Mavis Burnsides is on her deathbed when her best friend brings her a Witching License. Now she's got magical powers--and one last night to make up for a lifetime of regrets. By turns sassy and touching, The Witching License is a gentle tale of regret, romance, and righting wrongs.

Mavis Burnsides is on her deathbed when her best friend brings her a Witching License. Now she's got magical powers-and one last night to make up for a lifetime of regrets. By turns sassy and touching, The Witching License is a gentle tale of regret, romance, and righting wrongs. This listing is for the large print edition.

Saul didn't have so many friends that he would give one up without a fight. So when Matt disappeared, Saul started a search that led through Matt's kitchen window -- straight into a world of magic and desperate danger! Saul discovered that in this world, his love of verse made him a wizard. But his newfound magic earned him a dreadful foe: Queen Suettay, a false monarch without peer for wickedness and corruption. A fearsome sorceress herself, with armies steeped in evil ready to obey her every sinful command, she determined to break Saul's growing power -- or win his soul for Satan. Fortunately, Saul earned some stalwart friends, as well: Gruesome the troll and young Squire Gilbert; Saul's own guardian angel, and the beautiful -- if unsubstantial -- Angelique. But he'd need the help of the mysterious Spider King to spin a web strong enough to trap this tyrant!

Supernaturals and humans have always lived in harmony in Whitefall Cove… until now. When local witch Harper Jones returns to her magical hometown of Whitefall Cove, she keeps finding herself in the middle of murder mysteries. It all starts when her high school nemesis turns up dead and Harper’s determined to bring the killer to justice. Together with her familiar—an orange furball named Archie—and her hilarious Gran, who thinks bedazzled Ugg boots are the height of fashion, Harper sets out to solve the mystery; and that’s just the start of her adventures. If you love witchy sleuths with a knack for finding out whodunit, then you don’t want to miss this bestselling collection and your chance to binge read the entire series in this special boxed collection!

The Witch's Labyrinth A smart witch built a maze with magical obstacles and tasks to hide a powerful artifact in the middle. In Summary: In a world where magic is all around us, a smart witch known for being unbelievably strong and smart built a maze that is unlike any other. This was not a normal maze made of stones and hedges; it was a live thing full of magical barriers, tricky puzzles, and tests that put anyone who went inside to the test. Why is this important? Must keep an important item safe—something with so much magical power that it could change the course of history. The witch thought that only brave, wise, and kind people should be able to figure out what the item's secrets were. In this place, a group of young explorers agreed to go on a dangerous journey because they all wanted to have an adventure and were close with each other. Their goals were to find their way out of the maze, figure out what it was hiding, and get the treasure. Each person in the group brought something different to the table. Bravery helped them face their biggest fears, wit got them through the hardest times, and a shared heart kept the values of love and friendship alive as guides. As the travelers moved through the maze, they ran into problems that made them think outside of their normal situations. They fought illusions that tried to lead them astray, faced magical monsters that guarded the tunnels, and figured out old symbols that blocked their way. But as they went along, their determination and friendship grew, and the real reason for their journey became clear. With its winding paths and sudden obstacles, the labyrinth turned into a trip of self-discovery rather than a maze to be walked through. Not the artifact itself, but the trip they took together and the lessons they learned along the way were what they really valued. The most magical thing about people is the magic that lives in their hearts, minds, and guts, which brought them closer together and led them to the center of the maze. They went to the center and talked to the last guardian. Because they were sincere and had a strong relationship, he agreed to show them the item. But the adventurers found out that the item's real power was in bringing them together and showing them how important it is to be smart, brave, and friendly. When the explorers got back home after the labyrinth's work was done, their spirits were lifted and their lives were changed forever by the allure of their trip. Chapter 1: The Mysterious Chart Tim and Lily, two curious kids who love to find new things, found an old, worn-out map hidden in a forgotten corner of the attic one sunny morning. This wasn't your average map; it was beautifully made, with twisting roads, mysterious symbols, and a big "X" that showed where something was. The beautiful design of a plan that led to a labyrinth, a maze that was so complicated and full of magic that no one in their society dared to talk about it, caught their attention. Some people said that a smart witch built this maze to keep a powerful artifact safe. In legends, there were magical obstacles and puzzles that could only be solved by the bravest and smartest people. Tim was excited about the chance to explore such a place because he had lots of ideas and stories about brave people in his head. Lily was drawn to the mystery and the chance to find the clues that were hidden in the maze. She was also brave, but she thought about things more, was very aware of problems, and had a kind heart. Even though the stories warned them not to, they were still pulled in by the excitement of travel and the desire to learn about things they didn't know. They looked at each other and agreed in a quiet way that they were meant to go this way together. Using the map as a guide, they planned their trip by getting food and reading all the books they could find about magic, labyrinths, and the history of the area. They found out that the witch had warned that the maze was dangerous and that only brave people with good aims could find its secrets. This didn't stop them; in fact, it made them more determined. They understood how important it was to be persistent, funny, and close to each other as siblings, which would help them the most in getting through the labyrinth's challenges. As Tim and Lily set out on their trip, the sun cast long shadows behind them. They were both excited and scared. They knew that there would be problems along the way, like mental tests in the form of puzzles and magical traps that would see how strong they were. They also knew they had each other, which was a connection that brought out the best in them: courage, wisdom, strength, and empathy. The entry to the labyrinth looked exactly like it did on the map. It was hidden in the thick forest that surrounded their town, and the old stones were covered in moss, making them look like they were talking about all the people who had tried to figure it out before. They understood how bad things they were as stood in front of the doorway. They were about to go into a magical world that would test their bravery and make their bond stronger. It took a deep breath for them to move forward. The plan led them to the middle of the maze and into the unknown. While Tim and Lily's task had just begun, they knew they had to find not only the secrets of the labyrinth but also their own courage and strength. So, ready for any puzzles that lay ahead, they went into the labyrinth with hope in their hearts and the plan to help them find their way. Chapter 2: What the Witch Told Us As Tim and Lily continued their trip through the forest, the light begun to fade. The big trees blocked their view. As the temperature dropped, the mood around them got tense. Unexpectedly, a man showed up in front of them in an opening lit by the warm glow of twilight. It was the famous witch, who was scary but not too much to handle. She looked like a figure from a story; her eyes had a mysterious light in them, and her clothes seemed to blend into the night. The witch, who was known all over the area for being strong and smart, told Tim and Lily about the task that was coming up. The witch told them that the road they had picked was dangerous and would be hard to follow. Her voice was both soft and strong at the same time. She told them that the maze was made with strong, old magic and was meant to test the brave people who fell through it. It was a test of heart and character, and there were a lot of paths and obstacles to get through. The witch told them that many people had tried to get through the maze because of stories about the treasure in the middle of it, but money and fame would not help them get where others had failed.

