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A Quilting Mystery #3
Gone But Knot Forgotten
Sorting through the estate of a wealthy recluse may sound like a fascinating task, but when the skeletons in the closets turn out to be real, Martha and her quilting pals wish they’d stuck to basting and batting . . . Martha Rose is stunned when she hears that her best friend from high school has passed away. Her shock doubles when she learns that Harriet Oliver made her the executor of her estate. But when investigators determine that Harriet was murdered, Martha recruits her fellow quilters to help find the culprit. She’s mastered the art of piecing together blocks to create intricate quilts, but piecing together her friend’s murder will prove far more challenging . . . Recipient of the Best Amateur Sleuth of 2015 Award from Romantic Times
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2015
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About the author
Mary Marks
16 books305 followersMary Marks became an award-winning quilter after an early retirement from her job in administration on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles. After twelve years of sewing twenty four/seven, she came up for a breath and started writing about some of the nearly one hundred quilts she’d created.
Then the writing bug bit her. She was off to the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program for classes. A love of reading mysteries led her to take a four-day mystery writing workshop where she discovered a new creative passion.
Her first novel, FORGET ME KNOT, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic Competition of 2011. Out of that success came the Martha Rose quilting mystery series.
In addition to her own writing, Mary reviews cozy mysteries for New York Journal of Books online.
Mary was born in Los Angeles and grew up in L.A. and the San Francisco Bay Area. She moved back to Southern California to attend UCLA and earned a BA in Anthropology. The next years were spent raising three children. She enrolled in the American Jewish University in L.A. and earned an MA in Public Administration and Management.
She held administrative positions at UCLA until a physical condition stemming from a bout with childhood polio forced her into early retirement. She moved to Israel for a year and returned to L.A. to start her adventures in quilting and murder.
To read more about Mary, check out this interview with Ember Living
You Tube Oral History Interview
Then the writing bug bit her. She was off to the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program for classes. A love of reading mysteries led her to take a four-day mystery writing workshop where she discovered a new creative passion.
Her first novel, FORGET ME KNOT, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic Competition of 2011. Out of that success came the Martha Rose quilting mystery series.
In addition to her own writing, Mary reviews cozy mysteries for New York Journal of Books online.
Mary was born in Los Angeles and grew up in L.A. and the San Francisco Bay Area. She moved back to Southern California to attend UCLA and earned a BA in Anthropology. The next years were spent raising three children. She enrolled in the American Jewish University in L.A. and earned an MA in Public Administration and Management.
She held administrative positions at UCLA until a physical condition stemming from a bout with childhood polio forced her into early retirement. She moved to Israel for a year and returned to L.A. to start her adventures in quilting and murder.
To read more about Mary, check out this interview with Ember Living
You Tube Oral History Interview
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December 17, 2020
Martha Rose is saddened to learn of the death of her childhood friend, Harriet Oliver, and even more surprised to find that she has been named executor of her estate since she and Harriet haven’t spoken in years. Harriet’s death has been ruled natural causes, but Martha has lots of questions about the circumstances of her death. That only grows when she realizes that several items are missing from Harriet’s collection. Is there more to her death than it appears?
The mystery certainly intrigued me, and it moved forward at a steady pace. I did feel the ending was a bit abrupt, but it was suspenseful and answered all of our questions. The characters are wonderful. Martha’s quilting friends are fun, and her love life gets some interesting developments here. Quilting does factor into the mystery in a unique way, and I really enjoyed that. While the book is set during December, it isn’t a Christmas book. There’s a very good reason for it – Martha is Jewish, and I enjoyed learning a bit more about Jewish culture as I read. It’s easy to see why so many people enjoy this series; I’m glad I finally started it.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
The mystery certainly intrigued me, and it moved forward at a steady pace. I did feel the ending was a bit abrupt, but it was suspenseful and answered all of our questions. The characters are wonderful. Martha’s quilting friends are fun, and her love life gets some interesting developments here. Quilting does factor into the mystery in a unique way, and I really enjoyed that. While the book is set during December, it isn’t a Christmas book. There’s a very good reason for it – Martha is Jewish, and I enjoyed learning a bit more about Jewish culture as I read. It’s easy to see why so many people enjoy this series; I’m glad I finally started it.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
May 15, 2016
Loved it!! A great cozy mystery. Mary Marks writes in a very realistic and credible way, in my opinion. Characters are well formed and speak like normal people (Mary Higgins Clark you could learn a thing or two from Mary Marks). The plot twists and turns and keeps you guessing til the end.
There is plenty of subtle humour sprinkled through the story too.
Definitely will read more books by this author.
There is plenty of subtle humour sprinkled through the story too.
Definitely will read more books by this author.
August 25, 2015
I've been eagerly awaiting the next book in Mary Marks’ Quilting Mystery series. “Gone But Knot Forgotten” did KNOT disappoint.
Feisty 55-year-old Martha Rose is not your average quilter. She’s making a name for herself discovering dead bodies. Martha is informed that her best friend from high school, Harriet, has recently died and she's been appointed the executor of her lavish estate, a full time job in itself. Martha agrees to take on the task, and it isn’t long until she discovers that Harriet did not die of natural causes. She was, in fact, murdered.
Together with sidekicks Lucy and Birdie, Martha unearths some chilling findings about the friend she lost contact with many years ago. She is determined to figure out who caused Harriet’s death so that justice is served. The more Martha sets about uncovering the truth, though, the more at risk her own life becomes.
This was an enjoyable read with many humorous moments. Martha Rose is a gutsy woman who takes no guff from anyone, not even the local police department. She’s the type of person you would enjoy being friends with. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Martha (and her love life) in the next installment.
Feisty 55-year-old Martha Rose is not your average quilter. She’s making a name for herself discovering dead bodies. Martha is informed that her best friend from high school, Harriet, has recently died and she's been appointed the executor of her lavish estate, a full time job in itself. Martha agrees to take on the task, and it isn’t long until she discovers that Harriet did not die of natural causes. She was, in fact, murdered.
Together with sidekicks Lucy and Birdie, Martha unearths some chilling findings about the friend she lost contact with many years ago. She is determined to figure out who caused Harriet’s death so that justice is served. The more Martha sets about uncovering the truth, though, the more at risk her own life becomes.
