Review: Murder at the Rusty Anchor

Murder at the Rusty Anchor by Maddie Day
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable installment in the cozy capers series. This one delved into the personal lives of some of the book club members more than previous books. Mac finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation yet again. Seems as though the Cape is a dangerous place if you have a connection to Mac Almeida. The mystery is full of suspects as the victim was a much hated man. After some twists and turns and reluctant info from the book club members the guilty party is finally caught. This book is full of clues, suspects and plenty of descriptions of Cape Cod.

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