Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Potion to Die For | 2013 | Heather Blake | Buy |
| 2 | One Potion in the Grave | 2014 | Heather Blake | Buy |
| 3 | Ghost of a Potion | 2015 | Heather Blake | Buy |
The Magic Potion Mysteries by Heather Blake are set in Hitching Post, Alabama, where Carly Bell Hartwell runs a shop selling magical healing potions. When murders start disrupting her quiet Southern town, Carly puts her knowledge of local gossip and her magical gifts to use solving them. The series ran for three books from 2013 to 2015.
Blake brings a warm, lived-in feel to the fictional town, filling it with colorful characters and small-town dynamics. The magical elements are woven naturally into the setting rather than dominating it. Each book delivers a satisfying mystery alongside the ongoing development of Carly’s personal life and relationships. Readers who enjoy Southern-set cozies with a paranormal twist will find this series a good fit.