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    Strange Sight: An Essex Witch Museum Mystery

    By Syd Moore

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    Strange Sight is the second novel in a witty commercial trilogy with the winning combination of witches and magic ... and Essex Girls
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOneworld Publications
    Release dateOct 5, 2017
    ISBN9781786072061
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    Strange Sight: An Essex Witch Museum Mystery
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    Syd Moore

    Syd Moore is best known for her Essex Witch Museum Mysteries (Strange Magic, Strange Sight, Strange Fascination, Strange Tombs and later in 2020, Strange Tricks). The series was shortlisted for the Good Reader Holmes and Watson Award 2018. She has twice been shortlisted for the CWA Short Story Dagger in 2019 and 2020. Her debut screenplay, Witch West, which she developed from an original idea, has been optioned by Hidden Door Productions and will be released in Autumn 2021. She lives in Essex.

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    • 2/5
      I read Strange Sight. I admit that I set it aside a time or two, but never managed to finish it. When Strange Sight: An Essex Witch Museum Mystery by Syd Moore, became available, I thought I recalled reading the first book, but didn't remember disliking it. Since it is the type of book I often enjoy, I wanted to give it a try. The story just seemed to ramble from here to there, and to be honest, I found Rosie to be most irritating. I didn't get any further than the 55-60 pages before setting it aside. The brutal scene in the beginning and then some silliness after just did nothing for me. I am a mood reader, and it is entirely possible that my current mood due to the unsettled nature of our country today, had something to do with me giving up. My patience is worn thin. I gave this three tries, but nope. Maybe at some point in the future I will have better luck, but I think I need something more straightforward, and less silly right now.
    • 4/5
      Aside from having to look up certain words because this is a very british book. It was very well written, kept my attention and was pretty hilarious at times. Dont be thrown off by the begining, its not all gory. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick read or by anyone that enjoys reading anything supernatural.
    • 4/5
      I loved this book. It was very British, with wording, traditions, habits, and, of course, the setting. The supernatural element was not overpowering -- subtle, but integral to the plot. It was a quick read because I wanted to know what happened next. Looking forward to reading some of the other books in the series.
    • 3/5
      I got this book through Early Readers program in Librarything. I am sorry, but it only gets an average rating from me. The premise is good. I love the idea of the Essex Witch Museum. I like Sam, but find Rosie to be annoying. She is just not likable for me. She is whiny, inconsiderate, opinionated. And calling the bomb squad? Just not done. wrong in so many ways these days.
    • 3/5
      I was so excited to finally receive this early review copy!!! I enjoy a good mystery and anytime their are supernatural wonders at play make it even more interesting. Rosie Strange, who has inherited the Essex Witch Museum, is off on a round two adventure with the museums curator Sam. Now the best part of this second book in the series, is finally catching a glimpse of Rosie's family's past. Of course the connection between Rosie and Sam and the mystery they are trying to solve make this a super fun read. Looking forward to the third book.
    • 5/5
      Looks like I will be adding Syd Moore to my list of authors to read.Rosie Strange has inherited the Essex Witch Museum from her grandfather, Septimus Strange, who established it to preserve the history of the witches in Essex. Sam Stone, the curator, is also part of the deal and Rosie finds him to be a bit interesting...in a possible romantic way.Rosie has a day job, and figures to maybe just sell the place, but there is something that keeps her drawn to it. She finds there is more than just a building and land...something more.This is the second book of the set and in this one, Rosie and Sam are asked to investigate the ghost sightings and strange happenings that are going on at La Fleur restaurant. Ghostbusting turns into investigating a murder when La Fleur's chef is found strung up and brutally murdered in the basement of the building. The method of murder and the way it is found have eerie resemblances to events that happened in the Victorian era.Are there spirits that are causing sightings and upset because of the evilness that was so prevalent in the past? Or is all this upheaval from human doings in an effort to cause La Fleur to fail? And why is any of it happening?Even though Rosie and Sam are hired by the restaurant owner to solve the reasons behind the paranormal activity, the two find that the actual murder needs to be solved too. They feel that there is a connection between the two.Along with the mystery there is some hesitant flirtation that goes on between the two. Neither will commit or acknowledge that there could be a relationship in the brewing. Rosie is a self-sufficient woman and Sam is a nice looking, bit nerdy academic. Not exactly the perfect match, but who knows.The pace is steady and pulls you along. There seems to be a good amount of information to sort through to try and solve the mystery, yet not hand it to you on a silver platter.
    • 4/5
      Rosie is still thinking about whether or not she should sell the Museum but she gets an offer she can't refuse from the owner of a restaurant La Fleur in London. They appear to have a ghost and he reckons that she's the best person to investigate. She takes some time off work and sets investigating with Sam Stone and what they find is messy and complicated and at the end Rosie is still wondering where her future is.Not bad, preferred the first book.
    • 3/5
