A Fantastic Cozy Mystery: "Murder Go Round" by Carol J Perry (Witch City Mysteries)

 I recently finished enjoy another book in the Witch City Mystery series by Carol J. Perry. There are 11 books in the series, "Murder Go Round," this is my third one. Each book has fantastic characters (who all live in Salem, Mass. - thus "Witch City Mysteries"). The lead character, Maralee is a 30 something spunky woman who taught a media course, and previously worked for a television station. Her 60 something Aunt Ibby, a retired librarian with an astounding memory, works with her to figure out murders or crimes - despite Maralee's boyfriend, Pete, a local policeman, telling her not to get involved. 

   This was a GREAT and detailed mystery the keeps you reading. It starts with Maralee and Ibby buying the contents of an abandoned storage locker, that winds up having secrets that someone thinks is worth killing over. I couldn't put this down!!! 5 of 5 stars.

Here's the book summary:

A killer takes a spin through Salem . . .

Lee Barrett has agreed to attend a storage auction with Aunt Ibby—even though she suspects the forgotten rooms will yield more junk than treasure. Her skepticism vanishes once the two win a bid on an overlooked locker and uncover a trove of beautiful curiosities, including a stunning wooden carousel horse with gentle eyes and fading paint. But just before Lee leaves the fairground relic at a local repair shop, the sight of a silver samovar awakens her psychic abilities and conjures visions of murder.

Lee prays the intrusive ESP episode was just a glimpse into the past—until her policeman boyfriend reports a dead man outside the repair shop. Apparently, the unknown victim had been hot on Lee’s trail since the auction. And with the horse found dismantled, it looks like he was up to no good. What’s the story behind the antique equine, and could a strange bubblegum-chewing woman with fiery hair have something to do with the crime? Guided by her gift and O’Ryan, her wise tabby cat, Lee’s set on catching the murderer . . . before she’s sent on the darkest ride of her life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Biography

Carol J. Perry was born in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween eve, and that magical city serves as the backdrop for her Witch City Mystery series. She is also the author of several young adult novels. Her nonfiction articles on travel, antiques, and ecology often appear in regional and national publications.

HERE ARE THE BOOKS IN THE SERIES IN ORDER

Caught Dead Handed     (2014)  

Tails, You Lose   (2015)  

Look Both Ways (2015)  **READ IT - 5 of 5 stars- CLICK FOR MY REVIEW**

Murder Go Round            (2017)    **READ IT!  5 of 5 stars** 

Grave Errors       (2017)  

It Takes a Coven               (2018)  

Bells, Spells, and Murders            (2018)  

Final Exam          (2019)  

Late Checkout   (2019)  

Murder, Take Two           (2020)   **READ IT - ANOTHER 5 of 5 STAR BOOK!***CLICK FOR MY REVIEW

See Something  (2021)