An Intrigue of Witches

The latest from “Enchanted Bay” mystery author Addison is a page-turning mix of Dan Brown meets National Treasure with some magic. Sidney Taylor is furloughed from a position she loves at the Smithsonian. As she prepares to leave, she receives a mysterious invitation to find an archaeological treasure. Since the invitation directs her to Robbinsville, NC, where she went to college and still has family, Sidney decides to combine the treasure hunt with a visit to her beloved grandmother. Intrigue and danger build around her search as incredible secrets are revealed about friends, family, and history. Then the story draws to a near-catastrophic climax in which Sidney discovers her true powers and destiny. Addison sketches her characters and setting with fine brushstrokes, highlighting the close relationships between family and friends cutting across lines of race and social standing. She shows the flow of life in a Southern town, expertly intertwined with mystery, magic, and an insidious plot to disrupt life and liberty in the United States.