Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of MURDER, TAKE TWO (Book 10 of the Witch City Mysteries) by Carol J. Perry in exchange for an honest review. Lee Barrett is settling into her position as an investigative reporter and is in fierce competition with her co-worker. Lee’s current investigation is into the murder of a local professor, which mimics an infamous historic slaying. Assistant Professor Cody McGinnis, the prime suspect, has connections who approach Lee, her Aunt Ibby, and their group of curious friends and ask them to find the real killer. Lee still dreads the visions she gets, but her communications with O’Ryan are becoming clearer. With persistence, her investigative training, the research skills of her aunt and friends, and the unusual insights of her pet cat, Lee will do her best to scoop the copycat killer.

I enjoyed this book and like the series. I recommend this book to fans of the series. I recommend the series to fans of Carol J. Perry and to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, storied cities, reporting, teaching, television, psychic abilities, and helpfully communicative cats.

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Carol Perry returns with another entertaining Witch City mystery featuring reporter Lee Barrett and her cast of colorful characters. This time, Lee is asked by twin sportscasters Roger and Ray Temple (first met in Tails,You Lose) to investigate a murder of which their young nephew stands accused. Lee marshals the assistance of the intrepid Aunt Ibby and two of her pals, who dive into the case like Charlie’s Angels. Lee’s boyfriend, detective Pete Mondello, moves through the chapters glowering at the Angels and calling Lee “Nancy Drew” even as she solves yet another case right under his nose.

Lee and all the Salem characters are people who I’d like to Meet for drinks and dinner. Perry makes them likable, smart, funny, and very human. They’re the neighbors we all wish we had next door. This is becoming a cozy series I am recommending regularly. Fans of the series will snap this up.

This series has always been fun, but I struggled hard to get through this book.
I love Lee and her aunt but I didn’t get that happy feeling I usually get when I start a new book.
The mystery itself was interesting, but it just seemed off to me.
I was also surprised that Aunt Ibby was interested in another man, since I thought she had feelings for someone else.
I hope that I will continue to love the rest of the books in this series.

I believe this to be book ten in the Witch City mysteries. Lee and her aunt live in an old house together. Lee is a field reporter and likes to help solve crimes. Much to the shegrin of her boyfriend Pete, who is a police officer.
A little call professor is killed and another accused. This one hits close to home when the accused is nephew of dear family friends.
I chose book to read because of the cat on the cover, O'Ryan is quite the cat. The story was also engaging. I recommend it to anyone. I am going to check out the previous books.

Lee Barrett is covering the murder of local professor and finds that the main suspect is the nephew of family friends. Now she’s covering the case for WICH-TV and with her Aunt Ibby and the Angels trying to prove the young man’s innocence. The strangest part is that the murder mirrors a very similar murder from long ago Salem…and Lee does not believe in coincidences.

With Lee’s detective boyfriend, Pete, working the case as well, the murder stays front and present in Lee’s mind. Add in her visions that aren’t clicking together for her yet, she’s working nonstop to piece it all together and figure out whodunit before the wrong man is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit.

I love all things Salem, and this series wraps in so many of the local places and lore that each book is like a visit to the City of Witches. The characters come to life and you lose all track of time as you drop right into the story. Highly recommend this series.

I love Salem at Halloween and that's how I got interested in this series.


When one of the teacher's is accused of murder Lee must get involved and investigate with her cat O'Ryan and her boyfriend from the police department.

She is working at a local tv station and covers it for them while drawing attention from the killer. O'Ryan helps keep Lee safe. And if you are into board games there is one that is brought to life in this book.

If you like mysteries and Salem MA is the place for them, you will love this series. I can't wait for the next book in this series!

This is a wonderful series and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. When one of the teachers at the Tabby is accused of murder, Lee gets involved investigating as she also covers it for the local tv station. Along the way, as she gathers clues, she also draws the interest of the killer.

Lee's boyfriend, Pete, continues to play a role in her life and with the police department as a detective. This is the first book in which it seemed like their relationship stayed the same and was hoping it would continue to progress.

I especially loved how Lee's cat, O'Ryan, took an even more active role in his attempts to keep Lee safe. I also enjoyed how a board game was brought to life.

If you enjoy the genre, you will enjoy this book. While part of a series, this is a stand alone book, however, the series is so good that you really owe it to yourself to read them all. I would give this book 4.5 stars.

This was really disappointing. It felt pretty phoned in with the killer being clearly telegraphed from early on in the book. As well, the completely inappropriate relationship between a student and teacher which no one batted an eye at? Not at all what I expect from this series. 2.5 stars.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid for this review.