Bell, Book & Candlemas

A Wiccan attorney investigates menacing threats and murder at a small-town shop in this cozy mystery by the author of Midsummer Night's Mischief.A new year has barely begun and Edindale, Illinois, family law attorney Keli Milanni already has her hands full at work. But her private practiceas a Wiccanmay cause her worlds to collide...The Wiccan holiday of Candlemas is right around the corner, but when vandals target New Age gift shop Moonstone Treasures, the mood is far from festive. Frightening threats and accusations of witchcraft aimed at the owner have some Wiccan patrons calling it a hate crime. And when things escalate to murder, the community turns to Keli...As a friend and customer, Keli wants to help. But there's one problem: she's fiercely private about her religion. How can she stop the harassment, not to mention catch a killer, while keeping her faith hidden from her colleagues, clients, and her promisingand long awaitednew boyfriend? At a time meant to banish darkness, will Keli have to choose between risking the spotlight and keeping her beliefs locked in the proverbial broom closet? Or will she call on her deepest convictions to conjure the perfect path...?Praise for the Wiccan Wheel Mysteries';Hesse incorporates Keli's Wiccan practices into her story line, with prayers to the Goddess and incantations that assist her sleuth in gaining insights to solve the mystery. A perfect read for New Age devotees and those who prefer the pagan version of Yuletide.' Library Journal on Yuletide Homicide';Hesse easily balances murder and romance in this holiday tale thats so cozy.' Kirkus Reviews on Yuletide Homicide