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Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery #4
Plagued By Quilt
Yarn shop owner Kath Rutledge is at a historic farm in Blue Plum, Tennessee, volunteering for the high school program Hands on History. But when a long-buried murder is uncovered on the property, Kath needs help from Geneva the ghost to solve a crime that time forgot...
Kath and her needlework group TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Fiber) are preparing to teach a workshop at the Holston Homeplace Living History Farm, but their lesson in crazy quilts is no match for the crazy antics of the assistant director, Phillip Bell. Hamming it up with equal parts history and histrionics, Phillip leads an archaeological dig of the farm’s original dump site—until one student stops the show by uncovering some human bones.
When a full skeleton is later excavated, Kath can’t help but wonder if it’s somehow connected to Geneva, the ghost who haunts her shop, and whom she met at this very site. After Phillip is found dead, it’s up to Kath to thread the clues together before someone else becomes history.
Kath and her needlework group TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Fiber) are preparing to teach a workshop at the Holston Homeplace Living History Farm, but their lesson in crazy quilts is no match for the crazy antics of the assistant director, Phillip Bell. Hamming it up with equal parts history and histrionics, Phillip leads an archaeological dig of the farm’s original dump site—until one student stops the show by uncovering some human bones.
When a full skeleton is later excavated, Kath can’t help but wonder if it’s somehow connected to Geneva, the ghost who haunts her shop, and whom she met at this very site. After Phillip is found dead, it’s up to Kath to thread the clues together before someone else becomes history.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2014
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Molly MacRae
21 books839 followersMolly MacRae spent twenty years in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Upper East Tennessee, where she managed The Book Place, an independent bookstore; may it rest in peace.
Before the lure of books hooked her, she was curator of the history museum in Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town.
MacRae lives with her family in Champaign, Illinois, where she connects children with books at the public library.
Before the lure of books hooked her, she was curator of the history museum in Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town.
MacRae lives with her family in Champaign, Illinois, where she connects children with books at the public library.
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November 5, 2014
Plagued by Quilt is the fourth book in Molly MacRae's Haunted Yarn Shop mystery series. This book has a little bit of everything and will appeal to many different types of readers. There is, of course, the mystery that is unique and full of surprises. Then you have the historical aspects of the story that are brought to life by the finding of two sets of skeleton's. You have the paranormal elements that are brought in through Geneva, the resident ghost and there is the everyday lives of some amazing characters. There is a lot going on in this addition to the series and you won't want to miss a thing!
What I liked:
Molly MacRae has given readers a series that might be focused on a group that is all about yarn, but that's hardly all this group of characters gets into. Protagonist Kath and your friends gets involved in all sorts of mysteries and other activities. In Plagued by Quilt, Kath is teaching a lesson on crazy quilting at a local venue, The Holston Homeplace. I loved the historical aspects of this mystery. There were nods to archaeology and protecting the heritage of the land, as well as, a very cleverly written whodunit. MacRae uses the history of Holston Homeplace to shed some light on not only what had happened in the area but also on Geneva's backstory.
Geneva, the ghost is Kath's sidekick of sorts and readers who enjoy a little bit of the paranormal in their mysteries will love her. She always has a hand in helping Kath and her friends with the Thank Goodness It's Fiber group solve the crime in each book, but this one seemed a little more personal. MacRae let readers in on several parts of Geneva's past that I found fascinating. I had wanted to learn more about her from the beginning of the series and this really helped to satisfy the craving.
Crazy quilting has always been a fascination of mine. Both of my grandmothers were avid quilters and crazy quilts were some of their favorites. I loved looking at each quilt and noticing fabrics that I recognized from dresses or outfits that members of the family had worn. The idea of the Plague Quilt was so interesting and I loved the way that MacRae stayed true to the essence of the series by making it a big part of the story.
The two skeletons, plus the murder of the Holston Homeplace assistant director, had Kath and her friends busy. Add in a very eclectic murder weapon, a teenage genus with a chip on his shoulder and plenty of suspects to keep readers off balance and you have one very good mystery. MacRae often leads the reader on a wild goose chase or two that keeps the suspense high and the reveal secret. I didn't know who did it until the end, but that murder weapon was a doosy!
