MERLIN KILLS A ZOMBIE by Molly Fitz

Title:  MERLIN KILLS A ZOMBIE
Series:  Merlin the Magical Fluff #3
Author:  Molly Fitz
Publisher:  Sweet Promise Press
Publish Date:   06.16.2021
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  14+
Grammar/editing:  received as an unedited ARC / errors excused.
Received from:  Melissa Storm
Goodreads link: Merlin Kills a Zombie
Date completed: 07.18.2022
 
Description from the publisher:
When my cat brought me a dead bird as a present, I cringed.
When that dead bird suddenly flitted back to life, I screamed.

At first, I shrugged it off as one of the random things that happens when your roommate is a magical cat, but then it kept happening.

Turns out a familiar foe is creating an army of undead creatures with the goal of forcing us to surrender. But Merlin and I refuse to let dark magic prevail—not when the entire existence of magic is now at stake.
And if magic dies, so too will all who wield it.

Oh no, my cat will NOT become a casualty in this unholy war. I’m ready to fight my way through a million zombies and then take out the big bad, too. Nothing can come between this witchy cat and his familiar—and I’m ready to prove it.
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MERLIN KILLS A ZOMBIE is the third and final book in the Merlin the Magical Fluff series.  Each release builds on the previous stories, so I recommend reading them in the order of release. 
 
Another fun, simple, easy-to-read adventure with the cat(s) in charge. I may not like zombies – truly, who does? – but how can you miss the antics of zombie squirrels!?  I was glued to my kindle from beginning to end.  Honestly, who needs sleep when there are kitty-witches and their familiar to enjoy?
 
Though this trilogy is done, the good news is that we have been introduced to many wonderful characters who will soon have their own series.  I’ve already read two of the Paranormal Temp Agency books and I’m looking forward to Drake’s and Jake’s series.
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Merlin and Her Magical Fluff Series:
1.      Merlin the Magical Fluff  
1.5 Luna the Magickless Fluff
2.      Merlin Fights a Ghost  
3.      Merlin Kills a Zombie
Also from Molly Fritz:
·         The Killer at Cat Castle (Kindle Vella)
Claw & Order Series:
1.      Paws and Probable Cause 
2.      Purebreds & Purrjury
3.      Pets & Parolees
Meowing Medium Series:
1.      Secrets of the Specter
2.      Gifts of the Ghost
3.      Pleas of the Poltergeist (releases 2022)
Paint-Slinging Sleuth Series:
1.      My Colorful Conundrum  
Paranormal Temp Agency Series:
1.      Witch for Hire
2.      Psychic for Hire  
3.      Vampire for Hire
Pet Whisperer, P.I. Series:
1.      Kitty Confidential
2.      Terrier Transgressions
3.      Hairless Harassment
4.      Dog-Eared Delinquent
5.      The Cat Caper
6.      Chihuahua Conspiracy
7.      Raccoon Racketeer
8.      Himalayan Hazard 
8.5  Meowy Christmas Mayhem
9.      Hoppy Holiday Homicide 
10.  Retriever Ransom
11.  Lawless Litter
12.  Legal Seagull
12.5  Black Cat Benefit (Black Cat Crossing Anthology)
13.  Scheming Sphynx
14.  Deer Duplicity
15.  Persian Penalty
16.  Grizzly Grievance
 

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MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST by Molly Fitz

Title:  MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST
Series:  Merlin the Magical Fluff #2
Author:  Molly Fitz
Publisher:  Sweet Promise Press
Publish Date:   10.06.2020
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  14+
Grammar/editing:  book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from:  Melissa Storm
Goodreads link: Merlin Fights a Ghost
Date completed: 07.16.2022
 
Description from the publisher:
It was hard enough serving as my witchy cat’s familiar when we only had to deal with threats we could see. Now he’s gotten himself into a bitter feud with a newly dispatched ghost, leaving me to wonder… How in the heck are we supposed to defeat this thing?

I miss the simple days when all I had to worry about was finishing my thesis paper and not getting fired from my part-time job as a barista.

And, yeah, even though I didn’t choose the magic life, it sure as heck chose me. Now all I have to do is to keep myself alive long enough to appreciate some of the perks.

A Hilarious Mystery with a Witchy Cat and his Human Familiar.
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MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST is the second book in the Merlin the Magical Fluff series.  Book two picks up where the first left off and many plot elements are a direct consequence of things that happened previously, but you’ll be brought up to date.  I still recommend reading in the order of release. 
 
This series is so clever.  The human is the familiar and the cat is the witch. There is feline romance, potions, ghosts, and lots of pumpkin spice.
 
