What do you think?
Rate this book
A Knitorious Murder Mystery #6
Crime Skein
When the most hated man in Harmony Lake runs for mayor and turns up dead on election night, there’s no shortage of suspects.
But needling out the culprit isn’t easy when everyone in town has a motive and an alibi.
Someone has to dig deep into the lives of the residents of this tight-knit community and unravel their secrets.
That someone is me.
My name is Megan and I solve murders.
People have a knack of dying where I happen to be, and evidence has a way of finding its way into my hands.
I know this town and its residents like the back of my hand. With some help from my friends, I’ll figure out who’s telling the truth, and who’s spinning a yarn of lies.
Can I stitch together the clues and find the killer before someone else in my cozy, sweet town is murdered?
But needling out the culprit isn’t easy when everyone in town has a motive and an alibi.
Someone has to dig deep into the lives of the residents of this tight-knit community and unravel their secrets.
That someone is me.
My name is Megan and I solve murders.
People have a knack of dying where I happen to be, and evidence has a way of finding its way into my hands.
I know this town and its residents like the back of my hand. With some help from my friends, I’ll figure out who’s telling the truth, and who’s spinning a yarn of lies.
Can I stitch together the clues and find the killer before someone else in my cozy, sweet town is murdered?
382 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2020
356 people are currently reading
106 people want to read
About the author
Reagan Davis
25 books726 followersReagan Davis is a pen name for the real author who lives in the suburbs of Toronto with her husband, two kids, and a menagerie of pets.
When she’s not planning the perfect murder, she enjoys knitting, reading, eating too much chocolate, and drinking too much Diet Coke.
The author is an established knitwear designer who has contributed to many knitting books and magazines.
I’d tell you her real name, but then I’d have to kill you.
(Just kidding! Sort of.)
When she’s not planning the perfect murder, she enjoys knitting, reading, eating too much chocolate, and drinking too much Diet Coke.
The author is an established knitwear designer who has contributed to many knitting books and magazines.
I’d tell you her real name, but then I’d have to kill you.
(Just kidding! Sort of.)
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 43 reviews
February 15, 2022
4 Star review Crime Skein (Knitorious Murder Mystery, Book 6) by Reagan Davis
Audio Review:
Both the author Reagan Davis and narrator Zim Avaltrades are relatively new to me. This cozy mystery was entertaining and I enjoyed the story. It was good to be back in Harmony Lake with another murder for Megan and her cohorts to solve. This time Megan will be pulled in different directions and her personal life is about to get complicated; torn between her sheriff boyfriend and her ex husband who is now a suspect.
This book was full of twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. There were lots of clues to follow and some surprises in Crime Skein as Megan, her boyfriend and other friends follow the clues and I have to say that I was taken aback on a couple of occasions.
I continued to find the narrators' male voices hard to relate to (they seem forced to me) but since her main character is a female I could still listen and enjoy the story. I really liked the characters, they are engaging and easy to relate to and the fact that they are of a mature age is an added bonus for me.
Audio Review:
Both the author Reagan Davis and narrator Zim Avaltrades are relatively new to me. This cozy mystery was entertaining and I enjoyed the story. It was good to be back in Harmony Lake with another murder for Megan and her cohorts to solve. This time Megan will be pulled in different directions and her personal life is about to get complicated; torn between her sheriff boyfriend and her ex husband who is now a suspect.
This book was full of twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. There were lots of clues to follow and some surprises in Crime Skein as Megan, her boyfriend and other friends follow the clues and I have to say that I was taken aback on a couple of occasions.
I continued to find the narrators' male voices hard to relate to (they seem forced to me) but since her main character is a female I could still listen and enjoy the story. I really liked the characters, they are engaging and easy to relate to and the fact that they are of a mature age is an added bonus for me.
June 7, 2022
Another enjoyable addition to this series! I really like the main characters and their relationships with each other. It makes the story just as pleasant to read as the mystery itself. The mystery is interesting and keeps me turning the pages to see what clues will come up next.
August 3, 2022
4 stars for an engaging cozy mystery series.
September 5, 2022
Although this is in the middle of the series, the book could easily be its own cozy mystery. Davis does an exceptional job blending reminders of character relationships into the story naturally so they flow with the story. In this plot Harmony Hills is ready for the election of their new mayor, but of course, things happen. A couple of red herrings, a few familiar characters find more page time, and romance is in the air.
February 9, 2022
I enjoyed this book. Once again the author has crafted a clever plot that is driven by a small town feel and great characters. This is book six in the series and I am still loving it, it can be listened to as a standalone book but that means you miss out on the rest of the fun and previous mysteries and to be Frank why would you? The characters are down to earth and care about each other (even ex's) which makes them likeable and people you want to spend time listening about, there is also a lot of recurring characters that we know well. The mystery was good and contains plenty of suspects, red herrings and humour to tie it all together. I also like the small town feel to the story and the way everybody (okay nearly everybody) comes together to protect it. The budding romance is sweet and the author sets the story up for the next book, she doesn't leave it on a cliff hanger because the mystery does get solved and it more what's going to happen next, which I for one will be finding out.
