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When a good deed might lead to murder…
Coerced into posing as a seer at her small town’s spring fair, barista and aspiring artist Amelia Wethers dives into the dramatic role, comforting herself that it’s only a few hours and then she can indulge in sweet and savory snacks. When the wealthy and snarky Summer Foster swans into her tent inquiring about the expected success of her swanky summer party, Amelia’s not prepared for the crystal ball to fill with smoke and reveal the shockingly violent murder of Summer’s husband.
Amelia grapples with skepticism, anger, and scorn as she tries to warn wealthy scion Phillip Foster that he’s a target for murder in a few weeks. Discovering she’s descended from a long line of psychics complicates Amelia’s investigation, especially when the town’s newest and distressingly handsome homicide detective dogs her every step and suspects her of murder.
It’s a race to the finish, and Amelia will do anything—including pre-dawn hot yoga, adopting her brother’s feral ferrets, missing dessert, setting herself up as bait and making a fool of herself—to stalk a killer.
Coerced into posing as a seer at her small town’s spring fair, barista and aspiring artist Amelia Wethers dives into the dramatic role, comforting herself that it’s only a few hours and then she can indulge in sweet and savory snacks. When the wealthy and snarky Summer Foster swans into her tent inquiring about the expected success of her swanky summer party, Amelia’s not prepared for the crystal ball to fill with smoke and reveal the shockingly violent murder of Summer’s husband.
Amelia grapples with skepticism, anger, and scorn as she tries to warn wealthy scion Phillip Foster that he’s a target for murder in a few weeks. Discovering she’s descended from a long line of psychics complicates Amelia’s investigation, especially when the town’s newest and distressingly handsome homicide detective dogs her every step and suspects her of murder.
It’s a race to the finish, and Amelia will do anything—including pre-dawn hot yoga, adopting her brother’s feral ferrets, missing dessert, setting herself up as bait and making a fool of herself—to stalk a killer.
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ARC Review
Murder at First Sight by JP Bird is the first book in the Suddenly Psychic series, and it delivers a delightful mix of cozy mystery, humor, and paranormal elements.
Amelia Wethers is happily working as a barista at her best friend's coffee shop when she is unexpectedly convinced to play the role of a psychic at a school fair. What starts as a fun favor quickly turns into something much more serious when Amelia experiences a vision about a wealthy and well-known man who is about to be murdered.
Terrified by the realization that she may actually have psychic abilities, Amelia knows she has to warn him. The only problem? Nothing in Amelia's life is ever simple. Her attempts to prevent the murder lead her into one chaotic situation after another, and along the way she crosses paths with Nick, the town's new police officer. As danger closes in, Amelia must figure out if she can save this man's life or if her efforts will only land her in trouble, or worse, behind bars.
This was one of the most entertaining cozy mysteries I have read recently. Amelia is a wonderfully quirky protagonist whose endless troubles make her impossible not to enjoy. While the mystery itself was fairly easy to solve, the real fun came from watching Amelia navigate the challenges of getting involved and trying to convince everyone that her strange prediction was real.
The supporting characters added so much charm to the story, bringing extra humor and warmth to every scene. I also loved the sweet developing romance between Amelia and Nick. Their chemistry was adorable, and I am excited to see where their relationship goes in future books. One of my favorite moments was when Nick rescued Amelia from the sidewalk and took her to the Greek restaurant. It was such a cute scene that perfectly captured the cozy feeling of the book.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of paranormal, a lovable heroine, and a sprinkle of romance, Murder at First Sight is definitely worth picking up. I am looking forward to seeing what adventures await Amelia next.
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