Murder at First Sight by JP Bird

 

Murder at First Sight

 

About Murder at First Sight by JP Bird

 

Murder at First Sight 

Cozy Psychic Mystery 

1st  A Suddenly Psychic Novel

Setting- Small fictional town of Hillside, USA 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tule Publishing 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2026 

Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages 

When a good deed might lead to murder… Coerced into posing as a seer at her small town’s spring fair, barista and aspiring artist Amelia Wethers dives into the dramatic role, comforting herself that it’s only a few hours and then she can indulge in sweet and savory snacks. When the wealthy and snarky Summer Foster swans into her tent inquiring about the expected success of her swanky summer party, Amelia’s not prepared for the crystal ball to fill with smoke and reveal the shockingly violent murder of Summer’s husband. Amelia grapples with skepticism, anger, and scorn as she tries to warn wealthy scion Phillip Foster that he’s a target for murder in a few weeks. Discovering she’s descended from a long line of psychics complicates Amelia’s investigation, especially when the town’s newest and distressingly handsome homicide detective dogs her every step and suspects her of murder. It’s a race to the finish, and Amelia will do anything—including pre-dawn hot yoga, adopting her brother’s feral ferrets, missing dessert, setting herself up as bait and making a fool of herself—to stalk a killer.

About JP Bird

 

 JP writes cozy mysteries with quirky characters that make her laugh when they disagree with the laid-out plans for their story and take her on a different path. She lives in Winnipeg, Canada, and hates the cold weather but loves the winter months because they’re a great excuse to hibernate with a cup of tea or a glass of red wine. When she’s not writing or reading, she spends her summers in the garden and her winters plotting how to win her neighbourhood Christmas display competition. They don’t know it’s a competition, but she plays to win nonetheless. 

My Thoughts

Murder at First Sight by JP Bird is a delightfully entertaining read filled with humor, suspense, and plenty of quirky charm. Amelia is a wonderfully offbeat character who delivers laugh-out-loud moments from start to finish, and the main cast is lively, well-developed, and fun. The snarky supporting characters add extra sparkle, while Amelia’s brother is an absolute hoot. The steady pacing, smooth flow, and enjoyable plot kept me happily turning the pages. The ferrets and Amelia’s brother bring even more merriment to the story, and the diverting mystery offers just the right mix of twists and suspense. The dreamy detective’s skepticism of Amelia feels natural, especially as she races against time with her best friend and brother to prevent a murder. With its winning blend of suspense, wit, and whimsy, this first Suddenly Psychic Novel left me eager for the next adventure. Murder, mayhem, and mischievous ferrets—what more could a cozy mystery fan want?

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Murder at First Sight can be purchased from Amazon Kindle, Amazon Paperback, Barnes & Noble, Google Books, and Kobo.  The second A Suddenly Psychic Novel is Possessed by Murder which comes out September 2.  Don't forget to enter the giveaway before you depart.  Click here or use the form below my signature.  The prize is a signed copy of the book along with some fun swag.

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