Witch of Henbane Island

Secrets, lies, and magic. Discovering the enchanted truth about her family, will her fresh start in a quirky town put her face to face with a killer? Vancouver, British Columbia. Cossi Fortuna could just scream. Heartbroken after her father's death, she can't believe it when her inheritance consists of a letter claiming she's a witch and an eviction notice from the landlord. And despite the note's warning to stay clear, she throws caution to the wind and moves to the hidden island community where her folks inadvertently unleashed a nasty spell. In search of an ideal spot to open a retreat, Cossi's thrill that things are finally coming together takes a dive when she stumbles upon the body of a local. And now fearing her parents' bad reputation already casts her in the worst light, she races to unlock her newly learned powers and track down the culprit. Can Cossi quash the cynics and bring justice to the dead? Meditation Can Be Murder is the light-hearted first book in the Witch of Henbane cozy mystery series. If you like endearing heroines, reconciling the past, and entertaining characters, then you'll love Poppy Bridgeman's charming tale.

Her newly adopted home was crime free until now. With a second body dropping in just a month, can this novice witch restore the peace? Cossi Fortuna tries to stay positive. Hoping to get approved for opening a business, the twenty-something keeps her fingers crossed while laying down roots and accepting a date from the rugged sheriff. And eager to help him with a missing person's case, she isn't about to take no for an answer when the crime escalates to murder. Warned to stop meddling, she immediately calls on friends and her new, not-so-cuddly familiar to sniff out clues. But when she discovers the suspect tied up and the events wiped from his memory, she's shocked to learn the culprit pulling the strings might be her vindictive nemesis… With red herrings on the menu, can Cossi serve up the real killer? A Spell in the Wrong Direction is the fun-filled second book in the Witch of Henbane cozy mystery series. If you like fish-out-of-water, magic and mayhem, and plenty of wit, then you'll love Poppy Bridgeman's bumpy ride to the truth.

Magical mayhem and murder. With a cooling corpse and signs of blackmail, can this practitioner of the arts catch a killer? Cossi Fortuna's plans are finally bearing fruit. Relieved when her business approval comes through, the young witch can't wait to throw open the doors to her meditation center. But the budding entrepreneur's elation evaporates when her familiar brings dire news-a shifter has been found dead. Discovering one of her new friends is tied to the victim, the loyal woman rounds up the gang and starts investigating. And when she uncovers an unscrupulous scheme along with a likely perp, Cossi is certain she's saved the day… until new evidence sends her tidy case into disarray. Can she stop the cauldron of crime boiling over and keep her family's past from tainting her future? Casting Out Secrets is the charming third book in the Witch of Henbane cozy mystery series. If you like big-hearted protagonists, quirky townsfolk, and chasing down clues, then you'll love Poppy Bridgeman's bubbling brew of fun.

A budding witch. Another death. Can she magically solve the crime before more bodies mount up? Cossi Fortuna is desperate to belong. Still finding her place on the island her parents were forced to leave in exile years ago, the new retreat owner feels hopeful while taking reservations for an upcoming festival. But someone derails her plans for the town-wide event when a stranger turns up dead. Invited to help with the investigation, Cossi worries when the rugged local cop reveals he's being controlled by an unknown enemy and asks for her help to break the spell. But as they try to track down a murderer on the loose, she fears the fifteen talismans she found could be the key to unearthing a killer… Can she conjure answers before secrets of the past and present brew up more trouble? A Handful of Hexes is the enchanting fourth book in the Witch of Henbane cozy mystery series. If you like relatable heroines, a cauldron of clues, and light-hearted fun, then you'll love Poppy Bridgeman's magical whodunit.

A Christmas market, a mischievous spell, and a murder that ruins the holiday spirit.She came to fix a spell. She stayed for the murder. The mulled wine was a bonus.Cossi Fortuna would rather be home on Henbane Island sipping cider and dodging committee meetings-but when a rogue enchantment causes chaos at a German Christmas market, she's the magical world's best bet. The spell? Handled. The witch who cast it? Mysteriously dead. So much for a quick getaway.Now Cossi's stranded in a snow-dusted village full of cheerful magicals, nosy animals, and a suspiciously intense crafting competition. Everyone's hiding something-except the goats, who are alarmingly honest-and Cossi's starting to think she's the only one taking this murder seriously.But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that this village's idea of justice might be problem number three. And when the killer is revealed, Cossi faces a choice: follow the rules, or follow her gut.Murder, magic, and holiday mayhem-perfect for fans of witty witches, small-town secrets, and cozy mysteries with a sharp edge.

Teaching the next generation of magical protectors should be easier than learning to be one. Cossi Fortuna is about to discover she's wrong.As Henbane Island's newest protector, Cossi has finally found her confidence-until she's tasked with training four students in her inaugural protector course. But within days, one of them is dead.Elena Nakamura, an empathic former teacher, had sensed something was terribly wrong about one of her fellow students. Now Elena's been murdered, and Cossi must keep the remaining three trainees safe while investigating which one of them is a killer.With her investigation team-Mark's detective skills, D's technical expertise, and Mrs. V's magical knowledge-Cossi uncovers lies, false identities, and a conspiracy that goes far deeper than one student's death. But in a closed circle of suspects where everyone has secrets, finding the truth means risking the lives of those she's sworn to protect.When the killer strikes again, Cossi must prove that caring about people-not just having power-is what makes a true protector.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with magical twists, featuring academic intrigue, a determined heroine learning to lead, and just enough danger to keep you turning pages late into the night.

Two brand new protectors. Murder on the mainland. A threat to the world of magic. When a death rocks the quiet magical community of Raven's Rest, Cossi finds herself supervising an investigation with her two newest protectors-who can't agree on anything. Kendra wants to understand the killer's motivations. Henry wants to see justice served. And Cossi just wants them both to stop arguing long enough to actually solve the case.The problem? This murder isn't straightforward. The victim was loved and passionate. The killer had reasons that protectors understood. And the more Cossi digs, the more she realizes this isn't just a murder, it's a threat to the magical world.Between managing her bickering protectors and decoding Destroyer's cryptic intelligence network, Cossi has her hands full.Can she solve a murder when the real mystery is what justice should look like?