Finding a new Mayor for a small town shouldn't be too hard but after the last one was accused of corruption the last thing they need is another scandal. Which is why Megan's ex husband is talked into running for the position because he will take what's right for the town to heart. Unlike his opponent who only has money in front of his eyes and what the town can do for him. Then a show storm hits and things get complicated. Megan's ex loses his car keys and begs to stay at her house, he boyfriend the sheriff gets called into work after an anonymous phone call is made and a friend storms out of a card game when a bad prank is played on him. Then a body is found and celebrations for Megan's ex winning the election is put on hold while he is investigated for murder but he isn't the only one. With a number of her friends and family in the crosshairs for the murder Megan is once again putting on her sleuthing hat. Can she find out why somebody finally killed the most hated man in town and why he would run for the mayor position in the first place?
I liked the narrator. She gives each character there own voice making the story both easy to follow and enjoy.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review
Finding a new Mayor for a small town shouldn't be too hard but after the last one was accused of corruption the last thing they need is another scandal. Which is why Megan's ex husband is talked into running for the position because he will take what's right for the town to heart. Unlike his opponent who only has money in front of his eyes and what the town can do for him. Then a show storm hits and things get complicated. Megan's ex loses his car keys and begs to stay at her house, he boyfriend the sheriff gets called into work after an anonymous phone call is made and a friend storms out of a card game when a bad prank is played on him. Then a body is found and celebrations for Megan's ex winning the election is put on hold while he is investigated for murder but he isn't the only one. With a number of her friends and family in the crosshairs for the murder Megan is once again putting on her sleuthing hat. Can she find out why somebody finally killed the most hated man in town and why he would run for the mayor position in the first place?
I liked the narrator. She gives each character there own voice making the story both easy to follow and enjoy.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review
June 20, 2022
This is the sixth in the series. The writing gets better and better. We learn new things about the recurring characters. I like Megan’s friends and family. They are always there for each other.
In this installment, Adam, Megan’s ex-husband is the lead suspect in the death of Saxon Renault. Both are running for mayor of Harmony Lake.
As Megan, Eric and friends try to resolve the murder we are taken on a twisty curvy ride.
I found it compelling and could stop listening. The narrator did a wonderful job with the story.
I highly recommend this book and this series.
In this installment, Adam, Megan’s ex-husband is the lead suspect in the death of Saxon Renault. Both are running for mayor of Harmony Lake.
As Megan, Eric and friends try to resolve the murder we are taken on a twisty curvy ride.
I found it compelling and could stop listening. The narrator did a wonderful job with the story.
I highly recommend this book and this series.
January 25, 2021
Harmony Lake continues
I love this series, and if Harmony Lake wasn't a small, made-up town in Canada (where there is snow and COLD--and too far away from Winnipeg where my "mom" and "big sister" live), I would be moving there tomorrow. I am thankful I found this series as it is just intriguing enough to give me a break from the academic stuff I read most of the time. Great storyline being told by a masterful story teller.
I love this series, and if Harmony Lake wasn't a small, made-up town in Canada (where there is snow and COLD--and too far away from Winnipeg where my "mom" and "big sister" live), I would be moving there tomorrow. I am thankful I found this series as it is just intriguing enough to give me a break from the academic stuff I read most of the time. Great storyline being told by a masterful story teller.
October 17, 2021
I just, love this series. Even though they involve mystery, they also give me that home town camaraderie through every character. The writing is light, enjoyable, intriguing and totally engrossing. Warning - I can not put the iPad down down when reading this series. I just need to find out, what’s going to happen in the next chapter.
I’m just thankful as a fellow yarn store owner, my life doesn’t involve the mayhem. But I am picking up ideas of store displays, so thank you.
I’m just thankful as a fellow yarn store owner, my life doesn’t involve the mayhem. But I am picking up ideas of store displays, so thank you.
October 29, 2022
I love this series! It is so intrinsically woven together so that The storyline is twisted and complicated. The author reveals like peeling an onion. Megan doesn’t go out of her way to investigate and she doesn’t do stupid stuff to endanger herself or others. Just by talking to people they reveal things that she then puts together to make a whole. I love that!!! This book was so good; the backstory adds that much more depth to a really good story line!
November 10, 2020
Crime Skein is the latest installment of the Knitorious murder mystery series but if you haven't read the others, do not let that stop you from reading this book. Meg is caught between the two men in her life in her latest mystery. One is investigating a murder and the other is on a very long list of suspects. Knitorious murder mysteries is one of my favorite series. The mystery keeps you guessing in a writing style that also keeps you laughing. The recurring characters are very well developed and many are keeping secrets which are revealed as the series progresses adding to the mystery. I highly recommend Crime Skein to all mystery lovers.
