023
If you haven't read the previous books, STOP, go back and read them. This series contains ongoing story lines.
At the end of the last book, Nissa helps Kinsley out, but she has an ulterior motive and Gavin's daughter, Briar, shows up on Kinsley's doorstep, saying her mother sent her. She was staying with her grandmother.
As this book opens, Kinsley wakes with a chill and a feeling something is wrong. Hearing something outside her window she opens and sees a figure running into the woods. Turning to her bedroom door, she slowly opens it and sees something in the shadows of the hallway. Then filled the doorway, she threw a vase, and the intruder ran away.
Meri hearing the vase break runs up the stairs to join her. Thinking of the figure running into the woods they head out to investigate and have an encounter with a fae.
The next morning has Viv recounting an experience she had with a ghost the previous night, followed by Adi joining them with the same experience only in her shop a few minutes ago.
Meri and Kinsley investigate and find a ring. Kinsley uses the ring to summon the ghost and finds out who she is, Emily Conrad and when she died, 2008. She also tells her to stop with the violence and she will find and bring the murderer to justice.
She begins her investigation, but before she gets very far, she did however find out where the ex-boyfriend's cabin is.
Dorian is attacked by Emily's ghost next and shows up at her home before breakfast and lured by the story joins Kinsley on her visit to the cabin. The current owner David Brown informs them he has some of her belongings that were there when he moved in and invites them in for coffee.
Investigating the contents of Emily's phone brings more leads but still dead ends.
Big trouble for Kinsley with Nissa that involves Briar. More leads on Emily that finally start to lead somewhere.
Family fun as they replant the gardens, intrigue with the ghost, Meri and Bonkers always causing laughs and plenty of surprises as this book winds to its conclusion.
At the end of the last book, Nissa helps Kinsley out, but she has an ulterior motive and Gavin's daughter, Briar, shows up on Kinsley's doorstep, saying her mother sent her. She was staying with her grandmother.
As this book opens, Kinsley wakes with a chill and a feeling something is wrong. Hearing something outside her window she opens and sees a figure running into the woods. Turning to her bedroom door, she slowly opens it and sees something in the shadows of the hallway. Then filled the doorway, she threw a vase, and the intruder ran away.
Meri hearing the vase break runs up the stairs to join her. Thinking of the figure running into the woods they head out to investigate and have an encounter with a fae.
The next morning has Viv recounting an experience she had with a ghost the previous night, followed by Adi joining them with the same experience only in her shop a few minutes ago.
Meri and Kinsley investigate and find a ring. Kinsley uses the ring to summon the ghost and finds out who she is, Emily Conrad and when she died, 2008. She also tells her to stop with the violence and she will find and bring the murderer to justice.
She begins her investigation, but before she gets very far, she did however find out where the ex-boyfriend's cabin is.
Dorian is attacked by Emily's ghost next and shows up at her home before breakfast and lured by the story joins Kinsley on her visit to the cabin. The current owner David Brown informs them he has some of her belongings that were there when he moved in and invites them in for coffee.
Investigating the contents of Emily's phone brings more leads but still dead ends.
Big trouble for Kinsley with Nissa that involves Briar. More leads on Emily that finally start to lead somewhere.
Family fun as they replant the gardens, intrigue with the ghost, Meri and Bonkers always causing laughs and plenty of surprises as this book winds to its conclusion.
March 5, 2023
Entertaining and slightly dark paranormal cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining and slightly dark paranormal cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a great storyline. Kinsley is a witch and a powerful line of witches. This series is based on her and her adventures. It is a spinoff of a series that had the adventures of her mother and her familiar a cat name Mary. That particular familiar is also Kinsley and her daughters familiar. Is the cat is a mortal and cannot die. once again Kinsley and her Kevin are battling against a warlock family that is trying to distract the magic in their town. There are also other issues going on that you will find out as soon as you start reading. Twist interns an adventure endangered every corner. Read on and see where Kinsley and Mary and the crew find themselves this time. Check it out
This is an entertaining and slightly dark paranormal cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a great storyline. Kinsley is a witch and a powerful line of witches. This series is based on her and her adventures. It is a spinoff of a series that had the adventures of her mother and her familiar a cat name Mary. That particular familiar is also Kinsley and her daughters familiar. Is the cat is a mortal and cannot die. once again Kinsley and her Kevin are battling against a warlock family that is trying to distract the magic in their town. There are also other issues going on that you will find out as soon as you start reading. Twist interns an adventure endangered every corner. Read on and see where Kinsley and Mary and the crew find themselves this time. Check it out
April 18, 2023
This book was slightly disappointing. The mystery just wasn't there for me. And the people who were involved were kind of all over the place. Like bringing old characters back for a split second only to have them disappear again immediately after. It almost felt like the author is now bored writing the series, but keeps on going because they think it's what readers want. And I would love for the series to continue, but only if the story is good. The best part and worst part of the book was the end. Cliffhanger. I'm going to read the next installment because I need to know what happens. I just pray that it is a good one.
August 17, 2025
Nice story, but ----
Witches, ghosts, familiars, murder. all part of a very good story. My problem is that there are careless, stupid typos in every book. I tried to send a message to the author and the publisher so they can correct the problem.
I read on my Kindle and use the highlight feature to report issues. For some reason, I don't have much faith in that process.
I have read 19 of the 40 some books. I am eager to finish one without typos or another annoyance, repetitive adjectives.
If poor grammar and punctuation don't bother you, definitely a good book.
