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Witchcraft Mysteries

Lily Ivory, a natural-born witch skilled in brewing and botanicals, opens a vintage clothing store called Aunt Cora’s Closet in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where she makes friends—and becomes part of a community—for the first time in her life. Unfortunately, San Francisco is brimming with supernatural mischief… and very human murder.

Synchronized Sorcery

Book 11

As witch and vintage store owner Lily Ivory steps into her new role as leader of the Bay Area’s magical community, she’s faced with a mysterious death of magical proportions…

Strange things are happening in Lily Ivory’s San Francisco. First, she finds a vintage mermaid costume which dates from the 1939 San Francisco’s Treasure Island World’s Fair—and which gives off distinctly peculiar vibrations. Next, she stumbles upon a dead man in the office of her predecessor, and as the community’s new leader, she feels compelled to track down the culprit. Just when Lily thinks things can’t get any stranger, a man appears claiming to be her half-brother, spouting ideas about the mystical prophecy involving San Francisco and their family…

When the dead man is linked to the mysterious mermaid costume, and then yet another victim is found on Treasure Island, Lily uncovers ties between the long-ago World’s fair and the current murders, and begins to wonder whether the killer might be hiding in plain sight. But unless Lily can figure everything out in time, there may be yet another body floating in San Francisco Bay.

“Ms. Blackwell fabricates fascinating paranormal stories with compelling magic and mystery elements… Synchronized Sorcery demonstrates the captivating power of Ms. Blackwell’s storytelling skills.”
Fresh Fiction

“The exploration of very timely topics stirring on Treasure Island enhances this always-charming series, which continues to expand its mythology and allows its extraordinary characters to grow and evolve through new stages in their lives.”
Kings River Life Magazine

“If you’re a fan of this series, all you need to know is that Synchronized Sorcery is just as good as its predecessors, so stop reading this review and go pick it up.”
Fantasy Literature

Bewitched and Betrothed

Book 10

A supernatural force on the loose in San Francisco and a family reunion keeps witch and vintage storeowner Lily Ivory on her toes as she prepares to walk down the aisle…

When Lily Ivory stumbles on the uniform of a former prisoner from Alcatraz and SFPD inspector Carlos Romero’s cousin is kidnapped, Lily suspects something dangerous has been unleashed on the ghost-ridden island of Alcatraz. She’ll have to sleuth out the culprit—when she’s not busy entertaining her visiting relatives and resolving romantic conflicts as her wedding date approaches. Could recent omens be pointing to the magical threat in her adopted city? If so, she’ll have to line up her allies to change the fate of the Bay Area. Because no matter what, Lily’s determined to celebrate her marriage with her friends by her side—even if it means battling a demonic foe before she can make it to the altar.

“Bewitched and Betrothed, is the best book yet in the series. Romance, demons, the mystique of Alcatraz, a kidnapping, and an uncertain fate for San Francisco come together to make a quick-moving, entertaining tale.”
Open Book Society

“Alcatraz’s dark and fascinating history plays a crucial role in events, and readers will be as drawn into its own lore as much as the adventures of the charming Lily and her food-obsessed familiar.”
Kings River Life Magazine

“Fans of the Witchcraft Mysteries will enjoy Bewitched and Betrothed—it’s everything we expect from this series. Juliet Blackwell and Xe Sands (the fabulous narrator of Tantor Audio’s editions) have a good thing going with this series.”
Fantasy Literature

A Magical Match

Book 9

Lily’s seeing double…

Lily Ivory and her friends are planning a 1950s-themed brunch to benefit the local women’s shelter. When a figure from her past shows up unannounced, threatening her unless she returns something that belonged to him, Lily’s fiancé, Sailor, steps in to defend her. After the same man is found dead later that day, Sailor is the primary suspect. He swears he’s innocent, but multiple witnesses ID him as the perpetrator of the assault. Lily vows to clear his name… only she’s not sure where to start with the mounting evidence against him.

