An Air of Deceit by Kristen King

Item: An Air Of Deceit
Rating: 4
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Posted June 30, 2025 by karenbaron in Mystery, Review, Series / 0 Comments

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An Air Of Deceit

by Kristen King

Series: Hollow's Glenn Coven Mystery #1
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Published by Independently Published on September 17, 202
Genres: Cozy Paranormal Animal Mystery
Pages: 316
Format: Audible Audiobook, ebook, Kindle, Paperback
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Just another cozy mountain town or one with elemental magic and hidden agendas under the surface

Autumn assumed she would lead a normal life as an earth and air witch. Running a paper shop with her cousin, Simone, on Main Street, they handed out the perfect messages and comforting items that each of their customers needed.

That is, until the stormy fall equinox brings the foreshadowing dream of a handsome stranger, leading Autumn to find her Gran suddenly dead. As she pieces together Gran’s untimely death, Autumn realizes the deeper magical responsibilities her family holds in the mountain region and their importance in holding the elemental energies in balance.

She and Simone must hone their enhancing magical gifts while finding the person responsible for Gran’s death and discovering their true calling in Hollow’s Glenn. Will Autumn have the strength to solve Gran’s magical murder and take on the role as the new four points witch, harnessing all the elements once again?

If you love:

-cozy mountain towns with Main Street charm
-elemental magic
-a family of witches and a close-knit coven
-cat familiars
-tea and pastries from the local magical coffee shop
-paranormal twists and turns to keep you guessing

Then, you'll love an Air of Deceit!

An Air Of Deceit is the first book in the Hollow’s Glenn Coven Mystery series. Immerse yourself in the earth, air, fire, and water energies of the families in Hollow’s Glenn and find out how a bit of mountain magic can keep everyone in balance.

An Air of Deceit by Kristen King has Autumn and Simone learning a great deal more about their family than they were taught growing up.

Can Autumn solve the mystery of her grandmother’s death? Will she be able to handle her new responsibilities?

Autumn and Simone McKinnon

Autumn and Simone are cousins and powerful witches, thanks to their bloodline and their role as protectors of their town. Okay, maybe Autumn has that right, since she is the prophesied witch that the family has been waiting for since their great-grandma passed away. Simone is a water witch, while Autumn is an earth and air witch. Except now, since the Autumn Equinox, Autumn’s magic is getting stronger. I love how these two lean on each other as support systems, but also have a business together. Autumn is a wonderful person who is trying her best to fill her Gram’s shoes while still being herself. Simone is a hoot. I laughed whenever she was around Autumn, as she is just a funny and wonderful person.

The Mystery

Autumn found her grandma’s dead body on the night of the Autumn Equinox when she was going home to collect her grandma and to gather the food that they were going to bring to her aunt’s house. Sadly, that never got to happen, and instead, she has to figure out who would want to harm her grandmother, who was a nice person. The person who did it wasn’t even on my radar. Nice job, Ms. King, on stumping me.

Four Stars

My rating for An Air of Deceit by Kristen King is four stars. I recommend it to cozy paranormal mystery readers, as it’s a fun read that keeps you guessing.

Ms. King has four tea recipes scattered throughout the book. I love how the teas foretold what that section will be about or how it relates to that upcoming section. The tea recipes are Remembrance Tea, Grounding Tea, Good Fortune Tea, and Awareness Tea.

Hollow’s Glenn Coven Mystery Series

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of An Air of Deceit by Kristen King.

Until the next time,

Happy Reading!

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About Kristen King

Kristen King is an Amazon bestselling author of paranormal cozy mysteries. After many years blending project management, art/design, and coaching, she now lets her water energy lead the way through creative fiction writing. She finds that a good dose of magic sets the coziest tone for any day. When not channeling her writing muse, Kristen spends time snuggling in her mountain home next to a cozy fire and her calico cat. She loves to lose herself in taking photos, baking for her family, and pulling tarot cards or charging crystals by the light of the moon.

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