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Paranormal Investigation Bureau #8
Witch Oracle in Westerham
Book 8 in the bestselling Paranormal Investigation Bureau cosy mystery series.
Christmas is in the air… but so is murder.
Lily knows all about having birthdays from hell, but now it’s her best friend Olivia’s turn. Her mother organises a get together, but things definitely don’t go as planned, leaving Olivia upset and not sure she wants to celebrate. There is one bright light at Olivia’s birthday—her favourite fortune teller, Owen the Oracle. Unfortunately, he doesn’t predict the disasters that follow the party.
When one of Olivia’s old enemies dies and she’s charged with murder, her health takes a terrifying turn, but is it the stress or something more… magical? And who’s to blame?
With time rapidly running out, can Lily and the PIB figure out what’s going on, or will Olivia end up jailed for years to come, or worse, dead?
Christmas is in the air… but so is murder.
Lily knows all about having birthdays from hell, but now it’s her best friend Olivia’s turn. Her mother organises a get together, but things definitely don’t go as planned, leaving Olivia upset and not sure she wants to celebrate. There is one bright light at Olivia’s birthday—her favourite fortune teller, Owen the Oracle. Unfortunately, he doesn’t predict the disasters that follow the party.
When one of Olivia’s old enemies dies and she’s charged with murder, her health takes a terrifying turn, but is it the stress or something more… magical? And who’s to blame?
With time rapidly running out, can Lily and the PIB figure out what’s going on, or will Olivia end up jailed for years to come, or worse, dead?
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2019
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About the author
Dionne Lister
60 books402 followersI love reading and writing. I'm a mother to two teens and two Siamese cats. I've got an associate degree of creative writing and am a full-time author. I write paranormal cosy mysteries with heroines who are quirky, kind, and love to right wrongs and get justice. I also love to make people laugh and give them an awesome escape, which is why I tell stories.
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February 22, 2024
Good addition.
June 1, 2020
I’m really enjoying this series. The books are a fun read. The characters are fun & the storylines flow
November 7, 2019
Awesomely good!
I've enjoyed all of the books in this series and I'm looking forward to more. The characters are believable and Lily has a wonderfully quirky sense of fun that makes these books a pleasure to read. The witchy-verse is seemless and immersive and you'll want to dream about it long after you've finished the book. I'm planning on buying these books for my daughter, as I'm certain she'll love them too.
I've enjoyed all of the books in this series and I'm looking forward to more. The characters are believable and Lily has a wonderfully quirky sense of fun that makes these books a pleasure to read. The witchy-verse is seemless and immersive and you'll want to dream about it long after you've finished the book. I'm planning on buying these books for my daughter, as I'm certain she'll love them too.
August 30, 2019
I found this book just as exciting as the first 7 . I can hardly wait t o read more adventures.
This book does not disappoint the reader I can hardly wait for the next adventure of the witch from werterham
This book does not disappoint the reader I can hardly wait for the next adventure of the witch from werterham
November 25, 2019
A witch that bills himself an oracle? Pretty interesting premise. Add a bit of giving people what they want, even if it kils them. It reaches bubbling when it affects Olivia, Lily's BFF. Gets to boling over at the climax. Whew!
December 10, 2019
Witch Oracle
Lily seems to always find herself in the mess of things. I'm just happy Will is back. Good things happy but so do bad. Lily's camera magic doesn't help on this case but another new power does. On to the next book.
Lily seems to always find herself in the mess of things. I'm just happy Will is back. Good things happy but so do bad. Lily's camera magic doesn't help on this case but another new power does. On to the next book.
November 21, 2019
The Story Continues
Many twists and turns. See who is in trouble this time. Really like the easy transition from one book to the next.
Many twists and turns. See who is in trouble this time. Really like the easy transition from one book to the next.
November 28, 2019
Again, I couldn’t put this one down! 😀 I’ve so enjoyed this series. I just love the main character!
