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Death Retired Mystery #4
With a Little Bit of Death
Spelled into Silence.
Before Clarence was a man possessing a bob cat, he was a murder victim. Now that he’s beginning to trust Geoff, he’s revealed a little of his background…and asked Geoff to find his murderer. Geoff can either do the legwork himself or unlock the spell that keeps Clarence from telling anyone who hurt him.
What nefarious magic is meddling with Clarence’s free will and why?
Before Clarence was a man possessing a bob cat, he was a murder victim. Now that he’s beginning to trust Geoff, he’s revealed a little of his background…and asked Geoff to find his murderer. Geoff can either do the legwork himself or unlock the spell that keeps Clarence from telling anyone who hurt him.
What nefarious magic is meddling with Clarence’s free will and why?
- GenresCozy MysteryParanormal
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2022
13 people are currently reading
45 people want to read
About the author
Cate Lawley
71 books403 followersUSA Today bestselling author Cate Lawley writes humorous, action-filled mysteries that frequently contain paranormal elements.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
April 12, 2022
While it was very nice to revisit everyone in the Magical Cul-de-sac again, the story itself felt rushed and very helter skelter - like a quilt with some beautiful fabric bits, but with only very thin and uneven thread trying to hold it all together. It also didn't really pack the emotional punch I was expecting considering the story, and *especially* as a culmination of the series itself. I understand why Clearance had to be sidelined for this one, but if I may be allowed to continue the quilt theme - without his insights, or even the opportunity to explain what he little he could, the whole thing just... Fell apart. The thread broke, the seams unraveled, and what has the potential to be a lovely patchwork quilt was reduced back into a pile of fabric.
So yeah, a pretty disappointing finish for me, but still an enjoyable read as long as your not looking for any great revelations or epic battles.
So yeah, a pretty disappointing finish for me, but still an enjoyable read as long as your not looking for any great revelations or epic battles.
July 16, 2022
good but aggravating
I honestly want to give this five stars. But I can’t. It’s a decent end to this series. I enjoyed it. But there are too many flaws for it to be a five. One is the numerous spelling errors. They weren’t in the other books so I assume that was just a proofreading oversight. Not horrible. The bigger problem is an entire story beat related twice. You’ll know it when you see it so I won’t spoil anything but… that was an odd choice to do and it caused some pacing problems. Overall good but could have been better.
I honestly want to give this five stars. But I can’t. It’s a decent end to this series. I enjoyed it. But there are too many flaws for it to be a five. One is the numerous spelling errors. They weren’t in the other books so I assume that was just a proofreading oversight. Not horrible. The bigger problem is an entire story beat related twice. You’ll know it when you see it so I won’t spoil anything but… that was an odd choice to do and it caused some pacing problems. Overall good but could have been better.
February 22, 2022
Love the series.
So, Clarence had been murdered when he was a boy?? Or did he?? Or had he sacrificed himself to save the bobcat he now was??
The gang, minus Tamara, must get the answers themselves as Clarence is under a spell.
I do think that this book felt rushed. Jumped from finding his killer, to getting engaged, to rushing off on honeymoon.
But still a great read.
So, Clarence had been murdered when he was a boy?? Or did he?? Or had he sacrificed himself to save the bobcat he now was??
The gang, minus Tamara, must get the answers themselves as Clarence is under a spell.
I do think that this book felt rushed. Jumped from finding his killer, to getting engaged, to rushing off on honeymoon.
But still a great read.
May 29, 2022
Lotsa fun reading this series !
An unusual group of neighbors who battle a variety of paranormal issues. The series, so far, has been entertaining. I hope there'll be more! There are all of the necessary elements of humor, suspense and mild romance, so I recommend reading these stories.
An unusual group of neighbors who battle a variety of paranormal issues. The series, so far, has been entertaining. I hope there'll be more! There are all of the necessary elements of humor, suspense and mild romance, so I recommend reading these stories.
February 12, 2022
Sorry to see this series ending because I love the main characters, including of course, Clarence. I liked how the story wrapped up and look forward to reading more from this author. P.S. I am already a huge fan of the Vegan Vamp series!
April 30, 2022
The Death series
An exceptional romp through fantasy and magic. Humor is embedded in deeply serious settings with very well fleshed characters. Exceedingly entertaining and hard to out down.
An exceptional romp through fantasy and magic. Humor is embedded in deeply serious settings with very well fleshed characters. Exceedingly entertaining and hard to out down.
February 20, 2022
Nice final chapter of the story.
September 30, 2022
Great read
I enjoyed every minute of reading this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat at all times
I enjoyed every minute of reading this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat at all times
December 25, 2022
1.5/5
September 22, 2023
I want more books with these characters.
October 6, 2024
Nice ending to the series.
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