This was an enjoyable read with many humorous moments. Martha Rose is a gutsy woman who takes no guff from anyone, not even the local police department. She’s the type of person you would enjoy being friends with. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Martha (and her love life) in the next installment.
August 15, 2018
Another very good addition to the Quilting Mystery series. More inclusion of Jewish vocabulary and traditions, which I liked as I love learning about new and different things. This is the third, and I look forward to reading the fourth.
March 5, 2022
So far, the morning mail only yielded credit card invitations, an interesting flyer for yoga classes, and now that I belong to AARP-another postcard advertising the Neptune Society.
Martha Rose is appointed as the executor of the estate of a childhood friend that she has not seen in decades. The multimillion dollar estate soon has Martha and her quilting friends involved in a couple of mysteries including the murder of the estate.
I rarely start reading series anywhere but the beginning. I was pleased that I was able to catch up in this book. I will be going back to the beginning because I did enjoy the mystery.
I enjoyed getting to know Martha, Lucy, and Birdie. I love the camaraderie the women share as they quilt and support each other.
I like that Martha is a mature woman and has a relationship with Yoshi that is developing. Yoshi seems to have a few secrets which we don't discover until the end of the book.
I enjoyed Martha's explanation of her faith from shabbat to the rites of death.
The mysteries had quite a few red herrings that had me suspecting a variety of people. The revelation at the end did not surprise me. I had my suspicions from the beginning of the events that had occurred.
This was a very good book that held my interest and made me want to go back to the beginning to see where the characters started. I look forward to reading about Martha and her friends.
Martha Rose is appointed as the executor of the estate of a childhood friend that she has not seen in decades. The multimillion dollar estate soon has Martha and her quilting friends involved in a couple of mysteries including the murder of the estate.
I rarely start reading series anywhere but the beginning. I was pleased that I was able to catch up in this book. I will be going back to the beginning because I did enjoy the mystery.
I enjoyed getting to know Martha, Lucy, and Birdie. I love the camaraderie the women share as they quilt and support each other.
I like that Martha is a mature woman and has a relationship with Yoshi that is developing. Yoshi seems to have a few secrets which we don't discover until the end of the book.
I enjoyed Martha's explanation of her faith from shabbat to the rites of death.
The mysteries had quite a few red herrings that had me suspecting a variety of people. The revelation at the end did not surprise me. I had my suspicions from the beginning of the events that had occurred.
This was a very good book that held my interest and made me want to go back to the beginning to see where the characters started. I look forward to reading about Martha and her friends.
July 31, 2025
I keep forgetting how much I enjoy this series from one book to the next. I like Martha and her friends – the quilting ladies and the guys from the bike shop – but I love her uncle Isaac. It’s good, too, to learn more about Judaism with each book, something that is rarely addressed in other mystery series.
We got to know the murder victim through Martha’s reminiscing and the investigation into her death. There were quite a few possible suspects to think about, but most of them were ruled out along the way. Due to other story lines woven into this story, there were several red herrings to distract the reader, but I only almost fell for one of them :) The motive was obvious, no matter who the killer was, but I didn’t identify the culprit until it became obvious in the book.
I am eager to read the next book in the series, but they’re not available as audiobooks, so I’ll have to look into buying a Kindle version.
We got to know the murder victim through Martha’s reminiscing and the investigation into her death. There were quite a few possible suspects to think about, but most of them were ruled out along the way. Due to other story lines woven into this story, there were several red herrings to distract the reader, but I only almost fell for one of them :) The motive was obvious, no matter who the killer was, but I didn’t identify the culprit until it became obvious in the book.
I am eager to read the next book in the series, but they’re not available as audiobooks, so I’ll have to look into buying a Kindle version.
August 24, 2015
This was a delightful book! I really enjoyed the plot and the characters were so interesting that I thought of my quilting group (we're not that old). These ladies are always up for an adventure and they really got one with this mystery!
I had not previously read any of this series, but have put Books 1 & 2 on reserve at my library so that I'll be caught up for Book #4.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I had not previously read any of this series, but have put Books 1 & 2 on reserve at my library so that I'll be caught up for Book #4.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
September 5, 2015
Not only a wonderful mystery but also a history lesson and quilting tips included! Interesting on so many levels.
As you read this book, remind yourself of the title. Count how many ways it plays into the story.
Martha Rivka Rose isn't a formal type of person. So when an official looking envelope arrived using all of her names she was almost afraid to open it. It explained that Martha was named as executor of the will for her childhood friend, Harriet Gordon Oliver. Having not been in touch for over twenty years, after their lives took different directions, this is a huge shock for Martha, more so after she discovers all that is involved in being the executor.
Martha also weaves together the tragic details of Harriet's too brief life. From a very outgoing and ambitious high schooler to a recluse in her final years, surrounded by wealth but no people, no enjoyment of life.
In fact, it had been many months that Harriet lay dead in her home without anyone noticing.
When Martha checks out Harriet's mansion she notices things are not as they should be and wonders why the police have not investigated this as a crime. It isn't until a mortician discovers something missed by the coroner's office that the mystery kicks in.
The best mysteries have eager sidekicks and Martha has her quilting circle, Lucy, a gun toting Wyoma raised, best friend and Birdie, an 80 year old crime tv fanatic. Another great friend, Crusher, is determined to be Martha's love interest. No wonder she needs stress relief! Martha attempts to find it in yoga.
Maybe I should mention Paulina in purple plays a mystical role in the story too. I love these characters!
Things not being as they seem turns up several times in the course of this book, along with a couple of things being exactly as they appear if you take the time to look. Every time the cops release the house to Martha, they end up coming back. I also smiled at a scene near the end which shows how sociey has changed in part due to social media.
A first rate cozy by an excellent author.
I did receive this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest read and review.
As you read this book, remind yourself of the title. Count how many ways it plays into the story.
Martha Rivka Rose isn't a formal type of person. So when an official looking envelope arrived using all of her names she was almost afraid to open it. It explained that Martha was named as executor of the will for her childhood friend, Harriet Gordon Oliver. Having not been in touch for over twenty years, after their lives took different directions, this is a huge shock for Martha, more so after she discovers all that is involved in being the executor.
