I think from now on, Liz McLuckie and nosy parker are synonymous!
In Death at the Anchorage, Whitby is preparing to celebrate Valentine's Day, but as usual, Mrs. McLuckie finds herself involved in another crime, this time at the Anchorage Retirement Home, where Liz is invited to an "innocent" game with a Ouija. The message received: MURDERER!
A clean and entertaining story, but if the reader has read a couple of books in this series, he will notice that there are entire paragraphs that are repeated in each story. For this reason I give this book only 3 stars. Otherwise it would easily get the 5 stars it deserves.
I thank the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book.

A retirement home murder mystery that was rather interesting with a bit of a twist. With charming new beginnings and new friendships afoot now entangled in a puzzling murder that encompasses the past. The tenants at the retirement home were an amusing, opened minded bunch. It was a mildly intriguing and entertaining read.

This book was definitely a mind game thriller! It had suspense, intrigue, and a sort of who done it! The storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely! I will definitely recommend reading this one! It was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This is the third book I have read in this series (having missed reading book #3) and the series has maintained its enjoyment level with good plotlines and interesting and quirky characters including Nelson, the bull terrier. I like Liz McLuckie as a character--she is smart, kind and friendly and it looks like she is finally ready for a new romance after losing her husband a few years ago. The mystery once again is a good one involving a murder (or two) at a local retirement home after a séance session proves deadly and which unearths old secrets and crimes.

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Inkubator Books and the author Jan Durham for the e-Arc of the book.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

Mysteries set in retirement homes or about older sleuths seem to be trending and this one did not disappoint. What I enjoyed most was the description of location which was vivid and atmospheric. The characters were also well developed: we got an insight into their unique personalities and quirks. Overall, a good read.

Who knew that escorting a friend to see a room at a retirement home, attending an “innocent” impromptu séance, would snowball into a murder, and one that has its roots in the past.
This is the 4th book in the series and the first one I read, definitely a fun cozy and not hard to start reading after characters have already had 3 books to get them established.

Liz Mcluckie is once again caught up in solving a murder in this 4th entry in the Kipper Cottage Mystery series, and once again finds herself raising the ire of DI Flint as she gets involved in the investigation. Along with the usual cast of friends, Liz finds herself investigating the world of seances and spiritualism.

Death At The Anchorage is the 4th book in the A Kipper Cottage Mystery series and is yet another lovely instalment. I love the development of the characters within each book and there are plenty of twists, turns and red herrings in this cosy mystery series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for my ARC.

It’s February in the picturesque fishing town of Whitby, and when an impromptu séance at the Anchorage, the local retirement home sparks a grisly death, widow & retired nurse Liz McLuckie once again finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. Why would anyone kill mild-mannered pensioner Clara Bendelow?
This is the fourth outing for Liz & her friends & another well written engrossing read & it could be easily read on its own. However I love a series & have loved how relationships have developed throughout the series. I love Liz & Nelson her dog, also the great supporting cast of Mags & Tilly, Benedict & Kevin & of course Iris, the lovely Niall & I mustn’t forget the strident DI Flint. Liz always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time & then can’t help but getting involved aided & abetted by her friends. There are quite a few red herrings plus twists & turns before the case is solved & I thoroughly enjoyed pitting my wits against Liz’s - no I didn't work it out! Liz also comes to a turning point in her life & I can’t wait to find out which way she goes
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Liz is back in the newest instalment of the Kipper Cottage mystery series.
In this book there is love in the air as well as murders and a ouija board and a foray in to the spirit world.
The writing makes it easy to read and it’s nice to meet up with all the usual characters including Nelson the dog in the beautiful setting of Whitby.
Looking forward to the next book in this enjoyable cosy mystery series.
A perfect read for a winters afternoon tucked up in your favourite chair with a mug of hot chocolate .
Thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books.

I'm loving this series and I hope there's going to be a lot of other instalments. I was glad to catch up with Liz, Nelson and the characters. Whitby is always a fascinating place and the well plotted mystery kept me guessing.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Inkubator Books and #NetGalley. Thank you to the publishers, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

A big kudos for the story. The perfect addition to the cozy mystery genre.

Another great installment in this great cozy mystery series.
This series has relatable characters and this plot was fun, despite it being a murder mystery! I truly enjoyed this latest book, and I am looking forward already to the next. Highly recommend both the book and series.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Liz McLuckie is once again in the midst of a murder in this newest entry of the Kipper Cottage mysteries.
Liz had taken Iris to visit her friend Clara at the Anchorage Retirement Home in the hopes of having Iris move there. After playing an Ouija board seance game with the word MURDERER spelled out, Clara is found dead the next morning. Iris is devastated and Clara's niece comes to settle the estate but then another murder occurs. Liz finds herself wondering whether these deaths are related to something that happened in the past.
A quick, charming cozy mystery with a paranormal society, retirees at the home, who all have their own secrets and hints of romance for our main characters.
Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for this e-galley of "Death At The Anchorage".