I loved this feel-good, easy-to-read, fun, and funny kitten-cozy with lots of cat-itude. I love the mellow drama (as opposed to melodrama!).  I’m looking forward to Killing a Zombie!
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Merlin the Magical Fluff Series:
1.      Merlin the Magical Fluff  
2.      Merlin Fights a Ghost
3.      Merlin Kills a Zombie
Also from Molly Fritz:

The Killer at Cat Castle (Kindle Vella)
Claw and Order Series:
1.      Paws and Probable Cause
2.      Purebreds & Purrjury
3.      Pets & Parolees
The Meowing Medium Series (with L.A. Boruff):
1.      Secrets of the Specter
2.      Gifts of the Ghost
3.      Pleas of the Poltergeist
The Paint-Slinging Sleuth Series:
1.      My Colorful Conundrum
Paranormal Temp Agency Series:
1.      Witch for Hire
2.      Psychic for Hire
3.      Vampire for Hire
Pet Whisperer, P.I. Series:
1.      Kitty Confidential
2.      Terrier Transgressions
3.      Hairless Harassment
4.      Dog-Eared Delinquent
5.      The Cat Caper
6.      Chihuahua Conspiracy
7.      Raccoon Racketeer
8.      Himalayan Hazard 
8.5  Meowy Christmas Mayhem
9.      Hoppy Holiday Homicide 
10.  Retriever Ransom
11.  Lawless Litter
12.  Legal Seagull
12.5  Black Cat Benefit (Black Cat Crossing Anthology)
13.  Scheming Sphynx
14.  Deer Duplicity
15.  Persian Penalty
16.  Grizzly Grievance
 

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WISTERIA WEDDING by Angela Pepper

Title:  WISTERIA WEDDING
Series:  Wisteria Witches # 13
Author:  Angela Pepper
Narrator:  Tiffany Williams
Length:  8 hours 10 minutes
Audible Release Date:  05.18.2022
Publisher:  Angela Pepper Publishing
Publish Date:   01.14.2022
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  14+ due to situations
Listenability:  OK  or  NSFW
Received from:  Angela Pepper (as an Audible gifted copy)
Goodreads link: Wisteria Wedding
Date completed: 05.30.2022
 
Description from the publisher:
"I'm a good witch. I may use my powers more than I should, but I don't go around killing innocents."
 
Wedding bell chimes are in the air....
 
As the residents of Wisteria snuggle up in the cold weather, two people take their relationship to a whole new level.
 
But who will be getting married?
 
And who will find themselves tangled up in more magical mayhem than ever?
 
The adventure continues, and the prophecy unfolds, in book 13 of the hit series Wisteria Witches Mysteries.
 
"Destiny does not care if you believe in it or not." (The Oracle at Dragon’s End)
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WISTERIA WEDDING is the fourteenth book in the Wisteria Witches series.  You will definitely want to read the previous books to best understand all of the characters.
 
Narration:  Tiffany Williams once again gives a superb performance of old characters and new.  She is the best narrator in this universe or the alternate one!
 
One of my favorite new characters is T.O.A.D.E. (The Oracle at Dragon’s End).  He’s no nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is, a little grumpy-old-man, and yet entirely loveable and human…. Err toad.  Even though he’s in the parallel universe, I hope we get to see him again!
 
This story actually starts out dark.  When a wedding becomes a wake, you know it can’t be good.  That is only one of the surprises in this story.  There is a baby on the way; death is not forever when djinn are involved; and then there is the ending.  I won’t give anything away, but don’t miss this ending!  A new beginning!
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Wisteria Witches Series:
1.      Wisteria Witches
2.      Wicked Wisteria
3.      Wisteria Wonders
4.      Watchful Wisteria
5.      Wisteria Wyverns
6.      Wolves of Wisteria (City Hall #1)
7.      Wisteria Wrinkle (City Hall #2)
8.      Wardens of Wisteria (Daybreak #1)
9.      Wisteria Warned (Daybreak #2)
10.  Wishful Wisteria (Daybreak #3)
11.  Wisteria Woven (Daybreak #4)
12.  Winter in Wisteria 
12.5 Critter Calamity
13.  Wisteria Wedding
14.  Wayward Wisteria
15.  Wisteria Wildcard
Also from Angela Pepper:
·         Funny Ladies
·         Love Singer
·         The Mystery of Broken Shell Island & Other Fantasy Tales
Diamond Files Mysteries:
1.      Girl in the Shadows
Eli Carter and the Ghost Hackers Series:
1.      The Cat Who Went Bump in the Night
2.      The Ghost Who Wasn’t There
3.      The Dog Who Barked Fire
Restless Spirits Series:
1.      Interview with a Ghost
2.      Date with a Ghost
3.      Dancing with a Ghost
Stormy Day Mysteries:
1.      Death of a Dapper Snowman
2.      Death of a Crafty Knitter
3.      Death of a Batty Genius
4.      Death of a Modern King
5.      Death of a Double Dipper
Baker Street Neighborhood Romances (written as Angie Pepper):
1.      Romancing the Flower Shop Girl
2.      Romancing the Complicated Girl 
3.      Honey, We Missed Our Honeymoon
4.      Dating the Funny Waitress
5.      Boyfriend Wanted, Must Love Dancing
6.      Handful of Peaches (Peaches Monroe’s Diary #1)
7.      Whole Lotta Peaches (Peaches Monroe’s Diary #2)
8.      Everything Is Peaches (Peaches Monroe’s Diary #3)
 

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