Cinnamon and the Cursed Catmint: The Catmint Chronicles Book 2

By Amanda Sterczyk

A hostile takeover, a fading spell, and a Himalayan cat who has traded his sarcasm for... Broadway show tunes?

Escape the noise of the modern world and step into the tech-free sanctuary of Cresswell-on-Wyrd. If you're looking for a "no-murder" mystery that pairs perfectly with a crisp autumn afternoon and a hot cup of tea, this tale of magic and musical mayhem is your next favorite retreat.

Rowan Thorne thought saving Black Thumb Betty's Caf & Herb Shop meant her troubles were over. She was wrong. As the autumn leaves begin to turn in the peculiar village of Cresswell-on-Wyrd, a new threat emerges from the local butcher shop. Clive Smeaton has submitted expansion plans to the Village Council that would bulldoze Betty's legacy-and Rowan's hard-won inheritance.

To save the shop, Rowan needs the wisdom hidden within her aunt's missing grimoire pages and the counsel of her feline partner, Cinnamon. But there is a catastrophe in the kitchen: the cardamom that gave Cinnamon his voice is losing its potency.

Desperate to keep their communication alive, Rowan experiments with a new herb: Catmint. The results are... unexpected. Instead of dispensing advice, the "cursed" catmint has Cinnamon belting out show tunes and leaving the villagers dizzy. With the Council vote looming and a cat who thinks he's Pavarotti, Rowan must outwit the butcher before the final curtain falls on the caf forever.

Why Readers Love The Catmint Chronicles:

Pure Comfort: A "No-Murder" mystery where the stakes are high but the gore is non-existent.The Musical Himalayan: Meet Cinnamon, a talking cat who navigates a magical glitch that turns his snark into a full-blown stage performance.Atmospheric Autumn: Get lost in a British village where the clocks have stopped, the tea is always brewing, and the October mist hides ancient secrets.Quirky Community: From Rory Nudge dodging his sheep-farming destiny to the calculating Clive Smeaton, the village is brimming with life.Clean & Cross-Generational: A heartwarming, hilarious read that is perfect for fans of all ages.

Perfect for fans of: The whimsical charm of "The Thursday Murder Club," the magical realism of "Garden Spells," and any reader who suspects their pet is secretly a diva.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1069717533
• ISBN13: 9781069717535
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Amanda Sterczyk
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"