Fourth Victim (Writers Retreat Southern Seashore Mystery Book 4)

Fourth Victim is the fourth book book in Kathi Daley’s Writer’s Retreat Southern Mystery series. Whether you have read the first 3 books in this series or not, it is easy to keep all the characters in place in this exciting series. Kathi Daley writes of all the characters in this book in the beginning. Trust me it really helps to keep to know who is who! I think this series gets better with every book. Jill Handford has come to Gull Island South Carolina to help restore a resort for her older brother Garrett. She is a single newspaper reporter that is currently without a job. She fills the resort with a varied assortment of writers. They have solved several murders and embark on a new venture to solve the murder of a lady that lived at the resort and was murdered but her killer never found. And oh my it is close to Christmas and lots of romance in the air among the writers and some local folks! This book is a wonderful mix of romance and mystery. You will enjoy this series. Kathi Daley turns out another success!

Very good! The gang looks into a 50 year old mystery after a box containing love letters and a locket is found during the remodeling of the resort's cabins. Jill is intrigued by this latest mystery. The letters and locket belonged to a woman who was a guest at the resort and was said to have been the fourth victim of the Silk Stalking serial killer. Jack and Jill along with the others set out to investigate if Frannie really was killed by the serial killer or a copycat. Jill also gets an offer to return to her New York lifestyle and she tries to uncover the identity of the Secret Santa. Very intriguing and the characters are delightful. I really enjoy this series and seeing the writers come together to solve cold cases.

It is an intriguing premise that writers of different ages known to write in different genres would live, work, and collaborate together on several cold cases from a few years old to decades past bringing to justice the killers and providing closure to family and friends. Contributing additional facts, perspectives, and maybe a ‘red herring’ or two, we have a quirky set of support characters: townsfolk from shop owners to law enforcement to a squawking parrot and a ghost (well, that’s what Gertie says). The group’s investigative projects have popped up accidentally with a curious murder linked to a past unsolved crime, discovery of a body thought to have been the killer in another cold case, or just a writer’s interest in a suspicious overdose. All of this works well as each member of the group uses their individual talents with input from a variety of sources, even putting someone in jeopardy, to uncover the truth behind the mystery ‘du jour.’ And this new project literally came up by accident. Introduced in “Third Strike,” Jill Hanford, investigative reporter turned proprietor of the Turtle Cove Resort, is given a box construction crews found hidden in the wall during renovations of one of the resort’s cabins. Inside the box she finds a bunch of love letters penned fifty years ago, a photograph of a young couple, and a locket. Basic information had already been discovered in the previous story—Francine K. had spent time at the resort in 1963 to 1964 while her husband was serving in Vietnam, but the letters were not from her husband. The mystery turns into a murder investigation when it is discovered in 1964 Francine Kettleman was found strangled not far from the resort, her body found in a cemetery. The FBI at the time determined she was the fourth victim of the Silk Stalking Stranger, a serial killer in the 1960s that had never been caught. Jill and the Mastermind Mystery Group aren’t convinced of the FBI’s conclusions because of anomalies not matching the killer’s signature behaviors, and decide to investigate on their own. Quickly having become a favorite Kathi Daley series the mystery is always fun to follow and I enjoy the manner in which the clues are revealed through conversations and research, including a few squawks and messages from beyond, and although my inner detective was greatly entertained, it was challenged, too. Beyond the mystery, I love the camaraderie between the writers, plans for the Christmas holidays, the continuing relationship between “Jack and Jill,” and Jill’s interest in unmasking the local Secret Santa. Life changing decisions loom and revisiting old wounds of her distant mother plague Jill who has been showing signs that a small community and close circle of friends may be more enjoyable and rewarding, but the lure of the big city still looms.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book in Kathi Daley’s Writer’s Retreat Southern Mystery series and it’s an awesome and delightful read. Ms. Daley’s writing style flows smoothly, the characters are well rounded and affable, and the mystery well plotted. Ms. Daley has provided readers with a clean read, filled with caring and compassionate characters, an intriguing cold case mystery to try to solve, plus a touch of sweet romance. There are lots of potential suspects and twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and guessing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading well-crafted cozy mysteries. Jillian ‘Jill’ Hanford, a former New York newspaper reporter, is helping her half-brother, Garrett Hanford, who suffered a stroke, to oversee scheduled renovations at his resort on Gull Island, a small island off the South Carolina coast. Jill has turned the resort into a writers’ retreat and the group enjoys working together to solve real life mysteries. The general contractor hired to renovate the cabins recently found a box inside the wall of one of the cabins that a bundle of letters written over fifty years ago, a photograph of a young couple, and a locket. Jill wanted to solve the mystery of whose box it is so she can return it, but discovered that the owner, Francine ‘Frannie’ Kettleman, who had stayed at the resort in 1963-1964, was murdered. The FBI determined Frannie was the fourth victim of the Silk Stalking Stranger, a serial killer who killed thirteen women in the mid 1960’s and was never caught. Jill questions the FBI’s ruling, presents the case to the other members of the Mystery Mastermind Group, and they start investigating. Jill’s stay on Gull Island was supposed to be temporary, but she’s fallen in love with the area and her new friends and writer’s group have provided her with the family she’s always wanted, and she’s building a relationship with Jackson ‘Jack’ Jones. When Margo, an old business colleague, presents her with an opportunity to return to her life in New York working for the second-largest news magazine in the country with her and Dru, Jill’s ex-boyfriend, she’s torn.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book in the Writer’s Retreat Southern Mystery series by the prolific Kathi Daley. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Ms. Daley provides a guide to each of the characters and their role within the story. This is a novel mystery series as each installment the participants seek to unravel a very complex cold case. Set on Gull Island at a resort being renovated to host writer’s retreats, the current residents seek to determine if the death of a young woman named Frannie Kettleman. was the fourth victim of the Silk Stocking Strangler. The FBI felt her death was related and they closed the case. However, the old sheriff of Gull Island did not believe she was killed by the strangler. Additionally, Jill is also investigating the identity of a secret Santa who has been doing good deeds anonymously for residents in need in Gull Island as a human-interest story. Two totally unrelated mysteries add a unique quality to this book: twice the intrigue! Each book in this series improves in overall quality. The perfect book for cozy mystery fans who appreciate more depth to the story.

