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By the Gemstone Turned Dark

(2025)
(Book 11 in the Murder, She Witches series)
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Three missing women. A darkened gemstone. A mystery that could ruin everything those in Grimstone Grove hold dear.

When three women disappear after visiting the Three Witches Bookstore, Grimstone Grove is plunged into chaos. Days later, one woman is found dead clutching a gemstone that has turned ominously dark, while the other two women are discovered with no memory of what happened.

Octavia Grimstone, the intrepid sleuthing witch and bookstore owner, dives into the mystery. With her sassy feline familiar Elzadora offering cryptic clues and sharp-witted observations, Octavia starts putting together the puzzle. Elzadora’s knack for sniffing out trouble and magical quirks often lead Octavia to vital insights, making her snarky, cantankerousness even more filled with hijinks.

Cassius Morgenthrall, the enigmatic and charming wizard coroner, steps in to assist Octavia. Their deepening relationship adds warmth and complexity to the investigation. As they work together to uncover the truth, their bond grows even stronger, adding a touch of romance to the eerie mystery.

As Octavia, Elzadora, and Cassius delve deeper, they uncover a forgotten ritual linked to an old legend about memory-stealing magic. The dark magic threatens to strike again, and Octavia must race against time to restore the memories of the survivors and bring justice to the victims. Especially, when all of a sudden, Cassius doesn't remember who she or he is. In Grimstone Grove, where every charm has its place, the gemstone turned dark holds the key to a mystery that could unravel the very heart of their magical community.

Genre: Cozy Mystery

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