Bottom Line:
This was a very good addition to the series. There were parts that helped not only move the series forward, but also explained some things along the way. The mystery itself was very unique and different and the historical aspects were truly interesting. Geneva is a ghost that keeps it interesting and Kath and her friends better hang on, no telling what's going to happen next!
What I liked:
Molly MacRae has given readers a series that might be focused on a group that is all about yarn, but that's hardly all this group of characters gets into. Protagonist Kath and your friends gets involved in all sorts of mysteries and other activities. In Plagued by Quilt, Kath is teaching a lesson on crazy quilting at a local venue, The Holston Homeplace. I loved the historical aspects of this mystery. There were nods to archaeology and protecting the heritage of the land, as well as, a very cleverly written whodunit. MacRae uses the history of Holston Homeplace to shed some light on not only what had happened in the area but also on Geneva's backstory.
Geneva, the ghost is Kath's sidekick of sorts and readers who enjoy a little bit of the paranormal in their mysteries will love her. She always has a hand in helping Kath and her friends with the Thank Goodness It's Fiber group solve the crime in each book, but this one seemed a little more personal. MacRae let readers in on several parts of Geneva's past that I found fascinating. I had wanted to learn more about her from the beginning of the series and this really helped to satisfy the craving.
Crazy quilting has always been a fascination of mine. Both of my grandmothers were avid quilters and crazy quilts were some of their favorites. I loved looking at each quilt and noticing fabrics that I recognized from dresses or outfits that members of the family had worn. The idea of the Plague Quilt was so interesting and I loved the way that MacRae stayed true to the essence of the series by making it a big part of the story.
The two skeletons, plus the murder of the Holston Homeplace assistant director, had Kath and her friends busy. Add in a very eclectic murder weapon, a teenage genus with a chip on his shoulder and plenty of suspects to keep readers off balance and you have one very good mystery. MacRae often leads the reader on a wild goose chase or two that keeps the suspense high and the reveal secret. I didn't know who did it until the end, but that murder weapon was a doosy!
Bottom Line:
This was a very good addition to the series. There were parts that helped not only move the series forward, but also explained some things along the way. The mystery itself was very unique and different and the historical aspects were truly interesting. Geneva is a ghost that keeps it interesting and Kath and her friends better hang on, no telling what's going to happen next!
March 11, 2018
These books are such fun. This one, with so much historical info about quilts and flax, is really interesting. Kath and her TGIF bunch are fun people. I like seeing Geneva come into her own.
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March 14, 2015I could finish this one - the whole "Clod" business and her friends' constant references to their "posse" and "operatives" all just got to be more than I could stand. But I'm not rating the book, because there are a lot of good things that a lot of people might enjoy in this series: good writing, good mysteries. Just not for me.
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August 8, 2017
Kath, an antique fiber specialist, and her TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fiber) friends are helping in a project teaching 19th century quilting styles to high schoolers at the Holston Homeplace Living History Farm in Plagued by Quilt by Molly MacRae. On the opening day, Kath meets the teenagers and the new assistant director of the living history farm, Phillip Bell. As the group tours the farm and visits the trash excavation pit,17-year-old Zac, who has exhibited boredom until now when he shows his unique intelligence, notices an anomaly in the ground and discovers the elbow of a body. Wondering if the elbow could belong to a complete skeleton and if the skeleton might belong to the moody ghost whom only Kath can see, Kath calls out, "Geneva!", a name that excites Phillip because he seems to recognize it himself. Making an appointment to meet Phillip before her quilt lesson the next day, Kath shows up for it, only to find Phillip lying dead, with his throat mangled. So the posse that investigates mysteries together at the Weaver's Cat assembles to work to get to the bottom of the case, especially when a second body is found buried with the first.
