This is a series I look forward to reading. I find the hcaracters are smart, fun, and likable with a touch of quirkiness. This addition to the series was a fun outing as Lee and Aunt Ibby went to a storage locker auction. Of course they bid on a locker and won. As Lee and Aunt Ibby unpack the locker, Lee discovers a small wooden carousel horse that leads to another murder.

This is a delightful mystery with strong characters and plenty of suspects. There a plenty of twists and turns that kept me on my toes trying to figure out whodunit. I really enjoy this series and the characters. I look forward to reading what happens next.

I received a copy of htis manuscript from the publisher via NetGalley, my review has been voluntarily submitted.

Murder Go Round by Carol J. Perry is the fourth book in A Witch City Mystery series. It is late August in Salem, Massachusetts. Maralee “Lee” Barrett and her aunt, Ibby (Isobel Russell) are going to a storage locker auction. The first locker looks like it is full of junk, but Ibby notices the writing on one of the boxes. They bid and win. What looks like a space full of junk, turns out to be full of treasures. There is a beautiful hand-carved wood carousel horse wrapped in a crazy quilt, a gorgeous clock, Russian nesting dolls, and a gorgeous sterling silver samovar. But it seems that someone else wants their newly acquired gems. They sort through the many items and divide them into piles. One pile heads to the curb, one for the local charity shop, and the final (and much smaller) pile heads into the house. Pete Mondello, a police detective and Lee’s boyfriend, helps Lee take the carousel horse to Paul Carbone be refinished. That night Lee receives a call from Pete that Paul’s shop has been broken into. Someone took apart her carousel horse and the police found a man deceased outside Paul’s shop. It is soon obvious that the culprit is not finished. The next morning, they discover that the trash from the storage locker has disappeared from the curb during the night (trash men are not that efficient). The items at the thrift shop are also gone. What could they be looking for? Lee uses her special ability (she can see visions in reflective surfaces) along with clues from her equally unique cat, O’Ryan to help Pete solve the case.

Murder Go Round is easy to read, and I like the setting of Salem, Massachusetts. While Murder Go Round is the fourth book in A Witch City Mystery series, it can easily be read alone. The author updates the reader on what has occurred in the previous novels. The mystery is intriguing. I like how it takes us back to Czar Nicholas II (the last Czar of Russia before the revolution). I give Murder Go Round 3 out of 5 stars. I did not enjoy Murder Go Round as much as I did the previous books in the series. I found information to be repeated (especially about the case) and the mystery was not difficult to solve. I was able to ferret out the culprit early in the book. I wish there had been less time spent on Raven and her tarot card reading. I did not feel it enhanced the story (it was distracting and the cards are confusing). I wish that Lee would embrace her abilities. I am tired of her complaining about her unique gift. Lee mentions more than once that she associates her gift (visions) with death and dying (what does she expect when she solves mysteries and helps her detective boyfriend). I believe the author needs move Lee forward. We need to see her character grow, develop and embrace her gift. I will read the next book in A Witch City Mystery series. I will give it another shot to see if there is improvement.

Murder go round by Carol j Perry is a mystery and thriller read.
A killer takes a spin through Salem . . .

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.
I loved carols look both ways so I knew I'd like this one. I had no idea who it could be full of twists and plots. Aunt Ibby and Lee are my favourite characters. Can't wait for next book to come out. Highly recommended. 5*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars, I really liked it.

Book 4 in the series, and the best yet!

After book 3, I swore I was done with this series, so I had to really think long and hard about requesting this one from NetGalley. I am so glad I did! Lee totally redeemed herself in this book. She wasn't the bland, boring character she was in the previous book, but more fleshed out and fun. Maybe part of that is that she's more open to her gift now.

The book is still filled with kooky characters, it's set in Salem, after all. But I found I didn't mind them so much this time around. They fit the story better and some of the usual characters only briefly appear, so they aren't overwhelming.

Murder Go Round was a quick, fun romp through Salem with a bit of history thrown in. I absolutely enjoyed it.

Lee's aunt is in her sixties but she hasn't slowed down a bit. She wants to bid on the contents of a storage shed. They decide to invest up to $500, half and half. They've never done this before but they know that you can find treasures in the boxes you can't open. You can also find a lot of junk. What they find puts a murderer on their trail...

Kensington Books and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published January 31st.

This was a very interesting mystery. There's old Russian history, a former KGB agent involved, a chef involved and more. Lee becomes interesting in what's going on when she takes the horse from an old carousel to be repainted and brought back to glory. That was her treasure from the storage unit. But when someone takes her horse apart in the shop and a man gets killed right outside it, she knows she's just stepped into trouble.

