Malevolent Magic, Mildred Abbott
Malevolent Magic, Mildred Abbott
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Malevolent Magic

Author: Mildred Abbott

Narrator: Angie Hickman

Unabridged: 7 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Published: 01/16/2021


Synopsis

Christmas week sparkles with holiday decorations, sweet potato pie, lively tourists, and murder…Estes Park is a wonderland of twinkling lights and softly falling snow, and Winifred Page wants nothing more than to snuggle up in the mystery room with Watson at her feet—after all, Katie’s pastries are tempting pieces of heaven, especially beside a warm fire. But Christmas is fast approaching, and Fred is out on a cold morning visiting neighboring stores and planning a celebration at the Cozy Corgi Bookshop and Bakery.Fred is welcoming the holiday spirit and appreciating the friendships, love, and support she’s found during her first year in her new hometown. But the night’s festivities become a scene for local drama, and by morning a trip to the magic shop to collect a present has Fred and Watson stumbling upon a murder scene. In an unexpected twist, Fred is asked to investigate, but the suspect list keeps growing, and every one of them would give Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money.With Fred still coming to grips with a recent betrayal, shifting through all the curmudgeons to crack the case may take more holiday magic than she and Watson possess.

About Mildred Abbott

Mildred Abbott is the author of the Cozy Corgi Mysteries, which include the books Cruel Candy, Traitorous Toys, and Bickering Birds.

About Angie Hickman

Angie Hickman has been in love with words for as long as she can remember. Angie received a BA in secondary English education from Indiana University while also pursuing theater, performing in shows from Shakespeare to Pinter. She expanded her passion for words through her work in libraries and bookstores, as a high school English teacher, and now, as an audiobook narrator. When she's not sitting in a tiny padded room and letting the voices in her head come out to play, Angie enjoys playing in the dirt growing veggies and getting lost in her fabric collection while sewing.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Krystyna on November 14, 2018

The joys of Christmas Terrific as always. Watson is as loveable, grumpy and obstinate as ever whilst the human characters are, full, rich and varied. I also adored the screaming rabbit - I wonder what his story is? Christmas is coming fast and as families come together and old friends meet up tension......more

Goodreads review by Shawna Shaheen on June 12, 2021

This is the 9th book in series. It has characters with all 8 books in it and new characters too. Except Paulie the Pet owner. It is Christmas and Fred ( Winifred) and Katie are having a Christmas get together for Nick graduation( one of the twins that helps in Cozy Corgi bookstore) a second time Mar......more

Goodreads review by Nina on November 18, 2018

Aaah! What a way to leave a book! Absolutely loved it and can't wait for the next! I once again didn't figure out who the killer is and was no where near close to being right this time. This one was a huge shocker and I didn't see it coming.......more

Goodreads review by Kristine on November 15, 2018

This is another delightful visit to Estes Park. Each book has me feeling as though I’m visiting with friends. The mystery in this book is well crafted and had me guessing until the final reveal. I don’t want to give anything away other than to say this is an enjoyable mystery well worth reading.......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on November 14, 2018

This year Fred’s Cozy Corgi bookstore is carefully and warmly decorated for the holidays, busy with tourists and locals shopping and enjoying Katie’s pastry offerings. Fred goes from shop to shop, with Watson accompanying her (of course) as she invites the merchants to a party at the Cozy Corgi and......more