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November 10, 2014
I eagerly waited for Plagued by Quilt to be released as I read all of the previous books in the series this year. This is perhaps my favorite light paranormal cozy mystery series now.
Instead of a synopsis of the story, I want to share what I really like about this book and series. First of all, the characters are a strong draw to the series. They are fun and diverse. I like the relationship between Kath the protagonist and Geneva, the flamboyant and dramatic yet lovable ghost who lives at the Weaver's Cat. Kath and Geneva are developing into friends and the relationship can make the reader chuckle at times. The author seems to love word play and she is good at it. One example is they were discussing standard operation procedure (SOP) and Geneva kept coming up with other words that fit SOP. I noticed creative changes in common expressions and playful alliterations.
The posse members who meet at the Weaver's Cat are recurring characters and they work as a group to solve the murders. I would miss a character if they weren't in the next book as each adds to the story and atmosphere. The Spivey twins are the bane of the other characters but they add to the story. The Spivey interactions and their personalities can be humorous in their own irritating way.
The mystery I didn't have solved until the author divulged it. I thought I had it solved but I didn't . This is the same experience I had in the previous books in the series. The book had two mysteries which I liked. One that occurred in the past and a current one.
This book could be read as a stand alone but it would be a much stronger read if the series was read in order. Each book is built on the previous book. The past history and relationships of the characters build through out each book. Now I have to wait until the next book comes out in 2015. I really enjoy this series.
Instead of a synopsis of the story, I want to share what I really like about this book and series. First of all, the characters are a strong draw to the series. They are fun and diverse. I like the relationship between Kath the protagonist and Geneva, the flamboyant and dramatic yet lovable ghost who lives at the Weaver's Cat. Kath and Geneva are developing into friends and the relationship can make the reader chuckle at times. The author seems to love word play and she is good at it. One example is they were discussing standard operation procedure (SOP) and Geneva kept coming up with other words that fit SOP. I noticed creative changes in common expressions and playful alliterations.
The posse members who meet at the Weaver's Cat are recurring characters and they work as a group to solve the murders. I would miss a character if they weren't in the next book as each adds to the story and atmosphere. The Spivey twins are the bane of the other characters but they add to the story. The Spivey interactions and their personalities can be humorous in their own irritating way.
The mystery I didn't have solved until the author divulged it. I thought I had it solved but I didn't . This is the same experience I had in the previous books in the series. The book had two mysteries which I liked. One that occurred in the past and a current one.
This book could be read as a stand alone but it would be a much stronger read if the series was read in order. Each book is built on the previous book. The past history and relationships of the characters build through out each book. Now I have to wait until the next book comes out in 2015. I really enjoy this series.
April 14, 2023
This is definitely one of the best I've read in this series. After all the steamy historical romance I'm reading these days, this was a sweet change of pace. The mystery was adequate. What elevated it for me was the fact that Geneva, the Spiveys and even Clod were a lot less irritating and even kind of fun this time around. The quilting stuff was interesting, and the Plague Quilt sounded breathtaking.
April 2, 2019
Just have a problem with some of the characters. They can just be so tetchy for no apparent reason. Joe is an oddball too. What kind of relationship do they have if he is out fishing all the time and doesn't share much of his life with her?
Otherwise its a fun series. Love Geneva and Kaths friendship.
Otherwise its a fun series. Love Geneva and Kaths friendship.
December 26, 2023
(3.5 stars)
I've been loving my cozy mystery books and this one was so lovely. It hooked me with great characters, backstories, writing and twists. Definitely a must if you are looking for a cozy/mystery/yarn-loving book!!
I've been loving my cozy mystery books and this one was so lovely. It hooked me with great characters, backstories, writing and twists. Definitely a must if you are looking for a cozy/mystery/yarn-loving book!!
June 2, 2024
This is the 4th book in the Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery series, and I really enjoyed it! In this book, two long dead murdered bodies are found in a dump site and Kath wonders if these are the two people in Geneva's memory. No Spoilers but I highly recommend the book as well as the series!
August 1, 2023
I’m glad it ended the way it did with a little surprise. I also like the fact that she’s with the ‘delicious’ Dunbar brother!
