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Blurb:
Most sleuths don’t have the advantage of talking to the murder victim for clues, but Saffron has a window into the afterlife. The problem is, she's not a detective and has no wish to be.
In the charming heart of London’s Notting Hill, Saffron juggles motherhood, running an animal welfare foundation, and counseling recently deceased spirits—the invisibles. But her peaceful routine is upended when a spirit insists she solve the mystery of his untimely death. Lucas Troy pops into her awareness claiming he was killed and demanding she figure out who did it. He wants justice before he'll agree to move on. But Saffron's role isn't to play detective, but to help each invisible plan for the next adventure in living. She asks Lucas if he suspects anyone in the circle at his aunt’s tea party where he died. He can’t imagine anyone wanting to kill him, but he persuades Saffron to interview them all.
She feels for Lucas, who had hardly begun his life, and she tries to persuade him that he can have a great future next lifetime, but finally she gives in and agrees to a little investigating. If she finds out something, perhaps he’ll agree to move forward. But the closer she gets to the possible killer, the more she’s in danger. Saffron has no wish to join Lucas in The Room Over There.
Settle in to a cozy mystery with a touch of the supernatural, the heartwarming chaos of family, and the charm of London’s Notting Hill. "Interesting characters, intriguing mystery."
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It was glorious to dawdle around the bohemian and vintage shops on Portobello Road, and the addition of rare April sunshine in London made it seem to Saffron like her spa day. Not that she ever got to have those, as most mothers of young children didn’t. But today, browsing and shopping, she indulged herself in a glorious solitude amid the crowds. This busy street was her paradise, and she needed just a few more things for the children’s Easter outfits, but hoping not to find them too quickly.
Traffic and people swirled around her, and she thrilled to the bright colors, food stalls, brushes of music wafting out of open doors. She would forever be a tourist in her adopted city of London. Notting Hill was so like her San Francisco Bay Area, but snootier. In many ways, more exciting.
Peering into windows, she thought about the perfect bow tie she wanted for Percy’s suit, so her seven-year-old son didn’t look like a tiny banker. Four-year-old Freida could use a flower pin for her pinafore dress. Focusing on these ideas was such a pleasure. Saffron tried to wipe the smile off her face, remembering that Londoners did not walk around smiling, though Californians often did.
A passerby jostled her, and as she stopped to check her bag, a low voice drifted down. “Hey! Anyone here?”
Hella damn. An invisible. Another drifting spirit.
“I’m here,” she whispered. “I’m busy, as you can see. You can see me, right?”
“I see a lot of hair. Curly. Are you some kind of animal?”
Saffron huffed. “You’re looking at the top of my head. Come down lower, so you can see my face.”
Some might call it being haunted, but Saffron called it helping invisibles. She wasn’t often contacted by newly dead people, but occasionally one popped into her vicinity. They always needed orientation and comfort after the trauma of dying.
My Review:
The Deadly Tea is the fourth installment in THE INVISIBLES series, authored by Rachel Dacus. This book serves as an excellent addition to the series and marks the second title I have explored within THE INVISIBLES. Each volume can be enjoyed independently without the necessity of reading the others in the series.
The narrative of The Deadly Tea centers around a woman named Saffron, who possesses the ability to communicate with spirits, assisting them in transitioning to the next phase of the afterlife. While most spirits, or invisibles, move on without hesitation, one particular spirit, Lucas, is convinced that he was murdered. He seeks Saffron's assistance in uncovering the identity of his killer. Lucas retains memories of the night of his death and the individuals he was with, albeit only fragments of that evening.
Saffron attempts to convey to Lucas that her role is not to aid him in solving a murder; her purpose is solely to guide him towards the next step in the afterlife. Nevertheless, Lucas persistently urges her to assist him. Ultimately, she relents and agrees to help him track down his murderer, despite being preoccupied with preparations for Easter, including shopping for new outfits for herself and her children.
The mystery and suspense within The Deadly Tea continuously unfolded, keeping me engaged and eager to uncover the truth about what transpired on Lucas's final day on Earth.
I wholeheartedly recommend The Deadly Tea to enthusiasts of cozy mysteries! Be sure to acquire a copy of The Deadly Tea today!
About the Author:
Rachel Dacus is the author of eight novels and five poetry collections. Her fiction features love and relationships, exotic locations and intrepid heroines, and emotional journeys of self-discovery, all with a touch of the supernatural. Her poetry, stories, and essays have appeared widely in print and online literary journals and anthologies. She enjoys life in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, with its coast and trails where she walks her tiny but mighty Silky Terrier with her architect husband.
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