Because the Rune Toss Ruins
(2024)(The eighth book in the Murder, She Witches series)
A novel by Kat McGee
An enchanted rune set brings magical mischief and quirky trouble to Grimstone Grove.
Octavia Grimstone never thought a simple heirloom could cause such trouble, but when a former college roommate shows up with a strange set of runes and an agenda to lure Octavia's boyfriend into her clutches, life in Grimstone Grove takes a hilariously chaotic turn. The runes predict a series of bizarre accidents that come true with comical precision, and when one of these accidents results in a mysterious death at the local museum, the entire town is in an uproar.
With her sassy feline familiar Elzadora offering cryptic clues and cheeky comments, Octavia must navigate the tangled web surrounding the cursed runes. Elzadora’s sharp instincts and whimsical advice prove invaluable as they uncover twisted motives and hidden grudges, all while dodging enchanted mishaps.
Cassius Morgenthrall, the ever-enigmatic and charming wizard coroner, steps in as Octavia's investigative partner, despite their former college friend's distraction. While dodging his former girlfriend, Cassius’s magical expertise and steadfast support help Octavia untangle the rune-induced chaos, their connection growing stronger with each twist and turn.
As Octavia delves deeper, the quirky antics of the runes reveal someone manipulating fate for their own sinister ends. Would a former witchy girlfriend stoop that low? With each symbol uncovered, the mystery deepens, pulling them further into a jumble of whimsical deceit and danger. Together, they must solve the mystery of the museum curator's death because the rune toss ruins more than just lives, threatening to upend the entire town's magical harmony.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Octavia Grimstone never thought a simple heirloom could cause such trouble, but when a former college roommate shows up with a strange set of runes and an agenda to lure Octavia's boyfriend into her clutches, life in Grimstone Grove takes a hilariously chaotic turn. The runes predict a series of bizarre accidents that come true with comical precision, and when one of these accidents results in a mysterious death at the local museum, the entire town is in an uproar.
With her sassy feline familiar Elzadora offering cryptic clues and cheeky comments, Octavia must navigate the tangled web surrounding the cursed runes. Elzadora’s sharp instincts and whimsical advice prove invaluable as they uncover twisted motives and hidden grudges, all while dodging enchanted mishaps.
Cassius Morgenthrall, the ever-enigmatic and charming wizard coroner, steps in as Octavia's investigative partner, despite their former college friend's distraction. While dodging his former girlfriend, Cassius’s magical expertise and steadfast support help Octavia untangle the rune-induced chaos, their connection growing stronger with each twist and turn.
As Octavia delves deeper, the quirky antics of the runes reveal someone manipulating fate for their own sinister ends. Would a former witchy girlfriend stoop that low? With each symbol uncovered, the mystery deepens, pulling them further into a jumble of whimsical deceit and danger. Together, they must solve the mystery of the museum curator's death because the rune toss ruins more than just lives, threatening to upend the entire town's magical harmony.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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