'Til Death
📘 About This Book
The staff at Salem, Massachusetts’s local station, WICH-TV, is looking forward to the wedding of their program director, Lee Barrett. But when Lee heads off on her Maine honeymoon, she’ll be haunted by the ghosts of her own past . . . Lee and Detective Sergeant Pete Mondello are finally tying the knot—and Lee is tying up loose ends before the big day. It’ll be an adjustment moving out of Aunt Ibby’s house, but the couple will stay nearby—after all, they have to share custody of O’Ryan, their clairvoyant cat. And Aunt Ibby will be renting out Lee’s old apartment . . . though she’s getting some bad vibes from her current prospective tenant. After the celebration, complete with a cake made by the station magician, there should be time to relax—but the Maine island happens to be near the site of the crash that long ago killed Lee’s parents, a mystery she’s never been able to solve. Soon she’ll be putting wedding gifts aside and turning to her psychic gifts instead, to wrap up crimes both past and present . . . Praise for the Witch City Mysteries “Yet another hit in the Witch City Mystery series!” —Fresh Fiction on Murder, Take Two “Carol J. Perry juggles these details with finesse and moves the plot toward a creepy conclusion that adds a few shivers to this cozy.” —BookPage on Late Checkout “This delightful read set against the Halloween festivities in Salem is perfect cozy read for a blustery autumn evening.” —The Intelligencer on Late Checkout
📖 Summary
Til Death, written by Carol J. Perry and published in 2022, is a 322-page work of fiction that invites readers back to the charming and mystical world of Salem, Massachusetts. The story centers around the bustling staff at the local television station, WICH-TV, who are eagerly anticipating and preparing for a major milestone. Program director Lee Barrett and Detective Sergeant Pete Mondello are finally tying the knot. As the big day approaches, Lee finds herself busy tying up loose ends and navigating the bittersweet transitions that come with a major life change. Moving out of her beloved Aunt Ibby’s house is a notable adjustment, but the newly married couple will remain nearby, primarily because they share custody of a very special feline companion named O’Ryan, a cat known to possess clairvoyant abilities. Meanwhile, Aunt Ibby is preparing to rent out Lee’s former apartment, though she is immediately unsettled by some distinctly bad vibes radiating from a prospective tenant who comes to tour the space. Amidst the local preparations, wedding festivities unfold, complete with a celebratory cake uniquely crafted by the television station's resident magician. Following the joyous ceremony, the newlyweds anticipate finally having some well-deserved time to relax and unwind together. However, true to the nature of cozy mysteries, tranquility is short-lived. The destination they choose for their honeymoon is a picturesque Maine island, but it conveniently happens to be located near a rather mysterious site that draws Lee right back into the supernatural and the unexplained. As the trip gets underway, Lee discovers that she cannot simply leave her extraordinary history behind, finding herself haunted by the ghosts of her own past even while trying to celebrate her future. Carol J. Perry weaves together elements of romance, paranormal intrigue, cozy mystery tropes, and the familiar warmth of tight-knit New England community life. The narrative balances the domestic adjustments of marriage and shared pet custody with the lingering shadows of history and ghosts. Readers who enjoy character-driven fiction with a touch of magic, beloved recurring figures, and picturesque coastal settings will find much to appreciate in this installment of the series. The blending of television station camaraderie, magical touches like O'Ryan the cat and the magician's cake, and the looming mysteries of a Maine island create an engaging environment for fans of lighthearted yet suspenseful storytelling.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Engaging blend of romance, cozy mystery, and paranormal elements
Beloved recurring characters that fans of the series will enjoy seeing evolve
Delightful New England settings including Salem and a Maine island
Fun and whimsical details like a station magician's wedding cake and a clairvoyant cat
⚠️ Cons
May require familiarity with previous books to fully appreciate character relationships
The transition between domestic wedding preparations and spooky elements can feel abrupt for some readers
❓ FAQ
Who is the author of Til Death? +
The book was written by Carol J. Perry.
When was Til Death published? +
It was published in the year 2022.
How many pages long is the book? +
The book spans 322 pages.
Who are the main characters getting married? +
Program director Lee Barrett and Detective Sergeant Pete Mondello are getting married.
What is the name of the clairvoyant cat in the story? +
The clairvoyant cat is named O’Ryan.
