Crooks and Crystals (Hocus Pocus #3) (2024)

Celestial is working when she gets the news that another murdered happened. She finds out Morgana is the main suspect due to what she shouted to him. Nikoli comes to see if she will come to help interview the Morgana. She finds out why Morgana went off on him. Celestial doesn't believe that she did it, there is not evidence to clear her. Celestial decides to try to help Nikoli solve the case.
Celestial realizes just what an awful man Martin truly was. She meet his secretary when she comes into the store. She was much more that that to him. Then a woman named Helen also comes in. Helen goes after Samantha, that puts her on the suspect list
The list of suspects is endless and to many clues that are not adding up. Celestial decides to go further in her investigation. By doing so she is now in the sight of the killer. Celestial has to be super cautious of everyone, as she doesn't know who it is.

This was a good book, you are taken through different suspects. You also see more of Celestial and Nikoli slowly unfold. Can't wait for next book to see where Celestial and everyone are.

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Morgana Adams strode up to Martin Zeller in the grocery store and warned him to stay away from her sister. The man was a womanizer and apparently liked to use his fists as well. Morgana hated him and his abuse of her sister had to end. Her sister was only one in a long list of women he had wronged.

When Martin Zeller is found dead, a pot of blood beside him, in an apparent ritualistic ceremony related to dark magic, it presents a definite reason for concern! Celestial knows that her coven does not practice dark arts. She is sure no one else she is aware of does that. This investigation will require Celestial’s witchy skills to help Nikoli, their wolf shifter Sheriff, find out who killed Martin and why? It could have been the lengthy list of females Martin had angered or hurt, or it could be something much “darker”. And when someone tries to kill Celestial, the case makes it even more imperative to find an answer!

Solving murders can be deadly.. A serial cheater and womanizer is dead and the list of women suspects keeps growing. But what if they all did it together? Celestial doesn’t think so but their behavior after the death of their supposed “great love” is suspicious. And now someone has tried to kill Celestial with the same poison as what killed Martin. Celestial is close to all of the suspects, maybe too close? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review

Paranormal Cozy Murder Mystery
This book is the third in a series of cozy, paranormal, murder mysteries. It can be read without reading the prior books. The characters are pretty interesting, especially the dragonfly familiar. The murder plot is very interesting and more complex than many cozies. I find it very hard to swallow that the hot cop in the story can causally just falsify evidence like it is no big deal. That is a deal-breaker for me. I received this ARC book for free from Booksprouts and this is my honest review.

This was a good, addition to this cozy mystery series. I really enjoyed it.

Good mystery that was entertaining. The detailed descriptions were easy to visualize. The dialogue was engaging and made me feel as if I was a part if the story. I can not wait for the romance but to start. We get hints that feeling are had, but that is it.

Written as a 3rd person, multi POV of view (mainly Celestia but minor bits here and there of others)with a compleated mystery ending.

Would I recommend this book? Yes

Would I read more of this author? Yes

Sassy Beta Reading and Review

Once again Celestial finds herself thrust into solving a murder. Slow to accuse, Celestial, sifts through clues, trying to avoid danger. Fortunately, Nikoli, the detective in charge, not only tolerates her help. but encourages it as long as it isn't dangerous. Many of the previous fun characters are joined with several new ones. With plenty of twists and red herrings, another fun mystery is solved with supernatural assists. A fun and fast read suitable for all.

This is a sweet, clean little cozy murder mystery with a good witch who is surrounded by good friends. She has a hunky werewolf policeman who actually listens to her. Witches familiars are usually cats, but this one has a dragonfly. Figuring out who dun it is a little more than she thought it would be with this strange murder. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.

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Celestial and Nikoli team up again to solve a murder. When a man is found murdered and it appears to involve dark magic it presents a problem because Celestial and her coven do not practice the dark magic. But there is still a long list of suspects since the man who is found dead is abusive to the women in his life. Not a stand alone. Read books one and two first.

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Great supernatural cozy mystery series

A great supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. Celestial is a witch who owns a small herbal and natural Care store. Follow along as her and her friends and familiar and others always seem to be in the middle of investigating murders crimes and other issues. A town of humans and supernatural. Very entertaining from beginning to end check it out

Crooks and Crystals by Constance Barker is an awesome story to read. This is book number three out of six in this awesome series and I can not wait to read the rest of this awesome series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about cozy mysteries.

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Celestial knows Martin Zeller was not a nice person, however, when he is murdered, a pot of blood is found. Celestial must work with Nikoli to find the truth, even though Celestial finds herself in danger. I found this mystery exciting with a twist.

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This is book 3 of A Hocus Pocus Cozy Witch Mystery series. I really enjoy this series. The storyline held my interest and I enjoyed the characters. They are both well written and developed. If you love paranormal cozy mysteries then I recommend this story.

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Well, karma strikes back! A co*cky man who thinks he can get away with cheating and abusing woman finally gets his comeuppance.
Celestial jumps right in to help Nikoli solve this case. Good thing too, because she’s the best detective he’s got, even though she’s not really a detective! I love these books!

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The story line was great, the character work was terrific, and the book had a smooth flow to it. This was a quick, fun read which had me laughing throughout the book.

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Well written. Great read, very enjoyable. Great characters.so much more enjoyable if other books in the series have been read. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Crystal clear it's enjoyable

Keeps you guessing for the most part not giving the spoiler as to when I knew. A light reading for a rainy afternoon. Love the ghost friends. Put in enough suspects and the plot thickens. Good reading.

Murder abounds in this little town! Celestial continues to have her hands full with cases. I really enjoy reading this series! I love Athena, the dragonfly familiar as well as Dakota! Of course I love Celestial! Great characters and mysteries!

Drugs and murder

Another murder in town of an abusive womanizer and there are plenty of jilted women to suspect. Things also seem to be heating up between Celestial and her hunky detective.

Fun series

I'm enjoying this series. However, I don't understand something. I thought Opal was going to help in the shop...but she was never mentioned again after the first book.

Enjoyed

This is another series of yours that I have enjoyed reading and I am looking forward to your next book.

Great

Love this series! Looking forward to the next book, highly recommend this to readers that enjoy cozy mysteries. You won’t be disappointed!

I love the characters

I love the story. I never know who did it. I just wish it took a little longer to read

Very entertaining

Loved it

This is a clean cute cozy. Can not wait to see what trouble Celestial gets into next with her besties. And what is going to between her r Nikkei. Loved it and highly r.

Wow!

That was a plot twist I didn't see coming!😅 and the end is quite a surprise!💯❗💕i really enjoyed the ride❗

I love this series by Constance Barker. This book is the best in the series so far. I love the characters.

Martin is a womaniser who is free with his hands, especially when he is drunk and will not stop at beating up whoever he decides needs it, even when it is one of his girlfriends. Although most of the ladies that he sees are rather enamoured by him, after having suffered abuse at his hands, they cannot deny that there has to be better out there. Obviously, this time, he has gone too far and rather than just walk out on the man, someone has decided that the man has to be stopped. Dead.

Another enjoyable visit to Savannah where Celestial and her friends live and work. I really like detective Nikoli, who although he cares a lot for Celestial, is prepared to let her help in finding the killer. Most men are over protective and refuse to acknowledge that their love interest can be smart and resourceful and it is refreshing that Nikoli not only appreciates Celestial's intelligence and abilities, he is always grateful for her help.