February 19, 2022
Great addition to the series. I would have liked to see one character in particular sweat a little more, but that's my mean streak. Love the community interaction. Makes me want to visit Canada again. Though not in winter. The mystery was solid and had just enough twists to keep you guessing. Solid series.
April 10, 2023
another one finished. on to the next one. These are fun cozy murder mysteries
December 25, 2020
A great book to curl up with.
I love this series. It's so easy to relate to the characters and the community. Being from North Ontario I love the few insider jokes. In another book do you think you can squeeze "it looks cold outside"
The book has its share of surprises and all the characters are so very likable.
I love this series. It's so easy to relate to the characters and the community. Being from North Ontario I love the few insider jokes. In another book do you think you can squeeze "it looks cold outside"
The book has its share of surprises and all the characters are so very likable.
February 5, 2021
This is a fun series. Knitting, dogs and a small community which has a high death rate by murder. This one includes a local government election as well.
Entertaining, with some humour in lake side Canada.
Entertaining, with some humour in lake side Canada.
September 11, 2021
Each book keeps getting better. This one had me guessing right up to the end. It also had me worried about who was going to turn out to be he murderer.
March 4, 2023
Another delightful book of knitting and mystery. A clever plot which keep me reading to the end. Lots of twists and turns to figure out who done it. I love the characters and look forward to reading number seven in the series.
November 28, 2020
Another hit
A bad guy gets his due but who did it. No end of suspects as most of the town hate him. Megan comes through again!
A bad guy gets his due but who did it. No end of suspects as most of the town hate him. Megan comes through again!
September 11, 2021
Another great read!
I love this series! The characters are amazing and the endings are never predictable! I can't wait for the next mystery!
I love this series! The characters are amazing and the endings are never predictable! I can't wait for the next mystery!
October 8, 2021
A really fun read. Loved the corgi, loved the knitted mice. The plot is good and the right guy died.
October 22, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this mystery
I really enjoyed this story and I didn't figure out who the killer was until I was about 2\3rd through the story.
I really enjoyed this story and I didn't figure out who the killer was until I was about 2\3rd through the story.
March 5, 2022
These might be some of my favorite cozy mysteries. These should be made into a tv series!
February 6, 2021
Another great book
Several people looked like they did it. Thought I was right more then once. Would read again . can't wait for her new book coming out soon.
Several people looked like they did it. Thought I was right more then once. Would read again . can't wait for her new book coming out soon.
May 3, 2021
Charming!
I like this series; the protagonist is mature, competent, and completely believable; the small-town Canadian knit shop makes a charming locale; the supporting cast is likeable with a broad range of personalities; and, the writing style is crisp and engaging. This murder is plotted well and provides plenty of suspects, and the path to solving the mystery is logical. The bit of romance just adds to an overall good read, and I look forward to Book Seven.
I like this series; the protagonist is mature, competent, and completely believable; the small-town Canadian knit shop makes a charming locale; the supporting cast is likeable with a broad range of personalities; and, the writing style is crisp and engaging. This murder is plotted well and provides plenty of suspects, and the path to solving the mystery is logical. The bit of romance just adds to an overall good read, and I look forward to Book Seven.
December 17, 2021
Kept me guessing
Megan and Eric hit another home run in this latest book. This was a well thought out mystery with a dark horse killer. On to book 7.
Megan and Eric hit another home run in this latest book. This was a well thought out mystery with a dark horse killer. On to book 7.
January 8, 2022
I think I am halfway through this series. Usually, when I read this many books in a series I see a pattern but Reagan Davis is an excellent author and each book has a unique story to tell. I am so great fun for my free trial of Kindle Unlimited because it introduced me to this great series.
February 15, 2023
I really enjoyed this book in the Knitorious series. I love Megan and Eric’s relationship. He may not like it but Eric gives Megan the space to be who she is. He recognises she can save herself and encourages her to be herself.
August 23, 2023
I've been reading this series this last week and I'm hooked, obviously since I finished the 6th mystery. Amazing fun (there are humorous parts), romantic (a few love stories), and a murder in every one that I can never figure out! I'm loving all the characters in Harmony Lake, loving the small town feel. I want to move there and be part of the knitting club & book club...I fit the criteria, I'm sure.
This is a fabulous book like the first 5 and I do recommend it.
This is a fabulous book like the first 5 and I do recommend it.
April 29, 2021
Family!
These books reflect how important being a loving, understanding, cohesive unit serving each other is. Togetherness and keeping each other safe should be reality not fiction.
These books reflect how important being a loving, understanding, cohesive unit serving each other is. Togetherness and keeping each other safe should be reality not fiction.
August 12, 2021
Kindle
June 8, 2022
This series will keep you guessing throughout the whole book! I absolutely love all the twists and turns it has! I also love how much I like all the characters in these books! Pick it up today! You will not be disappointed!!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 43 reviews