During a previous mystery, the Writers Mastermind group came across a victim from their very own community. Frannie K lived at the resort while her husband was deployed overseas. At first a sympathetic character, the more they learned about Frannie, the more human she became, along with human flaws. Still, it also became apparent that she was not a victim of the then famous Strangler but was classified that way for the officating authorities to quickly close her case. The Christmas holiday is approaching which means everyone is going in a million directions getting prepared and taking part in community events. Romance is also in the air, with potentail new beginnings heating up. Out of the blue, Jill gets the offer of a lifetime from a previous boss and close friend. This would mean having to give up the new life she is building for herself. Does she want to go back to old dreams? Keeping a steady pace and tackling all the uncertainties life can throw at one from multiple directions simultaneously this addition to the writers mystery series asks the question if even if a mystery can be soved, should the answers be shared.

In this fourth book of the series Jill has brought a fifty-three year old murder to the writers group to hopefully solve. Francine "Frannie" Kettleman was killed and it was thought to be by the hand of a serial killer known as The Silk Stocking Strangler. With several discrepancies between her death and the others Jill thinks that it had to be someone else. While asking questions of people still alive and around that new Frannie the group learns that there was quite more to the story than they previously thought. Frannie might have seemed like a sweet girl but she didn't take her marriage vows seriously, is this what got her killed. Did her husband find out about her cheating ways and do her in? Can the group come up with the killer when the suspect list keeps getting larger? Follow along as they try to separate fact from fiction to find out just who killed Frannie and why? Meanwhile Jill has an offer she has to deal with, is it something she wants to move forward with or is the life she is living now the way for her? I truly enjoy this series, I've come to take away something from each of the group and look forward to seeing what they have to add. I can't wait to see what they investigate next!!!

