Retired Witches Mysteries books in order

The Retired Witches Mysteries by Joyce and Jim Lavene follows three elderly witches who come out of retirement to solve magical crimes in three books published from 2014 to 2016.
Series · Cozy Mystery · Mystery · Paranormal

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Spell Booked 2014 Joyce & Jim Lavene Buy
2 Looking for Mr. Good Witch 2015 Joyce & Jim Lavene Buy
3 Putting on the Witch 2016 Joyce & Jim Lavene Buy

The Retired Witches Mysteries kicks off with Spell Booked (2014), introducing three elderly witches in Wilmington, North Carolina, who thought their days of casting spells were behind them. When magical dangers start cropping up, Molly, Elsie, and Olivia have to dust off their spell books and get back to work.

The three-book series runs through Putting on the Witch (2016) and offers a fun twist on the cozy mystery formula. The protagonists’ age and experience give the books a different feel from younger-heroine cozies, and the magical setting adds an extra layer of humor and stakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Retired Witches Mysteries series?

There are three books in the Retired Witches Mysteries series, published between 2014 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Retired Witches Mysteries series?

The first book in the Retired Witches Mysteries series is Spell Booked, published in 2014.

What is the Retired Witches Mysteries series about?

Three retired witches in Wilmington, North Carolina, are forced back into action when magical threats arise that only they can handle. Starting with Spell Booked, the series follows Molly, Elsie, and Olivia as they balance their golden years with witchcraft and crime-solving.

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