Hurricane Hex

Hurricane Hex is the 33rd novel in the Charmed series of novels, and is written by Diana G. Gallagher.

It takes place between Season 5 Episode 18 Cat House and Episode 22 Oh My Goddess! Part 1.

Summary

 * "A woman in peril, a storm prolonged --
 * Consequences of a spell gone wrong.
 * Come together, quell the anger --
 * Unite to save a friend in danger!"

Despite the fact that it's hurricane season, Phoebe, Piper and Paige decide to take a trip to the Sunshine State. After spending a few days at Phoebe's advice column seminar in Orlando, the Charmed Ones head a few miles north to pay a visit to Sharon Grant, Paige's best friend from college. They arrive just as a hurricane in South Florida changes course and starts heading towards them.

The three sisters soon discover that the dangerous storm isn't their only worry -- it seems that Sharon has taken up practicing folk magic with a quirky neighbor who has an unhealthy obsession with Florida folklore. Aware that large storms can affect magic in mysterious and catastrophic ways, the Charmed Ones must batten down the hatches and convince their hostess and her friend to stop casting spells before they find themselves trapped in the eye of a real mess.

Characters

 * Sharon Grant: Was as slim as she had been in college, and she glowed with a golden tan. She had brown eyes and natural sun-bleached highlights in her long blond hair Old friend of Paige's from college. Has a thing for painting like Paige. Married to Ben Grant. Dabs in folk magic with Margaret before she learns her lesson.
 * Ben Grant: He was six feet tall with wavy dark hair and arresting blue eyes. Casual tan slacks and a light blue short-sleeve shirt hung perfectly on his lean yet muscular frame. His handsome tanned face was unmarred by creases except around his eyes when he smiled. Husband of Sharon Grant. Does not believe in magic. Tries to tell his wife to stop dabbing in magic as it might bring on unfortunate consequences.
 * Agnes Finney: A petite, demure, and soft-spoken. Widow of Frank Finney. Neighbour of the Grants and Margaret Olsen. Does not believe in magic. Has a white toy poodle named 'Poncho'. Innocent saved.
 * Margaret Olsen: Tall and heavy-set with a gravelly voice that matched her gruff persona. Fifty-two year old. Never married. Retired schoolteacher. Dabs in folk magic with Sharon before she learns her lesson.