Saturday, September 15, 2018

WOLVES OF WISTERIA by Angela Pepper


Title:  WOLVES OF WISTERIA
Series:  Wisteria Witches, City Hall #1
Author:  Angela Pepper
Narrator:  Rosemary Benson
Length:   11 hours 26 minutes
Audible Release Date:  08.14.2018
Publisher:  Angela Pepper Publishing
Publish Date:   05.03.2018
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Listenability:  OK  or  NSFW
Received from:  Angela Pepper (as an Audible gifted copy)
Goodreads link: Wolves of Wisteria
Date completed: 08.29.2018

Description from the publisher:
Zinnia Riddle doesn't use her witch powers much these days.  She works as a clerk at the Wisteria Permits Department, where there hasn't been much need for spells and potions... until now.

When a beloved coworker is found dead next to her desk, the whole office gets paranoid.  Is one of them a killer?  Did the victim leave behind clues in the book she was writing?  Is there a town-wide conspiracy, or is some lone serial predator on the loose?

The police are always two steps behind the evil that's threatening the peaceful town.  Now it's up to Zinnia Riddle and the witches in her coven to uncover the secrets hiding in plain sight.

Will Zinnia's rusty magic hold up against a powerful enemy?

WOLVES OF WISTERIA is the sixth book set in Angela Pepper's Wisteria Witches universe, and the first book featuring Zinnia Riddle in her own thrilling mystery!
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FAQs about Wolves of Wisteria:

I've read the Wisteria Witches series by Angela Pepper.  I see this book is called City Hall #1.  Where does this fit in?  And who's Zinnia?

Zinnia Riddle is the character you've come to know and love in the other books as Aunt Zinnia.  This is Zinnia's first book as the featured character.  The events in Wolves of Wisteria take place in the months leading up to Zinnia's niece Zara arriving in Wisteria.  You can think of this book as a prequel, or a spin-off, or the start of a mini-series.  In this book, you'll find out about Zinnia's workplace and witch friends, plus there's a thrilling mystery to solve.

I haven't read any other Wisteria Witches books.  Can I start here?

Absolutely!  Wolves of Wisteria can be read as a stand-alone novel without spoiling the other books if you decide to read them next.

What's a witch cozy mystery?

Witch cozies are similar to contemporary cozies in that they revolve around a mystery and feature an amateur or unconventional sleuth.  The tone is humorous and breezy with a few good thrills, too.  Witch cozies come with the added bonus of paranormal elements.  The town of Wisteria is full of many supernaturals, including gorgons, vampires, shifters, mages, and more!

About the Series: 

Angela Pepper's Wisteria Witches series features a wise-cracking mother and daughter witch duo, Zara and Zoey Riddle, and their aunt, Zinnia.  This urban fantasy series has plenty of magic and supernatural elements.

New to Wisteria?  You can start reading with any book 1.  The books are listed below in their release order, but not necessarily their chronological order.

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WOLVES OF WISTERIA is the first book in the Wisteria Witches, City Hall series.

I read (and loved) WISTERIA WITCHES; so, I was excited to find out more about (Aunt) Zinnia.  This story begins a bit before Wisteria Witches, but can be read either before or after, as there is some overlap by the end.

I LOVED this paranormal cozy mystery from Zinnia’s point of view.  She’s snarky, fun, and just a little jaded by life.  She’s also still living it!  The plot is entertaining and intelligently written.

Her co-workers are like work-mates everywhere.  I could almost rename them to the ones in my own office – the troll, the witches, the sexy God, etc.

I did feel like I was missing some insider knowledge.  Am I supposed to know why Zinnia has hardened her heart, or will that be revealed in a later book?  There are hints and I could make suppositions, but I hate to jump to conclusions.  Who is Aiden?

Narration:  The narrator, Rosemary Benson, is amazing.  I loved listening to her and I’m anxious awaiting another release in this series!  I hope she will be giving voice again.

Note:  While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Wisteria Witches – City Hall series:
1.      Wolves of Wisteria
2.      Wisteria Wrinkle
Also from Angela Pepper:
·         Funny Ladies
·         The Mystery of Broken Shell Island & Other Fantasy Tales
Diamond Files Mysteries:
1.      Girl in the Shadows
Eli Carter and the Ghost Hackers series:
2.      The Ghost Who Wasn’t There
3.      The Dog Who Barked Fire
Restless Spirits series:
2.      Date with a Ghost
3.      Dancing with a Ghost
Stormy Day Mysteries:
3.      Death of a Batty Genius
4.      Death of a Modern King
5.      Death of a Double Dipper
Wisteria Witches series:
1.      Wisteria Witches
2.      Wicked Wisteria
3.      Wisteria Wonders
4.      Watchful Wisteria
5.      Wisteria Wyverns
Wisteria Witches – Daybreak series:
1.      Wardens of Wisteria (coming soon)

 











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