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“Delightful…a fun new cat mystery.” Thank you!
Criminal Element on A Spell of Murder BY DOREEN SHERIDAN December 11, 2018 A Spell of Murder Clea Simon Witch Cats of Cambridge Series December 11, 2018 A Spell of Murder by Clea Simon is the first book in the new Witch Cats of Cambridge series. This delightful...
A SPELL OF MURDER out today!
Happy book birthday to A Spell of Murder! The first in my new "Witch Cats of Cambridge" cozy series from Polis books is out today. That means if you pre-ordered it (thank you!) it will ship (or appear on your e-reader) today. If you want a signed copy, please contact...
“Clea Simon has a knack…” Thank you, BOLO Books!
"If you are reading a Clea Simon book, you know it’s not going to be stodgy and traditional in any way. That applies to this series launch as well. While technically a cozy, Simon never shies away from the edgier-side of the coin. As a cat-lover, Clea Simon has a...
FIVE QUESTIONS with Clea Simon
Love cats? Mysteries? A little bit of magic in the mix? That's what tomorrow will bring as I launch my new A Spell of Murder, the first in a brand new "Witch Cats of Cambridge" series. And so I thought I'd take on my own challenge and answer the five questions! How...
“Murder, magic, and romance abound.” Thank you!
"Murder, magic, and romance abound, but the cats are the stars of this story. Clea has woven a rich tapestry of real and imagined qualities for her feline heroines that cat people will find authentic and humorously familiar...." So says Crazy Cat Ladies mysteries....
“A bit of extra edge and sparkle…” Aunt Agatha’s on A SPELL OF MURDER
Aunt Agatha's closed its beloved brick-and-mortar store in 2016. But the Michigan mystery go-to lives on with an online store and a blog that reviews new and upcoming work. I'm honored that they took the time to read A SPELL OF MURDER Clea Simon’s cozies have a bit...
A Spell of Murder is “a delightfully charming series debut”
Mystery Writers of America awarded Dru's Book Musings the coveted Raven award in recognition of service to the genre. And this weekend, the much-loved blog weighed in on A Spell of Murder. I am overjoyed! “It’s Harriet’s fault. It’s always her fault, not that she’ll...
FIVE QUESTIONS with Julia Henry
I'm not sure how I first got to know Julia Henry (aka Julie Hennrikus aka Julianne Holmes). Was it when she was our Sisters in Crime president, advocating for writers and readers? Was it through her "day job" work with Boston theater companies? Was it through her fun,...
A Spell of Murder is “irresistible”
"This new series mixes mystery with a touch of the paranormal and a little romance, and the combination is irresistible." So begins this review of my new A SPELL OF MURDER on the Conscious Cat blog. November 30, 2018 Review: A Spell of Murder A Spell of Murder is the...
Discovering Tortitude
Thisbe is annoyed. And who can blame her? Although this lovely tortie lady joined our household in April, she will not be featured in my new A Spell of Murder, which kicks off my “witch cats of Cambridge” series on Dec. 11. In fact, among the multiple felines at the...