Ok so first off, I didn’t realize this was part of a series so that’s on me. I feel like if I had read the previous novels I would maybe have less questions but do I think this could be read as a standalone? Sure, it was artfully written and called back to previous books with enough knowledge for you to get an overview of what is being referenced.

Now as for the story, I am not typically a fan of ghost related stories and had I know that was a component of this series I wouldn’t have chosen it. Ghosts aside, this was an interesting read that I feel like had a good, albeit sometimes slow pace but satisfied my itch for a thriller read.

Overall I recommend this story, and thank Net Galley for this ARC. I have added the first book in this series to my TBR as I’m hoping that will be as intriguing and maybe answer some of my questions I have from coming into the series late.

First book I have read from this author. I enjoyed the storyline and twists and turns but I am not into ghosts and found this took away from my enjoyment. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it

Georgina Drake is a talented professional photographer. She is also in contact with spirits, and uses her hidden gift in her amateur sleuthing. Being asked to photograph the renovations of a nearby lighthouse soon unearths, in more ways than one, another mystery for Georgina to solve.

As I am definitely in the minority I will make this review short and sweet. Far too twee, though with cozy in the blurb I should have known better. Maybe if I had read the previous books I would have been more invested.

With apologies to the author, not one for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

Assignment Turns Chilling…
The fourth outing in the Georgina Drake series of mysteries and our protagonist’s latest assignment is about to open a can of worms. An historic mystery at an old lighthouse turns chilling when Georgina discovers the body of a local and extremely unpopular property developer. Not to be outdone, her spaniel Bert then digs up what appear to be human bones nearby. Are the occurrences linked and, if so, how? Another enjoyable mystery with a likeable protagonist, a solid plot populated by a credible and well drawn cast, a narrative edged with gentle humour and an engaging backdrop.

This is #4 in the Georgina Drake series but it can easily be read as a standalone.

Georgina is a professional photographer and also an amateur sleuth. Her latest photography assignment takes her to the Summerstrand Lighthouse, where she discovers a body. It turns out to be the body of Eliot Manson who isn’t very popular locally. Georgina’s eye for detail leads her to think that there’s something amiss; the scene appears staged, but the police believe Eliot died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Georgina’s spaniel, Bert, then starts digging near the lighthouse and discovers human bones. Could they be connected with the present day discovery?

A great read which had me hooked.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

A mystery with a difference! Well, the mystery of dug up bones and what and whose they are; plus a dead body.
Even though both are discovered at the same location, are they linked?

The story builds as the investigation into both progresses and as someone with a strong interest in esoteric, I like that Georgina receives guidance from spirit.

What a wonderful tale this was.

I have spent the last few days reading excessively as I have been laid up and this book was such a delight.

It is a murder mystery that is expertly plotted. I loved Georgina and the way she investigates. She has a certain style about her ways. I loved that she is a deaf person and felt this added an extra 'sense' to her persona.

Everyone is a suspect and I loved how the story unfolded.

It is a quirky cozy mystery which even included a friendly ghost whom Georgina talks to.

This book is a laid back easy read and one I really enjoyed ..

This is the fourth book in a series, however, it is not essential to have read the previous ones to make sense of this one, although it would be helpful. This was an intriguing plot, with issues from the past impacting today’s events. I liked Georgina and Colin, the two main characters, who were realistic and down to earth. I would certainly read any more of this series if I could get them. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a chance to read and review this book.

Georgina Drake – professional photographer, amateur sleuth – investigates a decades-old mystery at a picturesque lighthouse… This book was definitely a cozy mystery! It had light suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery and a decent who done it! The story was interesting! I would recommend reading this book! I do like a bit grittier book but this book was still worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the author and publisher for sharing this book with me!

The Body in the Lighthouse is the latest installment in Kate Hardy’s Georgina Drake cozy mystery series, and it’s so good!! I love the thrills and twists and turns that this book took me on, as I got to know more about Georgina’s world, friends, and neighbors.

With this being the fourth book in the series, we’ve all gotten to know a little about Georgina’s talent with photography, talking to a friendly ghost through her hearing aids, and helping her love interest solve local murders.

This time around, things are a little different because we have village events going on, a lighthouse that was purchased by a villager’s ex, and stories about ancient legends, and fabled priest holes. When the lighthouse’s new owner ends up dead in a suspicious way, there is no end to the list of suspects.

Will they find the murderer before they strike again? Does it have anything to do with an old legend? And will Georgina’s friendly ghost come back and talk with her again, after seeming like she crossed over?

Pick up this cozy mystery! You’ll fall in love with Georgina and her world!


Thank you so much to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this lovely ARC!!

The Body in the Lighthouse by K. Hardy, published by Storm Publishing, is the next adventure of Georgina Drake in her mystery series.
Georgina, a medium, just thought she put her latest spirit to rest when a body is found who brings a new challenge for Georgin and her friends.
Blurb: Georgina Drake’s latest photography assignment takes a dark turn when she discovers the body of unpopular property developer, Eliot Manson, at the scenic Summerstrand Lighthouse. The police suspect a carbon monoxide leak, but to Georgina’s professional eye, something about the scene looks too staged to be an accident.
As if one body wasn’t enough, Georgina has barely managed to share her concerns with charming DI Colin Bradshaw when her spaniel, Bert, digs up human remains buried near the lighthouse. Could these decades-old bones be connected to Manson’s death?
Manson had no shortage of enemies, from his ex-wife to the local residents opposed to his development plans. But one suspect is about to be ruled out in deadly fashion, and if Georgina doesn’t watch her back…