Banshees, Boomboxes, and Bones (Bewitcher's Beach Mystery 4), by Emily Fluke

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This past November, the fourth installment in Emily Fluke's Bewitcher's Beach Mystery series was released. I was thrilled to receive a free copy from the author. Banshees, Boomboxes, and Bones is another entertaining installment in the series I've been enjoying from the beginning.

As with the previous installments, Banshees, Boomboxes, and Bones is set in the 1990s. Noema accompanies her pups on a field trip to Shadowvale University. When the field trip concludes, her pups go home, but Noema stays to investigate the disappearance of the grimoire. This holds the clues to Noema's family history, so she is eager to find it. Things get dicey when not only bones are found, but the ghost of the dead body goes missing. To make matters worse, Noema may have a shady past that she doesn't quite remember. Was she the culprit or can she clear her own name? There's a lot to uncover!

The world building continues to be phenomenal and it's seamlessly infused in the mystery. The little nuances, such as the ears flexing, give the reader such a clear picture of how the characters are interacting and reacting. I also love how the sense of smell continues to play a key role in the series. Noema can smell emotions. For example, confusion is the scent of pineapple pizza. 

 All of the talk of spells did confuse me in a portion of the second half of the book and the 1990s nostalgia isn't as strong as it was in the beginning of the series. I miss the many references to that era. I also noticed that there is mild language in this installment, which was not the case in the previous ones. However, the mysteries have become more complex since the beginning of the series and I do love how it has changed in that way. Each installment builds upon the other.

Along with the mysteries and setting, I continue to be interested in the relationships between the characters. A complete character list at the beginning of the book would have been helpful. Some characters are listed, but many are missing. I did highlight the characters in my Kindle, but I also like having the list altogether in the front, as was the case in previous installments.

If you enjoy paranormal cozies, then the Bewitcher's Beach Mystery series is a must read. If you're a fan of culinary cozies, will be treated to a few recipes at the end of the book, although they do not play a huge role in the series. I highly recommend starting with Magic, Movies, and Murder and reading the series in order. 

Thank you to author Emily Fluke for providing me with a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.