FATAL FAIRIES is Book 8 in the Renaissance Faire cozy
mystery series by Joyce and Jim Lavene. Even though it's
part of a series, readers who may be new
to the series can still follow and enjoy.
FATAL FAIRIES is a little like the film IT'S A WONDERFUL
LIFE, but because of the quirky characters, location, and
magical elements, it's also a little like ALICE IN
WONDERLAND. This mystery should appeal to readers who
like fun characters, unique situations, and great story-
telling with a magical twist. As a longtime fan of this
series, I think each book keeps getting better. I know
I'm in for a good time when I open a Renaissance Faire
book.
One of the sticking points in Chase and Jessie
Manhattan's otherwise blissful marriage is how he is
always on-call in his job as Bailiff for the Renaissance
Faire Village they both live at and work for. After Apple
Blossom the fairy is murdered, Jessie wakes up to find
her world very different than when she last left it. The
biggest difference is that she and Chase are not, and
never have been, married and he isn't the Bailiff. Having
Jessie experience a case of "be careful what you wish
for" and having her thrown off balance makes for a
fascinating story in addition to the whodunit. The
mystery is just as compelling as the fantastical altered
reality aspect.
It's great to see familiar characters in this
Renaissance Faire series acting in an unfamiliar way.
The amusing and amazing characters are a part of what
makes this such a dynamite series. As you read along,
it's easy to put yourself in Jessie's place as she's not
only hunting down clues and suspects, but a way to get
back to her reality. The pace never lags and you are
compelled to keep reading. I like that
Jessie is able to pick up a few helpers in her
investigation, making her seem not so isolated and adding
to the overall enjoyment of FATAL FAIRIES.
FATAL FAIRIES is a delight from start to finish. It's an engaging mystery, fun
characters, and a
dash of romance. If you love cozy mysteries with a
supernatural flair, FATAL FAIRIES is for you. I adore
this Renaissance Faire series and eagerly await the
next installment.
When a fairy named Apple Blossom is found dead in a fountain,
Ren Faire lover Jessie Morton makes a wish she lives to regret
—that her husband, Chase Manhattan, is no longer the
Renaissance Faire Village Bailiff so he doesn’t have to look
for the fairy’s killer and ruin their plans to go away for
their first wedding anniversary. Trapped in a timeless ‘It’s a
Wonderful Life’ experience, Jessie is transported to a
different Village to face the consequences of her wish where
Chase isn’t the Bailiff, and he’s not married to her. Jessie’s
fairy godmother who granted the wish tells her that she must
find a way to make Chase fall in love with her again, and they
must discover who killed Apple Blossom, if she ever wants to
go back to the life she knew.
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