February 26, 2024
Always lots of laughs, great characters and a good mystery!
April 29, 2025
As cozy mysteries go, this one was just alright. There is some strangeness and it was a little anticlimactic but I finished it and am listening to another in the series to give it a fair try.
July 3, 2021
We finally figure out why the ghost is a ghost!!! (Also good murder mystery in there) (Also also some great quilting patterns included)
February 18, 2017
I enjoyed the book i got lost several times but it had a good ending. If you like ghosts you will enjoy.
I enjoyed the book, I had a hard time getting into it but liked the ending. If you like ghosts you will enjoy.
I enjoyed the book, I had a hard time getting into it but liked the ending. If you like ghosts you will enjoy.
May 16, 2015
This is my first story from this series, but it definitely won't be my last. I love Kath and her "posse," and most especially Geneva, the ghost, and the conversations she has with Kath.
Even though this is the fourth installment in this series, I had no problem keeping up with the characters and their relationships. I have a feeling I will go back and read the first three in time, though, just to have a stronger background for the future.
Aside from the main mystery the group tries to solve, there is a secondary mystery--a cold case--brought on by the discovery of two skeletons. There is the paranormal aspect provided by Geneva, the romance of Kath and Joe, and the various family relationships and friendships of the main characters.
Thanks to some things we learned in this book, I think future installments are going to be even more interesting. Can't wait to see where Molly takes us next!
Even though this is the fourth installment in this series, I had no problem keeping up with the characters and their relationships. I have a feeling I will go back and read the first three in time, though, just to have a stronger background for the future.
Aside from the main mystery the group tries to solve, there is a secondary mystery--a cold case--brought on by the discovery of two skeletons. There is the paranormal aspect provided by Geneva, the romance of Kath and Joe, and the various family relationships and friendships of the main characters.
Thanks to some things we learned in this book, I think future installments are going to be even more interesting. Can't wait to see where Molly takes us next!
July 14, 2015
Took me a while to finish this one. I started it about four times before I stuck with it. The main character is really trying to solve a couple of murders, one recent and one from years past.
I found it rather scattered and hard to follow. This seems to be a hit or miss series for me. I liked one and three, but the second and this one, not so much. I like a little more focus.
Plus, I got really tired of her hating on the police officer brother of her boyfriend, calling him Clod in her mind instead of Cole. Once or twice that's okay when she's really annoyed, but all through and it got very old.
I found it rather scattered and hard to follow. This seems to be a hit or miss series for me. I liked one and three, but the second and this one, not so much. I like a little more focus.
Plus, I got really tired of her hating on the police officer brother of her boyfriend, calling him Clod in her mind instead of Cole. Once or twice that's okay when she's really annoyed, but all through and it got very old.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 30, 2021
After the first book I had the impression Ruth left town or something, but here she is again still working in the same place. She's only mentioned once at the beginning though.
There was no mention of the Homeplace in the previous two books and I had completely forgotten about it, that's the place she was staying at in the first book.
This is the book where we finally learn what happened to Geneva, that's the only thing I was interested about.
Personally I think the "hot case" murder was completely random and poorly done, the investigation was also all over the place and mostly useless as usual.
I liked how we finally learned about Geneva but everything else was just bad.
There was no mention of the Homeplace in the previous two books and I had completely forgotten about it, that's the place she was staying at in the first book.
This is the book where we finally learn what happened to Geneva, that's the only thing I was interested about.
Personally I think the "hot case" murder was completely random and poorly done, the investigation was also all over the place and mostly useless as usual.
I liked how we finally learned about Geneva but everything else was just bad.
August 30, 2015
The story was way longer than necessary and overly cutesy at times. I can't say exactly why, but I don't like the main character. She comes across as being snobby but acts like she isn't and is a bit prudish. I just couldn't 'get into' the lives of the characters and feel the story happening. The ending was good and I want to try one of the recipes--the cookies sound evilicious!