They know where the goods in the storage locker where originally kept. When they visit there, the find out about the old Russian that lived there and his daughter. What secret were they keeping?

With Pete's help (and his advice to not get involved), she and her aunt start searching. Lee has visions and can see the future or the past. She'd really rather not see either but it helps during this case. Even her cat helps. There are crazy people, greedy people, and just plain misguided people involved in this adventure. I'm happy to report they all live through it and it's a charming cozy mystery that is a joy to read. I'm going to read more in this series. It's a good one.

Number four in the series has a story with a storage locker with possible hidden treasures, Russian history and the characters fans have grown to love.
This has all the components of a good story.
My only qualm is the resolution felt a bit rushed.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Having not read any books from this author, and with loving stories involving ghosts, I was really looking forward this book and it didn't disappoint.

Lee Barret and her Aunt Ibby have purchased an abandoned storage locker and ever since then, the strangest things have been happening to them. Their garbage was stolen, an old carousel horse that was at a restoration shop, was broken apart, and Lee has been having tons of visions (she's a scryer - she sees visions of the past, present, or future in shiny surfaces.) Soon, the ladies, along with Lee's policeman boyfriend, Pete, find themselves right in the middle of a murder mystery.

This book was really cute. Yep, cute. It's not by any means, one of those edge of the seat who dunnit mysteries, that keep you up long past everyone else in the house going to bed. It's more so of a feel good mystery with a dash of intrigue. The characters don't really evolve much which is why I put it down to 4 stars rather than 5. Read this because you enjoy whimsical ghosty stories, just don't go into it expecting a James Pattersonesque novel. Totally worth the read and seeing that this is a series, I look forward to the next one!


I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love this series, Salem has always been one of my favorite places to visit and to have it combined with the history of the Romanovs and old parks from when I was a kid visiting Mass. was fantastic. I only wish I could have seen the author's vision of the crazy quilt and horse, but I'm sure my imagination did a pretty good job!
Seriously looking forward to the next one.

This is book four in the cutest little series. I have fallen in love with the main characters. They are all well developed and easy to relate to. The story line is captivating while still being cute, and the cat just cracks me up. It is the perfect blend of magic, mystery, and romance to keep anyone happy. This series is very good, and I am hoping that the author will write several more books to go with them.

Lee Barrett lives with her Aunt Ibby in Salem. Their adopted cat, ORyan has been living with them since his owner, a self-proclaimed witch, was killed at the beginning of the series. It's not your usual witch cozy. Known as what's called as a Scryer, Lee sees visions in shiny objects. These visions are not always welcome but she is learning to call the visions up instead of being surprised by them.
Lee's friend, River, does readings for her to help her figure out what she's seeing.
Her investigating along with help from her aunt often help her cop boyfriend, Pete, as their cases intermingle.
This time it involves several murders that are tied to the storage locker Lee & Ibby bought. It contained an old carousel horse that is hiding a secret. A secret going back to Russia in the early 1900's.

This is truly one of my favorite series. Carol J Perry has written unique stories with all of these Witch City Murder books. The first 3 I listened to on Audio & they were great. This written book was every bit enjoyable & kept me turning pages late into the night.

I highly recommend that you start there. Although it would read well as a stand alone, I think you get to know the main characters so much better reading these in order.


I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington books for the chance to read this book in exchange of my honest opinion.
I loved the scene on the front of this book, the oldy worldly carousel horse on the front cover sent my imagination into over drive.
This is the first book I have read in the witch city mystery series and I can honestly say that this book can be read as a stand-alone novel (but I will be looking at reading more of them).
Lee Barrett, reluctantly agrees to accompanying her aunt Ibby to a storage locker auction, she really does not expect to walk away with a carousel horse!
The horse was part of the lot her aunt Ibby won, Apparently Ibby only wanted the locker for the silver samovar she had spotted.
Lee has fallen in love with the horse and decides to have him re-stored, she has even decided on the perfect place to display him in her home.
Prior to taking him to be restored, her psychic abilities are awakened when she ‘see’s’ a vision in the newly polished samovar, a vision of a possible murder.
Lee does not know if the vision refers to something that has happened in the past although she prays it’s not a future event.
Her hopes are dashed when her police officer boyfriend lets on that a man has been murdered outside the repair shop where her carousel horse was awaiting restoration (he will now require more than just a fresh coat of pain as he has now been smashed almost beyond repair.
It is apparent that unbeknown to Lee more than one person (including the victim) have been following Lee since the auction
Lee has a cat name O’Bryan who seems to want to help solve the mystery.,. Known a cat to be so interested in pencil sharpeners.
This is a brilliant fast paste book which I read in just a few days.