From the New York Times bestselling author of A Vision in Velvet comes more spooky sleuthing with Lily Ivory, vintage boutique owner and gifted witch… Lily would like nothing better than to relax, enjoy her friends, and take care of business at her store, which is booming thanks to San Francisco's upcoming Summer of Love Festival. But as the unofficial witchy consultant to the SFPD, she is pulled into yet another case. A woman has jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, and her apparent suicide may be connected to a suspicious botanica in the Mission District. When the police investigate the shop, they ask Lily to look into its mysterious owner, whose granddaughter also appears to be missing. As Lily searches for the truth, she finds herself confronted with a confounding mystery and some very powerful magic…

You've got the basics of spellcasting down—now take your magical practice to a higher level. Discover how to add potency to your protective and defensive magic, healing work, psychic development, and divination. Cast successful spells for love and money. Add lesser-known workings to your repertoire, such as sending out etheric tendrils, creating a nocturnal servitor, and ethically practicing weather magic. With convenient "at-a-glance" correspondences and recipes for potions, incense, and oils, Spellcasting offers practical tips and techniques that will forever improve your magical workings: Love magic Familiars Remote viewing Scrying mirrors Merging with the elements Divination Psychic development Weather magic Healing Defensive magic Astrological influences Protection Meditation Altered states Allies and helpers Money magic Praise: "A comprehensive yet readily digested review of magical theory and practice, together with some very useful recipes and rituals."—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

Discover the wisdom and wonder of ancient and modern spellcraft in this invaluable introductory guide to magic. It's a must-have for every girl who's ready to release her inner enchantress ... and live a charmed life! Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with divination, charms, and enchantments. Practical tips and techniques will help you to achieve the creative state of mind necessary for magic. You'll learn the secrets of potions and candles; spoken and written spells; and the power of your own feelings. Find out what your castings can reveal about your personality and destiny, learn how to bless and protect your friends and family -- and find your own twist on an ancient tradition. Discover the secret forces of the universe ... and unlock your own hidden power!

As witch and vintage store owner Lily Ivory steps into her new role as leader of the Bay Area's magical community, she's faced with a mysterious death of magical proportions... Strange things are happening in Lily Ivory's San Francisco. First, she finds a vintage mermaid costume which dates from the 1939 San Francisco's Treasure Island World's Fair – and which gives off distinctly peculiar vibrations. Next, she stumbles upon a dead man in the office of her predecessor, and as the community's new leader, she feels compelled to track down the culprit. Just when Lily thinks things can't get any stranger, a man appears claiming to be her half-brother, spouting ideas about the mystical prophecy involving San Francisco and their family... When the dead man is linked to the mysterious mermaid costume, and then yet another victim is found on Treasure Island, Lily uncovers ties between the long-ago World’s fair and the current murders, and begins to wonder whether the killer might be hiding in plain sight. But unless Lily can figure everything out in time, there may be yet another body floating in San Francisco Bay.

A companion guide to The Complete Idiot s Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, Second Edition(1592571115) - chock full of spells for every purpose, magical, method, tool, occasion, holiday, and more! The spells are all attached to various aspects of Wiccan belief, celebration, and practice. Information on magical tools and recipes for notions, potions, and powers accompany all spells. Learn to compose and cast spells, record spells and formulas in a personal Book of Shadows, cleanse and consecrate your tools and altar, and celebrate Esbats and Sabbats. Cast spells using candles, incense, crystals, herbs, astrology, magical alphabets and runes, and more!

In "Amphibians: The Dark Secrets Deep Down in the Bayou" Part 1, readers are transported to the mysterious and dark world of the Louisiana bayou. The story follows a group of friends who stumble upon a voodoo ritual in the swamp, awakening an ancient and terrifying force that has been lying dormant for centuries. As they delve deeper into the secrets of the bayou, they uncover a sinister plot involving amphibian creatures, witchcraft, and a dark science experiment gone wrong. With danger lurking around every corner, the friends must fight for their survival against powerful supernatural forces that threaten to consume them. Full of horror, fantasy, and science fiction elements, "Amphibians" is a thrilling and chilling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

A supernatural force on the loose in San Francisco and a family reunion keeps witch and vintage storeowner Lily Ivory on her toes as she prepares to walk down the aisle... When Lily Ivory stumbles on the uniform of a former prisoner from Alcatraz and SFPD inspector Carlos Romero’s cousin is kidnapped, Lily suspects something dangerous has been unleashed on the ghost-ridden island of Alcatraz. She'll have to sleuth out the culprit—when she’s not busy entertaining her visiting relatives and resolving romantic conflicts as her wedding date approaches. Could recent omens be pointing to the magical threat in her adopted city? If so, she'll have to line up her allies to change the fate of the Bay Area. Because no matter what, Lily's determined to celebrate her marriage with her friends by her side—even if it means battling a demonic foe before she can make it to the altar.