Witches, ghosts, familiars, murder. all part of a very good story. My problem is that there are careless, stupid typos in every book. I tried to send a message to the author and the publisher so they can correct the problem.
I read on my Kindle and use the highlight feature to report issues. For some reason, I don't have much faith in that process.
I have read 19 of the 40 some books. I am eager to finish one without typos or another annoyance, repetitive adjectives.
If poor grammar and punctuation don't bother you, definitely a good book.
April 2, 2025
Emily, an angry and violent ghost, wants her murder solved NOW! She is attacking and hurting people to show her frustration. And Kinsley's powers are still weakened--it turns out--because of the warlock magic of Nissa!
This cold-case poltergeist is choosing her victims carefully. But how will Kinsley find the killer without any clues?
It's a much more complex story than normal, and the plot thickens...
5 Stars
This cold-case poltergeist is choosing her victims carefully. But how will Kinsley find the killer without any clues?
It's a much more complex story than normal, and the plot thickens...
5 Stars
April 3, 2023
Spine tingling novel
This author has a very good understanding of magic that gives you a very strong story line. She has an excellent way to make the characters feel real. If you like this genre of books then you'll get hooked on her several series they're worth your time to read them.
This author has a very good understanding of magic that gives you a very strong story line. She has an excellent way to make the characters feel real. If you like this genre of books then you'll get hooked on her several series they're worth your time to read them.
June 28, 2023
OMG!!!! Cliffhanger!!!!
This series is amazing, tense, funny, and gripping!!! START from the beginning - DO NOT skip any of them for there is a thread or two running through the stories!! I can't say more in fear of spoilers! Take it from me - Kinsley, Thorn, Brighton, Remy, and family will keep you enthralled!!! Enjoy!!!
This series is amazing, tense, funny, and gripping!!! START from the beginning - DO NOT skip any of them for there is a thread or two running through the stories!! I can't say more in fear of spoilers! Take it from me - Kinsley, Thorn, Brighton, Remy, and family will keep you enthralled!!! Enjoy!!!
August 26, 2023
Watchful Thinking
Oh my! Kinsley and Meri are facing a power dark evil. While trying to solve a decade's old murder, Kinsley may have lost a lot more than she ever could have imagined. The war of dark magic against the leader of the most powerful witch and her coven has help from a close personal relationship. Can they survive?
Oh my! Kinsley and Meri are facing a power dark evil. While trying to solve a decade's old murder, Kinsley may have lost a lot more than she ever could have imagined. The war of dark magic against the leader of the most powerful witch and her coven has help from a close personal relationship. Can they survive?
January 2, 2024
Things Are Getting Serious!
A man is framed for a murder. A ghost takes revenge. Worst of all, someone evil has Meri! What is happening in Coventry? I hope book 20 explains!.
This book kept me "on the edge of my seat", so to speak. Again, great writing and lots of surprises. Can't believe how each book just gets better!
A man is framed for a murder. A ghost takes revenge. Worst of all, someone evil has Meri! What is happening in Coventry? I hope book 20 explains!.
This book kept me "on the edge of my seat", so to speak. Again, great writing and lots of surprises. Can't believe how each book just gets better!
March 6, 2023
ARC Review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. In Coventry there is a ghost attacking people so Kinsley and Mari the cat are on the case to find out who killed her. Awesome story
April 2, 2023
Loved it!
These mysteries just keep getting better! I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next book to come out. This one left such a cliffhanger! Nissa has to be stopped somehow.
These mysteries just keep getting better! I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next book to come out. This one left such a cliffhanger! Nissa has to be stopped somehow.
June 8, 2023
Ribbon
Kinsley has a ghost and a warlock to deal with. Both are putting children in danger. Kinsley and Thorn just won’t abide by this. It takes some digging, but she gets one of the two resolved. Did she choose correctly?
Kinsley has a ghost and a warlock to deal with. Both are putting children in danger. Kinsley and Thorn just won’t abide by this. It takes some digging, but she gets one of the two resolved. Did she choose correctly?
September 12, 2023
I love all the Familiar Kitten Mysteries! Meri is a hoot! This book was wonderfully intricate. I am forever going to miss Meri, Kinsley, Thorn, Laney, Hekate, and all the other characters in this series when it's over. All the denizens of Coventry are dear to my heart!
March 7, 2023
Oh my stars!
No! No! No! No spoilers but I am literally screaming in my chair, this cannot happen! Absolutely not! I need the next book and I need it now!
No! No! No! No spoilers but I am literally screaming in my chair, this cannot happen! Absolutely not! I need the next book and I need it now!
September 30, 2023
Witchful Thinking, fantastic read
Watchful Thinking, the 19th book of Familiar Kitten Mysteries, kept me on the edge of my seat. It was a great, fast-paced mystery.
Watchful Thinking, the 19th book of Familiar Kitten Mysteries, kept me on the edge of my seat. It was a great, fast-paced mystery.
December 2, 2023
Battle Royal
Battle between witches and warlocks. Nissa wants to get rid of the witches, Kingsley wants Nissa and evil trouble banished from her home town.
Battle between witches and warlocks. Nissa wants to get rid of the witches, Kingsley wants Nissa and evil trouble banished from her home town.
May 2, 2025
Suspenseful
This may have been one of the best in the series. More cliffhanging. Less time in the kitchen
Fasten your seatbelt!
This may have been one of the best in the series. More cliffhanging. Less time in the kitchen
Fasten your seatbelt!
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