Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a magical forest. In this forest, there was a special tree that was said to grant wishes to anyone who could reach its highest branch and make a wish upon a star. This tree was known as the Wishing Tree, and its branches extended high into the night sky, reaching towards the twinkling stars. The Wishing Tree was surrounded by an enchanting aura, and it attracted people from all walks of life who hoped for their dreams to come true. Legends were told of those who had succeeded in reaching the tree's highest branch and how their wishes had come to life. The stories varied from finding true love to gaining wealth and success.
"Balances paranormal whimsy and small-town charm. it's a delight to read about someone whose powers derive in part from stories and the feelings that readers attach to them. This is a fine debut that promises more bookish fun to come." --Bookpage on Bait and Witch
The retreat center is open for its first workshop, the local café is done remodeling, and librarian and witch-in-training Josie Way is hosting her sister--and a few suspicions about the new killer on the loose. The retreat center is open for its first workshop, the local café is done remodeling, and librarian and witch-in-training Josie Way is hosting her sister--and a few suspicions about the new killer on the loose.
The stories varied from finding true love to gaining wealth and success. Every night, as the moon rose in the sky and the stars began to shine, people would gather around the Wishing Tree. They would look up in awe, gazing at the vastness of the universe above them.
Witch Upon a Star - (Witch Way Librarian Mysteries) by Angela M Sanders (Paperback)
Josie is eager to show off Wilfred's delights to her visiting sister, Jean--even though Josie must conceal her magic from her. In any case, Jean is excited to attend Cookie Masterson's trademark Ready-Set-Go! workshop on becoming a life coach. Then there's the grand reopening of Darla's Cafe, where the doors are thrown open to reveal . . . a dead man, stabbed in the back. That was definitely not on the revamped menu. Even more worrisome, the sheriff receives a report of a fresh corpse at the retreat center. Maybe murder isn't so uncommon in Wilfred anymore, but two unfamiliar bodies within an hour certainly is! Josie's willing to let law enforcement take the lead--after all, she's gotten into some trouble from the hints the library's spellbound books keep feeding her about the patrons. But when her sister receives the killer's chilling calling card, she'll use everything within her otherworldly powers to divine just who in town has homicide as his new slogan . . .--Amazon.
Book Synopsis
Set in small-town Oregon, the latest in the witty, charming Witch Way Librarian series from acclaimed author Angela M. Sanders features a spellbinding librarian, a clever cat familiar, an unfortunately non-magical sister --and of course, murder. The perfect read for fans of Bailey Cates, Adele Abbott, Juliet Blackwell, and all mystery lovers with a taste for the witchy.
Big things are happening in small-town Wilfred, Oregon! The retreat center is open for its first workshop, the local café is done remodeling, and librarian and witch-in-training Josie Way is hosting her sister--and a few suspicions about the new killer on the loose . . .
Josie is eager to show off Wilfred's delights to her visiting sister, Jean--even though Josie must conceal her magic from her. In any case, Jean is excited to attend Cookie Masterson's trademark "Ready-Set-Go!" workshop on becoming a life coach. Then there's the grand reopening of Darla's Café, where the doors are thrown open to reveal . . . a dead man, stabbed in the back. That was definitely not on the revamped menu.
Even more worrisome, the sheriff receives a report of a fresh corpse at the retreat center. Maybe murder isn't so uncommon in Wilfred anymore, but two unfamiliar bodies within an hour certainly is! Josie's willing to let law enforcement take the lead--after all, she's gotten into some trouble from the hints the library's spellbound books keep feeding her about the patrons. But when her sister receives the killer's chilling calling card, she'll use everything within her otherworldly powers to divine just who in town has homicide as his new slogan . . .
Review Quotes
Praise for the Witch Way Librarian Mysteries:
"Red herrings galore compete with witchy library lore in an often humorous mystery." --Kirkus Reviews on Witch and Famous
"This cozy mystery has the right balance of suspense and quirky, small-town humor." --Library Journal on Seven-Year Witch
"Balances paranormal whimsy and small-town charm. it's a delight to read about someone whose powers derive in part from stories and the feelings that readers attach to them. This is a fine debut that promises more bookish fun to come." --Bookpage on Bait and Witch
"Zippy and fun, with just enough ambiance to satisfy readers seeking spooks and humor." --Kirkus Reviews on Bait and Witch
"A really lovely follow-up to the Witch Way Librarian Mystery series debut. A solid treat." --Criminal Element on Seven-Year Witch
"Full of false leads and truly surprising reveals, this terrifically plotted mystery is hard to put down." --BookPage on Seven-Year Witch
"The perfect cozy for fans of the paranormal genre as well as those readers who love a cozy with a library setting." --Fresh Fiction on Seven-Year Witch
About the Author
Angela M. Sanders is the author of the bestselling Joanna Hayworth Vintage Clothing Mysteries, the Witch Way Librarian Mystery series, The Booster Club Capers, and the Kite Shop Mysteries, written under the name Clover Tate. In addition to cozy mysteries, she regularly writes articles on food, vintage clothing, personalities and perfume for Portland Monthly, Now Smell This, the French perfume magazine Nez, and various food magazines. A former congressional investigator, she now writes full-time and is a member of Novelists, Inc., International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Angela has two cats--one of whom is black of course--a witch's freckle in her left eye, and learned to read tarot cards from a pagan priestess. She lives in Portland, Oregon and can be found online at AngelaMSanders.com.
And as they closed their eyes and made a wish, they would take a moment to imagine their lives transformed. However, reaching the Wishing Tree was not an easy task. It required strong willpower, determination, and a belief in the power of dreams. The path towards the tree was filled with obstacles, both physical and mental. Some would give up on their journey, believing that reaching the tree was merely a fantasy. But for those who persevered, the reward of reaching the highest branch was immeasurable. As they stood among the glittering branches and looked out into the cosmos, they felt a connection to something greater than themselves. And as they made their wish upon a star, they felt a sense of hope and possibility fill their hearts. The magic of the Wishing Tree was not only in its ability to grant wishes but also in the belief that dreams can come true. It was a reminder to never give up on one's aspirations, no matter how impossible they may seem. The Wishing Tree taught that with determination and a little bit of magic, anything was possible. As the generations passed, the legend of the Wishing Tree continued to grow. People from all over the world would travel to the magical forest in search of their own wishes. And with every wish made, the forest seemed to come alive with the whispers of dreams being granted. So, if you ever find yourself walking through a mystical forest under a starry night sky, keep an eye out for the Wishing Tree. Take a moment to make your wish and believe in its power. For who knows, perhaps your wish will be the next to come true under the watchful gaze of a star..
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