Strange Magic

Rosie Strange inherits the Essex Witch Museum from her grandfather, upon learning of her new property her first thought is to sell it as fast as possible. After all, she doesn’t believe in witches, ghosts, and other oddities and has no need to keep the weird items inside the weirder building. Maybe they can be sold and she can make a profit.

But the museum is curious as Rosie becomes more interested against her will. Perhaps her interest is more in the curator, Sam than in the actual museum.  he is good looking and obsessive and she isn’t sure it’s a good combo but she can’t seem to help herself. Together they embark on an ill-advised hunt for the bones of an ancient witch. If they don’t find them a child’s life may be at stake, perhaps others as well.

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Series: An Essex Witches Mystery
Author: Syd Moore
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Rating:

The character Rosie is a bit too masculine and seems to be a bit dim as well. Her disbelief in the face of so much evidence is discouraging. The way she treats Sam, as well as just about everyone she comes across, makes her an unbelievable and unlikeable character.  Sam, although intelligent and attractive is too quiet and secretive,  his interest in Rosie seems forced and there does not appear to be any real attraction.

Most readers will find this book rather plodding with too much detail of surroundings and unimportant day-to-day activities such as eating or drinking to immerse themselves in the plot. In and of itself the storyline is interesting and the ending does not disappoint. Unfortunately, this book is not recommended.