Witch Possessed

Wow - when I finished reading the ARC version this book I thought back to when Alyssa was introduced in Chapter 5 of GHostMaker One - Obscure - as a Witch of impressive lineage!
In this second book of the series not only do we learn how strong a witch Alyssa is, but also why the Mooney family and coven are the leading coven in Ottawa.

The danger Trace and Alyssa face this time with a coven of witches who harvest spirit magic from other beings at their death. This is the group from Trace’s teenage history.

The story starts with the dark coven taking Grandfather Mooney prisoner as a ploy to access the spirits Trace has been hosting since the end of book one.
There is deadly danger and battles in this book. But there are also moments of tender personal connection between Alyssa and Trace deepening their relationship.
It is good to learn more about Alyssa's family and how they come together first to save Grandfather Mooney, than Trace, and the final show down with the Spirit Harvesters - at least until book 3. Alyssa learns more about who her Grandfather was, and who he is now. The Mooney family comes together for each battle - and both Alyssa and Trace are pushed to their limits and I think discover new depths in their own strengths and in their strength together.

Simon and Reverie have minimal presence in this book I suspect we will see them more in the next book.

I am eager to see what happens in book 3.