Sometimes I get ruffled because I don’t send out newsletters as often as I think I should. Then I remember that I don’t like my inbox being bombarded with too many emails from the same sender. I’m more inclined to open and read from the ones I don’t see too often.
A reader messaged me today and said, ‘What’s seldom is wonderful!’ MADE MY DAY!
She had just received my latest newsletter with my witchy Halloween story attached; Izzy.
Here’s a short excerpt and if you want to read more about Izzy, simply click on the ‘Sign up Here’ image at the bottom. This will take you to the newsletter sign-up page and you’re Welcome Email will contain the full tale of Izzy.
I looked around the room in awe of how enchanting it was. Oil lanterns glowed softly on the windowsills. Gold-framed mirrors hung on every wall, alongside portraits of women who resembled Hazel; all with the same long hair of the same colour and the vibrant green eyes. Bunches of herbs and dried flowers, and copper pots and pans hung from wooden ceiling beams. Candlesticks in bronze candelabras waited to be lit as Hazel walked around lighting each one from the flame of a long black wick.
Serendipitous by Jay Essen is the book cover that stood out for me this week. If you know me at all, you’ll know how much I enjoy a good murder mystery. Black and white gives mysterious vibes. I like the eye; it has me curious.
The title, Serendipitous, is also intriguing. It gives me a good idea of what to expect. (Not every title does that) A chance encounter leads to a murder, or perhaps the solving of one. Either way, the cover along with the title entices me to look closer.
The Blurb
The murder of Mercy’s father began a series of deaths that, on the surface, appeared unrelated. For the victims a gruesome end, but for someone a serendipitous occurrence of untold benefit.
Who is pulling the strings from the shadows, directing, and manipulating a soul bound to them in fealty? Conniving and cunning, the puppeteer unleashes their ward to eliminate those in their way. Mercy is inextricably connected to the killer, convinced that they murdered her father. While DC Jane Donovan rushes to solve the murders and apprehend the killer, in the hope of revealing the criminal mastermind.
I really like the sound of this book. I like when there’s more than one murder, and of course, they all have to be linked. This blurb sells it for me but it’s the cover that made me check it out in the first place.
I really did enjoy reading this murder mystery. The characters are perfectly defined and keeps you guessing all way through to who carried out these murders. Excellent writing and no stone left unturned when it comes to the subject matter. I can see this book doing very well as a screenplay to be made into a Netflix drama series. I would highly recommend this book.
A dark thriller, with unexpected twists and turns. The book is very well written, quite fast paced and had me gripped from the first chapter. I would definitely recommend reading Serendipitous and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
Wow, Serendipitous was such a surprise! From the first chapter, I was hooked—Jay Essen knows how to pull you right into the story. The characters felt real, and the twists kept coming, just when I thought I had it all figured out. Set against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic, it was easy to relate to the setting, and that added a whole new level of tension. This book has everything a thriller fan could want: suspense, mystery, and moments that leave you catching your breath. I’d highly recommend it and can’t wait to see what Essen writes next!
So if you enjoy a good murder mystery like I do, you’ll check out Serendipitous by Jay Essen. It’s in my Kindle and I’m looking forward to reading it!
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