Martha also weaves together the tragic details of Harriet's too brief life. From a very outgoing and ambitious high schooler to a recluse in her final years, surrounded by wealth but no people, no enjoyment of life.
In fact, it had been many months that Harriet lay dead in her home without anyone noticing.
When Martha checks out Harriet's mansion she notices things are not as they should be and wonders why the police have not investigated this as a crime. It isn't until a mortician discovers something missed by the coroner's office that the mystery kicks in.
The best mysteries have eager sidekicks and Martha has her quilting circle, Lucy, a gun toting Wyoma raised, best friend and Birdie, an 80 year old crime tv fanatic. Another great friend, Crusher, is determined to be Martha's love interest. No wonder she needs stress relief! Martha attempts to find it in yoga.
Maybe I should mention Paulina in purple plays a mystical role in the story too. I love these characters!
Things not being as they seem turns up several times in the course of this book, along with a couple of things being exactly as they appear if you take the time to look. Every time the cops release the house to Martha, they end up coming back. I also smiled at a scene near the end which shows how sociey has changed in part due to social media.
A first rate cozy by an excellent author.
I did receive this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest read and review.
September 2, 2015
Ok I might be a little biased as I love Mary she was on my radio show and you can't help but fall in love with her and her books. Below this review is a link to the show if you would like to listen in about this book and the next one.
I have read all of this series so far and love it. You don't have to read the others to understand this book. It can be read alone, but trust me you will want to grab the others. Martha rose is 55 not your average quilter. Her friend from high school has passed and she was named executor of her state. It turns into a fill time job for Martha it seems. She learns Harriet was murdered so you know what she has to do now.
As Martha digs into the past the more her life is in jeopardy. With her friends Lucy and Birdie they will find out the truth as to what happened.
The author does a great job with her scenes and the story line you will be pulled into the story right away and feel like you are helping Martha in her search for results. Get your copy now.
As mentioned below is the radio show.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/broadcas...
I have read all of this series so far and love it. You don't have to read the others to understand this book. It can be read alone, but trust me you will want to grab the others. Martha rose is 55 not your average quilter. Her friend from high school has passed and she was named executor of her state. It turns into a fill time job for Martha it seems. She learns Harriet was murdered so you know what she has to do now.
As Martha digs into the past the more her life is in jeopardy. With her friends Lucy and Birdie they will find out the truth as to what happened.
The author does a great job with her scenes and the story line you will be pulled into the story right away and feel like you are helping Martha in her search for results. Get your copy now.
As mentioned below is the radio show.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/broadcas...
August 25, 2015
This new author for me and good one. The third book in the series and I had no problem with understanding it. I will be reading the previous ones shortly. The protagonist Martha Rose is well developed and a brainy woman. Her friend Lucy and Birdie very helpful. It is pleasing to read a mystery where the amateur detectives are senior citizens. Crusher, the boyfriend and pals add much to the story. I must not forget Arthur, the German Shepherd and Bumper, Martha's cat.
Martha has been named executor of a high school best friend, Harriet Oliver and is determined to handle it to the best of her abilities. Harriet had lain in a closet for 10 months before her attorney found her. Also at once problems begin to occur and Martha and friends began to realize that settling the estate will not be easy. Will Martha succeed before the she ends up dead. The ending will surprise you.
Disclosure: I received a free copy from Kensington Books through Netgalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions are my own.
Martha has been named executor of a high school best friend, Harriet Oliver and is determined to handle it to the best of her abilities. Harriet had lain in a closet for 10 months before her attorney found her. Also at once problems begin to occur and Martha and friends began to realize that settling the estate will not be easy. Will Martha succeed before the she ends up dead. The ending will surprise you.
Disclosure: I received a free copy from Kensington Books through Netgalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions are my own.
August 23, 2015
What happens when someone you haven't seen in 20 years names you as executor of her estate?
The author of A Quilting Mystery series, Mary Marks, tries to answer this and other questions. This is the 1st book I have read in this, so far, series of 4. I'll be on the lookout for the others.
A cozy mystery about friends trying to solve a murder case, quilting and food. It doesn't get much better than this.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
The author of A Quilting Mystery series, Mary Marks, tries to answer this and other questions. This is the 1st book I have read in this, so far, series of 4. I'll be on the lookout for the others.
A cozy mystery about friends trying to solve a murder case, quilting and food. It doesn't get much better than this.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
January 9, 2021
So #3 and I loved it as well. I love the quilting chat, and the characters are a lot of fun, although I wish Martha could see the value of those who profess their love. Happy to see Arthur in this one, was afraid he might disappear with his owner. Great mystery and outcome. I'd even picked the murderer before reveal!
July 29, 2017
A good solid cozy mystery. Our Fair Heroine, Martha Rose, a woman of a certain age, is retired, divorced, an avid quilter. Just like good old Jessica Fletcher, she keeps finding bodies. In this outing she's been appointed executor of an old friend's VERY LARGE estate.
Soon, Martha is convinced that her friend's death was murder, despite a lack of evidence. Then her dog (well, her ex-boyfriend's dog...it's a long story) digs up another body in the garden, money from the estate has been embezzled, and some extremely valuable family heirlooms are missing. Our middle-aged maven of mystery is off on the trail of a thief and a murderer. Or maybe more than one of each?
In addition to tracking down miscreants and evil-doers, Martha is adjusting to the fact that her grown daughter is dating a non-Jew and that her own unlikely beau is talking marriage. All in all, she's got a lot on her plate.
Something I like a lot about this whole series is that Martha and her sleuthing pals are not young. They are all well into mature adulthood - from about 55-75 - but they are not exactly retiring. They have busy, interesting lives. Our Fair Heroine, after being dumped by her cheating louse ex has moved on to date several interesting (and interested) men. Her latest friend-with-benefits is a large, hairy Jewish biker, Yosse, who goes by the nom-de-biker of Crusher. He's younger than she is, and he's pushing for something more permanent, something that Martha herself is not at all sure she's ready for. Hurrah for older characters who are not just watching tv and waiting to move into Shady Acres!
