A couple races against magical forces and the police to solve a perplexing murder case in the absorbing mystery novel, Murder on the Geneva Express: A Mac and Millie Mystery by JB Michaels. Just one month before his wedding day, Mac O’Malley becomes a prime suspect in a murder case. On a trip to celebrate his brother’s bachelor party, Peter Rickman is discovered dead on a train by his brother. Shocked and angry, Danny instantly blames Mac for Peter’s death after he notices Mac holding a cane while standing close to Peter. A fast-paced race follows as Mac and his fiancée try to uncover the truth and absolve Mac of the crime. But the cops are after them and, worse still, they have to outrun the Constabulary that suspects Mac of using Dark Magic.

From the opening scene to the end, Michaels maintains the tension that drives the story, creating a thrilling chase with many unexpected turns. The magical and real elements of the mystery are deftly intertwined. The supernatural owls that chase the couple and other fantasy aspects add intrigue to the story. I liked that the couple was creative and quickly worked to solve the murder case and exonerate Mac. The story took new turns that I enjoyed and which also took me by surprise. Murder on the Geneva Express by JB Michaels is a fascinating mystery with shocking twists and gripping scenes that fans of murder mysteries will find enthralling. It is a great addition to the Mac and Millie Mystery series.

Murder on the Geneva Express: A Mac and Millie Mystery by JB Michaels is an exhilarating blend of crime fiction and magical fantasy. Peter Rickman, a salesman with a private equity investment firm in Chicago, is returning from his brother’s bachelor party on an express train heading for Geneva, a quaint town near Chicago. Suddenly, Peter collapses on the walkway and dies. Seeing Peter collapse, a former police officer, Mac O’Malley, dashes up to help Peter and becomes the prime suspect. Millie Paderson, Mac’s fiancée, mystery-solving partner, and a capable witch who graduated from Upper Magic Academy, suspects that the murderer used Dark Magic. Bewitched combat, twirling magic wands, magic light shields, and magic spells are Mac’s and Millie’s tools, but will they find who murdered Peter?

Murder on the Geneva Express was my first meet-and-greet with JB Michaels’ award-winning Mac and Millie bestseller series, and it read perfectly well as a standalone. The fast-paced suspense and the atmospheric cozy mystery setting sprinkled with magical stunts and sparkling humor kept me spellbound from the first to the last page. My favorite quote from this enchanting mystery is: “Magic is effective, but it’s unpredictable.” Mac and Millie’s mission proves this. Millie’s magic wand made me say "Wow," and Mac sticking his tongue out at the Constable owls pursuing him made my day! The captivating plot perfectly balances action with the depth of the characters, and I am unable to fault any aspect of this ingeniously crafted mystery. I highly recommend it to crime fiction, thriller, and fantasy fans.

Murder On The Geneva Express: A Mac and Millie Mystery is written by JB Michaels. Danny was supposed to get married over the weekend. Peter, his brother and best man, was murdered while on the train in downtown Chicago. Mac O’Malley, a man with a cane, is a suspect in the murder. Mac, a hero of a cop, was asleep during the crime but found blood on the head of his cane when he woke up to the commotion. A notice of forbidden magic being used around the time of the murder gives Mac and Millie reason to wonder who committed the murder and why he was being framed for it. Will Mac be able to prove his innocence with so much evidence against him?

I absolutely loved Murder On The Geneva Express! Once I got started, I was so excited to see what would happen next that I couldn’t put it down. The characters are unique and drive the plot through the search for evidence. My favorite thing about this book is how JB Michaels folded magic into the story and made it work so well. This book is an action-packed thrill ride of a crime story that will entertain readers and leave them wanting more. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind sort of story. I recommend Murder On The Geneva Express to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, quick read that is the perfect mix of solving crimes with a twist of magic thrown in. I look forward to more stories by Michaels with Mac and Millie leading the way to the next turn.

Murder on the Geneva Express: A Mac and Millie Mystery is Book 6 in the cozy magical mystery series by JB Michaels. On a late-night commuter train, a group of slumbering men are returning from a bachelor party. Peter, the groom’s brother, slumps to the floor, dead and bleeding. The groom wakes to find Mac standing nearby with a cane in his hand, assumes the worst, and attacks him. Fleeing the scene, Mac calls his fiancée Millie for help. At the same time, the local magic constabulary is alerted that deadly black magic has been detected. Constable Greene is dispatched to find the source. Sought by both the regular cops and the constabulary, Mac and Millie must work fast to find out who killed Peter.

In Murder on the Geneva Express, JB Michaels gives us an entertaining story that is laced with magic and suspense. Set in Geneva, Illinois, the narrative is descriptive and moves at a good pace. As the plot unfolds, twists and turns keep the reader wondering how it will end. The characters are cleanly drawn. The devoted duo of Mac and Millie are likable protagonists and make a great team. Where he brings his former police background to bear, she adds the magical power that helps them to evade their pursuers. Constable Greene injects drama into the story. Is she an opponent or an ally; we’re not quite sure, but she’s good at her job. An engaging blend of mystery and magic.