Cauldrons and Corpses

Cumberpatch Cove #3

by Nola Robertson

Cumberpatch Cove is gearing up for Halloween, and so is the Spencer family. When a tarot reading leads to a bubbling cauldron and a suspicious death, Rylee ends up with a new ghost and a murder to solve.

Hiding her spirit-seeing ability from a town filled with paranormal enthusiasts is difficult. Keeping the information from the town’s detective proves even more challenging now that they’re dating. Especially when Rylee’s the one who finds the victim in his latest case.

Can Rylee and her friends prove that creaking doors and unexplained footsteps are linked to the killer, or will her newest ghostly entity end up haunting her home forever?

Genres: Mystery

Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2020

About the author

Nola Robertson grew up in the Midwest and eventually migrated to a rural town in New Mexico, where she lives with her husband and three cats, all with unique personalities and a lot of attitude.

Though she started her author career writing paranormal and sci-fi romance, it didn’t take long for her love of solving mysteries to have her writing cozies. When she’s not busy working on her next DIY project or reading, she’s plotting her next mystery adventure.

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Reviews

[Keiffer Farr · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Cauldrons and Corpses" by Nola Robertson tells of a story that takes place near Halloween time in Cumberpatch, Maine.
It is told through first person point of view and main character Rylee Spencer . Rylee has newly acquired powers of communicating with spirits by touching objects such as an urn that contain cremated remains. Rylee and her Grandmother were on their way to visit Evelyn Fulbright when they arrive and see that someone lying near a cauldron. She along with boyfriend and local detective Logan Prescott, her Grandmother Abbigail, and her friends Jade and Shawna, Rylee with recently departed Evelyn Fulbright's ghost work together to find Evelyn's killer.

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[Sassy Beta Reading & Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good addition to the series and look forward to reading more. Each book can be read as a stand alone, but the underlying story line is progressive and best if read in order.

Good story line, easy to like characters, engaging dialogue. Written as a 1st person, single pov with a completed mystery ending.

Would I recommend this book? Yes

Would I read more from this author? Yes

Sassy Beta Reading and Review

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[Wendy Hodges]

Oh this was a little sad in some ways but also quite romantic at the end. I did think Rylee and Barley were going to have a new permanent member of their family and I was looking forward to some shenanigans. The haunted house sounded fabulous. Well written, interesting plot full of mystery and twists. Wonderful characters and this town sounds both spooky and magical, somewhere I'd love to visit but definitely not end up as a ghost needing my murder solved. Grams is such a curious person but full of love for her granddaughter. I'm finding this series gripping, fun and so easy to read.

[Juanita E. Arp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it has a good storyline. This book is entertaining and filled with action, adventure and intrigue. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is great. I can't wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Cumberpatch Cove, Halloween can't just be a normal holiday. For Rylee, her secret of speaking with spirits comes in handy when there's a new murder in town. As Detective Logan searches for the killer, she must find a way to help him find who killed Evelyn. Excited for the next book.
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[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Halloween is a great holiday to center a book around. Holidays always add an unexpected twist . There are lots of twists and turns but some drama thrown in. There is mystery and suspense. This is a good whodunit with interesting and entertaining characters. That also intrigue and whimsy. Fun book to read.

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[Dorothy Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rylee and Grams find Evelyn’s body, but Rylee hesitates to let Logan know about her special ability, even though it would be helpful to the case. I loved the humorous interactions with Evelyn, who had liked having the ashes of her husband nearby, and the great descriptions of Evelyn’s outfits.

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[Jodi Sweet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one sad Halloween. Grams bestie is dead and Rylee has to figure it out or be haunted forever. This is a really fun series and it just keeps getting better with each book! I’m really looking forward to reading the next one!

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[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’d been quite a while since I read in this series, and it was great getting back to it. I’d actually started this book at one point but don’t remember why I never got any farther. Names sounded familiar but I obviously hadn’t finished it since I didn’t remember the perp, lol. I totally thought it’d be someone else. Hopefully it won't take me three years to get to the next book!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fast paced book that was great fun to read. The characters are quirky and the storyline is well thought out. I definitely will be on the lookout for the next book in this series.

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[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another really wonderful addition to the Cumberpatch Cove series. I liked it a lot! It is clever and entertaining, with tons of interesting twists and turns..

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[Rose Haskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I've really enjoyed the three books in this series and looking forward to another one. Pirates, ghost and a murder mystery, full of excitement and a close net community. A fun read.

[Donna B. Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite so far.

So good 👍. My favorite in series so far. Characters are warm, exciting and eccentric. Rylee is letting more of her friends and family in on the secret that she can see ghosts. Plot was interesting and had plenty of twists and surprises. Satisfying conclusion.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading this episode of the "spirit sleuther." It was well written, and the characters were well developed and so likeable. Looking forward to reading the next in the series. Recommend reading.

[Nadine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was funnier than the others!!! I really like this series!!! Wish books would come out faster though!!! Happy Reading :)

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this series, but the last book is my least favourite. It’s still good, but I liked the others better, especially the second one.

[stephanie huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining

[Darlena D Doak · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really nice book

Love the way the girls work on the sleuthing. Can not wait to see how Rules and Logan work out her abilities.

[Linda Ozasln · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story

It was a very fast and fun book. I'm getting attached to all of the characters too and I'm enjoying this series very much. Looking forward to the latest book.

[RavenReader · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute cozy Halloween mystery. Only downfall was that the story dragged for most of the book and then rushed the ending.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rylee can communicate with ghosts ever since she touched the soul seeker that her father gifted her for her birthday, but this was more like a curse than a blessing to her. Not many people knew about her gift except her grandmother and her besties. So how do you tell your crush about it without risking his think that you are either crazy or too creepy to date anymore? And it doesn't help when you keep meeting each other over dead bodies either.

A visit to Cumberpatch Cove is always fun and I love Rylee's besties, Jade and Shawna who so wishes that they had her gift while she so wishes that she did not! Grams is always up to mischief and makes me laugh. Great series, love the books!

[Willow Webster · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love cozy mysteries that have people that can see ghosts. This is one of those. I really enjoyed reading it. It was well written and full of suspense.

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