Soon, Martha is convinced that her friend's death was murder, despite a lack of evidence. Then her dog (well, her ex-boyfriend's dog...it's a long story) digs up another body in the garden, money from the estate has been embezzled, and some extremely valuable family heirlooms are missing. Our middle-aged maven of mystery is off on the trail of a thief and a murderer. Or maybe more than one of each?
In addition to tracking down miscreants and evil-doers, Martha is adjusting to the fact that her grown daughter is dating a non-Jew and that her own unlikely beau is talking marriage. All in all, she's got a lot on her plate.
Something I like a lot about this whole series is that Martha and her sleuthing pals are not young. They are all well into mature adulthood - from about 55-75 - but they are not exactly retiring. They have busy, interesting lives. Our Fair Heroine, after being dumped by her cheating louse ex has moved on to date several interesting (and interested) men. Her latest friend-with-benefits is a large, hairy Jewish biker, Yosse, who goes by the nom-de-biker of Crusher. He's younger than she is, and he's pushing for something more permanent, something that Martha herself is not at all sure she's ready for. Hurrah for older characters who are not just watching tv and waiting to move into Shady Acres!
June 30, 2018
Martha is surprised to get a letter from a lawyer saying that she has been made the executor of her high school friends estate, stunned because they had drifted apart and had no contact for years, stunned because she didn't know that Harriet had died, stunned because the estate will pay her $10,000 a month to settle everything. When she meets the lawyer she discovers it isn't quite as straight forward as she thought, apparently Harriet died a while before being found, and it looks as though someone has been stealing from the house! With the help of Birdie, Lucy, a forensic accountant, and the motorcycle club Martha with piece together the clues and find out what happened and why.
Another great story by Mary Marks, we are really starting to get to know the main characters and the supporting characters are wonderful, sometimes quirky and always fun (and yes I am including Bumper the cat and Arthur the retired Police Dog in that!), I am looking forward to number 4 in the series!
Another great story by Mary Marks, we are really starting to get to know the main characters and the supporting characters are wonderful, sometimes quirky and always fun (and yes I am including Bumper the cat and Arthur the retired Police Dog in that!), I am looking forward to number 4 in the series!
May 29, 2019
This is a fun series, Martha has moxie when it comes to getting to the bottom of mysteries. This time an old high school friend, who she hasn't seen in years, makes her executor of her will. The lady was recently found dead in her home but had been there for 10 months, why did no one know, how did she die, who's going to benefit? Martha and her quilting crew are on the case!!!!
January 19, 2021
This cozy has a couple of murders but done in the past but some very current theft of important historical items or at the very least the attempted theft. The main character, Martha Rose, is made the executor of a high school friend's estate. It was especially interesting learning about the historical importance of items that most people would ignore. The book was a quick easy read.
September 23, 2018
I absolutely love this series.
May 16, 2021
Cute cozy with great characters. I'd really rather of not had the dog put into danger, but that's my trigger.
August 19, 2015
Martha Rose is in her 50s, loves quilting with her best friends Lucy and Birdie, and likes her life just as it is. Unfortunately, it's about to change. One day she gets a telephone call from an attorney who tells her that her high school friend Harriet Oliver has died, and she's been made executor of Harriet's will. Completely taken by surprise, she is also saddened to learn that Harriet died alone and unloved; both her child and her husband dead before her. So alone that her body wasn't discovered for ten months.
Now Martha's back is up. How could someone like Harriet not be discovered for almost a year? She was wealthy, she must have had some contact with the outside world. So Martha does the only thing she can - try and figure out why Harriet was left in her home so long, dead in a closet, but who would want her dead. And the more she digs, the more she finds; and none of it pleasant.
Martha is also seeing a biker named Yossi, aka Crusher. Crusher is head over ears about Martha and wants to marry her, but she's keeping him at arms' length. Why? Because her ex-husband and ex-boyfriend both cheated on her, so she doesn't think she can trust any man. The more he tries to move in, the more she pushes him away.
As executor of the estate, Martha discovers that there are missing items - all related to the Declaration of Independence. What she doesn't know is where they are. She is determined to find their whereabouts, with the help of her two friends. After hiring a couple of Crusher's cohorts to guard the estate day and night, she and Lucy and Birdie spend their days searching for the missing items. But it appears that others know of them, and someone has been in the house before her, Martha is sure of it - someone who was probably looking for the same things. The more she digs into Harriet's death - now classified as murder - the closer she's bringing herself into danger.
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. The characters are three-dimensional, and the plot was very good. But there were a couple of things that bothered me. For one, she has an atrocious diet. In the real world, anyone who ate what Martha does would be diabetic and have really bad skin. Eating that much fat and sugar is only asking for a heart attack or worse. We also never find out what her source of income is. Yes, she's paid a stipend as executor of Harriet's estate, but she doesn't have a job, yet has a house and seems to be fine financially. For those who haven't read the previous books in the series, Forget Me Knot and Knot in My Backyard, it would be nice to know (minor detail, but I'm big on details).
But the biggest negative was her reaction to another character, after finding out something about them that she viewed as lying. I didn't see it as lying; it was something that needed to be done and they didn't have any choice in, but she wouldn't forgive it, which, by the end of the book made her appear inflexible and hard. She just wasn't willing to accept that it was necessary, and made it All About Her. Her reaction seemed almost irrational and was a letdown for me. I wasn't happy with the outcome of the situation, and all of it seeming to be her fault. Still, I felt the book was written well and I enjoyed it. Recommended.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review but it in no way influenced my decision.
Now Martha's back is up. How could someone like Harriet not be discovered for almost a year? She was wealthy, she must have had some contact with the outside world. So Martha does the only thing she can - try and figure out why Harriet was left in her home so long, dead in a closet, but who would want her dead. And the more she digs, the more she finds; and none of it pleasant.
Martha is also seeing a biker named Yossi, aka Crusher. Crusher is head over ears about Martha and wants to marry her, but she's keeping him at arms' length. Why? Because her ex-husband and ex-boyfriend both cheated on her, so she doesn't think she can trust any man. The more he tries to move in, the more she pushes him away.
