Ophelia P.I. by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix

Item: Ophelia P.I.
Rating: 5
Author: BaronessMom

Posted February 5, 2023 by BaronessMom in Mystery, Review, Series / 0 Comments

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Ophelia P.I.

by Thomas Lockhaven, Catherine LaCroix

Series: Witch P.I. Cozy Mystery #1
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on September 5, 2022
Setting: Illinois
Genres: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Format: Kindle
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Travel back in time to 1950s Illinois in Ophelia’s cozy, magical, and mysterious debut. Fans of the Eastwind Witches and Dresden Files won’t want to miss this book!

Ophelia Windsor’s life as a private eye in Cicero is smooth enough. Find a missing wife here, catch an unfaithful, two-bit Johnny there, the usual. It’s the perfect cover-up for a witch.

That is until John Salazar comes knocking after hours with news of a murder and evidence that the victim was a fellow Immortal. The more Ophelia uncovers, the more she realizes that James O’Connor’s death was no accident. It’s a race against time to preserve Illinois’ best-kept secret.

The Immortals are no longer safe in Cicero.

Ophelia P.I. by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is a beautiful start to a new historical paranormal cozy mystery series.

Will Ophelia figure out who is killing the supernatural creatures in Cicero?

Our detective is Ophelia Windsor, a three-hundred-year-old witch. Our story takes place in the 1950s in Cicero, Illinois. Ophelia is a private detective for hire. The mystery and setting immediately enthralled me, but adding in the paranormal, and I found the perfect trifecta.

The Mystery

One night a man is killed, and he has Ophelia’s name in his pocket. Now she is on the case along with her friends at Cicero Police Department.

I love Ophelia. She has such depth of character and a strong work ethic. The thing about this time frame is she has a lot of leg work, but she handles it well. She is like a Samantha Spade. The mystery moves quickly as red herrings are introduced and discarded. None of the murders were alike, which leaves Ophelia wondering how they are connected.

Ophelia has an analytical way of processing the evidence that kept me on my toes. Add in the paranormal aspects of the case, and I was immediately enthralled.

Five Stars

My rating for Ophelia P.I. by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is five stars. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this mystery. The characters are incredibly well-formed, and the setting is perfect. I loved the way the authors included bits of history. They wrapped the mystery, magic, and history together brilliantly. I highly recommend Ophelia P.I. to all. I hope that the authors decide to write more in the series.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Ophelia P.I. by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix.

Until the next time,

About Catherine LaCroix

After spending time as a musician, baker, and wine connoisseur, Catherine returned to her true love in life: the written word. She adores painting worlds filled with lush environments, deep characters, and sensual romance. Whether it’s hundreds of years in the future or a thousand years in the past, Cat loves to take her readers on fantastic journeys that will leave them begging for more.

For updates, sneak-peaks, and random musings visit Catherine’s Patreon.

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About Thomas Lockhaven

You can blame my 7th grade English teacher, Mr. Ownby. I began writing mysteries in middle school, with gripping titles like, The Secret in The Swamp and The Ghost of Hollow Lake—Mr. Ownby, would kindly read them, and then encourage me to keep writing and reading the classics. His words, some day I’ll be reading your mysteries with the rest of the world inspired me.

Forty years later, I was able to fulfill my dreams and become a full time writer. When I began writing, I decided that my books would be a safe-haven from the real world. My children’s series all have strong messages of perseverance, thinking outside the box, friendship and loyalty. I have a daughter, and as I work through my manuscripts, I always try to imagine what I can say to inspire and entertain at the same time.

For my cozy readers, I spent much of my life traveling to small coastal towns in North Carolina and then later in my life to the coastal towns in New England. I’ve always loved the idiosyncrasies of the locals, and I’ve always wanted to bring them to life in a book series. My Coffee House Sleuths stories are just that. And just like my children’s books, I endeavor to write stories that are clean, with very little violence and no profanity. I do my best to help people disappear from the craziness of life, even if just for a little while.

I currently live in Boston, but my dream is to move to a small coastal town, stare out over the ocean, and to let the words flow. I have an incredible wife who constantly inspires and encourages me- and an amazing daughter who is my most harsh, but loving critic. As I said earlier, my passion is to write and to continually improve and perfect my craft. For those of you who read my books, I humbly thank you. For those of you who have never read my books, I welcome you with open arms.

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