Twisted Magic Casting
(2026)(The ninth book in the Witch of Henbane Island series)
A novel by Poppy Bridgeman
When magical historian Aurora Finch arrives to observe Cossi's protector training program, she brings more than academic curiosity—she's hunting for secrets to expose in her tell-all book. But someone's secret is worth killing for.
Fresh off her first mostly successful training session, Cossi thought mentoring new magical protectors on beautiful Henbane Island would be the easy part. She was wrong. When Aurora turns up dead from a perfectly crafted plant poison, Cossi must solve her most personal mystery yet: which of her carefully chosen students is a murderer?With her sarcastic crow familiar causing diplomatic incidents, her gruff mentor Mrs. Vestum providing reluctant guidance, and the local magical community demanding answers, Cossi discovers that sometimes the people who most want to help others are the ones hiding the darkest secrets.
A cozy paranormal mystery featuring magical murder, amateur sleuthing, and a community where healing matters more than punishment.
Perfect for fans of witches with familiars, small-town mysteries, and second chances.
Genre: Cozy Mystery