Raven Threads

Annie’s Quilted Mystery #2

by K.D. McCrite

Emma Cotton and Kelly Grace, owners of Cotton & Grace quilt design shop in Mystic Harbor, Massachusetts, are hot on the trail of their next suspect, Shay Jensen, whom they believe had a hand in the untimely death of their friend Rose fifteen years ago.

In her college days, Shay was reported to wear a raven charm necklace identical to the one found laying next to Rose's body at the crime scene. Now Emma is determined to track her down, but weeks of searching have proven futile. It's almost as if Shay Jensen never existed.

Then Kelly uncovers a clue -- Shay's birthplace -- and the women travel to the small mountain town of Avonlea, Vermont, to investigate further.

They arrive expecting to find a charming resort village, filled with bustling shops and welcoming townsfolk. But Avonlea more closely resembles a ghost town. The residents are unfriendly and reluctant to talk about Shay. Those who will, do so with furtive glances and their stories don't match.

Amidst a growing patchwork of deceit, frightening patterns begin to emerge. Emma and Kelly come to the chilling conclusion that the town is hiding a dark secret, and they must first unravel the mystery if they ever hope to find Shay. But there are those in town who'd prefer old secrets remain buried, and they'll go to great lengths to see that they do.

Will the cryptic trail of clues lead the women to the answers they so desperately seek ... or straight into the path of danger?

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Cozy Mystery

203 pages, Unknown Binding

About the author

Also writes as Sydney Hope Archer.

K.D. McCrite was raised on a small dairy farm in the Ozarks. She has a degree in psychology from Drury University and has worked as a librarian and as a mental health caseworker.

She currently resides in Arkansas.

Reviews

[Tina Loves To Read]

This is a cozy mystery, and this is the second book in the Annie's Quilted Mystery series. I have read and reviewed the first book in this book series. I could not get into this book. The big mystery in this book I find unbelievable, and the big mystery in this book series is just to draw out for me. This just is not the book series for me.

[Carol · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't read the whole thing, read about half and then skipped ahead to read the last few chapters. Hands down, Emma is the most obsessed and impulsive main character I've seen in a cozy, and considering some of the other cozy protagonists, that's saying something. I don't like her, and I'm tired of hearing about Kelly's food obsession. The process of eliminating one potential suspect in the unsolved mystery each book is annoying, too. I'm not going to read any more of this series.

[Melba · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 2 in a series, and it was a wonderful read like the first one. I know that I would enjoy the remaining books in the series, bot I am on the hunt for them.

If you like mystery/suspense, with a little adventure & humor thrown in, then you will enjoy these books. They are easy to read, and the characters are believable & endearing. The books include all kinds of situations, and I am glad that I found them.

[Kathie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not connecting with this story or the characters. I can't feel any sense of urgency to figure out the murderer. I think it may be because there are probably going to be 12 suspects because there are 12 quilt squares and I know the main mystery will have to wait until the end of the books.

[Debra Pickle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am continuing to enjoy these. The main story line continues to unfold throughout the series and knowing it will be solved on last book makes this a much less stressful read for me. And as a beginner quilter that is helping my nerves as well learning the "new to me" beginner level quilt blocks at the end of each book.

[Melmo2610 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the series overall plot of two friends trying to solve the cold case murder of their best friend 15 years before. The mystery of this second installment definitely had me guessing throughout the story. The resolution was a little over the top but still a good ending. I am struggling a bit with the character of Emma. She can be really annoying at times. I hope she calms down some as the series progresses. I am excited to read the rest of the series and see how this mystery gets solved.

[Debby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't like reading book series out of order because you do not know the back story. This book started out alittle slow but picked up as you went along. I will have to go back and read the first to see how the mystery starts.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the twists and turns this story goes through. excellent read.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

The two main characters are a bit unbelievable for 41 year old women.

One never thinks before she acts, and the other never stops eating.

[Diane Becker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was okay....

[Shelley Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much like the first one - light reading but still no answer to the main mystery. I am trying to resist the urge to skip to the last book.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually liked this one a bit more than the first one, even. The story didn’t have to be bogged down with as much background information, so it felt a lot more suspenseful than the first one did. I also appreciated that Kelly’s eating habits were remarked upon less (not never, but at least less), so I felt less uncomfortable throughout the book, too.

[April Suter · Rating 3 out of 5]

#2 in the series.
Emma and Kelly are determined to find who killed their friend, Rose, fifteen years ago. Their clue is a quilt that Rose's students made and one by one they are going to find each person, even if they have to travel all over to do it.
This one led them to a small town in Vermont where everyone seams to be hiding something.
I want to follow this author, she and I both were raised on dairy farms and love to read!

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A raven charm necklace found next to the body is central to this entry in the Annie’s Quilted Mystery series. This tale is made of many scenes just like the blocks that make up a quilt. The story like a quilt, there may be a missed stich or mismatched color, but it all comes together in the end for the members of the Nimble Thimbles quilting group.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Emma and Kelly go to Vermont to find another student of their dead friend Rose. The entire town seems to be out to get them!

[Barbara]

Wow! I couldn't put it down.