Fourth Victim is the 4th book in A Writer’s Retreat Mystery series. Francine (Frannie) Kettleman was the 4th victim of the Silk Stocking Strangler who murdered thirteen women in the same manner in a ten-month period. Frannie lived at Turtle Cove Resort on Gull Island after her husband, Tom, was drafted and sent overseas during the Vietnam Conflict. When love letters in a metal box from a man other than Frannie’s husband, it is questioned if Frannie’s death was done by the strangler. The Silk Stocking Strangler is known to have strangled all his victims with a pair of women’s sick stockings, their bodies found in cemeteries along the East Coast from Florida to Massachusetts. The Strangler was never caught, and the FBI never closed the case. This is the basis for the Writers Retreat Residents to solve if indeed Frannie was the 4th victim or if someone else is guilty of the murder. Jill Hanford and Jack Jones return and in addition to solving this puzzle, their romance is developing and Jill has received a job offer that would require her to leave Gull Island and return to New York. The job is a dream job, but Jill knows that would mean leaving Gull Island and all the friendships she has formed, including her relationship with Jack. It is also the Christmas season. For several years each Christmas time, a Secret Santa has provided for a worthy cause. Jill is determined to find out who this Secret Santa is and share his/her charitable deeds, so they can receive credit for them. As you can see this book is filled with lots of action which guarantees to keep your attention. This is my favorite series written by Kathi Daley but I slightly disappointed there wasn’t more feedback from the other residents in the investigation of Frannie’s death. We did get to meet some of the other town people which added more depth to the book. Kathi’s next book is scheduled to be released in January 2018, and I am trying to wait patiently for it.

This is the fourth book in this series by Kathi Daley. As a long time successful cozy mystery writer, this series is a welcome addition for all of her fans. In this series a group of writers living at a resort retreat, they gather to utilize their various expertise to try to solve a death that took place decades ago. What seemed at first to be a young married woman who may have been the victim of a serial killer, facts uncovered discover that it may have been a copy cat murder and the young lady had made many possible enemies during her time on the island. Should they keep digging or will the secrets uncovered be overwhelming? Kathi Daley has another great cozy mystery to keep us guessing with many twists and turns. Her characters are always well developed and engaging to follow. I look forward to the next book and I'm sure you will too!

I love this series more with every book that I read! I would love to live somewhere like Gull Island, surrounded by other writers and using our various talents to solve mysteries in our "spare time." The characters and their relationships are developing over time, and are very lifelike. And Blackbeard is one of the greatest animal characters in any cozy series. My only complaint/problem with this story is Jim. I realize he's falling head over heels for Jillian, but somehow being willing to give up his big house and all that goes with it and move into one of the cabins at the resort just doesn't ring true for me. The murder mystery in this story was fascinating. I was fairly sure the Strangler wasn't the killer, but I had no clue who the actual killer was until the final reveal.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book book in Kathi Daley’s Writer’s Retreat Southern Mystery series. Whether you have read the first 3 books in this series or not, it is easy to keep all the characters in place in this exciting series. Kathi Daley writes of all the characters in this book in the beginning. Trust me it really helps to keep to know who is who! I think this series gets better with every book. Jill Handford has come to Gull Island South Carolina to help restore a resort for her older brother Garrett. She is a single newspaper reporter that is currently without a job. She fills the resort with a varied assortment of writers. They have solved several murders and embark on a new venture to solve the murder of a lady that lived at the resort and was murdered but her killer never found. And oh my it is close to Christmas and lots of romance in the air among the writers and some local folks! This book is a wonderful mix of romance and mystery. You will enjoy this series. Kathi Daley turns out another success!

Very good! The gang looks into a 50 year old mystery after a box containing love letters and a locket is found during the remodeling of the resort's cabins. Jill is intrigued by this latest mystery. The letters and locket belonged to a woman who was a guest at the resort and was said to have been the fourth victim of the Silk Stalking serial killer. Jack and Jill along with the others set out to investigate if Frannie really was killed by the serial killer or a copycat. Jill also gets an offer to return to her New York lifestyle and she tries to uncover the identity of the Secret Santa. Very intriguing and the characters are delightful. I really enjoy this series and seeing the writers come together to solve cold cases.

