Some Practical Magic

by Laurie Carroll-Kuna

"Kitchen Witch" Cassandra Hathorne doesn't know what she's getting herself into. To escape her mother's relentless matchmaking, Cassie jumps at the opportunity to go on a book tour headlined by blockbuster horror novelist M. S. Kazimer. Even though Mick's not one of her own kind, sparks fly between them.

But Mick has a secret more disturbing than Cassie's own secret of being a real witch. A serial killer, one who's been copycatting the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893896374
• ISBN13: 9781893896376
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Imajinn Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.7" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Bring on Endora!

Cassie is the author of a syndicated column called Kitchen Witch. When she ends up on a book signing tour with M.S. Kazimer (aka Mick Sandor), the two couldn't have less in common. Or so it would seem. Cassie is actually a 90 year old witch, but since real witches age at a much slower rate, Mitch and Cassie are about even - appearance-wise. When Cassie senses absolute evil during the tour and sends her familiar into a possibly fatal situation, the truth comes to light that the FBI arranged the book tour to flush out a serial murderer who has used Mick's books as his basis for killing. The two work magic together - in more ways than one - to close the case and keep their future together possible. I am already looking foward to THAT OLD BACK MAGIC, which continues with the story of Cassie's familiar, Endora Bast.

Some Practical Magic

What a great book. I loved every magic moment that I spent reading it. The characters were great and the story line fantastic. I can't wait to get the sequal and read that one as well.

A fun & amusing read

Cassandra Hathorne is a 90 year old witch; witches don't age at the same rate as humans, however, so she looks significantly younger to human Mirek "Mick" Sandor, aka horror writer M.S. Kazimer. Mick and Cassie meet on a book signing tour, although Cassie is unaware that the tour has been arranged by the FBI. A serial killer has focused on Mick's books for his pattern to killing and Mick and the FBI are trying to stop him. Mick has decided to quit writing horror after this tour and once the serial killer finds out, all plans go awry. This book has great quirky characters in it, as Cassie's familiar is Endora Bast, a shapeshifing cat who can pass as a human (and wouldn't you know that Mick is allergic to cats?). Cassie's mom, Medusa, tries to matchmake Cassie throughout the book and ultimately helps Cassie and Mick with the killer. This was a fun read that definitely kept me smiling. I will most definitely read the next book, which is Endora's story.

A satisfying romantic adventure

Cassandra Hathorne is an author of 'KITCHEN WITCH' syndicated news column and Books and M. S. Kazimer is a mystery/horror writer who sits next to her during a book signing tour as seating is alphabetical. Although he looks good for a guy of 40, he is also mortal and she is a witch who at 90 is barely middle aged. Unknown to her, Mick has been a fan of her writing and is looking forward to meeting her. The FBI discovers there is a serial killer copycatting Kazimer's book plots who is now stalking the tour. They plan a trap which backfires and will lead to both authors' deaths without the aid of magic and love. SOME PRACTICAL MAGIC is a suspenseful but humorous witch story with 'shades' of the BEWITCHED TV sitcom to add to reading pleasure. The look at the serial killer is vivid but not overwhelming which I appreciated as this is a romance rather than horror. The secondary 'witchy' characters add spice and humor to lighten the serious side of the story. Medusa, Cassie's match-making mother 'pops in' occasionally with friends and advice. Endora, the cat familiar is never short on advice and also works as Cassie's publicist on the tour. Besides looking out for a serial killer, the main characters are looking within at relationships and what they will do with their life after the tour. Although expressed typically, the serious aspects are not overwhelmed by the humor. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing a satisfying romantic adventure. Reviewed by Cy Korte For eBOOKISLE

Some Practical Magic

What do you get when you combine Bewitched with Stephen King? Or Bell, Book & Candle with James Patterson? You get Laurie Kuna's wonderful book, SOME PRACTICAL MAGIC. This tale of love between a real live witch and a horror writer skillfully blends romance, humor, witchcraft and suspense. In addition to a likable heroine and a hunky hero, Ms Kuna creates truly exceptional secondary characters. I hope she's busy writing Endora's (the heroine's feline familiar) story.