As executor of the estate, Martha discovers that there are missing items - all related to the Declaration of Independence. What she doesn't know is where they are. She is determined to find their whereabouts, with the help of her two friends. After hiring a couple of Crusher's cohorts to guard the estate day and night, she and Lucy and Birdie spend their days searching for the missing items. But it appears that others know of them, and someone has been in the house before her, Martha is sure of it - someone who was probably looking for the same things. The more she digs into Harriet's death - now classified as murder - the closer she's bringing herself into danger.
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. The characters are three-dimensional, and the plot was very good. But there were a couple of things that bothered me. For one, she has an atrocious diet. In the real world, anyone who ate what Martha does would be diabetic and have really bad skin. Eating that much fat and sugar is only asking for a heart attack or worse. We also never find out what her source of income is. Yes, she's paid a stipend as executor of Harriet's estate, but she doesn't have a job, yet has a house and seems to be fine financially. For those who haven't read the previous books in the series, Forget Me Knot and Knot in My Backyard, it would be nice to know (minor detail, but I'm big on details).
But the biggest negative was her reaction to another character, after finding out something about them that she viewed as lying. I didn't see it as lying; it was something that needed to be done and they didn't have any choice in, but she wouldn't forgive it, which, by the end of the book made her appear inflexible and hard. She just wasn't willing to accept that it was necessary, and made it All About Her. Her reaction seemed almost irrational and was a letdown for me. I wasn't happy with the outcome of the situation, and all of it seeming to be her fault. Still, I felt the book was written well and I enjoyed it. Recommended.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review but it in no way influenced my decision.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2015
Gone but Knot Forgotten by Mary Marks is the third book in A Quilting Mystery series. Martha Rose is fifty-six, Jewish, suffers from migraines and fibromyalgia (I know how she feels). Martha receives a letter stating she is the executor of Harriet Gordon Oliver’s will. Martha has not seen Harriet in over twenty years. They drifted apart after her divorce from Aaron Rose. Martha immediately contact the attorney, Deke Abernathy. Turns out that Martha and Deke were at UCLA at the same time (Deke was a football star). Martha will be responsible for disposing of the assets of the estate and following Harriet’s wishes in her will. Martha feels she should do this for her friend, but she has no idea what she is getting into. Harriet’s only son, Jonah died when he was five years old and her husband disappeared many years ago. Nathan, her husband, was declared dead when he did not return after seven years (and they could not locate him).
After arranging for Harriet’s funeral, Martha then checks out Harriet’s house. When she starts checking the insurance inventory against items in the house, there are several Early American antiques missing as well as Harriet’s jewelry. Martha gets help from her weekly quilting group members Lucy and Bertie. They start going through the house item by item. Martha is dog sitting her ex-boyfriend’s dog (he used to be a police dog). The dog starts digging in the backyard. Upon investigation they discover a body. Looks like the have solved the mystery of the disappearing Nathan Oliver. Before Harriet can be buried, it is discovered that Harriet was murdered. Martha feels she needs to find out who killed her friend as well as took items from her house. Martha, Birdie, and Lucy set out to solve the murders as well as discover who took the Early American antiques.
Martha decides to keep Harriet’s house under guard. She calls her friend, Yossi Levy (aka Crusher). Crusher is a member of the Valley Eagles (motorcycle club). Two of the members agree to watch the house. Yossi is hoping to get closer to Martha. He proposed once and is determined to get Martha to commit. He slowly starts leaving a few items at Martha’s house each time he stays the night. Martha feels that Yossi is rushing and needs him to back off (I have no idea why). When she finds out something that Yossi kept secret, will Martha break it off?
I found Gone but Knot Forgotten to be a pleasurable book to read. It has fun characters and a good mystery. I did not understand why Martha kept pushing away Yossi (maybe something in her past or commitment issues). I wish that it had been explained in the book (it could have been mentioned in the first two books which I have not had a chance to read). Gone but Knot Forgotten can be enjoyed without having read the first two books in the series. I give Gone but Knot Forgotten 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was a pleasure to read this book.
I received a complimentary copy of Gone but Knot Forgotten from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own.
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After arranging for Harriet’s funeral, Martha then checks out Harriet’s house. When she starts checking the insurance inventory against items in the house, there are several Early American antiques missing as well as Harriet’s jewelry. Martha gets help from her weekly quilting group members Lucy and Bertie. They start going through the house item by item. Martha is dog sitting her ex-boyfriend’s dog (he used to be a police dog). The dog starts digging in the backyard. Upon investigation they discover a body. Looks like the have solved the mystery of the disappearing Nathan Oliver. Before Harriet can be buried, it is discovered that Harriet was murdered. Martha feels she needs to find out who killed her friend as well as took items from her house. Martha, Birdie, and Lucy set out to solve the murders as well as discover who took the Early American antiques.
Martha decides to keep Harriet’s house under guard. She calls her friend, Yossi Levy (aka Crusher). Crusher is a member of the Valley Eagles (motorcycle club). Two of the members agree to watch the house. Yossi is hoping to get closer to Martha. He proposed once and is determined to get Martha to commit. He slowly starts leaving a few items at Martha’s house each time he stays the night. Martha feels that Yossi is rushing and needs him to back off (I have no idea why). When she finds out something that Yossi kept secret, will Martha break it off?
I found Gone but Knot Forgotten to be a pleasurable book to read. It has fun characters and a good mystery. I did not understand why Martha kept pushing away Yossi (maybe something in her past or commitment issues). I wish that it had been explained in the book (it could have been mentioned in the first two books which I have not had a chance to read). Gone but Knot Forgotten can be enjoyed without having read the first two books in the series. I give Gone but Knot Forgotten 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was a pleasure to read this book.
I received a complimentary copy of Gone but Knot Forgotten from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own.
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July 31, 2015
This is a new to me author. I am a fan of cozy mysteries and I enjoyed this book and the writing by Mary Marks.
Martha has been asked to be the executor of an estate. Harriet had been her friend since they were children, but eventually life happened and they drifted apart. Now surprisingly, Martha is being asked to take care of an estate that happens to be worth millions.
