Midnight Spells Murder

Name: Midnight Spells Murder
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Mary Angela
ISBN: 9798350884586

Author: Mary Angela

Series: Happy Camper Mystery #2

Narrator: Nikki Zakocs

Unabridged: 7 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/09/2024

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Amateur Sleuth

Synopsis

Spirit Canyon's annual Spirit Spooktacular weekend is on, and for local amateur sleuth Zo Jones, it's boomtime for business at her Happy Camper gift shop . . . until a murderer drops in for a browse.

To celebrate Halloween at the Happy Camper, Zo schedules a talk by successful author and self-proclaimed witch Marianne Morgan. Although Marianne's benign brand of witchcraft is more about feminine empowerment than black magic, her presence is still not welcomed by everyone. Then on a midnight stroll home, Zo spots what seems to be a new Halloween decoration propped up outside the Happy Camper. What she finds is not a mannequin but a dead Marianne, her lifeless body dressed in traditional witch's garb. But why would someone send this good witch back to the spirit world permanently?

Soon Zo realizes that plenty of folks have motives for murdering Marianne. What's worse, nosy TV newsman Justin Castle plans to broadcast a report associating Marianne's murder with the Happy Camper. Zo calls on her partner in sleuthing, local forest ranger Max Harrington, to help her find the culprit before Justin's report airs. Otherwise, Zo's business just might go bust. But to catch this killer, Zo will have to risk much more than just her reputation . . .

About Mary Angela

Mary Angela is the author of the Professor Prather academic mystery series, which has been called "enjoyable" and "clever" by Publishers Weekly. She is also an educator and has taught English and humanities at South Dakota's public and private universities for over ten years. When Mary isn't writing or teaching, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James

Midnight Spells Murder is the 2nd book in the Happy Camper Mysteries written by Mary Angela. I read the first book in this cozy collection last month, and the next one will be published this coming spring. I'm glad to be caught up and plan to read it, as I've enjoyed another series by the author too......more

Goodreads review by Carrie

Open for Murder by Mary Angela is the first book in the new cozy A Happy Camper Mystery series while Midnight Spells Murder is the second. Each of these books in the series could be read as a standalone as they each contain their own mystery that was fully solved inside. There is however character d......more

Goodreads review by The Cozy Review

Midnight Spells Murder is the second book in the “A Happy Camper Mystery” series and is as good, if not better, than the first book. The Happy Camper shop is bustling, and Halloween is in full swing; Zo is busier than ever and thrilled with everything. When an author agrees to do a talk and book sig......more

Goodreads review by Lisa~Ilovemypug~

This is a great addition to this series. Book 2, Midnight Spells Murder, is a fast paced book, that will keep you reading long into the night. Zo is a strong character, and her gift shop, the Happy Camper, sounds amazing. It’s definitely a shop I would love to visit. In this book, Zo is getting ready......more

Goodreads review by Sue Em

While I missed reading the first book in the series, it certainly didn't impede my enjoyment as the characters and plot were succinctly described enough to dive right in. Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop hosting a book signing with a self described witch as part of her Halloween activities.......more