Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake

Ghost of a Potion (Magic Potion Mystery, #3)

by Heather Blake

In the latest from the bestselling author of One Potion in the Grave, it’s Halloween in Hitching Post, Alabama, and potion shop owner Carly Bell Hartwell has an especially spooky customer to handle…

With all the ghosts that haunt her at this time of year, Carly doesn’t exactly rush to celebrate Halloween.  Even a costume ball organized by her boyfriend Dylan's mother, Patricia Davis Jackson, holds little allure.  But to please Dylan, who wants peace between the two women, Carly reluctantly agrees to go. 

Gossip around town is that architect Haywood Dodd plans to make a big announcement at the party. But before he can address the crowd, he’s found dead with Patricia standing over him, holding the murder weapon. Anxious to clear Patricia’s name and perhaps broker a truce with her, Carly would love to use her snooping skills to find the real killer. Only she has bigger problems to deal with—ghosts are flocking to her for help, including a very persistent Haywood Dodd…

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4.5 stars
I really hope there's more to come with this series as I've really enjoyed it and this book was the best so far! The mystery was much more satisfying, as it kept me guessing most the way. The character interactions were also pretty fantastic, especially with the tension between Carly and Patricia, Dillon's mother. This book had a lot of revelations and twists in it, making it feel almost like a last in the series, though there easily could be more and I hope there will be.

If you like the paranormal aspect, this book really delivers, since most of the mystery revolves around Carly and Delia helping ghosts cross over by resolving issues before they can move on. This lead to some heartwarming moments, some harrowing moments, and some hilarious moments. And best - it brought Delia back into the action a lot, which I had missed in the last book.

Overall, really great and I look forward to more (hopefully). I read it as an audio and Carla Mercer-Meyer really delivered great voices, along with the small-town southern feel.

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