October 6, 2016
In the fourth book of the Haunted Yarn Shop series, we find out the history of Geneva. She was not as obnoxious in this one, or maybe I've grown to like her? Although her story was an aside, I found it more interesting than Phillip's murder. I'm looking forward to listening to the last book in the series and wish Ms. MacRae could continue it. #saveourcozies
September 4, 2022
Loved the unique characters and the dramatic ghost . All the women of the posse are strong and have their own special talents, and they all love to solve mysteries. Now I have to find the first three books.
December 20, 2014
This has to be the Best book yet in this series!!
January 17, 2015
I loved it! Once again, Molly MacRae has out done herself.
March 8, 2015
It seemed too long. Could have been shortened and achieved the same results. I like the idea of the knit/quilt shop detectives, will give it another try later.
May 23, 2018
Quick easy read, somewhat standard cozy mystery fare. Nothing special, but not bad.
November 25, 2023
I love reading books with craftspeople and artisans as the main character of the story and their art as the premise. I am not artistic or particularly craftsperson-y, but I enjoy getting inspired to maybe give it a try one day, like knitting or quilting. One day....
Anyway, I read the first book in this series this past summer and highly enjoyed it.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... is the review.
I was happy to find group on facebook about cozy mystery writers who take turns hosting. I like that you can chat with the authors, learn about new -to-me authors and books and get the chance to win a book from time to time.
I won this one and pondered whether I should wait to read it until after I read books 2 and 3, but I've skipped around series often and thought it'd be okay. I was glad I did. This book is FAB!
There is a lot going on but not in a confusing way.
Kath is the main character, but she has an outstanding support team and they work well together for all that they might make me a bit irritated but they are like family for Kath and folks put up with quite a lot for family. The characters are very well written, the kind that you want to hug and the others who you want to smack upside the back of the cranium.
There's suspicious death, the irritated police person who does not want any help, thank you, and does things in a rather interestingly off way. And gets help anyway.
I like the historic farmstead where most of the action takes place. I want to see a crazy quilt like the one featured in the book. I want to learn to quilt! I want to visit Blue Plum and spend money at Weaver's Cat! That's when I know a book/series has grabbed me, when I want to visit the town and get to know the inhabitants. And meet the ghost.
Thank you Molly MacRae for the chance to win this book from. Thank you for signing it for me.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
Anyway, I read the first book in this series this past summer and highly enjoyed it.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... is the review.
I was happy to find group on facebook about cozy mystery writers who take turns hosting. I like that you can chat with the authors, learn about new -to-me authors and books and get the chance to win a book from time to time.
I won this one and pondered whether I should wait to read it until after I read books 2 and 3, but I've skipped around series often and thought it'd be okay. I was glad I did. This book is FAB!
There is a lot going on but not in a confusing way.
Kath is the main character, but she has an outstanding support team and they work well together for all that they might make me a bit irritated but they are like family for Kath and folks put up with quite a lot for family. The characters are very well written, the kind that you want to hug and the others who you want to smack upside the back of the cranium.
There's suspicious death, the irritated police person who does not want any help, thank you, and does things in a rather interestingly off way. And gets help anyway.
I like the historic farmstead where most of the action takes place. I want to see a crazy quilt like the one featured in the book. I want to learn to quilt! I want to visit Blue Plum and spend money at Weaver's Cat! That's when I know a book/series has grabbed me, when I want to visit the town and get to know the inhabitants. And meet the ghost.
Thank you Molly MacRae for the chance to win this book from. Thank you for signing it for me.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
May 26, 2018
Kath and her knitting, needleworking group of friends are excited to host a workshop at a local historical site, in which they will teach students about crazy quilts. While touring the site, they visit the scene of a recent archaeological dig, and a student uncovers some human remains. Kath is convinced the bones are somehow connected to Geneva, the ghost she met at the site. As police and forensics work to uncover the mystery, someone else is murdered at the site. Now it's up to Kath and her friends to piece the clues together to catch a killer.