When she sees Sailor in the neighborhood despite knowing he’s in jail, Lily starts to wonder if there could be a doppelgänger in San Francisco. When she’s not busy helping customers find matching outfits for the upcoming event, searching for a vintage wedding dress for her own nuptials, and dealing with an ill-timed magical cold, Lily begins to suspect one of her magical foes is targeting her loved ones in an attempt to weaken her.

“A wonderful treat… This was a hit the ground running type of cozy, not a stop and smell the roses one. I loved it…”
A Cup of Tea and a Cozy Mystery

“Readers will love the magic, the love, and the family aspect to this latest mystery. I highly recommend readers find a day to get lost in this book, as you won’t want to come up for air.”
Bibliophile Reviews

“This is one of the most charming paranormal cozy mysteries being written today, successfully mixing magical lore with sympathetic and relatable characters. I can’t wait for the next adventures of these beloved witches of Haight-Ashbury.”
Kings River Life Magazine

A Toxic Trousseau

Book 8

Natural-born witch—and vintage boutique owner—Lily Ivory cracks open a Pandora’s box when she investigates some alarming apparel…

Even the most skilled sorceress can’t ward off a lawsuit, and Lily is not at her enchanting best with her hands full as the temporary leader of San Francisco’s magical community. So after her potbellied pig Oscar head-butts rival clothier Autumn Jennings, Lily tries to make peace without a costly personal injury case.

But any hope of a quiet resolution is shattered when Autumn turns up dead. As one of the prime suspects, Lily searches for a way to clear her name and discovers a cursed trousseau among Autumn’s recently acquired inventory. Lily must deal with a mysterious dogwalker and spend the night in a haunted house as she delves into the clothing’s treacherous past. She’s got to figure out who wanted to harm Autumn fast, before the curse claims another victim…

“Lily Ivory and company cast their spell on readers once again in this enjoyable eighth entry in the Witchcraft Mystery series.”
Open Book Society

“A legendary curse, extraordinary descriptions of historical fashion, and lively comedic scenes ensure for an exciting and entrancing read.”
Kings River Life Magazine

“Every summer I look forward to spending a few days in San Francisco with Lily Ivory, her employees at her vintage clothing shop…”
Fantasy Literature

Spellcasting in Silk

Book 7

More spooky sleuthing with Lily Ivory, vintage boutique owner and gifted witch…

Lily would like nothing better than to relax, enjoy her friends, and take care of business at her store, which is booming thanks to San Francisco’s upcoming Summer of Love Festival. But as the unofficial witchy consultant to the SFPD, she is pulled into yet another case.

A woman has jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, and her apparent suicide may be connected to a suspicious botanica in the Mission District. When the police investigate the shop, they ask Lily to look into its mysterious owner, whose granddaughter also appears to be missing. As Lily searches for the truth, she finds herself confronted with a confounding mystery and some very powerful magic…

Lily would like nothing better than to relax, enjoy her friends, and take care of business at her store, which is booming thanks to San Francisco’s upcoming Summer of Love Festival. But as the unofficial witchy consultant to the SFPD, she is pulled into yet another case.

A woman has jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, and her apparent suicide may be connected to a suspicious botanica in the Mission District. When the police investigate the shop, they ask Lily to look into its mysterious owner, whose granddaughter also appears to be missing. As Lily searches for the truth, she finds herself confronted with a confounding mystery and some very powerful magic…

“Blackwell knows what it takes to write a great mystery. Lily and her gang, including her pig familiar Oscar, are trying to solve another case, and again have stumbled across more than they bargained for. A great story for Blackwell’s fans.”
Romantic Times Book Reviews

“Spellcasting in Silk has an intriguing setup, a complex plot, and does a great job forwarding the series arc…What really sets Juliet Blackwell apart from the pack, though, is her stellar character work.”
Crimespree Magazine

“This is as much a fantasy series as it is a mystery novel, and it is always a joy to spend time in this charming world inhabited by such fascinating characters.”
Kings River Life Magazine

