Death of a Neighborhood Witch

I had never read anything by Laura Levine but “Death of a Neighborhood Witch” makes me want to read other things by her in the future.  Jane Austen has a problem with Crypetssa Muldoon a down and out B horror movie actress who lives like a witch in Austen’s neighborhood.  Crypetssa hates Austen and gives her fits about everything.   Later Crypetssa is found murdered and the police have only one logical suspect.  Austen has a short time to expose the killer before she is charged with the crime.   Levine has written a laugh out loud mystery that races along with interesting characters and funny situations.  Levine also fills the story with e mails from Austen’s parents that are a separate story and are very funny.  “Death of a Neighborhood Witch” is perfect reading for the Halloween season. 

Death of a Neighborhood Witch

Laura Levine

Kensington Publishing Corp

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