Witch Hunt (A Full Moon Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Publisher: Kensington (June 30, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages

Synopsis

Murder isn’t always crystal-clear . . . especially when the prime suspect discovers she’s a witch.

Violet Mooney owns The Full Moon crystal shop in quaint North Harbor, Connecticut. Still grieving her beloved grandmother’s recent unexpected death, she takes comfort in her fat orange cat Monty and her work. Not everyone in town is thrilled with her business, however. When disagreeable town councilwoman Carla Fernandez picks a fight over Violet’s “voodoo shop,” the two have a very public confrontation. Of course, when Carla turns up dead, Violet gets little sympathy from the police as suspect #1.

But the shock of two policemen showing up at her door pales in comparison to the sudden appearance of her estranged mother Fiona and a surprise sister, Zoe. What Fiona reveals will rock her world and her sense of self—and reawaken her long-dormant mysterious power. Good thing. She’s gonna need it . . .

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Guest Post

In my new series, The Full Moon Mysteries, my character Violet Mooney runs a crystal shop in cozy North Harbor, Connecticut. Owning and operating a crystal shop is my dream job – aside from writing, of course – so it was the perfect choice for Violet. It also fits with her story. She’s had a talent since she was very young on choosing the right healing stones for family and friends. She always assumed it was just that, a talent. But when Violet finds out that she’s a witch, she begins to understand that her powers, even though they were largely dormant, were enhancing her abilities to pick the perfect stone all along to help others heal.

For me, crystals are a huge part of my writing practice. I rely on my stones for the various moods I’m in as I put a book together. From setting up stones around my writing desk to sleeping with them under my pillow to help me work out problems or plot holes in my sleep, I totally rely on them as much as food or water – possibly even more.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Amazonite – for the nervous system, positively impacts focus and concentration

Blue quartz – for mental clarity, focus, and creativity; also promotes organization

Carnelian – for career (a power stone!) and a great self-motivator

Clear quartz – clears the mind of distracting thoughts and mental chatter

Lepidolite – for balancing mood swings and helping with meditation

Howlite – for sleep and grounding

Sodalite – for communication, memory, organization, and inspiration

Of course, this is only a few from my list. I am officially a crystal addict, and the more stones I learn about, the more I want to add to my collection. The best part is, it’s all in the name of research.

About the Author

Cate Conte is the alter ego of Liz Mugavero. Liz is the author of the Pawsitively Organic Mystery series from Kensington Books, the first of which was an Agatha nominee for Best First Novel. Cate is the author of the new Full Moon Mysteries for Kensington and writes the Cat Cafe Mystery series for Minotaur Books. As you can imagine, her canine and feline rescues demand the best organic food and treats around. She is a member of Sisters in Crime National, Sisters in Crime New England, Mystery Writers of America, and the Cat Writers’ Association. She currently lives in Connecticut.

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