It is an intriguing premise that writers of different ages known to write in different genres would live, work, and collaborate together on several cold cases from a few years old to decades past bringing to justice the killers and providing closure to family and friends. Contributing additional facts, perspectives, and maybe a ‘red herring’ or two, we have a quirky set of support characters: townsfolk from shop owners to law enforcement to a squawking parrot and a ghost (well, that’s what Gertie says). The group’s investigative projects have popped up accidentally with a curious murder linked to a past unsolved crime, discovery of a body thought to have been the killer in another cold case, or just a writer’s interest in a suspicious overdose. All of this works well as each member of the group uses their individual talents with input from a variety of sources, even putting someone in jeopardy, to uncover the truth behind the mystery ‘du jour.’ And this new project literally came up by accident. Introduced in “Third Strike,” Jill Hanford, investigative reporter turned proprietor of the Turtle Cove Resort, is given a box construction crews found hidden in the wall during renovations of one of the resort’s cabins. Inside the box she finds a bunch of love letters penned fifty years ago, a photograph of a young couple, and a locket. Basic information had already been discovered in the previous story—Francine K. had spent time at the resort in 1963 to 1964 while her husband was serving in Vietnam, but the letters were not from her husband. The mystery turns into a murder investigation when it is discovered in 1964 Francine Kettleman was found strangled not far from the resort, her body found in a cemetery. The FBI at the time determined she was the fourth victim of the Silk Stalking Stranger, a serial killer in the 1960s that had never been caught. Jill and the Mastermind Mystery Group aren’t convinced of the FBI’s conclusions because of anomalies not matching the killer’s signature behaviors, and decide to investigate on their own. Quickly having become a favorite Kathi Daley series the mystery is always fun to follow and I enjoy the manner in which the clues are revealed through conversations and research, including a few squawks and messages from beyond, and although my inner detective was greatly entertained, it was challenged, too. Beyond the mystery, I love the camaraderie between the writers, plans for the Christmas holidays, the continuing relationship between “Jack and Jill,” and Jill’s interest in unmasking the local Secret Santa. Life changing decisions loom and revisiting old wounds of her distant mother plague Jill who has been showing signs that a small community and close circle of friends may be more enjoyable and rewarding, but the lure of the big city still looms.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book in Kathi Daley’s Writer’s Retreat Southern Mystery series and it’s an awesome and delightful read. Ms. Daley’s writing style flows smoothly, the characters are well rounded and affable, and the mystery well plotted. Ms. Daley has provided readers with a clean read, filled with caring and compassionate characters, an intriguing cold case mystery to try to solve, plus a touch of sweet romance. There are lots of potential suspects and twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and guessing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading well-crafted cozy mysteries. Jillian ‘Jill’ Hanford, a former New York newspaper reporter, is helping her half-brother, Garrett Hanford, who suffered a stroke, to oversee scheduled renovations at his resort on Gull Island, a small island off the South Carolina coast. Jill has turned the resort into a writers’ retreat and the group enjoys working together to solve real life mysteries. The general contractor hired to renovate the cabins recently found a box inside the wall of one of the cabins that a bundle of letters written over fifty years ago, a photograph of a young couple, and a locket. Jill wanted to solve the mystery of whose box it is so she can return it, but discovered that the owner, Francine ‘Frannie’ Kettleman, who had stayed at the resort in 1963-1964, was murdered. The FBI determined Frannie was the fourth victim of the Silk Stalking Stranger, a serial killer who killed thirteen women in the mid 1960’s and was never caught. Jill questions the FBI’s ruling, presents the case to the other members of the Mystery Mastermind Group, and they start investigating. Jill’s stay on Gull Island was supposed to be temporary, but she’s fallen in love with the area and her new friends and writer’s group have provided her with the family she’s always wanted, and she’s building a relationship with Jackson ‘Jack’ Jones. When Margo, an old business colleague, presents her with an opportunity to return to her life in New York working for the second-largest news magazine in the country with her and Dru, Jill’s ex-boyfriend, she’s torn.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book in the Writer’s Retreat Southern Mystery series by the prolific Kathi Daley. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Ms. Daley provides a guide to each of the characters and their role within the story. This is a novel mystery series as each installment the participants seek to unravel a very complex cold case. Set on Gull Island at a resort being renovated to host writer’s retreats, the current residents seek to determine if the death of a young woman named Frannie Kettleman. was the fourth victim of the Silk Stocking Strangler. The FBI felt her death was related and they closed the case. However, the old sheriff of Gull Island did not believe she was killed by the strangler. Additionally, Jill is also investigating the identity of a secret Santa who has been doing good deeds anonymously for residents in need in Gull Island as a human-interest story. Two totally unrelated mysteries add a unique quality to this book: twice the intrigue! Each book in this series improves in overall quality. The perfect book for cozy mystery fans who appreciate more depth to the story.

