Product guide

Magic Can Bee Deadly: Ella Bloom Mysteries Book 2

Magic Can Bee Deadly is the second Ella Bloom Mysteries book, a paranormal cozy mystery set during a festival in Gloamington. Ella Bloom and Malcolm Fawkes investigate the mayor’s death amid returning magic, rivalries, and a town full of suspects.

At a glance

A mayor’s death at Gloamington’s Spring Awakening Festival sets off the central investigation.
Ella Bloom and Malcolm Fawkes look into a case surrounded by people with old grievances and possible motives.
The setting mixes cozy mystery conventions with returning magic, magical races, and honey imagery.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise gives the investigation a defined setting and a wide suspect pool, including a baker and a beekeeper.
The listed Kindle edition supports screen readers, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Series	Ella Bloom Mysteries
Series number	Book 2
Genre	A Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Publisher	One-Twenty-Six Press
Publication date	October 17, 2025
Language	English
Print length	277 pages
File size	4.0 MB

Kindle features
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

This is identified as the second book in the Ella Bloom Mysteries, so readers who prefer to begin a series at its start may want to consider that sequence.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a paranormal cozy mystery with a festival murder and magical small-town setting.
Existing Ella Bloom Mysteries readers seeking the series’ second installment.
Kindle readers who may use screen reader support, Word Wise, or enhanced typesetting.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a standalone book rather than a series installment.
Readers who do not enjoy cozy mysteries with paranormal elements.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 621 ratings

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Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, with most ratings in the top two star categories and a smaller share in the three-star category. This may offer a general signal for readers considering the book’s paranormal cozy premise, but ratings alone do not explain what customers liked or disliked, and no written feedback is supplied here.

Frequently asked questions

What is Magic Can Bee Deadly about?

When the mayor is found dead at Gloamington’s Spring Awakening Festival, Ella Bloom and Malcolm Fawkes investigate a crowd of suspects amid returning magic and longstanding grievances.

Is this part of a series?

Yes. The listing identifies it as the second book in the Ella Bloom Mysteries.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing states that screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 277 pages and a Kindle file size of 4.0 MB.