Murder Above the Fold: A Cozy Witch Mystery with Snark and Sister Sleuths

ReGina Welling · Erin Lynn

Feb 2018 · The Mag and Clara Balefire Mysteries Book 1 · Willow Hill Books

About this ebook

Murder Above the Fold is a cozy witch mystery filled with snark, sister sleuths, and small-town secrets.

New town…new start…same old problems

When sister witches Mag and Clara Balefire move to the sleepy town of Harmony, Maine, to take over leadership of the local coven, they’re hoping for a fresh start. What they get instead is a dead body—before they’ve even finished unpacking.

Local authorities are quick to label the death an accident, but Mag and Clara know better. With instincts sharpened by magic and years of experience, the Balefire sisters refuse to let the case be quietly closed—not when all signs point to murder.

As they dig deeper into the cozy coastal town, long-buried secrets begin to surface, and the sisters discover that not everyone in Harmony is as innocent as they seem. When evidence suggests the killer may be someone close to the victim, trust becomes a dangerous gamble.

As if investigating a murder isn’t enough, the local coven expects Mag and Clara to rein in its cantankerous, ancient leader—a powerful witch with a sharp tongue, a mischievous streak, and absolutely no intention of behaving.

Between uncovering the truth, navigating coven politics, and keeping a magically gifted elder from wreaking havoc, the Balefire sisters quickly learn that small-town life comes with big complications—and deadly ones.

Murder Above the Fold is the first book in the Mag & Clara Balefire Mysteries series.

Perfect for readers who enjoy cozy witch mysteries with humor, heart, and strong female leads, and fans of Tegan Maher, Tricia O'Malley, and Dionne Lister.

Ratings and reviews

I suppose that even as a pensioner I still have fantasy in my heart and soul, and that is why I enjoy a good paranormal story as much as the next person. This book solves 2 murders without being gory and I enjoyed the efforts of the 2 sisters in Harmony, the town. Looking forward to their next adventures

A fun paranormal crime duo! Mag and Clara Balefire moved to Harmony to join a new coven. Their antiquities and personal care shop, Balms and Bygones, is a hit with the locals but some magic meddling from the local witch-non-gratis creates complications. Then there is that woman’s body they found below the bridge. The police investigators say it was an accident but their witchy senses tell them it was a murder and they are determined to seek justice for the victim. This was a fun read and an enjoyable cozy mystery. I liked the interactions between Mag and Clara. Hagatha’s antics were hilarious and Penelope and her cohorts promise future confrontations and drama.

I love these books that these Ladies write. I have read 7 of their books and have more in my Library to read. Can't wait until new ones come out. They keep you interested in them that you want to keep reading and before you know it it's three or four in the morning. Thank you Regina and Erin for writing all these good books.

About the author

ReGina Welling writes cozy witch mysteries filled with humor, sharp banter, and women who refuse to behave quietly—no matter their age.

As co-author of the Mag & Clara Balefire Mysteries, she delights in stories about sister witches, small-town secrets, and murders that require equal parts magic and common sense to solve. Her work blends cozy mystery traditions with paranormal twists and a generous dose of snark.

ReGina lives in Maine, where she writes stories about witches who prove that life—and trouble—doesn’t slow down just because you’re a certain age.

Erin Lynn writes cozy mysteries and paranormal fiction featuring clever heroines, found family, and magic that tends to complicate things at the worst possible moment.

As co-author of the Mag & Clara Balefire Mysteries, she brings wit, heart, and a love of character-driven storytelling to tales of sister witches navigating murder, mayhem, and small-town life. Her stories balance humor with high stakes and a deep appreciation for relationships that endure through chaos.

Erin lives in Maine, where she writes stories that prove it’s never too late to be powerful—or to get into trouble.