Strange Tricks - Syd Moore (The Essex Witch Museum Series #6)

Genre: Mystery | Thriller | Fiction

Release Date: Expected 6th June 2021

(#6 in The Essex Witch Museum Series )

Rosie Strange has always lived up to her name - since taking over her families legacy at the Essex Witch Museum, her life has become a never ending series of oddities and mystery. And the Museum isn't the only legacy Rosie has come into - the strange apparitions and things that go bump in the night seem to be her normal as she struggles to understand a strange new gift that seems to growing.

And now, her Curator Sam Stone is slowly trying to peice together the mystery of what really happened to his missing brother and the other young boys who dissappeared seemingly without a trace. Never one to shy away from the dark, Rosie follows him on a journey into the unknown to try and find the truth.

Syd Moore has a magical, unique charm in everything she writes and the sixth installment of this series is no exception. You can definitely read this if you're not familiar with the other books - it's strong enough to stand up as a single story but I'd still recommend reading the entire thing to get a stronger picture of the whole Moore universe and get a better understanding of some of the mysteries that are being slowly peiced together as the stories weave together.

As an 'Essex Girl' myself, Rosie makes me look at my home in a totally new and interesting light and struck so many chords with me about the feminist nightmare that is the Essex stereotype.

Syd Moore has a way of always providing a classic mystery perfectly balanced with the supernatural and the spooky.

If you're looking for a gripping mysery with a spellbinding supernatural twist, fiery female leads and tonnes of charm - here's your next read.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you to Syd Moore, Oneworld Publications and Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review.

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