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Bedsocks and Broomsticks: cozy urban fantasy series with a dash of murder mystery set in the UK (Omensford Book 1) Kindle Edition

by G Clatworthy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 191 ratings
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Village Fetes can be murder.

When Fi's electrical powers cause her to be fired from her job, the last thing she wants to do is help the Witches', Wizards' and Warlocks' Institute host the annual Halloween Fete. But when a judge collides with her, she's thrown into a murder investigation...as the prime suspect. Can she clear her name and catch the real killer?

Jam and Jerusalem meets Midsomer Murders meets magic.

If you like cozy British settings, sarcasm and witches, you'll enjoy this series.

Reviews:

If Jessica Fletcher was a 20 something IT worker and a witch, you'd get this fun book. A Cozy Mystery wrapped inside urban fantasy, it's a quick, fun read.
Wayne Turmel - author of Johnny Lycan and the Anubis Disk

I ADORED this book. It's like Midsomer Murders meets Helen Harper. Huge amounts of fun.
C.N. Rowan - urban fantasy author

This book had me hooked from the first page — there are so few fantasy stories about IT people, and the moment I saw the PIC-NIC, I knew I would like this book.
Amena Jameli - fantasy author

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G Clatworthy, urban fantasy author

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Omensford Series

If Jessica Fletcher was a 20 something IT worker and a witch, you'd get this fun book. A Cozy Mystery wrapped inside urban fantasy, it's a quick, fun read. Wayne Turmel - author of Johnny Lycan and the Anubis Disk I ADORED this book. It's like Midsomer Murders meets Helen Harper. Huge amounts of fun. C.N. Rowan - urban fantasy author

  • Bedsocks and Broomsticks
  • Cream Teas and Crystal Balls
  • Donkeys and Demons
  • Pumpkins and Popstars
  • Exes and Enchantments
  • Fae and Familiars
  • Gnomes and Necromancy

G Clatworthy

urban fantasy author

G Clatworthy started writing during the 2020 lockdown (her first book was called The Girl Who Lost Her Listening Ears, which tells you all you need to know about lockdown!).

She soon switched to urban fantasy and she loves mixing the magical with the mundane, especially if it involves dragons!

When she's not writing, she enjoys playing board games, drinking tea and eating chocolate.

More fan favourites by G Clatworthy:

  • Rise of the Dragons (urban fantasy series)
  • Omensford (cozy urban fantasy mystery series)

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B75R2WHF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 31, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2844 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1915516110
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

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G. Clatworthy

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G Clatworthy started writing during the 2020 lockdown (her first book was called The Girl Who Lost Her Listening Ears, which tells you all you need to know about lockdown!). She soon switched to urban fantasy and she loves mixing the magical with the mundane, especially if it involves dragons! She lives in Wiltshire, UK with her family and two cats. When she's not writing, she enjoys playing board games, drinking tea and eating chocolate.

G Clatworthy also writes children's books as Gemma Clatworthy.

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WelshDragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for first in a series!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
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I found myself liking this story far more than I expected. The characters are interesting, the plot is easily followed, and the premise keeping oneself out of jail, while seeking the real murderer. The poor main character has a lot on her plate with electricity as her witch power and sudden surges burning out her work computers and causing her joblessness. Also the murder victim's wrym decides that she is her new familiar and off we go into some crazy adventures. I definitely recommend this book.
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Rebecca
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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I cannot remember how I received the first in this series free. However, within a few pages of reading, I was delighted to realize that I had found a new author to enjoy. As soon as I finished one book, I immediately downloaded the next and binge-read my way through all five of the published books. MC Fi is a fabulously flawed character - a bit insecure, entirely too judgmental of herself and somewhat clueless about social interactions. She also is terrified of hurting others with the power she feels she cannot control. She is not perfect but she is perfectly wonderful and (minor spoiler alert!) I thoroughly enjoyed her growth in the books I have read thus far. Although Fi does manage to solve the mystery of the murder, she is downcast to have used her powers to harm even though she saved others from the killer. Recommended!

