Alyssa just wanted a normal day at running her pub, but when a bounty hunter shows up and announces she’s wanted for magic theft and murder, her world gets turned upside down–and I was hooked.
This urban fantasy full of high stakes and action was such an enjoyable read. And it included the perfect mix of extra elements such as comedy through Alyssa’s character perspective, lovable side characters (looking at you, Chip), and the slow burn romance between her and Trace. The lore of the magical world set within Canada’s borders is also deep and immersive for fantasy worldbuilding lovers; complete with witches, demons, fae, and more. Witch Accused is a wonderful beginning to The Hour of Witches trilogy. I couldn’t recommend it enough, and I’m excited for book two!
Krista has done it again! Witch Accused is fast paced and introduces more interesting characters - I particularily like Chip, (and that's all I'll say - you'll have to read the book!). The culminating fight scene was very vivid. This is a book to savour. I look forward to the next one!
I LOVE THE MAIN PEOPLE Alyssa, Trace & Simon. Each have a very well developed personality, and the other character; the good, the bad & the ugly! Dara is power crazy and judgemental, Corrick is just power crazy, or just plain crazy! I would hate to be accused of something heinous as she was. But new alliances were made, new friends made, old secrets uncovered and a cliff hanger well in place! If you want action & a mystery, this is your book!
Miss Walsh does it again.. Witch Accused is a fast paced story that pulls you in from page one and lets you out at the end wanting more. I loved the characters and also seeing characters from a previous series.. Jet and Maddie from the Ghost Maker series.
Alyssa is the owner of Mooney's Bar/Pub that she inherited from her Gramps and when a Bounty Hunter shows up that is when trouble begins.
Trace Wyatt is a Bounty Hunter that never misses his mark up until he meets a certain mark that is innocent.
The action in Witch Accused is wonderful I loved how the battle scene was described and played out where the innocent comes out ahead and lives to see another day with her friends.
So, if you love Magical battles, Good Looking Bounty Hunters, Strong Female characters then this book is for you. I can't wait to see what will happen next.
I have been looking forward to learning more about Alyssa Mooney, Mooney’s Pub, and the Mooney family since reading the Ghostmaker Trilogy. In the Ghostmaker Trilogy Mooney’s pub was introduced as a safe place for the supernatural citizens of Ottawa and a local hang out for federal public servants after work. The owner of the pub Alyssa Mooney is a witch (descended from witches) and with her business partner (chaos demon Simon) maintain safe environment within their pub.
This book has an explosive start and the pace does not let up over the next 18 hours. Alyssa and Simon are closing the pub for the night and a magical assault comes through the entrance in the form of a bounty hunter, and a supporting group of witches, who have come to arrest Alyssa for the murder of a friend who is a fae general. I really enjoyed how Alyssa’s ability to see the signatures of different types of magic in colours added detail to the ensuing battle. Over the next 18 hours the tension of the story is maintained as Alyssa is initially taken prisoner (barely) by the bounty hunter Trace, faces her fae accuser, and then Trace helps her escape to try and prove her innocence. While following the clues to who framed her, two of her friends from the Ghostmaker books (Madison and Jet) have an important cameo scene. Krista puts both her lead characters through an emotional wringer where they come to trust each other. The series of magical battles leading up to the final show down with the person who framed Alyssa are amazing. Krista excels at writing interesting characters And I appreciate her ability to leaven drama with snarky humour. I am hooked with this book and am eagerly waiting for the next books in the series.
If you have not read her books before - this is a great series to start with. Happy New Years 2025 everyone.