An Incantation of Cats by Clea Simon is the second book in the “Witch Cats of Cambridge” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Polis Books, coming January 14, 2020.
When two new clients seek Becca’s professional services, the fledgling witch detective is overjoyed. Finally, she can use her skills to help her magical community. But as the young witch finds the new cases intertwining, things grow more complicated. Becca’s three cats – the ones with the real power – can smell something is wrong with these clients. But not even Clara, the calico, knows what to do when a man ends up dead and a powerful and poisonous root appears – and disappears – in the case.
To make matters worse, Clara and her littermates are feuding – and she can’t tell them about an unsettling interaction she’s had with one of the client’s sisters. Is it possible that some humans may have the same powers as the magical felines? What does that mean for Clara’s beloved Becca – and for the potent poison that has already taken one person’s life? In this second Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, Clara and her sisters must learn to work together if they are to save the person they all love.
This was an enjoyable, fast-paced and well-written drama that quickly became a page-turner, as I could not put the book down. The heart of this story is told from the perspective of the felines, who if I didn’t know, acted just like their human counterparts. The mystery was nicely executed with a few surprises and twists that enhanced my reading pleasure. All in all, a good and exciting read that kept me engaged throughout.
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher.
I’m so thrilled, Dru Ann! Thank you for inviting my cats (and their person) into your life!
Love you, Dru Ann! Because of receiving your Book Musings, I have another new-to-me author to add to my “Authors of Books to Read in 2020” list. And Clea Simon had tons of books at our local library. I will be, easily, able to complete the two 2020 reading challenges I have enter and complete my personal goal of 250 books read in 2020!
I so hope you enjoy them, Cheryl! If you feel like posting a review, I’d appreciate that. And if you want to chat, you can reach me through my website at http://www.CleaSimon.com