The second half of the book moves into a more intense and dark side, when a client is murdered and a child disappears. All very interesting, and the historical tidbits about San Francisco and the Haight-Ashbury district, added to the enjoyment. In the first part of the book we go along with Lily, on some of her buying expeditions, and meet many of her loyal clientele. It quickly becomes a success, due to her ability to tune into the the 'vibes' of the articles of clothing she handles, it gives her an edge, matching the right clothes to the right person. She settles in and opens a vintage clothing store, Aunt Cora's Closet. Lily decides this might be just the place for her, with the cities varied cultures. After traveling the world and living in many places, a parrot tells her to move to San Francisco, but, 'beware the fog'. She has some rather unusual and special talents, that can help her or cause her problems. Lily Ivory, (just have to love that name) our heroine, is looking for a bit of peace and normalcy in her life. If you are looking for something fun, insightful, and fresh, Secondhand Spirits, by Juliet Blackwell, might, just be the ticket for you. This is another outstanding narration by the multi-talented voice artist Xe Sands. Xe Sands, brings a multitude of talents with her narration of this fun and frisky book, Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell. Male voices are so well done, and sound, well, masculine. Sands, successfully emotes the rather longing side of Lily, who yearns to make friends, having girl talk and chummy times. A small child, sounds like a child, in fact children sound so realistic, you would swear you are hearing a child, or that a teenager, slipped into the studio and narrated the teenage parts. Xe Sands, has an outstanding range of voices, all convincing. Immediately, as you hear the first lines read by Xe Sands, you are captured. You will slip right into pace with her. Her voice is singular, unlike anyone else. Narrator, Xe Sands, is refreshing, like a mist off the ocean. Secondhand Spirits: A Witchcraft Mystery, Book 1

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