During a previous mystery, the Writers Mastermind group came across a victim from their very own community. Frannie K lived at the resort while her husband was deployed overseas. At first a sympathetic character, the more they learned about Frannie, the more human she became, along with human flaws. Still, it also became apparent that she was not a victim of the then famous Strangler but was classified that way for the officating authorities to quickly close her case. The Christmas holiday is approaching which means everyone is going in a million directions getting prepared and taking part in community events. Romance is also in the air, with potentail new beginnings heating up. Out of the blue, Jill gets the offer of a lifetime from a previous boss and close friend. This would mean having to give up the new life she is building for herself. Does she want to go back to old dreams? Keeping a steady pace and tackling all the uncertainties life can throw at one from multiple directions simultaneously this addition to the writers mystery series asks the question if even if a mystery can be soved, should the answers be shared.

In this fourth book of the series Jill has brought a fifty-three year old murder to the writers group to hopefully solve. Francine "Frannie" Kettleman was killed and it was thought to be by the hand of a serial killer known as The Silk Stocking Strangler. With several discrepancies between her death and the others Jill thinks that it had to be someone else. While asking questions of people still alive and around that new Frannie the group learns that there was quite more to the story than they previously thought. Frannie might have seemed like a sweet girl but she didn't take her marriage vows seriously, is this what got her killed. Did her husband find out about her cheating ways and do her in? Can the group come up with the killer when the suspect list keeps getting larger? Follow along as they try to separate fact from fiction to find out just who killed Frannie and why? Meanwhile Jill has an offer she has to deal with, is it something she wants to move forward with or is the life she is living now the way for her? I truly enjoy this series, I've come to take away something from each of the group and look forward to seeing what they have to add. I can't wait to see what they investigate next!!!

Fourth Victim is the 4th book in A Writer’s Retreat Mystery series. Francine (Frannie) Kettleman was the 4th victim of the Silk Stocking Strangler who murdered thirteen women in the same manner in a ten-month period. Frannie lived at Turtle Cove Resort on Gull Island after her husband, Tom, was drafted and sent overseas during the Vietnam Conflict. When love letters in a metal box from a man other than Frannie’s husband, it is questioned if Frannie’s death was done by the strangler. The Silk Stocking Strangler is known to have strangled all his victims with a pair of women’s sick stockings, their bodies found in cemeteries along the East Coast from Florida to Massachusetts. The Strangler was never caught, and the FBI never closed the case. This is the basis for the Writers Retreat Residents to solve if indeed Frannie was the 4th victim or if someone else is guilty of the murder. Jill Hanford and Jack Jones return and in addition to solving this puzzle, their romance is developing and Jill has received a job offer that would require her to leave Gull Island and return to New York. The job is a dream job, but Jill knows that would mean leaving Gull Island and all the friendships she has formed, including her relationship with Jack. It is also the Christmas season. For several years each Christmas time, a Secret Santa has provided for a worthy cause. Jill is determined to find out who this Secret Santa is and share his/her charitable deeds, so they can receive credit for them. As you can see this book is filled with lots of action which guarantees to keep your attention. This is my favorite series written by Kathi Daley but I slightly disappointed there wasn’t more feedback from the other residents in the investigation of Frannie’s death. We did get to meet some of the other town people which added more depth to the book. Kathi’s next book is scheduled to be released in January 2018, and I am trying to wait patiently for it.

This is the fourth book in this series by Kathi Daley. As a long time successful cozy mystery writer, this series is a welcome addition for all of her fans. In this series a group of writers living at a resort retreat, they gather to utilize their various expertise to try to solve a death that took place decades ago. What seemed at first to be a young married woman who may have been the victim of a serial killer, facts uncovered discover that it may have been a copy cat murder and the young lady had made many possible enemies during her time on the island. Should they keep digging or will the secrets uncovered be overwhelming? Kathi Daley has another great cozy mystery to keep us guessing with many twists and turns. Her characters are always well developed and engaging to follow. I look forward to the next book and I'm sure you will too!

I love this series more with every book that I read! I would love to live somewhere like Gull Island, surrounded by other writers and using our various talents to solve mysteries in our "spare time." The characters and their relationships are developing over time, and are very lifelike. And Blackbeard is one of the greatest animal characters in any cozy series. My only complaint/problem with this story is Jim. I realize he's falling head over heels for Jillian, but somehow being willing to give up his big house and all that goes with it and move into one of the cabins at the resort just doesn't ring true for me. The murder mystery in this story was fascinating. I was fairly sure the Strangler wasn't the killer, but I had no clue who the actual killer was until the final reveal.