Although it was my pleasure to receive this book for free, it was completely my choice to share my honest review.
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Lorien Cord
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice but a bit all over the place
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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For being a first book in a series this story jumps right into the middle of people who it seems like you should already know. The mystery was a little simplistic, I like the addition of Cressida she has to be one of my favorite parts of this, who doesn't like a wyrm. I do appreciate that the storytelling was show not tell, but there's a lot left unanswered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I loved the characters. The vacuum cleaner was very funny. The story kept me interested until the last page.
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M R G
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable cosy paranormal
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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I liked the gentke yet thorough world building, and the good use of an unexpected murder mystery puzzle. I was intrigued enough to buy the next book.
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R. Boisclair
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book now!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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What a find. The Omensford series is my first reading anything from Ms. Clatworthy. And what an auspicious start it is. Fi is a tech support rep who has a problem with electricity. She's also a witch and it seems she regularly fries things. After getting sacked again she "volunteers" to help her mom with the trip town Witches conference. A murder occurs and she is suspect #1. This alone is enough to prod her to solve the crime herself but somehow the victims Wyrm has attached itself to her and talks to her telepathically. Its a wonderful, funny, sharp and fabulous mystery which I can't wait to read more of in future adventures of Fi.
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JW USA
2.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t connect
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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I wanted to like this but none of the characters endeared themselves to me. The switching perspectives in third person was also a bit hard to connect with.
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Jo Perry
3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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The author did a great job in bringing the story to life. The target group was geared towards both young people, and to the not so young group. I would recommend this book to those who would also enjoy it.
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Gary O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read with interesting characters
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2023
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This was a fun read. There’s a murder in a small English village and being a suspect, the main character takes it upon herself to attempt to solve it. The author has created fun and interesting characters (including a snarky familiar). I enjoyed the story and look forward to the next book in the series.
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Kiwi
4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy, witchy und ein Mordverdacht
Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2024
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Ich bin ein groser Fan von witchy Urban Fantasy mit Cozy crimesolving vibes.

Zuerst dachte ich, dass Buch ist das gleiche in Grün, doch ich wurde schnell eines besseren belehrt.

Zu meiner Abwechlung ist Fi zwar etwas ungeübte mit ihrer Magie, aber es zeigten sich schon auf den Seiten Versprechungen, dass da mehr in ihr steckt, als sie glaubt.

Das Buch ist voller Witz und hat mich schnell mit seinen charmanten Charactern abgeholt. Es gibt einen Magier, der auf seinem Stab fliegt und jedem die Frage beantwortet, ob Magier etwas unter ihren Roben tragen. Fi, die lieber einen Staubsauger, statt einem Besen reitet. Einen frechen Wyrm, der das Haus der neuen Besitzerin auf den Kopf stellt und so viel mehr.

An der Serie bleib ich dran!

Gefühl: Was ist das erste Gefühl, nachdem du das Buch beendet hast
4/5

Plot: Wie fesselnd und gut entwickelt ist die Handlung des Buches?
4/5

Unterhaltungsfaktor: Hat das Buch dich gut unterhalten? Konntest du beim Lesen abschalten und dich in die Geschichte vertiefen?
5/5

Schreibstil: Gefällt dir der Stil des Autors? Ist er flüssig und ansprechend?
5/5

Pacing: Ist das Tempo des Buches angemessen? Gibt es langsame oder schnelle Passagen, die den Lesefluss beeinflussen?
4/5

Empfehlung: Wie wahrscheinlich würdest du das Buch weiterempfehlen?
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Mrs T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2023
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A lighthearted and enjoyable start to this series. I’m looking forward to seeing Fi and Cressida’s relationship develop and I’m sure there will be plenty of smiles along the way.
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Martin Owton
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun cozy murder mystery with witches
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2024
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Fun cozy murder mystery set in English village with witches and other paranormals characters. Midsomer Murders meets Witches Abroad
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Mark C
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm, funny and a little bit mad
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2022
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For those of us that have watched 'Midusmmer Murders' and like to read fantasy books, we have an official new home. A nice... quiet.. .little modern English country village that just happens to have a few minor quirks... like miniature dragons, witches on broomsticks (and hoovers), werewolves, and with a little dash of your basic murder. It's a fun little ride as we mix magic, tech support, baking competitions and intrigue. Whatever could go wrong?

I'd definitely recommend this to you, though you might want to binge it, so take the day off work ;)

Looking forward to book 2!
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