While conducting the investigation, Kath once again runs afoul of Deputy Dunbar, whom she loathes, and she is forced to accept the assistance of her eccentric relatives, the Spivey twins. The twins want to be involved with the workshop, and they dangle a lure--they will allow Kath to examine a glorious crazy quilt made by their great-grandmother in exchange for being allowed to participate. Kath reluctantly agrees, and she is stunned to learn that Shirley and Mercy make very good teachers. It's the beginning of a new understanding between them. In the meantime, Geneva wants to learn more about the bones that were discovered, and her participation in the investigation has strengthened her and rendered her more solid. Even Kath's right-hand woman at the shop, Ardis, seems to be able to sense the ghost.
Kath soon finds herself with two murders to solve, a deputy to dodge, a shop to run, a ghost to placate, and her own budding romance to juggle. All in a day's work!
This story was delightful. The author wove the two, separate crimes together seamlessly, and it was exciting to finally learn Geneva's story. Kath's interactions with Deputy Cole ("Clod") Dunbar were a hoot, and I enjoyed reading about her interactions with the other characters.
While conducting the investigation, Kath once again runs afoul of Deputy Dunbar, whom she loathes, and she is forced to accept the assistance of her eccentric relatives, the Spivey twins. The twins want to be involved with the workshop, and they dangle a lure--they will allow Kath to examine a glorious crazy quilt made by their great-grandmother in exchange for being allowed to participate. Kath reluctantly agrees, and she is stunned to learn that Shirley and Mercy make very good teachers. It's the beginning of a new understanding between them. In the meantime, Geneva wants to learn more about the bones that were discovered, and her participation in the investigation has strengthened her and rendered her more solid. Even Kath's right-hand woman at the shop, Ardis, seems to be able to sense the ghost.
Kath soon finds herself with two murders to solve, a deputy to dodge, a shop to run, a ghost to placate, and her own budding romance to juggle. All in a day's work!
This story was delightful. The author wove the two, separate crimes together seamlessly, and it was exciting to finally learn Geneva's story. Kath's interactions with Deputy Cole ("Clod") Dunbar were a hoot, and I enjoyed reading about her interactions with the other characters.
November 19, 2022
What does a yarn shop owner do when she has a pushy ghost dogging her footsteps, particularly when you are snooping into things like a murder investigation.
Kath Rutledge knows. The owner of the Weaver's Cat (with, of course, the resident feline named Argyle) and members of her needlework group are out at a historic farm as volunteers for the high school program Hands on History, when a teenager throws the program and the farm officials in a tizzy by discovering a human bone in the farm's original dump site.
The discovery sets Kath all atwitter — could this be the body of her resident ghost, Geneva? But Geneva is insulted when she hears about Kath's thoughts and for some reason, Geneva and Kath get both chagrined and curious about what is going on when the farm's assistant director, Phillip Bell, is found dead a short distance from the dump site.
Soon the needlework group has gone into action mode, despite the threats and warnings issued by police officer Cole 'Clod' Dunbar, who happens to be the brother of Kath's current boyfriend Joe.
Well, as most amateur sleuths, Kath attempts to continue her and the group's investigations despite Dunbar and it leads to some silly and crazy antics. Along the way, Kath — with help from her visibly challenged fellow amateur sleuth — manages to find the clues to solving the death and a bit more about Geneva's history.
This is a fun, light-hearted cozy mystery that doesn't demand too much from the reader. There are twists and turns, false leads and all-around wackiness to make this a good read. Molly MacRae has created slightly crazy characters who all seem to work together in the sometimes wacky situations they confront. Its not rocket science, but good-hearted storytelling.
Kath Rutledge knows. The owner of the Weaver's Cat (with, of course, the resident feline named Argyle) and members of her needlework group are out at a historic farm as volunteers for the high school program Hands on History, when a teenager throws the program and the farm officials in a tizzy by discovering a human bone in the farm's original dump site.
The discovery sets Kath all atwitter — could this be the body of her resident ghost, Geneva? But Geneva is insulted when she hears about Kath's thoughts and for some reason, Geneva and Kath get both chagrined and curious about what is going on when the farm's assistant director, Phillip Bell, is found dead a short distance from the dump site.