Martha is a Jewish woman who is very involved in the practice of her faith. The story includes descriptions of regular ceremonies, as well as explanations of what is happening. These things make this story much more real and immediate.
As Martha gets more involved in taking care of her executor duties, she discovers that Harriet had been living a life filled with sorrow. Her only child died at the age of 5 and her husband disappeared and apparently committed suicide. Her sadness made Harriet become a recluse who seldom connected to people. When she died, she had lain in her home for 10 months before her body was found. No one even knew she was dead.
The plot is an interesting one. Ms Marks gives us problems to solve and many clues as to who might have been doing what. There is murder, embezzlement and apparently items worth millions have been stolen.
Martha is an interesting character. She is a middle aged woman who is part of a trio of quilters who have shared their lives with one another for a long time. Her past is filled with disappointments based on unhappy relationships with men. For me, one thing that seemed sad , Martha connects with many people but at the same time does not have much trust for a man who loves and protects her.
As the main character, Martha is the lead in investigating the mysteries which arise as there is more learned about Harriet's life. Evidently in the first two books in this series, she had placed herself in jeopardy and that is a concern for her friends and people who care for her.
The secondary characters, particularly her friends Lucy and Birdie are supportive and caring women who have a sense of humor and a strong sense of adventure. All the secondary characters are well developed and add to the depth of the story. Everyone from the policeman investigating the case as well as members of a motorcycle group add interest to the story.
This is a fun cozy mystery with a good plot and characters who are people this reader would like to know. At the same time I was solving this mystery, I was learning about American history, the Jewish religion and quilting, what great bonuses.
I received this book from the publisher in the hope I would provide a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Martha has been asked to be the executor of an estate. Harriet had been her friend since they were children, but eventually life happened and they drifted apart. Now surprisingly, Martha is being asked to take care of an estate that happens to be worth millions.
Martha is a Jewish woman who is very involved in the practice of her faith. The story includes descriptions of regular ceremonies, as well as explanations of what is happening. These things make this story much more real and immediate.
As Martha gets more involved in taking care of her executor duties, she discovers that Harriet had been living a life filled with sorrow. Her only child died at the age of 5 and her husband disappeared and apparently committed suicide. Her sadness made Harriet become a recluse who seldom connected to people. When she died, she had lain in her home for 10 months before her body was found. No one even knew she was dead.
The plot is an interesting one. Ms Marks gives us problems to solve and many clues as to who might have been doing what. There is murder, embezzlement and apparently items worth millions have been stolen.
Martha is an interesting character. She is a middle aged woman who is part of a trio of quilters who have shared their lives with one another for a long time. Her past is filled with disappointments based on unhappy relationships with men. For me, one thing that seemed sad , Martha connects with many people but at the same time does not have much trust for a man who loves and protects her.
As the main character, Martha is the lead in investigating the mysteries which arise as there is more learned about Harriet's life. Evidently in the first two books in this series, she had placed herself in jeopardy and that is a concern for her friends and people who care for her.
The secondary characters, particularly her friends Lucy and Birdie are supportive and caring women who have a sense of humor and a strong sense of adventure. All the secondary characters are well developed and add to the depth of the story. Everyone from the policeman investigating the case as well as members of a motorcycle group add interest to the story.
This is a fun cozy mystery with a good plot and characters who are people this reader would like to know. At the same time I was solving this mystery, I was learning about American history, the Jewish religion and quilting, what great bonuses.
I received this book from the publisher in the hope I would provide a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
July 27, 2015
Quilters are used to solving puzzles, so it's no surprise that Martha Rose has a talent for putting the pieces together when a dead body is involved.
Martha Rose is surprised to hear that she has been appointed executor of her friend Harriet Oliver's estate. She expects a relatively easy time sorting and selling Harriet's many valuable antiques. When she and her friends arrive, it is clear that someone other than the police has been searching the house. A number of valuable items are missing. Many of the missing items items have a marked historical value, particularly a quilt reputedly composed while the Declaration of Independence was written with blocks signed by all the founding fathers. Theft is a possibility, but when the funeral home discovers Harriet's broken hyoid bone, the investigation turns into a murder inquiry.
Investigating Harriet's murder allows Martha to put her own decisions on a back burner. Her boyfriend,Yossi Levy is working hard on convincing her to marry him, but her disastrous romantic history makes her reluctant to commit.
I really enjoyed how Mary Marks wove aspects of Jewish life and culture throughout the novel. Martha Rose is a realistic person, true to her faith, but an individual with strengths and weaknesses - imperfect but with good intentions. She has many supportive friends, not the least of which are her two quilting co-conspirators Lucy and Birdie.
As a quilter, I liked the inclusion of the Declaration Quilt, even though it is an imaginative creation of the author. There are a number of Centennial quilts (1876) in American history museums celebrating the Declaration of Independence. These items, created by women, are of great historic value, but are rarely well-known.
Gone But Knot Forgotten is an enjoyable quilting cozy with a likable lead and an intriguing plot. It is a great choice if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
4/5
Gone But Knot Forgotten is Mary Marks's third mystery featuring amateur sleuth and quilter Martha Rose. The books do not have to be read in order.
Gone But Knot Forgotten is available for preorder and will be released August 25, 2015
I received a copy of Gone But Knot Forgotten from the publisher and netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Martha Rose is surprised to hear that she has been appointed executor of her friend Harriet Oliver's estate. She expects a relatively easy time sorting and selling Harriet's many valuable antiques. When she and her friends arrive, it is clear that someone other than the police has been searching the house. A number of valuable items are missing. Many of the missing items items have a marked historical value, particularly a quilt reputedly composed while the Declaration of Independence was written with blocks signed by all the founding fathers. Theft is a possibility, but when the funeral home discovers Harriet's broken hyoid bone, the investigation turns into a murder inquiry.
Investigating Harriet's murder allows Martha to put her own decisions on a back burner. Her boyfriend,Yossi Levy is working hard on convincing her to marry him, but her disastrous romantic history makes her reluctant to commit.
I really enjoyed how Mary Marks wove aspects of Jewish life and culture throughout the novel. Martha Rose is a realistic person, true to her faith, but an individual with strengths and weaknesses - imperfect but with good intentions. She has many supportive friends, not the least of which are her two quilting co-conspirators Lucy and Birdie.
