Six months after Alice witnessed Trent break into her antique store and die on the floor, business has been strangely calm—aside from the ghosts, her watchful neighbor Dahlia, and David, the reaper who lingers nearby with his hellhound, Scorch.
When a promising estate sale in nearby Gainesville draws Alice and Dahlia in, what should have been a routine inventory run takes a dark turn. Among the antiques are objects tied to forbidden rituals—items capable of pulling the dead back into the living world.
Soon after, another body appears in Alice’s shop.
With the blood moon approaching, Alice and Dahlia uncover the truth: the powerful Gallant family has been quietly continuing a deadly tradition—and Alice may be the final piece they need to complete it.
If they fail to stop the ritual, the dead won’t be the only ones rising… and they may not survive to see the aftermath.
... Read moreAs someone who enjoys cozy mystery novels infused with supernatural elements, I found 'Cursed Mirror' particularly captivating because it blends antiques, ghostly encounters, and forbidden rituals in a unique way. The setting of an antique store offers endless possibilities for intriguing and mysterious plot developments, especially when items have the power to affect the boundary between life and death. The presence of a watchful neighbor and a reaper figure with a hellhound adds layers of suspense and depth to the story.
The upcoming blood moon trope is a classic yet effective device for building tension, and it felt very well integrated here with the dark tradition of the Gallant family. The narrative explores themes beyond the usual crime or ghost story by incorporating religious aspects and the idea of forbidden rituals, which give the mystery a darker, more thrilling edge. It’s not just about solving a crime but confronting supernatural consequences.
Reading this reminded me how older antiques often carry stories and secrets from the past, making them perfect focal points for mystery stories. If you enjoy cozy mysteries but are looking for something with chilling supernatural twists, 'Cursed Mirror' fits that niche perfectly. Plus, the character-driven elements such as Alice's midlife experiences and her relationships with those around her make the story relatable and immersive. I highly recommend checking out this book if you’re a fan of ghostly mysteries intertwined with ancient family secrets and mystical artifacts.