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December 28, 2019What now?
Poor Liv! She hasn't had an easy go of it. Thank goodness she has the crew to figure things out. Some people are pretty creepy!
Poor Liv! She hasn't had an easy go of it. Thank goodness she has the crew to figure things out. Some people are pretty creepy!
December 8, 2024
Ich sehe Dich in den Sternen
Endlich hat Lilly ihren Will wieder. Und sie ist auch nicht bereit, ihn so schnell wieder aus den Augen zu lassen. Zum Glück hat Madam ein Einsehen und beherbergt ihn in ihrer Villa.
Doch schon bald erschüttert eine Mordserie Westerham und diesmal ist Olivia die Verdächtige.
Klar, dass Lilly und die PUB alles tun, um ihre Freundin zu retten. Aber es ist ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, und die Uhr läuft nicht langsamer. Dazu kommt, dass Will wegen eines schief gelaufenen Undercover-Einsatzes immer noch in der Schussbahn der hexischen Geheimgesellschaft steht.
Hat Lilly den Mut ihre Freundin und ihren Freund zu retten?
Ich denke, bei Band 8 muss ich zum Schreibstil und zum Worldbuilding nicht mehr viel sagen.
Schön zu sehen, wie sich Lily weiterentwickelt und dazu immer irgendwie mitten rein stolpert. Überhaupt mag ich den Humor in den Büchern sehr. Lily wird zwar immer mächtiger und sammelt Gaben an, wie andere Schneekugeln, aber sie ist durch und durch menschlich. Kaffeesüchtig, tollpatschig, trägt ihr Herz auf der Zunge und hat einen Hang dazu, in gefährliche Situationen reinzustolpern, dass kein Auge trocken bleibt.
Endlich hat Lilly ihren Will wieder. Und sie ist auch nicht bereit, ihn so schnell wieder aus den Augen zu lassen. Zum Glück hat Madam ein Einsehen und beherbergt ihn in ihrer Villa.
Doch schon bald erschüttert eine Mordserie Westerham und diesmal ist Olivia die Verdächtige.
Klar, dass Lilly und die PUB alles tun, um ihre Freundin zu retten. Aber es ist ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, und die Uhr läuft nicht langsamer. Dazu kommt, dass Will wegen eines schief gelaufenen Undercover-Einsatzes immer noch in der Schussbahn der hexischen Geheimgesellschaft steht.
Hat Lilly den Mut ihre Freundin und ihren Freund zu retten?
Ich denke, bei Band 8 muss ich zum Schreibstil und zum Worldbuilding nicht mehr viel sagen.
Schön zu sehen, wie sich Lily weiterentwickelt und dazu immer irgendwie mitten rein stolpert. Überhaupt mag ich den Humor in den Büchern sehr. Lily wird zwar immer mächtiger und sammelt Gaben an, wie andere Schneekugeln, aber sie ist durch und durch menschlich. Kaffeesüchtig, tollpatschig, trägt ihr Herz auf der Zunge und hat einen Hang dazu, in gefährliche Situationen reinzustolpern, dass kein Auge trocken bleibt.
November 23, 2020
Different and more intense than previous books, but Dionne Lister still has her similar arc formula at work, which I really like. Such a fabulous addition to the series. This one has a very different tone to the last one, which is great to mix it up a little. It’s a little darker and heavier, though the author has combined it perfectly with the sweetness of Lily’s romance and the well-timed comedy.
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
March 19, 2022
Not my favorite
As much as I love this series as a whole this installment is not my favorite. I’m so not a fan of the mean girls and how they drove the plot line. And the story overall just seemed to drag and then boom all the action happened in one chapter at the end. Combined those two things for me made for a tough read.
As much as I love this series as a whole this installment is not my favorite. I’m so not a fan of the mean girls and how they drove the plot line. And the story overall just seemed to drag and then boom all the action happened in one chapter at the end. Combined those two things for me made for a tough read.
