Grave Mistake By Christine Pope -

The story follows , a self-taught "hedgewitch" who makes a living performing divinations in West Los Angeles. Her life is upended by Lucien Dumond , the leader of the local Necromancers' Guild, who attempts to coerce her into joining his guild and his personal "harem".

Grave Mistake (2020) is the first novel in the paranormal cozy mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Christine Pope . The story blends supernatural elements, small-town charm, and a budding romance into a self-contained murder mystery. Plot Overview

While the character relationships evolve, the central murder mystery is resolved within the book without a cliffhanger. Series Information Grave Mistake by Christine Pope

After Lucien threatens her life, Selena consults her Tarot cards, which lead her to relocate to the small town of . Just as she begins to settle into her new shop, Lucien tracks her down, only to be found dead the next morning on tribal lands. Selena quickly becomes the primary suspect in the investigation led by Calvin Standingbear , the handsome chief of the San Ramon Apache tribal police. Core Characters

A likable, independent witch specializing in divination who prefers working solo rather than with a coven. The story follows , a self-taught "hedgewitch" who

The "hunky" and open-minded chief of tribal police who partners with Selena to solve the crime.

A slow-burn romance between Selena and Calvin begins here and is designed to develop across the entire series. Just as she begins to settle into her

The book features typical "cozy" tropes—a small-town setting, a quirky business (divination shop), and a lighthearted tone—while incorporating dark magic and spirits.