Bait and Witch

Featuring a library housed in a lovely old Victorian, quirky characters, more than one mystery, a lovable kitty and a relatable librarian as the main character, this new paranormal cozy series by the talented Angela M. Sanders is off to a great start! Josie, big city librarian on the lam turned small town sleuth after relocating to rural Oregon, moves into the apartment within the Victorian, only to discover the house is slated to be bulldozed. This additional stress is amplified by her emerging magical abilities, a murder mystery, and a whole new life filled with people who may be hiding violent tendencies. The area residents really shape the setting and help create the atmosphere of a barely there town with more than its share of quirky vibes. I agree with another reviewer that this mystery was better than usual for cozies because there were more elements. Josie is a great character, a young woman who thankfully lacks the brittle faux sophistication that seems to characterize so many contemporary fictional heroines. I look forward to her next adventure and I hope it includes more magic. I was kindly provided a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. (*)