It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery [Mass Market Paperback]

Heather Blake (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 2012 | Series: Wishcraft Mystery (Book 1)

Darcy Merriweather has just discovered she hails from a long line of Wishcrafters-witches with the power to cast spells by making a wish. She's come to Enchanted Village to learn her trade but finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation...

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Signet; Original edition (January 3, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451235525
• ISBN-13: 978-0451235527
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just The Story You Have Been Wishing For!, January 3, 2012

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Lori Caswell "dollycas" (FALL RIVER, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

This new mystery series introduces us to Darcy and Harper Merriweather. They have come to Salem, Massachusetts and the Enchanted Village to help their Aunt Ve in the family business. You see, they come from a long line of witches, specifically Wishcrafters, they can make wishes come true. The news of their history is quite a surprise but they are going to embrace it and learn all about it with the help of Aunt Ve. The first thing they learn is that the village is inhabited by witches and mortals and telling who's who is not an easy task.

Shortly after arriving in the village a mortal that wants to be a witch is strangled with dear Aunt Ve's scarf. The body is found by Aunt Ve's sweetheart, Sylar, and he ends up being accused of the crime. Ve believes he didn't do it and the girls would do anything for their aunt. Unfortunately you can't just wish for the truth to appear. In fact there is a whole manual on Wishcrafting and there are so many rules. So Darcy starts by doing some old fashioned detective work, a little breaking and entering, and some eavesdropping to put all the clues together. Who knew magic could be so much work?

Dollycas's Thoughts
I wish this story never ended or that the next one was in my hands today. This is a fun little mystery and a really delightful story. Murder, magic, mystery, they just naturally go together. A little romance adds to the fun.

The Enchanted Village is truly a magical place, full of whimsical characters. A place where wishes come true and spells are cast. A place where the familiar becomes extraordinary. A place I would love to visit often. I wish I could go there now. Sadly, no Wishcrafters around here today, but A Witch Before Dying will be out in August. I will just have to wait. Until then you can enjoy It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery. It is just the book you have been wishing for.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A magical adventure, January 3, 2012

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Lynda Turpin (ANTELOPE, CA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery (Kindle Edition)

I love, love, love this book! I first started reading Heather's work through her Lucy Valentine series (written as Heather Webber). I didn't think I would find a book or heroine that could compare with Lucy (although her Nina Quinn series is also awesome), but Heather has definitely come through for her readers with this "enchanting" new series. I think this is one of the best books I have ever read. I'm not normally a huge fan of paranormal books, but "It Takes a Witch" is so well-written and so much fun that I was hooked from the very beginning. I was drawn into the lives of Darcy and the other inhabitants of Enchanted Village. It felt like a place I would love to visit or, better yet, live. The conclusion was not predictable or cliched. I was very satisfied in the end with Nick and Mimi and am looking forward to seeing how that progresses in the next book. I had this book pre-ordered for months, and when it arrived on my Kindle early this morning, I started reading and didn't stop until I was at the end. And, oh, how I hated for it to end! If you have not read "It Takes a Witch", you are definitely missing out on an awesome read. I just wish I didn't have to wait until August for the next installment (A Witch Before Dying).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magically Delightful, January 3, 2012

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This review is from: It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

Having recently discovered that they are witches, Darcy and her sister moved back to the family's homestead to join her Aunt's business. All was going well until her aunt's boyfriend was found near the strangled body of a woman he wished dead. Believing in her aunt and trusting her own instincts, Darcy tries her hand at sleuthing to expose a killer. I love this book. This magically delightful mix of mystery and mayhem with a dash of romance is a well-crafted, page-turning tale that left me wishing for more time in Enchanted Village, MA. This entertaining who-dun-it boasts adorable and captivating characters and a place I would love to call home. And the ending, OMG! This is a great start to more adventures with Darcy in this enticingly charming new series.