Roberta Writes – The Hat: Run with the Roses by C.S. Boyack #fiction #bookreview #readingcommunity

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Picture caption: Cover of Run for the Roses featuring an axe, a fluffy hat and a bunch of red roses

What Amazon says

The Headless Horseman has mellowed over the centuries, somewhat. Who knew that he is a horse lover, and needs Lizzie’s help. An unaffiliated witch is torturing race horses in an effort to skew the parimutuel betting odds.

Can Lizzie and the hat find this renegade witch before one of these beautiful animals gets hurt? Can they do it before Detlef, The Horseman, takes things into his own hands and violates the terms of his magical parole.

It seems like everyone is standing in their way this time, including a team of YouTube ghost hunters and members of the coven itself.

Saddle up for this supernatural ride through the world of Lizzie and the hat.

My review

Run for the Roses is another dive into a world of supernatural events directed by mythical creatures who fly just below the perception of humanity. All of humanity, except for Lizzie, the possessor of ‘the Hat’, an unusual and ancient creature who choses to take the form of various hats that can be worn by the current member of the family it has adopted. The Hat has been in Lizzie’s family for decades and came to her following the death of her grandfather. Together, Lizzie and the Hat have been on seven previous adventures where they fight mythical creatures who have chosen to follow a selfish path of personal gain of some sort. Lizzie and the Hat are, in essence, the champions of ‘good’ mythical creatures who want to live in harmony with humanity. The duo, together with helpers and friends, prevent discord and disruption in the human world that could have negative implications for everyone.

This story steps up the role of the ‘Headless Horseman’. Detlef made an appearance in an earlier book and it was very enjoyable to see him making a greater appearance in this book. Detlef is a champion of horses and is angered by the actions of witches who have summoned a ‘maar’ to terrify and torture horses for the purpose of changing the outcome of horse races. Detlef needs Lizzie and the Hat to help him destroy the maar and end the reign of terror.

As always, this short and fast story is packed with dark humour, fascinating mythical creatures, and an exciting story line. This book introduces the Gravedigger who I really enjoyed. Lizzie’s interactions with her band and their various gigs create a fun and relatable background setting for the adventures.

If you are looking to escape the anxieties of life through some well written and highly entertaining escapism, you will love this book.

Purchase Run for the Roses from Amazon US here: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Roses-Hat-Book-8-ebook/dp/B0F7PKPRVF

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  11. I’ve loved all the books in The Hat Series and this one is no exception. I think my favorite new character in this one was the Gravedigger! Congratulations to Craig! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Robbie.

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  17. This sounds like a delightful read, Robbie. Congratulations, Craig, you’ve got another winner. I’m looking forward to reading it soon. 😊

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