Murder Go Round is the fourth book in the Witch City Mystery series. This is only the second one that I have read, and I can honestly say I feel this works well as a standalone. There is plenty of background information about the characters, so I did not feel as if I was left in the dark at any point.

While I enjoy cozy mysteries, many of them lack depth, and I didn’t feel as if that was true of this one. The author, Carol J. Perry does a very nice job of describing the characters. She adds lots of little details so I felt as I got to know them. The clues to the mystery are given out a little at a time as the characters find them.

I especially enjoyed how the author made the story revolve around 6 men who came to America ahead of Czar Nicholas to be here for him, with treasures that the czar owned, when he escaped from Russia to America with his family. It was a very clever idea, and added a sense of possibility to the story; what could have happened if they did actually plan to come here? Who hasn’t been intrigued by the mystery of Anastasia and what happened to her?

Overall, this was an intriguing, well-written book.

I'm a huge fan of cozy mysteries, so I was excited to dive into this lovely little tome with its paranormal bent. Such a treat to read! Absolutely LOVED it!!

Good mystery. I'd like to see more from these characters and what they can get themselves into next time.

This is the fourth book in this series and it hasn't hit a slump yet. Some series have a hard time continuing to produce a great read. Not this one. I have a fondness for mysteries involving the occult and cats. Add very likeable characters and the setting of Salem, MA - I was eager to start a new series. In this installment, Lee and her Aunt Ibby bid and win a storage locker. Lee is a scryer and is still learning what that can do to her life. (A whole lot) Of course trouble follows in the form of a murder. Her cat has an active role in each book, not just a pretty face. Overall, a very pleasant cozy mystery, a great way to escape for awhile. I'm looking forward to the next one. My thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review this book in exchange for my honest review.

I forgot just how much I enjoyed the previous book in the series until I started this one. The characters are just so likable which isn't always the case in a cozy. I love Lee, her boyfriend Pete, and her Aunt Ibby. I also really appreciate how Lee's "gift" is handled. While it does help steer the plot occasionally the bulk of the investigation is done through non-supernatural means. The mystery itself hooked me from the beginning. Who can resist a storage locker with all kinds of hidden treasures and buried secrets? From start to finish this was a well paced and well plotted mystery and just incredibly fun as well!

I had not read any books from this author, but I do enjoy a good cozy mystery. This one had a lot in it that I enjoyed. Lee Barrett is a scryer, which means she sees visions in shiny objects, mirrors, silver, glass etc. She is also a 30 year old widow who lives with her nosy, retired librarian Aunt Ibby and dates a detective. She is a teacher but it is during a school holiday when this book takes place.

On a whim, Lee Barrett and Aunt Ibby attend a storage locker auction. They bid and win a unit that Aunt Ibby saw something of value in. As they remove and separate the items they find several things they love such as a Russian Samovar, a wooden carousel horse, beautiful doll clothes and some carved wooden toys. Once they get the items home, Lee starts having visions of people on a ship as well as someone who is dead with blood dripping down their neck and a bear. She is not sure what they mean, but unbeknownst to her, she is setting a historical search in motion. Lee takes the wooden horse to a shop to be restored and that evening, the shop is broken into, the horse is taken apart and a man is found dead outside the doors. The dead man is the one in Lee's vision. That evening the police are called to the show. The horse had been dismantled and outside the shop is a dead man exactly as Lee saw it in the earlier vision. This was a fun Russian themed mystery, where some employees of the Czar were sent to America hiding treasure. With the help of Pete, her detective boyfriend, Aunt Ibby and her amazing research skills, O'Ryan a dead witch's familiar and some old friends, we take a fun and interesting journey through some history, some food and some criminal activity to solve the mystery not only of the murder, but of the missing treasure from the Romanov family. I am definitely going to have to check out the first three books in this series.

This is a classic cozy with a litle ESP twist- and nice characters in Lee and O'Ryan. Yes, there is a cat character! I hadn't read others in the series but that was not a problem as Perry has written an engaging and entertaining diversion. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC.

Book received from NetGalley.

I thought this was a great book. It's a cozy mystery that takes place in Salem, Massachusetts. The main character while not a traditional witch does have a bit of psychic ability. She can scry both the past and the future which helps her solve various mysteries around the town. This one was really enjoyable especially since Salem is one of my favorite places to visit and I could picture the places mentioned in my mind while reading the book. My only issue with the book were the slightly overdone Anastasia references, actual Grand Duchess not the movie, throughout the book. I know it was a plot device, but I got a bit tired of it about halfway through. The rest of the book was great and it took me almost until the end to figure out "whodunnit". I really want to get the first book and read that since this was my first time reading anything in the series.