A ouiji board leads to murder in Death at the Anchorage, the fourth in this intelligent cozy mystery series by Jan Durham. Liz McLuckie and her elderly (and and sometimes annoying) friend Iris join the game after a visit to the Anchorage Retirement Home. Iris is happy to reconnect with her friend Clara and devastated to learn of Clara’s murder later that night. Of course, Liz immediately thinks that the ouiji board spelling and repeating “Murderer” might have something to do with it. Since she is unable to resist a new investigation, she’s soon meeting fortunetellers, interviewing possible suspects and making herself a general nuisance to her nemesis DI Finch. It isn’t an easy mystery to solve and, as usual, Liz finds herself in danger.

This series just keeps getting better. Liz is a strong, likeable, independent woman, open to letting a new man in her life. Her friends, old and new, are well described, especially the MahJong team. Niall charms with his new career and girlfriend. Nelson, the bull terrier, should have a series of his own! And one of the real stars of Death at the Anchorage is the town of Whitby itself. Historical facts, descriptions of the architecture, and ancient place names kept me checking Wikipedia and heritage sites. I’m looking forward to the next in the Kipper Cottage series. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Inkubator Books and Jen Durham for this ARC.

Back To Whitby…
Another really wonderful read in this fourth in the Kipper Cottage series of mysteries. A retirement home becomes the centre of suspicion following several mysterious deaths - will a séance help solve the crimes? Possibly not! Warm and engaging (despite the murders!) cosy mystery with an endearing, yet feisty and smart, protagonist in Liz and a colourful cast of supporting characters - not least of which is Nelson, quite possibly the bravest dog in Yorkshire. The setting of Whitby and environs is perfectly painted, well depicted and works nicely as a backdrop to the mystery. The plot is well worked and intriguing, suspects numerous and red herrings well planted. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining mystery which was gratefully devoured in one straight sitting.

I enjoyed the next installment in the Kipper Cottage series! The characters continue to become more and more developed and the solution to the mystery was definitely not predictable. I thought I had it figured out and there would be a certain twist, but it turned out a different way. The series adds new characters and you slowly learn more and more about them in a way that makes the relationships feel both real and relatable.

The only character that I feel is unrealistic is DI Flint - she is a bit of a caricature of a villain and it seems like that would be a lawsuit waiting to happen? But her character does add in some amusing drama and more tension and suspense.

I also feel like the developing romances in the books are done well as they are not overly dramatic and they don't take over the story or plot line. The ups and downs and general emotions around them also feel realistic and as if I'm getting an update from a friend, which I appreciate. Can't wait for the next book!

Ever used a ouiji board? What if you found yourself touching one where the ouiji spelled out M-U-R-D-E-R, not once but repeatedly? Would you be spooked?

Well, that's how this book opens, with non-believer Liz McLuckie, after driving an older friend to a local retirement home to check out a potential room, caught up in a seemingly impromptu seance, complete with darkened room and a ouiji board. The next morning, Clara, who found the board in a game closet at the home, is found murdered.

Liz does have a tendency to find herself in odd, even dangerous situations. On the one hand, she's smart, hardworking, and cares about others. On the other hand, she's impulsive, way too curious for her own good, and closed off where matters of the heart reside. There are also seances, fortune tellers, and skeptics. I don't want to detail too much of the plot as, quite frankly, it's fascinating to see how Liz works from one clue/suspect to the next, all while struggling to come to terms with her growing attachment to Benedict. In the process, she discovers that this investigation is perhaps far more wide-reaching than anyone imagines. Lucky for her, she has her trusty dog Nelson beside her, helping her search out clues. Good boy, Nelson.

Bottom line, while I've found that while spending time with Liz is part delight, part frustration because of her impulsive behavior, once I start reading I've found that I have trouble putting the book down. I'm already looking forward to seeing what she'll do next that will drive DI Flynn to distraction, not to mention when she lowers that shield around her heart a bit. Thanks #NetGalley and #InkubatorBooks for inviting me back to Whitby to visit. Hope Liz has her renovations done by next visit.

I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters. It was a bit confusing about where it’s set as it’s not stated. #DeathattheAnchorage #NetGalley