Spoiler Free Review This is the fourth in Kathi's Writers Retreat Series. Interesting concept behind this series. What would happen if a number of writers came together to look at solving mysteries. Mostly cold cases. Kathi weaves an entertaining tale while letting you look inside the mind of creative people. This series has an Agatha Christie feel to it. The mystery is slowly unraveled and you follow along as a talented group of authors peel back the clues to reveal the culprit. Kathi has a clean writing style and presents a well edited, well written, well plotted story that skillfully weaves the characters and their nuances into the story. The series is set along the east cost in a small coastal community. The writers cross a broad spectrum of genres and are not just mystery writers. The plots are timely and while yes they are solving murders there are no graphic descriptions of blood and gore and these are clean reads. My wife and look forward to her books as we know that they will be well done and an entertaining read.

Fourth Victim ( Writers Retreat Mystery - #4 ) By: Kathi Daley Fourth Victim is book four in Writers Retreat Mystery series. Daley has weaved another good mystery that will have you turning the pages and trying to read faster to see what is going to happen next. The story is well written and the characters are well developed and real like. A box found in one of the cabins at the Writers Retreat has Jill trying to find out more about a cold case over fifty years ago. They said that Francine was the fourth victim of the Silk Stalker Strangler . After all these years can Jill and her friends come up with anymore clues that will help them? Will they find out anything to help them on who the Silk Stalker Strangler was? Daley keeps you guessing till the end on this one cozy mystery.

I loved this book, I love the whole idea of checking into old stories/cold cases. When Jill finds a box of love letters written to Francine during the 60's, whose husband was away at war, they are shocked to find that they weren't written by her husband. Add her body was found in a graveyard with all the signs of being a victim of the Silk Stalking Strangler, the gang is again looking into facts. This story takes you on a very interesting tale of twists and turns as they discover more and more about Francine. I will be moving on to the next of the series.

Turtle Cove Resort, is getting decorated for Christmas! It’s that wonderful time of year for family and friends to come together and enjoy each other. In the last book, Third Strike, as the crime solvers found love letters addressed to Frannie K. Well, our group has decided to try and really solve the fifty three year old case. They don’t think she was the Stranglers victim, as the FBI has concluded. Well, they get talking with some of the elder islanders and learn a lot about Frannie and see her in a whole different light! This is a series everyone is sure to love. Get caught up In the Writer’s Retreat series. Awesome adventures.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book in the Writer's Retreat series. Set on a resort on Gull Island, a group of writers are working on solving cold cases. It's Christmas time in Gull Island and Jillian and Jackson decide to look into the death of a young woman named Frannie Kettleman. The FBI felt that the victim was the fourth victim of the Silk Stocking Strangler. So, they closed the case. However, the old sheriff of Gull Island did not believe she was killed by the strangler. The group decided to interview the sherif and others who knew Frannie to see if they can solve the case. Jill is also investigating the identity of a secret Santa who has been doing good deeds anonymously for residents in need in Gull Island. Well written, with plenty of twist and turns. I found this to be a very enjoyable book and am already looking forward to the next book in this series!

stars Kindle Copy for Review Jill and the rest of the Writer’s Retreat investigate a murder that may or not be the fourth victim of a serial killer known as the Silk Stalker Strangler. What started as love letters found by workers working on a cabinet turns out to be more than they initially thought. We learn the victim was less than faithful despite what she appeared to be as her husband was serving duty during the Vietnam War. Who really killed her was it one of her admirers or was it really the Silk Stalker Strangler? With few suspects alive, who really did it? A fascinating read that must be read.

The 4th book in this series is just as exciting as the first three. This time an old murder is on the plate for the writers in the Writers Retreat and now they must find if the victim is really the fourth victim of the silk stocking strangler or did someone else murder her? Jill is once again thrown into a mystery Not one but two. She is hunting a murderer and a secret Santa. Two totally different mysteries which makes this book even better. I love this book because it is not only filled with mysteries and intrigues but romance and a talking Parrot and family. A great read for anyone and I recommend it highly.