Soon the needlework group has gone into action mode, despite the threats and warnings issued by police officer Cole 'Clod' Dunbar, who happens to be the brother of Kath's current boyfriend Joe.
Well, as most amateur sleuths, Kath attempts to continue her and the group's investigations despite Dunbar and it leads to some silly and crazy antics. Along the way, Kath — with help from her visibly challenged fellow amateur sleuth — manages to find the clues to solving the death and a bit more about Geneva's history.
This is a fun, light-hearted cozy mystery that doesn't demand too much from the reader. There are twists and turns, false leads and all-around wackiness to make this a good read. Molly MacRae has created slightly crazy characters who all seem to work together in the sometimes wacky situations they confront. Its not rocket science, but good-hearted storytelling.
June 19, 2023
Wow, this book was bad. This is the first of Molly MacRae’s books I’ve read and it will be the last. I didn’t feel I was missing much, not having read books 1-3 of this series, as there was A LOT of talk about things that happened in the past. The characters were ALL annoying and flat, basically caricatures of what non-Southerners think of Southerners (is the author from the South? No clue but I wouldn’t think so based on these characters). As for the mystery itself - 90% of the book is useless information that did NOT move the story along, no clues were provided that would actually help the reader figure out who the murderer was, and the whole affair was tied up in the last 10 pages or so. It was just a mess, made no sense, and felt like a total cop out. I don’t think MacRae knew who her murderer even was until the end. I think she did Eenie Meenie Miney Moe to pick her killer from amongst the available choices. Immediately donating this book and immensely glad I got it from a thrift shop.
August 21, 2017
I enjoyed this book from page one until the ending. In fact, I delayed going to bed in order to finish the tale.
This series has been a joy since the first novel and I delayed reading this volume as I knew I would be totally immersed with the well-crafted storyline. And, I was.
Fiber expert, Kath Rutledge is out to a living museum to teach the two-week high school students about quilting and the making of the fibers from the 1800's. Instead, she finds the body of one of the living interpreters of the museum.
Back, in Kath's shop (a quilting store,) she rapidly assembles her 'Posse' of fellow crime solvers and they find out that it is more than one case, but actually four murders to solve.
There is a splendid ghost factor in this series. Humor and a wonderful dialog makes 'Geneva' three dimensional.
This is a book, and a series not to be missed. The ending was as great as the beginning. What more can a murder reader ask for?
This series has been a joy since the first novel and I delayed reading this volume as I knew I would be totally immersed with the well-crafted storyline. And, I was.
Fiber expert, Kath Rutledge is out to a living museum to teach the two-week high school students about quilting and the making of the fibers from the 1800's. Instead, she finds the body of one of the living interpreters of the museum.
Back, in Kath's shop (a quilting store,) she rapidly assembles her 'Posse' of fellow crime solvers and they find out that it is more than one case, but actually four murders to solve.
There is a splendid ghost factor in this series. Humor and a wonderful dialog makes 'Geneva' three dimensional.
This is a book, and a series not to be missed. The ending was as great as the beginning. What more can a murder reader ask for?
April 9, 2019
Welcome back to Blue Plum,Tennessee. Get cozy and be ready to thoroughly enjoy your visit to the Haunted Yarn Shop Series. An excavation at a local living history farm reveals evidence of a long ago unnatural death. Kath Rutledge wonders if the skeletal remains could possibly be connected to the demise of the temperamental, yet lovable ghost, Geneva, who haunts her yarn shop. Complicating the puzzling situation is the unexpected death of a current employee at the historical farm site. Kath and her eclectic crew of fiber artists once again maneuver their way through seemingly unconnected clues to reach a surprising conclusion. Bring your needlework and sleuthing skills as you enjoy the exploits of Kath and the yarn shop regulars. A word of caution; watch out for the wily Spivey Twins. They are often up to something devious. See you in Blue Plum!
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