Princess Fuzzypants here:
I always enjoy a mystery with a good feline character and when the humans are good too, it makes for an enjoyable romp. O'Ryan is one such kitty and when his human, Lee, picks up an antique merry go round horse at an auction, she is going to need all the help she can get.
When Lee and her aunt Ibby check out the contents of the storage unit they have purchased, amidst the chaos and junk, there are some treasures including said horse who has seen better days. After she leaves the horse with someone who will restore him to his former glory, there is a break in and the horse is left in pieces. Moreover, there is a dead body just outside the shop.
What could it be about the horse that would make it a target? Why are all these strange people hovering around and apparently looking for something valuable? Kelly starts to investigate the history of her horse and in doing so sets off a series on events that puts her in danger. In doing so, the reader is taken on a fun ride round and round and round. Just like the merry go round..
I suggest you jump onboard. I give this four purrs and two paws up.

A solid cozy mystery set in Salem and featuring amateur sleuth Lee Barrett is back. Of course, we mustn't forget O'Ryan the cat, who plays his part in helping to solve cases. Lee and her Aunt Ibby bid on a storage locker and trouble soon follows shortly after. This is a fun series to delve into, especially if you love these type of mysteries. I'm keeping my eye out for the next book.

I really enjoyed this book! The mystery was delightful and spooky I actually got spooked a couple of times. That was really cool, as a reader who reads a ton of mysteries I don't get spooked easily anymore. Thanks for giving me goosebumps and a new series to love!

**This review will post to my blog at www.myinterdimensionalchaos.blogspot.com on March 4th. It has already been posted to Goodreads. I will add links to the blog post once it goes live on the 4th.**

Maralee Barrett and her Aunt Ibby go to a storage locker auction. They win the contents of one locker, finding all sorts of treasures including a silver samovar, a beautiful quilt, and a faded but beautifully carved carousel horse. Almost as soon as they take the items home, strange things start happening. Someone takes their trash. Strangers show up at Goodwill to rifle through the boxes of items they donated. And, after being taken to a local craftsman to be restored, the carousel horse is broken into pieces at the man's shop by an unknown intruder. Maralee's strange ESP visions start warning her of murder and danger, and her cat O'Ryan starts dropping clues to the mystery as well. Soon they discover that the mystery dates back to 1915 when six Russian immigrants came to the United States with some items entrusted to them by Czar Nicholas himself. Maralee and her aunt must sift through the clues, along with Maralee's policeman boyfriend, Pete, to discover the truth behind the items in the storage locker. It's a secret worth killing for in the past and the present, putting them all in danger.

Murder Go Round is the fourth book in the Witch City Mystery series. I enjoy this series because each book is so different. This time the mystery revolves around Russian history and relics from the last days of Czar Nicholas and his family. The mystery was intriguing, well-paced and very interesting. Maralee's ESP visions are a vital part of the plot, but not presented in an over-the-top cheesy manner. And the cat, O'Ryan's special qualities are also understated, not over-done. I enjoy Maralee as a main character, and the supporting cast (Aunt Ibby, O'Ryan, Pete, River) are all wonderful, interesting, eccentric characters. The books are always a nice mix of humor and mystery with a touch of supernatural.

A 5th book in the series, Grave Errors, is coming out this fall.

All in all, an enjoyable, fun cozy mystery. I highly recommend the Witch City Mystery series for mystery lovers who enjoy cozies with a touch of supernatural and cute humor. Fun read! It isn't necessary to read the books in order. A reader could jump in and start with book 4 and not have a hard time figuring out the characters.

