Bookish Thursday - Moonset on Desert Sands by Sherri Dodd
Another review in conjunction with WOW-Women on Writing. This one also has a giveaway associated with it - so check out their post.
Book Summary
With a traumatic year of fending off a serial killer behind her, Arista has settled contentedly into her temporary home with Auntie in Sedona, Arizona. She enjoys her new job selling all things metaphysical and even has her eye on the hot security guard, Dakota, after her recent breakup with Shane.
But a series of new fainting spells has her worried, and when Auntie witnesses one, they decide the answer lies in her home of Boulder Creek. However, returning means not only dealing with her breakup and its heartache but also the possibility of drawing her bloodthirsty Uncle Fergus to her once safe haven in the redwoods. And this time he has recruited an even more dangerous alliance.
Arista's closest bonds will be strengthened, but the mounting tension of a death in the desert, a stalker on the streets, and the relentless pursuit of Fergus puts her in dangerous territory, and escaping sorrow proves impossible.
Publisher: Black Rose Writing(March 27, 2025)
AISN: B0DF33L1YW
ISBN: 168513579X
ISBN-13: 978-1685135799
Print length: 331 pages
Purchase a copy of Moonset on Desert Sands
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/168513579X
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/moonset-on-desert-sands-sherri-l-dodd/1150172801
Bookshop.org: https://tinyurl.com/3wyvb2p7
You can also add this to your GoodReads reading list
https://goodreads.com/book/show/221330223
About the Author, Sherri Dodd
Sherri grew up in southeastern Texas walking barefoot and catching crawdads as they swam the creek beds. Her childhood ran rampant with talk of ghosts, demons, and backcountry folklore, inspiring her first short story about a poisonous flower that shot toxins onto curious children. Her classmate bought it for all the change in his pocket. Not long after, her mother packed the two of them up and headed to the central coast of California. She has explored the vast area ever since, using it as a catalyst to her writing, from journaling to fitness articles to fiction. She holds a bachelor’s degree, and is pursuing her master’s, in holistic theology and believes this helps her to see the world through a more colorful and accepting lens.
In writing, her publisher labeled her 2024 debut novel as a paranormal thriller. She would have described it as a cozy murder mystery with generous dashes of magic realism, showing that she loves to merge genres. Her trilogy — Murder, Tea & Crystals — released book one - Murder Under Redwood Moon in March 2024; book two - Moonset on Desert Sands in March 2025; and the final book in the series- Hummingbird Moonrise released October 2025! All three books became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in the Occult Supernatural genre.
You can follow the author at:
Website: www.sherridodd.com
Instagram: @Sherri.Dodd.Author
Book Giveaways
Don’t miss an amazing giveaway of Moonset on Desert Sands and MORE! Enter at The Muffin from August 25 to September 6.
Now for my opinion...
First off, I grew up in the South with a brief stint in Montana. I well understand Arista's lack of 'love' for the desert-like Arizona. My oldest, who has lived there for several years, classifies it as 'hot and brown'. Secondly, woven in with the story are tidbits of 'witchy' information, which I find particularly informative.
In Moonset on Desert Sands, Arista, the main character, is missing her home in among the redwoods. While she loves living around her aunt's coven and working in the New-Age shop, she does long to be back home. However, what she is hiding from, is coming for her, regardless of where she hides. Can the coven keep her safe and help her come into her powers?
While it is not necessary to read the first book in the series to enjoy this book, reading Murder Under Redwood Moon would fill it a bit of what has transpired before. Now I need to read Book 3 to conclude the story!
Check out other opinions and guest posts from Sherri Dodd here...
Blog Tour Calendar
August 24th @ The Muffin
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the second book in Sherri Dodd's Murder, Tea & Crystals trilogy: Moonset on Desert Sands. Read an interview with the author and enter the giveaway.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
August 25th @ Cozy Home Delights
Ashley reviews Moonset on Desert Sands & author Sherri Dodd writes about wild animals. Cozy Home Delights is also hosting a book giveaway.
https://cozyhomedelight.com/reviews
August 27th @ Knotty Needle
Judy's posting her review of Moonset on Desert Sands by Sherri Dodd.
http://www.knottyneedle.blogspot.com
August 28th @ Kaecey McCormick
Writing deadlines have you stressed out? Relax with Yoga for Writers by Sherri Dodd, author of the Murder, Tea & Crystals trilogy.
https://www.kaeceymccormick.com/
August 31st @ All Things Writing
Author Sherri Dodd stops by with a post on why Stephen King was Right(or How Writers Become Mentally Involved in their Stories).
https://www.caitrincking.com/blog
September 1st @ Words by Webb
Ready for a new season? Check out a paranormal mystery perfect for fall: Moonset on Desert Sands.
https://www.jodiwebbwriter.com/blog
September 2nd @ Archeolibrarian
Dive into magic realism with an excerpt of Moonset on Desert Sands by Sherri Dodd.
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website
September 3rd @ Knotty Needle
Learn about Fitness and the Aging Body from Sherri Dodd.
http://www.knottyneedle.blogspot.com
September 8th @ A Wonderful World Of Words
Don't miss your final chance at a Moonset on Desert Sands giveaway. Author Sherri Dodd will also be writing about Dealing with Toxic Family Members.
https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/
September 9th @ Chapter Break
Author Sherri Dodd explains how Writing a Standalone Novel is Entirely Different from Writing a Trilogy (plus a sneak peek at her WIP).
September 11th @ Word Magic
Author Sherri Dodd shares a peek at her writing life and new novel in today's interview.
https://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com/
September 15th @ Words by Webb
Jodi shares why we should all be trying new genres - like magick realism.
https://www.jodiwebbwriter.com/blog
September 18th @ Boys' Mom Reads!
Today's spotlight is on Moonset on Desert Sands, the second book in the Murder, Tea & Crystals trilogy.
https://karensiddall.wordpress.com
September 20th @ Jill Sheet's Blog
Let's finish the Moonset on Desert Sands blog tour with a final interview with author Sherri Dodd.
https://jillsheets.blogspot.com/
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