Beneath Missouri Stars: A Quilting Cozy

by Carol Dean Jones

Senior sleuth Sarah Miller takes center stage when quilting, country music, and murder combine in a crafty mystery that includes a bonus quilting pattern.When sixty-eight-year-old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of her husband and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, and a love interest. The highly anticipated eleventh installment of this series of cozy mysteries begins with an appearance from Austin Bailey, renowned country singer—but before his concert can get off the ground, a young girl is murdered, and Sarah and her feisty cohort are hot on the case!

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2021

Reviews

[Cindy Cooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beneath Missouri Stars is a great read!

This is the first of this series by Ms Jones that I've reviewed. She is an excellent writer who teases us quilters with lovely designs and casual mentions of different patterns and styles of quilting without overwhelming those with less interest in this craft. Each of her books could be read alone, but I have really enjoyed the series in order. The mysterious side of them isn't overly complicated, but the twists and turns added by the author keep interest in the book. Who knew such exciting times could happen in a retirement community? Whether or not you quilt, I believe you will enjoy this very goodread!

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute little book with a different twist to the storyline. What I like about these books is they aren't all the same. like a cookie cutter book. They introduce real life concerns and explain how people deal with them. Most of the characters in the book are of a certain age (MINE.....LOL....mid 60's to 90's....and while I am not THAT old I can related to some of the emotions the characters go through).

What saddens me is that I am getting ready to read the final book in the series. I have come to love this characters and will miss their antics and relationships.

[Anna Braun · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been enjoying this series and this is no different. Carol Dean Jones tells enough about the main characters in each book for you to not need to read the books in order but adds something new too.

I have read the books on my Nook but do think I want to get the books for the patterns.

[Sharon W. Cordray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stars and friends

As much as I love the characters of this series, I’m a bit disappointed in the journey of this story. There seemed to be too many twists and turns to keep up with and then the guilty party comes from no where.

[Lea Bailey · Rating 3 out of 5]

rather predictable and not always believable; dectective story mixed into quilting hobby for ladies; glimpse into senior citizen living in a retirement community; didn't compel me to keep reading to solve the mystery

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series.

From book one I couldn't put them down. They have been a comfort to me while I sit with my husband in the nursing home!!! Thank you!!!

[Jo Adams-Tillery · Rating 5 out of 5]

worth the read

Good novel with a cast of characters my age. Liked the story and outcome. And I love quilting and crafts.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

good tale

Easy read with enjoyable characters. The mystery played out well. If you like cozy mystery this one will fill your need for a charming read.

[kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable cozy. It’s about quilting as much as it is about the murder mystery.

[Aj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lear and read

I love that the author references real quilting terms and books. Even if the reader is not a quilter the stories are interesting and fun!