Snuffed Out
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Twin sisters Tabby and Sage co-own a candle shop, but will it all go up in flames in Valona Jones’ series debut, perfect for fans of Amanda Flower and Bailey Cates.
30-year-old fraternal twins Tabby and Sage Winslow own The Book and Candle Shop in Savannah. Sage is hot-headed and impulsive while Tabby is calm and collected, making them the perfect partnership. When one of their customers is found murdered, from a blow to the head, that partnership is put to the test.
Blithe McAdam had been seen in a heated argument with shop clerk Gerard, which immediately makes him suspect number one. The twins are convinced of Gerard’s innocence and start digging into Blithe’s past. But no one is cooperating. The neighbor who found the body isn’t talking, medical examiner Quig won’t give any details about the autopsy, and nasty rumors begin surfacing about the drowning of Blithe’s father years earlier—evidence that could seal Gerard’s fate.
Tabby and Sage dig desperately for the truth. But it’s not only their friend who’s in peril. With the clock ticking, the twins find themselves in the grip of an unseen and deadly energy that has seeped into their midst—and in the sights of a ruthless killer.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This enjoyable series launch from Jones (the Cleopatra Jones mysteries as Maggie Toussaint) introduces twins Tabby and Sage Winslow, proprietors of the Book and Candle Shop in Savannah, Ga. The sisters come from a long line of "energetics," people who can manipulate their own personal energy fields and those of others. They can cause a heart attack, for example, by hastening a person's heartbeat. Tabby is reluctant to use her abilities after almost causing the death of an attacker, while Sage is less concerned about the repercussions of their abilities. One day, socialite Blithe McAdam has an explosive confrontation in their shop with Gerard, their clerk. Hours later, Blithe is found murdered. When a video of the argument turns up on social media, Gerard is suspect number one, and the sisters set out to clear their friend. The tension rises as they discover new powers that can help them to secretly scour Savannah's underbelly and uncover the dark secrets of the elite. Appealing characters match the intriguing plot. Paranormal cozy fans will be well satisfied.
Customer Reviews
Book 1 - Snuffed Out
Tabby and Sage Winslow are twins. They inherited the Book and Candle Shop from their mother and aunt. The Book and Candle Shop is located in historic Savanah. The shop’s location is perfect because the natural energy of the site helps to nourish their family’s secret power to manipulate energy. They live in an apartment above the shop.
Tabby and Sage are energetics. An energetic uses their energy field to manipulate energy around them. The aura of their positive energy can deflect negative energy. Sage is confident and uses her energy field often. Tabby is more cautious because of a dreadful accident that occurred when she used her energy years ago.
The story is told from Tabby’s point of view. The twins must figure out who killed Blithe. Blithe was an unpleasant customer who frequented their shop often with negative energy. Since Tabby, Sage, and Gerard, an employee, are all suspects they must find the real killer.
This is book one in the Magic Candle Shop Mystery. The story starts off slowly. It is difficult to relate to Tabby and Sage. There was not much depth to the characters. It was hard to care about the outcome. The murder mystery drags and is convoluted. The location and concept of the Book and Candle Shop was intriguing. I will probably read book two and see if the characters and story get better. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.