Good Witch Hunting

AudioBook Review Stars: 5 Narration 5 Story 5 Probably my favorite so far in this ‘must read in order as to not be hopelessly lost’ series, Stevie’s been rather bored and at loose ends since the last case. But, always be careful what you wish for because things are seriously heating up. Despite the snow, our witch and her familiar Belfry and her ghostly ex-spy companion Win are tracking a memory. See, Win has remembered something about his murder – and it leads to ex-nun Trixie, now running a tattoo parlor and her sidekick, a demon who, as one would expect, is accused of murder. When you add in the snowstorm and the usual smart-alec rejoinders mixed with a healthy dose of old sitcom references and plenty of missteps, backstories from Trixie and Coop and the usual interplay with Stevie and the new familiar Livingston – the action (and giggles) never stop. Packed with information and solidifying the old characters into their familiar patterns, with a few twists, and the introduction of the new mystery to solve and the development of the new characters of Trix, Coop and Livingston – this is probably the most densely packed story in terms of plot – and the pacing manages to keep everything moving forward without losing any key elements. Sure these are fun and funny stories, and the ‘girl power’ vibe from Stevie is wholly on point here, but they are perfectly suited for an escape: an escape into situations that are utterly unworldly and simply fun for that. Characters are plausible and likable even in the most improbable situations, and there is never a time when the story or the action are without some humor. Narration for this story is provided by Hollie Jackson who is perfectly suited to this series: she’s got Stevie with her own vocal quirks, Belfry who has a ‘unique’ presence guaranteed to draw attention, and her struggling for control sense that comes through with Win as the ‘experienced’ man in the group are clever and come through clearly in the story. New characters all come with their own sound and delivery – each adding to and building on the character as written, and are easy to pick out in the often fast-paced dialogue and interactions. I love Jackson’s ability to keep each character distinct and unique, and the sense that she is enjoying her performance as much, if not more than my experience listening is clearly present and adds yet another layer to the experience. I received an AudioBook copy of the title from Tantor Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.