“Spellcasting in Silk, with its touches of humor (thank you, Oscar), traces of romance, mystery and paranormal elements is another not-to-be-missed entry in a beguiling series.”
Lesa’s Book Critiques

A Vision in Velvet

Book 6

Lily Ivory hopes to score some great vintage fashion when she buys an antique trunk full of old clothes. But she may have gotten more than she bargained for…

As soon as Lily opens the trunk she feels strange vibrations emanating from a mysterious velvet cloak. When she tries it on, Lily sees awful visions from the past. And when the antique dealer who sold her the cape is killed, Lily suspects a supernatural force might be behind his death.

Then Lily’s familiar, Oscar, disappears. Lily will do anything to get him back—including battling the spirit of a powerful witch reaching out from the past. But even with the aid of her grandmother, unmasking a killer and saving Oscar might be more than one well-intentioned sorceress can handle…

“Juliet Blackwell is a master at weaving back story so that it does not interfere with the main thrust of the book but truly, reading the entire series is a pleasure well-worth the time and money invested.”
Fresh Fiction

“A legendary curse, extraordinary descriptions of historical fashion, and lively comedic scenes ensure for an exciting and entrancing read.”
Kings River Life Magazine

“Every summer I look forward to spending a few days in San Francisco with Lily Ivory, her employees at her vintage clothing shop…”
Fantasy Literature

Tarnished and Torn

Book 5

As the owner of a popular vintage clothing store, Lily Ivory can enjoy a day of antique jewelry shopping and still call it work. But as one of San Francisco’s resident witches, searching for hidden treasures can sometimes lead to dangerous discoveries…

When Lily arrives at an antique jewelry fair, her bargain sensors go off left and right—but she also picks up a faint vibration of magic. Could the hard-bargaining merchant Griselda be a fellow practitioner? It certainly seems that way when a sudden fire sends panic through the crowd, and Lily discovers Griselda murdered in a way that nods to an old-fashioned witch hunt…

A crime that hits close to home turns into an unwelcome flash from the past when the police bring in their lead suspect—Lily’s estranged father. Though he may not deserve her help, Lily is determined to clear her father’s name and solve a murder that’s anything but crystal clear.

“Blackwell has another winner with the fifth installment of her Witchcraft Mysteries….This story is a great entry in a really great series.”
Romantic Times Book Reviews

“…in Juliet Blackwell’s Witchcraft Mystery series…we are led through the twists and knots of a very well-plotted whodunit… The setting in San Francisco is so well-drawn it might as well be a character in and of itself.”
Fresh Fiction

“The social insecurity of an extraordinarily powerful witch is very craftily explored in this enjoyable and exciting paranormal mystery that features plenty of romance, fashion, thrills, and humor.”
Kings River Life Magazine

In a Witch’s Wardrobe

Book 4

Lily Ivory is living her dream of owning a vintage clothing store—and practicing magic on the side. But when she encounters a sinister sleeping spell, Lily comes face-to-face with a nightmarish evil…

Taking a night off from running her successful San Francisco clothing store, Lily attends a local art deco ball where vintage fashions steal the show. But when a young woman at the event falls under a mysterious sleeping sickness, Lily senses that a curse was placed on the woman’s corsage.

Before Lily can solve the woman’s magical ailment, she’s asked to assist in investigating a string of poisonings in the Bay Area Witchcraft community. She’s gained the trust of the local covens by supporting women’s charities through her clothing store. But soon, Lily suspects that one of her new acquaintances might not be so well intentioned and could be dabbling in dark magic and deadly botany…

“Funny and thoughtful, In a Witch’s Wardrobe is an easy read with an enjoyable heroine and a touch of witchy intuition.”
The Mystery Reader

“Juliet’s writing is creative and wickedly imaginative.”
—Once Upon a Romance

“A wonderful paranormal amateur sleuth tale… Fans will enjoy Lily’s magical mystery tour of San Francisco.”
—Genre Go Round Reviews

Hexes and Hemlines

Book 3

With her vintage clothing store taking off, Lily Ivory is finding that life in San Francisco suits her just fine. But her ability to sense vibrations from the past, so useful in locating secondhand gems, has landed her in the middle of a new mystery…

Lily gets called away from Aunt Cora’s Closet when the police need a witch’s take on a strange case. Malachi Zazi was stabbed to death in his apartment, under a ladder, surrounded by the number thirteen, a broken mirror, and a black cat—superstitions that the victim, as head of a rationalist society, was devoted to discrediting.