June 2, 2022
The story continues to expand the witch world and culture. There are, evidently, just as many bad-guy witches as there are bad-guy normal people. Go figure. In this case, it involves an oracle who may or may not be genuine, but his predictions all come true. But is having one's dreams come true worth it?
Lily's powers continue to impress and expand - in parallel with the looming threat.
Lily's powers continue to impress and expand - in parallel with the looming threat.
September 1, 2020
Genie wishes
A local fortune teller is in town and then mysterious accidents start to happen, Liv has a birthday party and he is the star act. Things take a downward spiral from there.
A local fortune teller is in town and then mysterious accidents start to happen, Liv has a birthday party and he is the star act. Things take a downward spiral from there.
February 13, 2022
Loving this series!!!
Just finished Book 8 and it was as great as the previous stories. The characters are fun and the plots are enjoyable and the conclusions are exciting! Starting Book No. 9 in this wonderful series. Thank you, Dionne!!!
Just finished Book 8 and it was as great as the previous stories. The characters are fun and the plots are enjoyable and the conclusions are exciting! Starting Book No. 9 in this wonderful series. Thank you, Dionne!!!
May 28, 2022
After the complex and unresolved tensions of "Witch Haunted," this next book in the series is a little more light-hearted. Focuses on our main characters and a new threat, which must be identified and resolved.
A quick read for an afternoon or evening!
A quick read for an afternoon or evening!
March 9, 2024
Witch Oracle in Westerham
I loved visiting Westerham again, this has become a thrilling ride, at times on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this series of Paranormal Investigation Bureau, for late teens to adults.
I loved visiting Westerham again, this has become a thrilling ride, at times on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this series of Paranormal Investigation Bureau, for late teens to adults.
July 8, 2020
Great characters and involving storyline
Great book for fans of cozy mysteries. Lily and Will make you root for them and cheer Ma'am on. Good cast of characters and fun stories
Great book for fans of cozy mysteries. Lily and Will make you root for them and cheer Ma'am on. Good cast of characters and fun stories
October 20, 2020
perfection as always, but my gods, that broke my heart!
September 17, 2021
Fun read!
October 4, 2021
Interesting witch crimes.
December 11, 2021
Love it
Love the series so far. This instalment was gripping . Great page turner. Love learning more about all the characters
Love the series so far. This instalment was gripping . Great page turner. Love learning more about all the characters
January 16, 2022
Excellent
Well poor Liv, I thought she was a gonner. So glad she survived. Another rollicking book from this talent author, what a great story and so much humour...
Well poor Liv, I thought she was a gonner. So glad she survived. Another rollicking book from this talent author, what a great story and so much humour...
May 6, 2022
Another great book in the series. The way the stories are written make for compelling reading, you just don't want to put the book down. Looking forward for the next one.
June 30, 2022
I enjoyed reading this cozy mystery Where Lily and her friends uncovers murder and fraud.
July 25, 2023
Lily’s ability to tell who is using magic is neat. So glad Tibet were able to save her friend.
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March 18, 2025
Book 8 ..yes I am addicted lol
Liv's day goes from bad to worse!
While it Liv bumps into an old bully from school and this girl has not changed at all. Lily isn't amused at the horrible woman. But the woman then dies and Liv gets the blame.
Here we go with the delightful (not) Owen the Oracle !
Lily is helping Liv celebrate her birthday, Liv's mum hires the guy to do readings for everyone.
Seriously if you start this series you won't be able to stop. Such a great cozy mystery series
Liv's day goes from bad to worse!
While it Liv bumps into an old bully from school and this girl has not changed at all. Lily isn't amused at the horrible woman. But the woman then dies and Liv gets the blame.
Here we go with the delightful (not) Owen the Oracle !
Lily is helping Liv celebrate her birthday, Liv's mum hires the guy to do readings for everyone.
Seriously if you start this series you won't be able to stop. Such a great cozy mystery series
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