A Wish To Die For: A Small Town Paranormal Cozy Mystery

C. A. Phipps

Jan 2025 · Witches and Wishes Cozy Mysteries Book 1 · Cheryl Phipps

About this ebook

Wishes, lies, and a touch of magic—what could possibly go wrong?

My name is Patience O'Reilly, and I make wishes come true.

But trust me—it’s not as easy as it sounds. People lie, mostly to themselves, about what will truly make them happy. That’s where I come in. I have to dig deeper, uncover the truth, and guide them toward what they really need. Oh, and did I mention I’m a white witch? That part stays strictly under wraps.

Take my latest client: the sweetest octogenarian you’ll ever meet. She thinks she just needs help cataloging her treasures so she can rest easy about her legacy. But the real problem? She’s lonely, and her family... well, they’re the kind that make you believe blood isn’t always thicker than water.

It should be a simple enough wish to grant, but when money and family are involved, “simple” goes out the window. And when things turn nasty—very nasty—it’s up to me to untangle the mess before it spells disaster.

A paranormal cozy mystery with all the feels!

Wishes and Wishes

A Wish to Die For

A Wish In Time - coming soon

A Wish too Late - coming late 2025

Ratings and reviews

Good detecting pair with a touch of magic!🐕This cozy murder mystery, first in a new series, lays out an interesting concept: Patience, a magicker whose life's work is to grant final wishes to her clients (magic unbeknownst to them), and her faithful familiar dog Lucky. I particularly liked Lucky's confabs with her and how the others in the room find it cute that, with the sounds he makes "it's almost like he's talking" (which he is!). Also, Lucky has a nice bit of attitude to him.

This is the start of a wonderful new paranormal cozy mystery series, and I can’t wait to see what Patience gets up to next! Patience is relatable as a character despite her witchy powers and her dog (and familiar) Lucky is snarky and fun while also being the voice of reason. This story will keep you guessing even when you think you know who the murderer is. Read along a Patience tries to solve the mystery and grant her client's final wish!

This is an entertaining concept of wish granting and Patience is an interesting character. Patience is intelligent and is loyal to her clients so along with her pup Lucky, which only she can hear, are a great team to solve the mystery. The mystery is a quick read and moves at a fast pace, but still has plenty of twists and turns. Great start to a series looking forward to the next one. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

About the author

C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. With an extended family to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.