When the police identify a suspect from the Serpentarian Society, Lily is shocked to learn it’s someone she knows. But with bad luck plaguing all its members, she begins to wonder if there’s more at work than mere coincidence. And while there aren’t many clues from the crime scene, Lily finds evidence of dark witchcraft and a hex on her friend’s doorstep. With her friend’s safety at stake, Lily is determined to use magic to find the murderer before everyone’s luck runs out…

“Blending a mystery with all things paranormal and her customary light humor, this title doesn’t disappoint. Strong writing, a solid plot, and a spunky, likable heroine add up to this cleverly written, top-notch cozy mystery.”
Romantic Times Book Reviews

“Hexes and Hemlines carries you along with an unconventional cast where nothing is out of bounds. Extraordinarily entertaining!”
Suspense Magazine

“This is a fun and totally engrossing series that hooks you instantly and makes you want more… I love the mix of vintage clothes, magic and a lingering possibility of romance combined with mystery…”
Fang-tastic Books

A Cast Off Coven

Book 2

San Francisco vintage clothing store owner Lily Ivory must put her more magical abilities to good use in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Witchcraft series.

Students are spooked at the San Francisco School of Fine Arts, and Lily is called in to search for possible paranormal activity. In return she’s been promised a trunkful of Victorian-era clothes recently discovered in a school storage closet.

But Lily finds something else: the body of a wealthy patron of the school. In between running the store and seeing her new boyfriend, Max—a “mythbuster” who is uncomfortable with her witchcraft—she uses her sleuthing skills to try to solve the murder. Soon Lily senses something from the school’s vintage clothes, but it’s not the smell of mothballs—it’s the unmistakable aura of evil intent.

“If you like your mysteries with a side of spell casting and demon vanquishing, you’ll enjoy the second title in Blackwell’s Witchcraft mysteries.”
Romantic Times Book Reviews

“This isn’t a lighthearted cozy witchcraft mystery. It’s a story with a great deal of depth… filled with fascinating characters and a good mystery, but adding magic, romance, and, even some fascinating history of San Francisco.”
Lesa’s Book Critiques

“I recommend A Cast-Off Coven as a fun read, especially for those who enjoy a bit of magic with their mystery.”
Fresh Fiction

Secondhand Spirits

Book 1

Lily Ivory is not your average witch. Her spell-casting powers tend to draw mischievous spirits while keeping normal humans at a distance. But now her vintage clothing store could give her a chance to make friends in San Francisco….

Lily hopes for a normal life when she opens Aunt Cora’s Closet. With her magical knack for vintage fashion—she can sense vibrations of the past from clothing and jewelry—her store becomes a big hit.

But when a client is murdered and children start disappearing from the Bay Area, Lily may be the only one who can unravel the crime. She tries to keep her identity a secret while investigating, but it’s not easy—especially under the spells of sexy “mythbuster” Max Carmichael and powerful witch Aidan Rhodes. Will Lily’s witchy ways be forced out of the closet?

“Lily Ivory is a twenty-first-century Samantha Stevens, minus the nose wriggling. The story combines fun and seriousness for an entertaining read.”
Romantic Times Book Reviews

“Solid plotting and realistic but odd characters brings a cozy tone to this wonderful debut… Looking forward to the second.”
Mystery Scene

“An excellent blend of mystery, paranormal, and light humor, creating a cozy that is a must-read for anyone with an interest in literature with paranormal elements.”
Romance Readers Connection