Again the writers group have solved an old murder. By putting their heads together and using basic logic. Or I should say it was Jill and Jack because it's Christmas time and everyone is busy. Yet while the mystery of who killed Frannie K. is the main part of the story line, the unexpected offer of Jill's dream job appears and then there is the dogged persistence of Jill trying to discover who the town's Secret Santa is. Another hit by Kathi Daley

This is the first book in this series that I have read and I really enjoyed it. But since I hadn't read the earlier ones, I was a little lost on the background of the retreat. I liked the characters and the side stories about the brother, job offers, etc. The ending seemed a little abrupt.

So glad the new mystery was solved. Jill has got to stop following leads on her own or she will be the next victim. So love them adding Kizzy to the family. A dog, a cat, and a bird what all great loving humans need.

Fourth Victim is the fourth book in the Writers Retreat Southern Seashore Mystery series. The writers group has found a new mystery to look into. While construction is happening in some of the cabins, a hidden box opens a 53-year-old case that they want to shed light on and see if there are any clues that can break the old mystery. This was another great story, and I definitely recommend it!

The writers' group sets their sights on a 53 year old murder, impossible as it may seem to solve. It's great to see how relationships among the writers have evolved throughout the series. Through sheer tenacity, Jack & Jill follow obscure clues & discover what really happened. There's a secondary mystery that Jill is determined to solve, and in the end she learns the answer she'd been seeking. And what book of Kathi's would be complete without an adorable fur baby?

A cold case to ponder and solve, some important personal decisions for the main character to figure out, and the holidays festivities certainly keep you intrigue in this super interesting story situated on Gull Island. I love the way the author weaves her story to totally sucks you in so you don't want to put the book down till its finished.

This is an amazing well written book that will hook the reader after the first chapter. The story escalates, and the surprise ending is a shocker. I am so glad the next book in this series is due out in January 2018.

This is such a great series! I love the island and writers retreat setting. The characters are well developed and the mystery group that the writers formed is great at solving. Besides the great parrot, there is now an adorable sounding puppy added. The way the group meets and talks out the clues and information to each mystery/murder is wonderfully written. Hoping this series goes on for many more books.

I absolutely loved this book! The whole series is fun, with a splash of romance to sweeten the mystery. A Secret Santa, a complex cold case, an unexpected offer, and the reappearance of an old flame all mesh to create an super enjoyable read. You won't want to miss this one.

This was another incredible installment of this series, Kathi Daley has such an imagination! She slays yet again with Jillian, Jack and the Book Club. Her storytelling techniques are put to the test, and she prevails. A must read for any cozy enthusiasts!

This is a wonderful read by an excellent author. Kathi Daley has a way of holding your attention and not wasting words, allowing the chapters to run smoothly together. There were several times she had me in tears. Prepare yourself for a pretty terrific ending.

A mystery that needs to be solved from so long ago. I really love all the many things that are going on at once and an opportunity that can be taking that should be or not. The characters are as always great to read like your part of the group. A must read you won't want to miss.

I do love reading this series. This one brought a tear to my eyes at the end. On to the Fifth book!

I love this new series from Kathi Daley! An old unsolved murder is taken on by the group of writers living at the resort. Things are not as straight forward as you may think and there are many twists and turns leading up to the end. You won't want to put it down once you start.

This is my favorite Kathi Daley series. This is the best one so far. I enjoyed everything about this book. The characters are great, the setting is awesome. The premise of a writer's retreat is very appealing to me and I love them banding together to solve old murders.

Wonderful book about trying to find the killer in a 40 year old murder. Following LLC vlues with only a few actual people still alive is hard! But our heroine prevails but not without a few missteps. Enjoy!

I love these books and even though this book was about solving an old murder it was still a great Christmas story. This is a wonderful series that anyone who likes cozies should read.

I enjoyed this holiday mystery very much. I can't wait to see all the new adventures Jill, Jack, and their friends will have next.

Loved this book in the series.Kathy's writing makes one feel like they are right there with all the characters. The fifth book will be out 2018,will be waiting for it.

I love this mystery, it was interesting with all the people who could be the bad guy . And I love Kizmet !!!!

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This is a fun series. I enjoy reading about their new adventures. Can't wait to see what lies ahead for the Writers Retreat.

Another great mystery, Can't wait for the next one.

As usual, this book was great! I look forward to every series Kathy writes and she never disappoints.