Meditation and Mischief

Magical Cozy Mystery Book Club, #8

by

Elizabeth Pantley

So delighted for another meeting of the Magical Mystery Book Club!

The tales of the Magical Cozy Mystery Book Club resume with Meditation and Mischief, the eighth book in this fun collection. When this latest adventure opens with an intriguing change to the familiar routine, it is up to the club members to discover its relevance to the mystery. The surprising start spices up the action right away, and everyone wonders what the Magic Library is up to. 

The current roster includes all returning club members this time, and the story unfolds from Paige Erickson’s steady and serious point of view. For this latest meeting, the group arrives at the Snapdragon Inn the night before the regularly scheduled meeting to share a meal (naturally) and catch up before heading out to wherever their book selection sends them. While the members enjoy their always-impressive smorgasbord of snacks and treats, something seems off with Atticus. He’s much more serious about their upcoming roles in the mystery, and this doesn’t sit well with Sebastian and some of the others; they’re in it for the fun, travel, and leisure. 

The suspense over who the murder victim is going to be extends well into the events of the story as the book club members prep for their roles at the book’s setting – a college class reunion. There are numerous red herrings and possible suspects to consider, plot twists, and potential clues revealed before the surprising resolution and the ultimately poignant finale. As with the previous books, the engaging characters, great setting, and excellent storytelling made me feel like I was visiting with old friends. 

I recommend MEDITATION AND MISCHIEF to cozy mystery fans. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours.