Wish Club: A Novel

Claudia, Lindsay, Gail, Mara, and Jill are about to find out that the old adage is true—they really should be careful what they wish for. At first their book club was like any other: talking, drinking wine, and maybe even discussing the book they’ve read. But when they read a novel about witchcraft and jokingly try one of the spells . . . it works. Naturally the women are freaked out at—they’re not witches! But what could be the harm in lighting some candles and making little wishes? Everyone has wishes—the perfect man, more time to yourself, a little extra cash . . . When their book club morphs into “Wish Club,” the ladies find their real gift is for conjuring trouble. Their wishes start going awry, and they find themselves in strange, hilarious, and in some cases even dangerous predicaments. But as they search for someone who might be able to help, each of the women begins to discover that she may have the ability to make her own wishes come true.

From Publishers Weekly

The five middle-aged Chicago women of Strickland's debut turn their book club turns into a monthly spellcasting session that seems harmless at first. But as the "wishes" get more involved-Claudia desperately wants a baby; Lindsay believes that losing weight will help her become influential with her socialite friends; Jill hesitantly asks for the perfect man; Gail would like some free time away from her three kids; Mara wants financial freedom-things go awry. Strickland, who pilots a Boeing 767 for a living, gives her five passengers a naivety of witchcraft and strength of character that charms. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

About the Author

Kim Strickland is currently a pilot flying Boeing 767s for a major airline. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two sons. This is her first novel.

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