      Strange Sight by Syd Moore, the sequel to Strange Magic, follows our main characters Rosie and Sam as they attempt to solve a case involving a vengeful spirit wreaking havoc in an upscale London restaurant. When a young woman working in her father's restaurant starts seeing a woman from the distant past (I'm talking about a ghost, ya'll) the crackerjack team from the Essex Witch Museum is called in to investigate. As with the previous book, this is equal parts supernatural mystery and contemporary fiction with a healthy dose of romantic tension. I will say that I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first but it picked up towards the latter third of the story (and the ending was really good). Rosie is a bit of an abrasive character and probably doesn't appeal to all people (though I find I like her rough edges). If you enjoyed the first in the series or you're looking for a bit of a witchy supernatural story for the Halloween season this one might just fit the bill. 7/10
    • 4/5
      In order to fully appreciate this second book in a series you should go back to book #1, Strange Magic. It sets the pace for the entire story plan, and in this British-based tale; you don’t want to miss a thing. Strange Sight can stand alone but it’s best with it’s companion.Rosie Strange has inherited her grandfather’s Essex Witch Museum. This would be good if a.) she believed in witches and b.) if she didn’t plan to sell it within the week. Her grandfather’s curator, Sam Stone is set out to make sure that doesn’t happen and the things going on it Essex are helping that right along.I loved the British humor, Rosie’s asides to herself and the other characters who were perfectly written. The bad people were appropriately bad and the nice people were, well – nice. If you like British humor, British life and, especially British ghosts – you’re gonna love it!
    • 4/5
      “Strange Sight” is the second instalment in Syd Moore’s projected “Essex Witch Museum” trilogy. I hadn’t read the first novel in the series (Strange Magic), but this did not detract from my enjoyment of this book, not least because as we go along the author deftly fills us newbies in with the facts we need to know. The back story can be briefly summed up. Rosie Strange unexpectedly inherits a “witch museum” set up by her grandfather Septimus, whom she hardly knew. Rosie is a down-to-earth, thirty-something “Essex girl” and scepticism runs in her blood (she’s a benefits fraud inspector, so one would hardly expect otherwise). She is bent on a quick sale of the museum, but finds herself oddly attracted to it. And to its resident curator, Sam Stone. She soon also becomes embroiled in enquiries of an otherworldly bent. In the case of “Strange Sight”, Strange and Stone are called to investigate ghostly manifestations in a high-end London restaurant, only to discover that the chef has been killed in what seems to be a ritual murder. The ghostbusters turn sleuths as they try to crack the link between this terrible crime and the ongoing hauntings.Of course, crime and supernatural genres have been combined before. One thinks of William Hope Hodgson’s Carnacki series or, closer to us, John Connolly’s Charlie Parker novels. What I liked about Moore is that the supernatural aspect does not drown out the “crime novel” elements. Indeed, the mystery is well-plotted, satisfactorily concluded and could stand its ground even without the otherwordly baggage. The ghostly sub-plots however add an element of frisson and there are hints that there is an overarching mystery directly involving Rosie Strange which will only be unravelled in the final book. What makes this novel a success is the endearing investigative duo, and especially the funny, charismatic Rosie, who doubles as narrator. Part Mulder and Scully, part Holmes and Watson, with some Bridget Jones thrown into the mix, it is the unlikely chemistry between the two which drives this book. That and the witty dialogue. This is an entertaining novel, a perfect read for summer (or make that a spooky autumn afternoon), and one which I wouldn’t mind seeing adapted for the screen.
    • 3/5
      Having recently inherited the Essex With Museum, Rosie Strange and her curator Sam Stone have been roped into another strange situation. Owner of The Fleur restaurant, Ray Boundersby has hired the duo to investigate some eerie occurrences at his restaurant. Blood dripping from the walls, cases of patrons turning ill while dining, ominous messages found written on the walls, and the ghostly apparition of a bonnet clad woman has the restaurant on edge. Before the pairs scheduled appointment to check out the happenings, the chef of the restaurant is found dead, and the sole witness claims it was a ghost.This book is the second in a planned series but written in a way that allows the reader to read them independently or in succession. Moore did a good job of providing some backstory which was pertinent to understanding the characters and some insight to their unique relationship. Rosie was a fun and likable character; witty, skeptical, and sarcastic with a teensy bit of prissiness which made her involvement in, what I imagine is essentially ghost hunting, quite comical at times. Sam was the steady, academic type, the perfect balance to this budding duo. The book at times felt a tad long winded and dragging but was overall enjoyable. I liked how the author was able to incorporate science and fact based logic while continuing to keep an air of the supernatural. The ending was fulfilling and left just enough questions to keep me engaged and eager for the next in the series. I think this series has great potential as Rosie discovers and explores more about her familial background and I am certain there is no end to the amount of ghostly business they can drum up in a city so rich in history!Overall, I would recommend this read and would continue reading along with the series!
    • 4/5
      Even better story than the first one, though epically bad copyediting. Rosie is still an odd character for me to sort out, but coincidentally, I was at the hair salon today and was able to ask my stylist, a UK native, about the whole Essex thing, which he tried to explain while desperately trying to be PC about the whole thing. I got the gist though, and it helped. It also helped that Rosie seemed more focused in the second half of this one. This story revolves around a good old fashioned murder mystery albeit with ghosts and a haunted restaurant. Nothing to scare the reader too badly, but the historical context of the plot, (which is based on historical events, sadly) is wickedly dark and honestly, even if this wan't a cozy(ish), would be hard reading in a few places. While this book is excellent on almost all fronts, it is also full of trigger warnings for epic violence against women. I liked the ending - I liked that it didn't involve the MC doing something stupid or ending up in a woman-in-peril situation. The very last page was also creepy as hell. Can't wait for book 3!