Synchronized Sorcery
Strange things are happening in Lily Ivory's San Francisco. First, she finds a vintage mermaid costume which dates from the 1939 San Francisco's Treasure Island World's Fair - and which gives off distinctly peculiar vibrations. Next, she stumbles upon a dead man in the office of her predecessor, and as the community's new leader, she feels compelled to track down the culprit. Just when Lily thinks things can't get any stranger, a man appears claiming to be her half-brother, spouting ideas about the mystical prophecy involving San Francisco and their family...
When the dead man is linked to the mysterious mermaid costume, and then yet another victim is found on Treasure Island, Lily uncovers ties between the long-ago World's fair and the current murders, and begins to wonder whether the killer might be hiding in plain sight. But unless Lily can figure everything out in time, there may be yet another body floating in San Francisco Bay.
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ASIN: B08KPGNJ4Z
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: July 6, 2021
Page Count: 343 pages
My Review:
Synchronized Sorcery is another fantastic book in the Witchcraft Mystery series. The story is a continuation and includes many of the same characters (full-time and part-time players), but the storyline is fresh and exciting. This series should be read in order. This installment features a Nazi theme, the 1939 World’s Fair, mermaid costumes, and…. Lily’s half-brother?? I loved how the author wove all these themes and more throughout the story.
When Lily finds an exquisite mermaid costume among a pile of laundry in her shop, she’s perplexed. She didn’t buy it and none of her employees know where it came from either. The vibrations surrounding the garment are peculiar to Lily. So much so that Lily vows to research where it came from and how she ended up with it in her shop. Her eventual discovery is shocking.
The Witchcraft Mystery series by Juliet Blackwell just keeps getting better and better. I love Lily and Sailor, along with Oscar's companionship. Lily is simply an amazing and down-to-earth witch. I have enjoyed watching Lily's character grow so much throughout the series. She is embracing who she is and allowing others into her life without all the doubt and suspicion. Her comfort level with her surroundings have vastly improved. She has friends that accept her for who she is and what she does, a very successful resale shop, and a familiar that sometimes just steals the show. All of Lily’s employees and friends are wonderful secondary characters.
Each story in this series has been developed nicely. The reader is taken on a new adventure in the world of the paranormal. The content of each book is never duplicated or stagnant. The novels are suitable for anyone who wants to read them - teens, adults who don't like sex or swearing, and adults who do like those things but also like the cozy mystery scene, too (like me).
If you're looking for your next witchy cozy then I highly recommend Juliet Blackwell's Witchcraft Mysteries. They are written well, have great storylines, solid plots, and easy-to-like characters. The dialogue between all characters is smooth and understandable and the novel is an easy, relaxing read. I am waiting patiently for the next book in the series.
While I was provided an ebook to read, I will be purchasing a paperback copy for my bookshelf.
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