As a quilter, I liked the inclusion of the Declaration Quilt, even though it is an imaginative creation of the author. There are a number of Centennial quilts (1876) in American history museums celebrating the Declaration of Independence. These items, created by women, are of great historic value, but are rarely well-known.
Gone But Knot Forgotten is an enjoyable quilting cozy with a likable lead and an intriguing plot. It is a great choice if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
4/5
Gone But Knot Forgotten is Mary Marks's third mystery featuring amateur sleuth and quilter Martha Rose. The books do not have to be read in order.
Gone But Knot Forgotten is available for preorder and will be released August 25, 2015
I received a copy of Gone But Knot Forgotten from the publisher and netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
—Crittermom
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August 7, 2015
I read the first book in this series, but not the second. I had no problem picking up the story line though Martha's personal life had a big change in book #2.
My comments about Gone pretty much mirror my comments for Forget Me Knot (another 4 star review). I found the story line a bit different and enjoyable for that. Martha is appointed the executrix of a former childhood friend who dies in mysterious circumstances. She is surprised since they'd drifted apart over the years. Of course, Martha thinks the coroner is wrong that it was natural or accidental (I don't remember). Since this is a mystery, I guess we know who's right.
Again, I liked (as a non-Jew) the elements of Judaism that Marks sprinkles in. It's part of Martha's daily life so we participate as well. The author is not trying to "knock us over the head" with it. While quilting comes up, there's not lots of annoying detail for non-quilters.
One negative I had was Martha rushing in and doing something stupid, possibly getting someone else hurt as well. Hasn't she learned anything? This negative was sort of mitigated by the fact that she realizes in the midst of her foolish actions that yes, it was stupid and yes, she had endangered someone else...again. The other negative is her reaction to finding out something big about another character and viewing it as deceit. Her negative reaction is explained by Martha's previous life experiences and she seems to get over it quickly, but it's a situation that is not new to me as a reader and not one I like. The individual involved was doing what they had to do.
I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
My comments about Gone pretty much mirror my comments for Forget Me Knot (another 4 star review). I found the story line a bit different and enjoyable for that. Martha is appointed the executrix of a former childhood friend who dies in mysterious circumstances. She is surprised since they'd drifted apart over the years. Of course, Martha thinks the coroner is wrong that it was natural or accidental (I don't remember). Since this is a mystery, I guess we know who's right.
Again, I liked (as a non-Jew) the elements of Judaism that Marks sprinkles in. It's part of Martha's daily life so we participate as well. The author is not trying to "knock us over the head" with it. While quilting comes up, there's not lots of annoying detail for non-quilters.
One negative I had was Martha rushing in and doing something stupid, possibly getting someone else hurt as well. Hasn't she learned anything? This negative was sort of mitigated by the fact that she realizes in the midst of her foolish actions that yes, it was stupid and yes, she had endangered someone else...again. The other negative is her reaction to finding out something big about another character and viewing it as deceit. Her negative reaction is explained by Martha's previous life experiences and she seems to get over it quickly, but it's a situation that is not new to me as a reader and not one I like. The individual involved was doing what they had to do.
I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
September 4, 2015
Secrets & Betrayals “Knot” Forgotten
This is the third book in this series.
When Martha Rose sorts her mail, she finds an interesting letter from a law firm. She is shocked to read that her friend Harriet Oliver has died and Martha has been named executor of her estate.
Martha’s appointment with the attorney unleashes sad details. It appears Harriet was dead, in her own home, for at least 10 months before her body was discovered. When the mortician prepares the body for burial, he stumbles upon some odd facts, turning the cause of death into a homicide. No one, including Martha, had heard from Harriet for some time and rumor has it that Harriet had become a recluse, leaving her attorney, Deacon “Deke” Abernathy in charge of her finances.
Martha’s friends Lucy & Birdie offer to help sort through Harriet’s personal effects, and soon, secrets and betrayals are discovered.
When another body is found buried in the backyard, Martha refuses to accept the simple explanation.
Martha is determined to find out who killed her friend and will stop at nothing to clear her friend’s name.
The twists and turns are amazing, I was left guessing until the very end. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to other cozy readers!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third book in this series.
When Martha Rose sorts her mail, she finds an interesting letter from a law firm. She is shocked to read that her friend Harriet Oliver has died and Martha has been named executor of her estate.
Martha’s appointment with the attorney unleashes sad details. It appears Harriet was dead, in her own home, for at least 10 months before her body was discovered. When the mortician prepares the body for burial, he stumbles upon some odd facts, turning the cause of death into a homicide. No one, including Martha, had heard from Harriet for some time and rumor has it that Harriet had become a recluse, leaving her attorney, Deacon “Deke” Abernathy in charge of her finances.
Martha’s friends Lucy & Birdie offer to help sort through Harriet’s personal effects, and soon, secrets and betrayals are discovered.
When another body is found buried in the backyard, Martha refuses to accept the simple explanation.
Martha is determined to find out who killed her friend and will stop at nothing to clear her friend’s name.
The twists and turns are amazing, I was left guessing until the very end. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to other cozy readers!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 31, 2015
What happens when quilter, turned amateur sleuth, Martha Rose discovered her best friend from high school lay dead on her mansion floor for ten months before someone found her body?
Not only that, the friend, a wealthy recluse, decreed Martha executor of the estate, including several items of staggering worth and incredible historical value. Martha takes to the task with her usual vigor and enthusiasm, but a myriad of puzzling problems crop up, calling for Martha and her ever-adventurous quilting partners and best friends Birdie and Lucy to solve them. Along with help from a police dog and Martha's boyfriend Crusher they tackle the crime, determined to get to the bottom of who killed Martha's friend--and why.
You don't have to be a quilter, or even sewn a stitch in your life to get a kick from this engaging mystery. This book is filled with strong and interesting characters—human and animal—and is sure to satisfy. Laughter, history, thrills and chills with delightful twists and turns and a bit of American History weaved throughout, make this book a fun read.
