Legacy of the Witch by Kirsten Weiss | #BookReview #Paranormal #WomensFiction #Mystery @GoddessFish @KirstenWeiss @MetaphysicalDetective
A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.
Book Details
Legacy of the Witch by Kirsten Weiss Series: The Mystery School #1
Published by Misterio Press on April 30, 2024
Genres: Fiction, Detective/Sleuth, Paranormal, Women's Fiction
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 293
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsSeeker: As societies grow increasingly fragmented, hopelessness, nihilism, division and despair are on the rise. But there is another way—a way of mystery and magic, of wholeness and transformation. Do you dare take the first step? Our path is not for the faint-hearted, but for seekers of ancient truths.
All April wants is to start over after her husband’s sudden death. She’s conjuring a new path—finally getting her degree and planning her new business in bucolic Pennsylvania Dutch country. Joining an online mystery school seems like harmless fun.
But when a murdered man leaves her a cryptic message, she catches glimpses of another reality she’s unwilling to acknowledge. A reality where bygone enchantments cast cryptic shadows, and the present brims with unanswered questions.
As April works to unearth the mystery, every step brings her closer to a truth she’s been evading. And to a conspiracy of hexes that may end in her demise.
Legacy of the Witch is a spellbinding, interactive tale of a woman’s midlife quest to understand the complexities of her own heart. A paranormal women’s fiction murder mystery for anyone who’s wondered if there might be more to their own life than meets the eye…
Book 1 in the new Mystery School Series featuring the UnTarot, a deck of cards for meaning making. Start reading now!
UnTarot deck app included!
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Excerpt from Legacy of the Witch
Of all the life-ruining mistakes I’d ever made, being late was not going to be one of them.
I double-checked the campus map. My advisor’s office should have been directly ahead of me. Instead, there was a wide swathe of grass dotted with crimson leaves and way-too-young students.
At least they seemed too young to me. They had to be too young, because the alternative was that at forty-seven, I was too old. Too old to start over. Too old to rid myself of my growing collection of ghosts. Too old to get a degree. Too old to use that degree as a springboard for my dream business and dream life and dream whatever the hell I was doing.
But I couldn’t think that way. I had to have hope or I’d be stuck in the purgatory of widowhood.
I crumpled the campus map in my gloved hand. What was I doing? Everything was shifting—inside and out, above and below, and—
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for Legacy of the Witch
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Weiss, Kirsten (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 292 Pages - 04/30/2024 (Publication Date) - misterio press (Publisher)
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My Thoughts on Legacy of the Witch
Step into the world of “Legacy of the Witch” by Kirsten Weiss, where paranormal intrigue meets women’s fiction and mystery in bucolic Pennsylvania Dutch country. April seeks to rebuild her life after her husband’s sudden passing. Pursuing a degree and crafting plans for a new business, she immerses herself in an online mystery school for a bit of harmless diversion.
However, when a murdered man leaves behind a cryptic message, April is thrust into a reality where ancient enchantments linger and unanswered questions abound. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a conspiracy of hexes that may spell her demise.
“Legacy of the Witch” weaves a spellbinding narrative, inviting readers to join April on her midlife quest for self-understanding. Part paranormal thriller, part women’s fiction, and part murder mystery, this tale explores the complexities of the human heart and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
The first installment in the Mystery School Series introduces readers to the UnTarot, a deck of cards for uncovering hidden meanings. Plus, with the included UnTarot deck app, the journey becomes even more immersive.
Throughout the story, Weiss skillfully explores Pennsylvania Dutch culture and its mystical traditions, including the enigmatic hex signs. April’s journey, originally intended as a fresh start, takes unexpected twists and turns, leading her into a world darker than a typical cozy mystery but not too heavy for those seeking a captivating read.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Kirsten Weiss
From Kirsten Weiss:
I believe in free-will, and that we all can make a difference. I believe that beauty blossoms in the conscious life, particularly with friends, family, and strangers. I believe that genre fiction has become generic, and it doesn’t have to be.
My current focus is my new Mystery School series, starting with Legacy of the Witch. Traditionally, women’s fiction refers to fiction where a woman—usually in her midlife—is going through some sort of dramatic change. A lot of us do go through big transitions in midlife. We get divorced or remarried. The kids leave the nest. Our bodies change. The midlife crisis is real—though it manifests in different ways—as we look back on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and the time we have left.
Now in my mid-fifties, I’ve spent more time thinking about the big “meaning of life” issues. It seemed like approaching those issues through witch fiction, and through a fictional mystery school, would be a fun and a useful way for me to work out some of these ideas in my own head—about change and letting go, faith and fear, and love and longing.
After growing up on a diet of Nancy Drew, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Christie, I’ve published over 60 mysteries—from cozies to supernatural suspense, as well as an experimental fiction book on Tarot. Spending over 20 years working overseas in international development, I learned that perception is not reality, and things are often not what they seem—for better or worse.
There isn’t a winter holiday or a type of chocolate I don’t love, and some of my best friends are fictional.
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A Playlist from Kirsten Weiss, Author of Legacy of the Witch
Playlist for Legacy of the Witch:
The Witching Hour by Kerli
Salt by Mammút
Út by Ylja
The Seventh Seal by the Sound Carriers
Dreamland by the B-52s
The Fullness by Go-Ray and Duke
Paint Euphrosyne Blue by Lucille Furs
Witchy Woman by Eagles
Black Magic by Magic Wands
Strange Magic by Steve Rushton
You can listen to the list on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/633e53jkj9YgsddMRtPnOg?si=89b3b9bdb7ac45a2
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Giveaway!
Kirsten Weiss will award a randomly drawn winner a $10 Amazon/BN GC.
Visit more stops on this Goddess Fish tour for extra chances to win!
Official Tour Page for Legacy of the Witch
Full Tour Schedule:
April 22: Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
April 23: Literary Gold
April 24: Read Your Writes Book Reviews
April 25: Sorchia’s Universe
April 26: Sandra’s Book Club
April 29: Long and Short Reviews
April 30: The Avid Reader – review only
May 1: Kenyan Poet
May 2: The Key of Love
May 3: Angel’s Book Nook
May 6: Gina Rae Mitchell – review
May 7: Where Landsquid Fear to Tread
May 8: Fabulous and Brunette
May 9: Westveil Publishing – review
May 10: Dawn’s Reading Nook
May 13: Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read – review
May 14: Our Town Book Reviews – review only
May 15: Maggie Blackbird
May 16: Straight From the Library
May 17: Readers Roost
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Thus looks like a fantastic read. Thanks for sharing.
I like the book details.
Sounds like a very interesting book 😀
Thank you for taking the time to read and review Legacy of the Witch!
Many thanks for sharing it with me, Kirsten…and for stopping by today. Visits & comments mean the world to bloggers.
Sounds like a good book.
Thanks for stopping by Rita! Always happy to see you here.
Thank you for hosting!