A Spell of Murder

Spellbinding Praise for A Spell of Murder “(A) delightful series launch...You don’t have to be a cat lover to appreciate this paranormal cozy’s witty observations, entertaining dialogue, and astute characterizations.” —Publishers Weekly "A fun new cat mystery that effortlessly mixes in paranormal elements with murder and a little romance.” ―Criminal Element "A fun new cat mystery that effortlessly mixes in paranormal elements with murder and a little romance.” ―Criminal Element “Cats and magic–two of my favorite things! A Spell of Murder is a charming series debut.” —Diane A.S. Stuckart, author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries “A delightful modern-day mystery—Simon has conjured up a magical tale for our reading pleasure.” —Marty Wingate, USA Today bestselling author "Mystery, mayhem and magic, plus a triple dose of feline intuition, make an exciting start to this new series. These engaging felines will captivate and enchant you.” —Mary Kennedy, author of The Talk Radio Mysteries "In this endearing first Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, Clea Simon reveals what we’ve always suspected: cats really do have supernatural powers! While felines Clara, Harriet, and Laurel are focused on pillows and extra treats, it’s the readers who are treated to an absorbing plot as the cats use their secret abilities to help their human Becca find romance, a new career—and a murderer!” —Leigh Perry, author of the Family Skeleton Mysteries Praise for the novels of Clea Simon “[A]n intricate and smart plot, authentic dialogue and a heartfelt rendering of remembrance and regret, and Simon’s dark story shimmers with brilliance — and stands as her finest.” –Richmond Times-Dispatch on World Enough “Simon does an excellent job of mixing humor, romance, and mystery into one coherent and exciting tale.” –San Francisco Review of Books on When Bunnies Go Bad “Once a reporter, always a reporter. Simon knows what’s she writing about.” –South Florida Sun-Sentinel on World Enough "Readers who enjoy the prickly pleasure of stepping into a strange alternate universe will welcome Simon’s hypnotic second Blackie and Care mystery.” –Publishers Weekly on As Dark As My Fur "A delight for anyone who relishes cat mysteries."–Library Journal on The Ninth Life