Publication Date: April 26, 2025
Lights, Camera… Murder!
Spring has arrived in Maiden-Upon-Avon, and novice witch Evelyn Eldritch is delighted to be an extra in the cast of Pride, Prejudice, and Puddings. But when an up-and-coming actor is found dead beneath the minstrel gallery, the charming costume drama turns into a real-life murder mystery.
While her boyfriend, Detective Inspector Alex Taylor, takes charge of the official investigation, Evelyn has her own magical ways of uncovering the truth. With the help of some questionable spells, meddling ghosts, and her mischievous granny, she’s determined to catch the killer – before they strike again.
At the same time, Evelyn is on a mission to track down an elusive unicorn horn that could unlock Alex’s magic. The problem? Only his formidable senior-witch mother knows where it’s hidden. Determined to get answers, Evelyn tries out a magical truth serum – with hilarious consequences!
But spells and secrets aside, there’s a killer on the loose. Can Evelyn solve the case before the credits roll on another victim? Or will this be her final cut?
If you love plucky witches, small-town mysteries with magical twists, and a dash of romance, you’ll adore Rosie Reed’s enchanting tale. Don’t miss the premiere of Murder On Set! for a guaranteed killer performance!
Murder on the Set! by Rosie Reed is the twelfth book in the English Village Witch Cozy series. It is a paranormal cozy mystery set in a small English village filled with magic, Beings of Magic, a murder, lots of clues, and finally, the reveal of whodunnit.
As usual, the author packs multiple stories into the primary arc, including several twists and turns, interesting magical characters we’ve met before, and some new nonmagical characters with roles on the movie set. There are vivid descriptions of English food and tea.
The story has a good flow that only occurs over a few days. There’s a lot of action and adventure as Evie once again is helping her detective boyfriend solve the crime. There is closure with the murderer getting taken into custody. What will Evie, Alex, and the others get up to next?
Murder on the Set! is a cozy paranormal mystery that can easily be a standalone but is much more enjoyable to read in order. Watch the magic unfold as Evie learns how to best control and use her powers.
I love writing, daydreaming, and creating stories. I often write for fun, even when I’m not planning on publishing. But it’s also wonderful to share my stories with you!
I’m a massive Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett fan, so writing paranormal mystery comes instinctively! I love the understated gentle charm of cozies, and it’s always such a pleasure to spend time in the company of the wonderful sleuths and magical characters that my fellow authors create.
Writing the English Village Witch Cozy series helped to keep me sane during the very strange year of 2020. Evelyn and Alex have done a tremendous job of protecting my mental health, and it’s my pleasure to share this comfort with you.
I do hope you’ll enjoy escaping into the beautiful surroundings of Maiden-Upon-Avon, and having some fun with Evelyn and all the other magical beings who live there! So treat yourself now by taking the phone off the hook of life, and soaking in the bathtub of the English countryside for a while!
