Ophelia and Abby Mysteries: Book 2
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Liked It “Charmed to Death Shirley Damsgaard |
Didn’t Like It “This is the 2nd book in the series and I am reading it second after the 4th book which I read 1st. Are you with me so far? |
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“Ophelia Jensen’s good witch granny Abigail revels in her paranormal powers. But Ophelia never asked for her bothersome psychic abilities — especially since they proved worthless when the thirty-something librarian’s best friend Brian was murdered by a still-unknown assailant.
Nisareen - So Much To Read So Little Time wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Now, five years later, another friend is gone, killed in almost identical fashion. Even dear old Abby isn’t safe, distracted as she is by her fight to prevent a massive, mega-polluting pig-farming operation from invading their small Iowa town. And Ophelia can’t count on her snarling, scoffing nemesis, police detective Henry Comacho, to get the job done, so she’ll have to take matters into her own hands. Because a common thread to the crimes — and a possible next victim — is suddenly becoming troublingly apparent . . . and it’s Ophelia Jensen herself!
”“ Charmed to Death Shirley Damsgaard
Tenia F wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 stars
Ophelia Jensen is just starting to embrace her gift of being a psychic and a witch. Her grandmother keeps warning of more danger, something that Ophelia just does not want to hear. Five years after the death of her best friend Brian, another friend is found murdered in the same exact way. And her dreams tell her that she is the one that she is after.
”“This is the 2nd book in the series and I am reading it second after the 4th book which I read 1st. Are you with me so far?
Auntie Nanuuq . wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ophelia (town Librarian) & her Grandmother Abby have the "Gift", which has passed Abby's mother by. Abby is having to go this alone, but is guided by her Great Grandmother's Rune Stones. Abby has visions & dreams...which are as horrific as the murders themselves. Abby is being tracked by a serial killer who previously killed her best friend Brian and later several other professional homosexual men. In the mix is the community that is fighting a large corporate "Hog Farm", which pollutes the rivers and land.
I like the series, the books are well written...however I have also been able to figure out the Red Herrings and the killers before the conclusion. I am not thrilled with the graphic violence of the murders or her visions. I would prefer there to be more information of her & her grandmother's "Gifts".
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“Ophelia has never been sure about being a witch and the psychic powers that come with it. Five years ago when her best friend dies and she sees it happen through her powers but is unable to prevent it, she runs from her gift. Now that she is starting to pull herself together and deal with her abilities, a killer has to come calling. Ophelia now needs to find out who is killing people before they kill her, a loved one, or she is arrest by the cop who almost arrested her five years ago.
WonderBunny wrote this review Tuesday, April 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book was very enjoyable and I would highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys a little mystery and magic in a quick and fun read.”
“Plan to reread”
Rebecca wrote this review Wednesday, January 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another great book from Damsgaard! I love in this second book that she has added more back story about Ophelia, about why she is the way that she is and why she is so resistent about her gift. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!”
Kris G wrote this review Wednesday, December 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Book 2 in the Ophelia & Abby Mystery series. Ophelia again stumbles upon a dead body in the small town of Summerset, Iowa. Now, she has to deal with her emerging psychic gifts alone since grandmother Abby is indisposed and the town is full of person’s from her past trying to link her to previous murders. A quick read murder mystery where the secondary characters, at times, seem more interesting than the lead character. The series makes you wonder if living in a quiet, small town might be more dangerous than city life.”
Gayle H wrote this review Sunday, November 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed this book I read it in three days, just couldn't put it down unless I had to. The characters are engaging and the plot a good one. Even though I figured out the killer early the whys of the acts of murder were suprising. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.”
Kelly Jeanette wrote this review Friday, August 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Continuing story of Ophelia as she begins to learn the art of 'magick' and her grandmother, and experienced white witch. The plans for a corporate pig farm to be built close to the town has the citizens up in arms. Author makes her personal position clear without preaching, and manages to weave old murders, new murders, witchcraft and relationships in an excellent fast read”
Kindle Addict ;-) wrote this review Monday, June 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I am really enjoying the Ophelia and Abby mysteries. They are both likable characters with interesting abilities.
chodgens wrote this review Thursday, April 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I enjoyed the first book more than this one, mainly because Ophelia spent the first book rejecting her powers. In this one she realizes it is her fate and works with it.
I enjoyed the "witch hunt" element, since I enjoy reading about the Salem Witch Trials. That was a nice plot addition.
In this mystery, Ophelia is searching for the murderer of her best friend, Brian. The murderer is stalking her in the small town, and it is up to her to catch him/her.”
