Dead as a Dodo

A Paranormal Cozy Witch Mystery (Wonderland Detective Agency, Book 1)

By: Jeannie Wycherley

Narrated by: Joanna Lee

From the Amazon best-selling author of the Wonky Inn Books comes a brand-new magical fantasy witch detective series.

Dodo was dead. And there the matter should have rested.

At least for DS Elise Liddell.

Emotionally burnt out, she considers herself retired from police work.

By rights it has nothing to do with her, but someone killed the poor man and, as Elise can resist everything except a good puzzle (and a shot of Blue Goblin vodka), here she is tangled up in a murder case.

When a petty thief hands himself into the Ministry of Witches Police Department, Elise’s ex-colleagues consider it an open and shut case.

She’s less convinced.

Revitalized by the investigation, she takes the suspect on as the first client of her new paranormal detective agency. What would this insignificant wretch have to gain by murdering the cantankerous old wizard? Elise knows full well, by uncovering the motive she can reveal the true killer.

But she forgets, in Tumble Town even the shadows are alive...and now someone or something is hunting her.

The Wonderland Detective Agency Series is a paranormal cozy mystery series, set in the same Wonkyverse that listeners have already fallen in love with. While some of the characters and places will be instantly familiar, Wycherley effortlessly casts her spell so that her zany new friends quickly become ours too.

Packed full of witches, wizards, warlocks, ghosts, shadow people, and more, you’ll love this glimpse into the dark side.

Take a walk in Tumble Town today!

©2021 Jeannie Wycherley (P)2021 Jeannie Wycherley

Good story, excellent narration

Great concept and a refreshing take on the freestyle sleuth.
Narration was point on down to the different accents.
Some characters were a bit more eloquent than their initial description gave us to expect, but that small overzealous hitch can easily be forgiven.

Loved all the Alice in Wonderland references

I like that Elise was a "broken" FMC. It showed that she has flaws and made her relatable. In addition, that readers will like her and be cheering for her. Beware the Blue Goblin vodka. It is equal to the bottle from the book that was labelled "Drink me".

When I first met Hattie Dashery, I thought she was just a noisy landlord, but it did not take long (next day) for me to instantly like her.

I really loved all the Alice in Wonderland references. I picked up on them instantly. It was fun to see all the fun ways the author incorporated the classic novel into what was a modern story. The world and the cast of characters that the author built for this series is very nice. I look forward to continuing this series.

Cozy series starter.

3.5 ⭐️

Dead as a Dodo kicks off the Wonderland Detective Agency series with a delightfully eerie blend of paranormal cozy mystery. Think witches, wizards, warlocks, ghosts, and shadow people all swirling around a heroine who’s as haunted as the cases she investigates.

Elise, a former officer with the Ministry of Witches Police Department, is reeling from the loss of her partner and spiraling into uncertainty. Down on her luck and drowning in drink, she’s not your typical cozy mystery lead and that’s exactly what makes her compelling. Her journey from grief to grit is layered with emotional depth and magical shenanigans.

The cast is wonderfully quirky, with side characters who feel plucked from a supernatural tea party. The narrator brings them all to life with impressive range, making each voice distinct and adding texture to the worldbuilding.

This is a strong start to the series—atmospheric, character-driven, and brimming with paranormal intrigue.

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

A Paranormal Detective Agency"s Beginnings

I liked this story a lot. I felt for DS Elise Liddell who was depressed after the death of her partner. I applauded Elise's recognition of her new path, and her determination to work to achieve her new dreams. I enjoyed the cameo of the characters from the author's other series. I was entertained by the twists in the mystery. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I thought Joanna Lee's narration was great, and her performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

Elise

Elise a retired police office turned private investigator looks into a case where her ex colleagues find it an open and shut case. A start to an interesting series.