The Witch Squad

A Witch Squad Cozy Mystery, Book 1

By: M.Z. Andrews

Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone

Nineteen-year-old Mercy Habernackle is a witch gone off the rails. Causing problems with the law in her hometown, she's faced with two options. Go to a correctional institution or get shipped off to witch boarding school, or as her mother prefers to call it, finishing school. Choosing the latter, Mercy's mother, Linda, drives her daughter cross country to the Paranormal Institute for Witches, situated high in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in cozy Aspen Falls, Pennsylvania.

Upon arrival, Mercy is faced with cheerful smiles, friendly people, and a sickly sweet roommate who has turned their dorm room into an advertisement for the Pottery Barn. Mercy had hoped her fellow witches would be more like her, dark, dreary, and a little bit self-destructive.

When the murder of a local teenager takes place on the first day of class, Sorceress Stone, headmistress of the college for wayward witches, takes the class on a consulting job to help the Aspen Falls Police Department solve the murder. Mercy and her mismatched classmates find themselves in the heart of the murder investigation and when the body of the murder victim suddenly goes missing and her roommate turns up abducted, Mercy must put aside her feelings of resentment about her gift and put her paranormal abilities to good use.

Throw in a smokin' hot cowboy wizard, a black cat that seems to be stalking her, and a Black Witch and you've got the first book in the new Witch Squad Cozy Mystery Series where the twists and turns just don't stop!

©2016 M.Z. Andrews (P)2017 M.Z. Andrews

cute book

this book is perfect for y.a. readers and listeners. would recommend getting it of you love magic!

Witches, A murder, Evil, Mystery, Warlocks too!

The Witch Squad
A Witch Squad Cozy Mystery, Book 1
By: M.Z. Andrews
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
This was far better than I ever expected it would be. I expected it would be a teen book and really didn't think it would have the depth I wanted. I tried it and boy was I surprised! This was a true gem! A fun book with the paranormal side, great characters, wonderful plot, silliness, a mystery, side things to keep your mind going, a school of witches and warlocks learning their craft, evil lurking about, and a touch of romance. I truly enjoyed this book and will look for other books in this series.
This was an audible book and the narrator was perfect for this book! I loved her silliness when needed and the multiple voices she did so well!!! Great job!

The Witch Squad

Mercy is 19 years old and is being driven to finishing school as her mother charmingly puts it. In actuality it's a college for witches. Mercy's mother is hoping that going here will help her mature. Mercy has been in trouble a lot and this is her punishment so she is not really accepting of her situation. When she arrives at the college, she is less than thrilled with her roommate or the other girls in the dorm. On her first day in class, there is a murder in the town. The headmistress is called in for consultation. Being in the classroom when summoned by the police for her help, she takes her class with strict instructions as to their behavior. Then Mercy sees the dead girl's ghost. From this point on life gets complicated.
Lisa Cordileone has a voice that soothes as you listen but draws you into the story line as she brings each character to life.
Fantastic audio and story.

Delightful light mystery and coming of age

The adventures of the Witch Squad entertain those of us who remember coming of age. Not quite fully formed witches replace our awkward adolescence, without the actual angst. I think those who just are coming of age will enjoy it too.

A Cozy Mystery for All

This is a young adult/coming of age cozy mystery but written well enough to entertain us adults too. I wasn't really sure what to expect but found myself thoroughly entertained. The story is well written with adventure, suspense, twists & turns and a touch of romance. This is a clean story, so the younger crowd interested can read this with no problems. The narration is wonderfully done. Lisa Cordileone really did a great job with the many voices and their emotions. She really brought the story to life and easily pulls the listener into the story from the very beginning! A great and fun story good for all to listen to. I look forward to the next installment.

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.