From the author of The Dark Lady, a novel of England’s trial of the Pendle witches of 1612 and a family struggling to survive the hysteria. Bess Southerns, an impoverished widow living in Pendle Forest, is haunted by visions and gains a reputation as a cunning woman. Drawing on the Catholic folk magic of her youth, Bess heals the sick and foretells the future. As she ages, she instructs her granddaughter, Alizon, in her craft, as well as her best friend, who ultimately turns to dark magic. When a peddler suffers a stroke after exchanging harsh words with Alizon, a local magistrate, eager to make his name as a witch finder, plays neighbors and family members against one another until suspicion and paranoia reach frenzied heights. This e-book includes a sample chapter of Illuminations. “Daughters of the Witching Hill offers a fresh approach with witches who believe in their own power and yet, in many ways, are still innocent. Sharratt’s readers—like the magistrate who took the women’s confessions—are likely to be spellbound by their stories.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Full of the reality of the day, this story is stark and real, but Sharratt’s descriptions of landscape and the daily life of the poor at the time are rich enough to feed the senses. The author weaves this vast canvas of changing culture into the personal stories of these women, and in the process transports us to a distant land, a distant time—and deep into the story of people we sympathize with and care about.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune

The Summer Sisters Witch Cozy Mystery Collection: Books 1-3 Witch Happens Some people come from a long family line of lawyers, doctors, teachers and even cops. Febe just found out she comes from a long line of...witches! Febe Summer is not having a good day. Or a good year, for that matter. She lost her fiancé, her job, and her apartment all in one day—on her 25thbirthday! Talk about the worst. Birthday. Ever! She's jobless, penniless and soon to be...homeless. Will she be able to rebound and pick herself up again? Oh, and she just found out, thanks to a dark family secret, that she's not who she thought she was. She's a witch! And she's not allowed to practice magic—yet. When she moves back to her small hometown of Blackshore Bay, there's more family drama than she can handle. Her aunties are out of control, her sister is being secretive and someone has murdered the malicious town gossip. Will she be able to find out whom, before it's too late? Life's a Witch Being a witch is a lot more complicated than it looks. Febe's just getting used to her magical powers and needs to pass a few tests before she is fully licensed to practice magic without restrictions. But after the murder of someone close to her, she becomes the prime suspect. Can she clear her name in time and find the real killer—with a little help from magic? Witch You Were Here After years of dating Mr. Wrong, Febe's finally met Mr. Right. Trouble is, she can never tell him she's a witch. Will that change everything between them if he finds out? Meanwhile, Mr. Dawes, her creepy neighbor's real identity is revealed. A suspicious death during the Blackshore Bay's Festival of Witchesto celebrate the 326-year anniversary of the end of the Salem witch trials, is written off as an accident. But Febe knows differently. There's a killer on the loose—and they're so good, he or she is making the deaths look natural. Now Febe is racing against the clock to prove a crime has been committed—before the killer strikes again. The Summer Sisters Witch Cozy Mystery series: Witch Happens (Book 1) Life's a Witch (Book 2) Witch You Were Here (Book 3) Witchful Thinking (Book 4) *coming soon