Mary Marks has really hit her stride and honed her craft with this book. I look forward to reading more. In fact, any fan of mysteries should be a fan of Mary Marks and her quilting series. The third book in the series, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN is now available and highly recommended.
Not only that, the friend, a wealthy recluse, decreed Martha executor of the estate, including several items of staggering worth and incredible historical value. Martha takes to the task with her usual vigor and enthusiasm, but a myriad of puzzling problems crop up, calling for Martha and her ever-adventurous quilting partners and best friends Birdie and Lucy to solve them. Along with help from a police dog and Martha's boyfriend Crusher they tackle the crime, determined to get to the bottom of who killed Martha's friend--and why.
You don't have to be a quilter, or even sewn a stitch in your life to get a kick from this engaging mystery. This book is filled with strong and interesting characters—human and animal—and is sure to satisfy. Laughter, history, thrills and chills with delightful twists and turns and a bit of American History weaved throughout, make this book a fun read.
Mary Marks has really hit her stride and honed her craft with this book. I look forward to reading more. In fact, any fan of mysteries should be a fan of Mary Marks and her quilting series. The third book in the series, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN is now available and highly recommended.
August 14, 2015
This is the third book in "A Quilting Mystery" series, but this book was fine without reading the other 2. Martha Rose is named the Executrix of the estate of a childhood friend. She has not seen her in years and is surprised. Adding to the surprise, she finds out that Harriet was dead in her house for 10 months before she is found. At the autopsy, it is determined that she did not die of natural causes. The estate is worth millions and there are many items that are missing. With help from her two quilting buddies, her boyfriend Yossi and his pals, Martha is able to uncover what happened to Harriet. There are several twists to the story, one involving the Declaration of Indendependance Quilt and another regarding the disappearance of Harriet's husband 13 years earlier that make this story very interesting and entertaining. I like how she was able to add in several cultural and historical aspects of Jewish life and heritage as part of the story. Of course, there is also a storyline pertaining to Martha's romantic life which is another great addition to the story. I will definitely look for more in this series.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 15, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Gone But Knot Forgotten is the 3rd book in Mary Marks quilting mysteries. I have read the first book thanks to Kindle Unlimited a few months ago. But I have not read the second the book and now that I am finished with this great book I am going back to read it.
I loved Gone But Knot Forgotten. The characters are friendly and become your friends as you read. They gather each week for quilting and fellowship and even though there ages vary they are the greatest of friends. The plot is great and truly until the end I had no idea who had done it. There is a little romance and you find your self rooting for the characters to get together. The characters are Jewish and I really enjoyed that prospective. Much different then you generally find in many cozy mysteries.
I highly recommend reading this book. Heck you need to read the whole series. I am looking forward to the release of book 4.
Gone But Knot Forgotten is the 3rd book in Mary Marks quilting mysteries. I have read the first book thanks to Kindle Unlimited a few months ago. But I have not read the second the book and now that I am finished with this great book I am going back to read it.
I loved Gone But Knot Forgotten. The characters are friendly and become your friends as you read. They gather each week for quilting and fellowship and even though there ages vary they are the greatest of friends. The plot is great and truly until the end I had no idea who had done it. There is a little romance and you find your self rooting for the characters to get together. The characters are Jewish and I really enjoyed that prospective. Much different then you generally find in many cozy mysteries.
I highly recommend reading this book. Heck you need to read the whole series. I am looking forward to the release of book 4.
August 2, 2015
I admit I haven't read the other books in this series, but that didn't take away from the storyline.
This was a good murder mystery. Martha is a grown woman going about her life with her quilting group friends. She is shocked when she is contacted saying she has been appointed executor of her college friend, Harriet, that she hasn't had contact with in a long time. To add to the mystery of why she was named executor is that Harriet laid dead in her house undiscovered for 10 months. When items are discovered missing from her house and her husband is found dead in the backyard under the flowerbed. Martha has to uncover the killer from the growing list of suspects with the help of her quilting group friends.
I was given an advanced ecopy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a good murder mystery. Martha is a grown woman going about her life with her quilting group friends. She is shocked when she is contacted saying she has been appointed executor of her college friend, Harriet, that she hasn't had contact with in a long time. To add to the mystery of why she was named executor is that Harriet laid dead in her house undiscovered for 10 months. When items are discovered missing from her house and her husband is found dead in the backyard under the flowerbed. Martha has to uncover the killer from the growing list of suspects with the help of her quilting group friends.
I was given an advanced ecopy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2015
Another excellent cozy from Mary Marks. Martha is startled to discover she was named executor of an old high school friend's estate. When she goes to the house to put things in order, she discovers things are not as they seem, and her friend's death was far from accidental.
I love the portrayal of Martha -- I think of her as my parents' generation, but these days she's closer to my age than theirs. Mary captures beautifully the life of a middle aged Jewish quilter (I should know, being one); the conflict between the older, more religious generation before us and the younger, intermarrying generation of our children. How often have I told my daughters, "that's fine, but please don't tell your grandparents"?
Also, the scene with Uncle Isaac playing Call of Duty was worth the price of admission several times over. :) Can't wait for the next one!
I love the portrayal of Martha -- I think of her as my parents' generation, but these days she's closer to my age than theirs. Mary captures beautifully the life of a middle aged Jewish quilter (I should know, being one); the conflict between the older, more religious generation before us and the younger, intermarrying generation of our children. How often have I told my daughters, "that's fine, but please don't tell your grandparents"?
Also, the scene with Uncle Isaac playing Call of Duty was worth the price of admission several times over. :) Can't wait for the next one!
August 26, 2015
Great Series!
This is a great series; this is the third book in A Quilting Mystery series by Mary Marks. Martha Rose is a quilter, when she hears that her best friend from high school has passed away and has made her the executor of her estate. When Martha is told that her friend was murdered, she asks her friends and fellow quilters to help find the killer. If you are looking for a great mystery that will keep you guessing until the end, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
This is a great series; this is the third book in A Quilting Mystery series by Mary Marks. Martha Rose is a quilter, when she hears that her best friend from high school has passed away and has made her the executor of her estate. When Martha is told that her friend was murdered, she asks her friends and fellow quilters to help find the killer. If you are looking for a great mystery that will keep you guessing until the end, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
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