Review: Casey Griffin's THIRD CRIME'S THE CHARM"

 

THIRD CRIME’S THE CHARM
Cozy Paranormal Mystery

 

 AUTHOR:

Casey Griffon

RELEASE DATE:
April 24, 2025

PUBLISHER:
Charming Frog Publishing

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781990470332

RATING:
4.5

AUTHOR LINK:
https://books.caseygriffin.com/

 

SERIES: Yes, the second book in the author’s new paranormal-mystery series, CHARM ISLAND MYSTERY. It is best to start with the first book (ENGRAVE DANGER ) before delving into this one.

Violet Woods is a witch who has been dragging her feet on learning to use her abilities. She pushes her friend to open her own bakery business. Violet’s good intentions lands Alice into a heap of trouble: first fired then accused of arson and murder. She intends on proving her friend’s innocence and finding the true culprit. However, Violet needs to use her ability to see ghosts to achieve this. Will she finally consent to learn to use her witchy abilities? And what other secrets will Violet unearth during her investigation?

I like how Violet did not immediately accept being a witch or her abilities. It is taking her time to come to terms with it all, which is understandable and relatable. Anyone would be reluctant (and reeling) after being thrust into the supernatural world without any preparations. I also like how Alice’s trouble is the impetus Violet needs to learn how to use her abilities and accept them.

The death of Violet’s fiancé is still a mystery. However, she picks up clues here or there while investigating Alice’s case. Things have come alight that Violet did not know but now must come to grips with. I think once she gathers all the clues, it will give her and Nolan the closure they need to move forward.

My suspicions about what Max is changed in this book. The clues the author dropped pointed to something else. I cannot wait for the third book to see if my new hunch is correct. In my opinion, she is as reluctant to accept Violet as Violet is to accept her abilities. They are similar in their stubbornness.