But finding it could be deadly.
Emma Hart and her fellow witches are determined to break the magical border surrounding Spellbound. While they secretly work on adapting an ancient curse-breaking spell, Emma continues her work as the town’s public defender.
Then a mysterious death throws everything into chaos.
Walter Rivers, a troll with enemies, secrets, and complicated relationships, is found dead. What initially appears to be an accident quickly becomes a suspicious case involving his wife, a lover, business connections, and people who may have had plenty of reasons to want him gone.
Emma knows better than to trust appearances.
As she digs into Walter’s final days, she uncovers one secret after another. Everyone seems to have something to hide, and the line between guilt, betrayal, and innocence becomes increasingly difficult to see.
At the same time, Emma’s personal life is becoming impossible to ignore.
Her feelings for Daniel have grown stronger, and for the first time, she begins imagining a future that doesn’t involve escaping Spellbound.
But that future may depend on whether the curse can ever be broken.
With enemies gathering, ancient magic stirring, and a murderer hiding somewhere in town, Emma must solve the case before another resident becomes a victim.
Because freedom is within reach—but Spellbound may demand a price for it.