A Vision in Velvet

A Witchcraft Mystery, Book 6

By: Juliet Blackwell

Narrated by: Xe Sands

As soon as Lily opens her recently purchased trunk of old clothes, she feels strange vibrations emanating from a mysterious velvet cloak. When she tries it on, Lily sees awful visions from the past. And when the antiques dealer who sold her the cape is killed, Lily suspects a supernatural force might be behind his death. Then Lily's familiar, Oscar the potbellied pig, disappears. Lily will do anything to get him back - including battling the spirit of a powerful witch reaching out from the past. But even with the aid of her grandmother, unmasking a killer and saving Oscar might be more than one well-intentioned sorceress can handle.

©2014 Julie Goodson-Lawes (P)2014 Tantor Media

Another Fun Book in the Witchcraft Mystery Books

As I have written in previous reviews, the Witchcraft Mystery series is a lot of fun. I call it "Witch Lite" since it is not about the horrors of witchcraft but is rather a celebration of life. Book 6 introduces a very scary witch that steals Lily's pig and which takes more than all of Lily's skills.

I love Oscar

I still feel that, Lily Ivory, the character is too much of a “woe is me” character, but I love Oscar. Lily is her typical, if I hadn’t suffered so much as a child I could be better, stronger, etcetera, effectively blaming her shortcomings on being bullied in school as a kid. Since pretty much everyone is bullied in some way at a young age, I have no sympathy for her. However other characters are perfectly delightful, including motherly Bronwin (spelling?) and fiercely independent Mya. Sailor is surly, but not without love. All in all even if I don’t care too much for the main character Blackwell weaves a detailed and delightfully witchy story.

Such wonderful books!

I absolutely love the story, characters, and vibrant environments. I recommend these books for anyone looking to escape reality and get a little magical.

anther good addition to this series.

Lily would like nothing better than to relax, enjoy her friends, and take care of business at her store, which is booming thanks to San Francisco's upcoming Summer of Love Festival. But as the unofficial witchy consultant to the SFPD, she is pulled into yet another case.

A woman has jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, and her apparent suicide may be connected to a suspicious botanica in the Mission District. When the police investigate the shop, they ask Lily to look into its mysterious owner, whose granddaughter also appears to be missing. As Lily searches for the truth, she finds herself confronted with a confounding mystery and some very powerful magic. One thing, I wish she would use her magic more. The one that flings things around.

I can't wait for the next one!!!

I have listened excitedly to all 6 books and I can't wait for book 7 !