Simple read with simplistic characters. I had just come off reading a very intense novel so this was good for me because I didn't have to pay too much attention
The plot was unusual but the characters too one dimensional to make it what it could've been. Some humor, passion, depth or color could have helped. As for paranormal--not so much. But as I say, if you need to clear your mind of an intense or complicated read this fills the bill

This is a great book; this is the fourth book in the Witch City Mystery series written by Carol Perry. Lee Barrett has agreed to attend a storage auction with Aunt Ibby even though she suspects the forgotten rooms will yield more junk than treasure. Her skepticism vanishes once the two win a bid on an overlooked locker and uncover a trove of beautiful curiosities, including a stunning wooden carousel horse with gentle eyes and fading paint. But just before Lee leaves the fairground relic at a local repair shop, the sight of a silver samovar awakens her psychic abilities and conjures visions of murder. Lee prays the intrusive ESP episode was just a glimpse into the past until her policeman boyfriend reports a dead man outside the repair shop.This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

Another great series that I'll need to catch up on. The mystery involves a lot of researching the past, which I absolutely love, and the paranormal aspect added an extra touch to keep the plot from dragging. I really enjoyed how they pieced together the complicated history of the carousel horse and the mystery that is attached to it.

Great mystery, kept me on the edge of my seat. Carousel horses, Faberge' eggs, and psychic cats are just some of the things woven into this story. Can't wait for another book by this author.

Murder Go Round is the fourth book in the Witchy City Mystery set in Salem Mass. This is my first book I have read in the series. I found this paranormal series very refreshing and fun to read. Our protagonist Lee is visiting a storage auction with her aunt. She wins the auction and is fascinated by what she finds inside. A visit to a repair shop for a expensive item leads to a murder and Lee is on the case. This mystery is fascinating as it predates the Russian Revolution . The history is a fun aspect of the story .
I like the aspect of paranormal in this series. It flows well throughout and is interesting to read about. The sleuth is well crafted and had many twists and turns. A very enjoyable cozy read . Thank you for the advance reading copy. Cross posted to Amazon.

Murder Go Round by Carol J. Perry is book four in the Witch City Mystery series. I have not read any of the previous books in this series, but I had not problem following the characters and story of this book. Lee and her Aunt Ibby purchase a locker at a storage auction which yields some treasures and a pile of trash and trouble. The mystery pulls in historical aspects which I enjoyed. The characters were fun, and the setting of Salem was wonderful. I did need to adjust to Lee's psychic powers, and the part they played in the book. I did like what the cat, O'Ryan, added to the book. Overall this was a good book with an equally good mystery. I am already looking forward to reading the previous books as well as the next in this series!

Murder Go Round: A Witch City Mystery
By Carol J. Perry
Kensington
February 2017

Review by Cynthia Chow

Attending a public auction of unclaimed storage units would not seem to be the best way to spend a day in Salem, Massachusetts, but that’s where Lee Barrett and her Aunt Isobel Russell find themselves on a sunny day in August. While bidders gamble on buying lockers of junk and forgotten belongings, Aunt Ibby spots and win a bid on what she thinks could be a hidden treasure. Indeed, Lee is startled to discover inside a faded carousel horse worthy of restoration, which she takes to furniture restorer Paul Carbone’s for repair. What truly startles Lee though, is the vision she sees reflected in the samovar Aunt Ibby first spotted, indicating that Lee’s “gazer” morbid visions continue to be reflected on shiny surfaces. This time Lee sees a man dead with a bloody throat, a sight that becomes real when a body is discovered after a break-in at Carbone’s studio.

The burglar’s dismantling of the horse has police believing that someone was willing to murder for something hidden inside, and Lee’s being followed by both a mysterious SUV and a bubble-gum chewing self-proclaimed incarnation of the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia only reinforces the mystery. Now that Lee is teaching a course in Investigative Reporting – despite never having done any journalistic investigating herself – she takes the opportunity to put her learning to practical use. An online course in criminology further aids in her endeavors, especially when it reinforces her visions of royal treasures smuggled over by Russian immigrants in 1915. Present-day links to Lee’s ex- barely-boyfriend/former colleague at WICH-TV has police detective Pete Mondello acting territorial over his girlfriend, but they will all need to work together to decipher the mystery that extends back a hundred years but could have dire national implications.

This is yet another enthralling mix of witchcraft and mystery, enhanced by the fascinating allure of historical treasures. The paranormal elements are through visions more than any magic, but Lee’s feline O’Ryan proves deft at knocking over just the right clue that could lead to a solution. The plot includes numerous threats to Lee, but what proves most intriguing are the characters who prove to be so much more than they first appear to be. The author’s deftness at weaving the past into the present succeeds in making both timelines compelling, with the jeopardy feeling equally dire. Lee’s increasingly vivid visions and her relationships evolve the more she shares her secret, promising even more captivating adventures in the future.