Publication Nov. 13, 2022
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.
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