Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix

Item: Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero
Rating: 5
Author: BaronessMom

Posted July 22, 2024 by BaronessMom in Historical Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Review, Series, Short Stories / 0 Comments

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Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero

by Thomas Lockhaven, Catherine LaCroix

Series: Witch P.I. Cozy Mystery #1.25
Series Rating:

on December 1, 2024
Setting: Illinois
Genres: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback
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Also in this series: Ophelia P.I.

Murder in An Ophelia P.I. MysterySet in the charming yet enigmatic 1950s Cicero, Illinois, Ophelia's cozy and magical short story is a must-read for fans of the Eastwind Witches and the Dresden Files. In this spellbinding tale, Ophelia, a resourceful sleuth, receives an urgent tip from psychic Madeline Lewis about a murder that's about to happen. Can Ophelia unravel the clues and stop the murder before it occurs?Packed with intrigue, enchantment, and a touch of the supernatural, this cozy murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive into the magical world of Cicero and join Ophelia on her thrilling quest to prevent a crime and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows.Get your copy of the first short story today and immerse yourself in a gripping tale that will leave you craving more!

Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is a wonderfully written quick read.

Will Ophelia figure out who killed Diane Kahler before the culprit gets away?

Ophelia Windsor

Our investigator is Ophelia Windsor. She is the only private investigator in Cicero, Illinois. Ms. Windsor investigates both magical and nonmagical crimes. She is one of my favorite detectives. Ophelia finds the culprit with class and sophistication. She is gifted and talented, yet she doesn’t let anyone belittle her or put up with bad manners.

The Mystery

Ophelia is summoned to a psychic’s house to be informed about a murder that is about to happen. However, before Ophelia can do any investigating, the deed is done, and the police are at the scene of the death. The police call Ophelia in as the detective in Cicero is out of town.

Ophelia does a great job of getting the suspects and witnesses to cooperate and tell the truth. She finds out whodunit quickly and before the culprit can leave town. Ophelia even lines up a witness to hear the confession.

Five Stars

My rating for Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is five stars. I enjoyed the mystery and the quickness with which Ophelia cracks the crime. I recommend this series; although it isn’t officially out yet, look for it to be released later in 2024.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero 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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