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Black Sheep & Company Mystery #13
Death on the Argyle
As one of the Black Sheep Knitters prepares to become a mother, a new member becomes a suspected killer . . .
Spring has reached Plum Harbor, Massachusetts, and the weather isn't the only thing that's changing. Eight months pregnant, Lucy prepares to enter an exciting phase in life while weaving together loose threads from her past. It feels like fate when she reconnects with college friend Rebecca Hurley, whose eclectic Happy Hands Café is the perfect locale for Black Sheep gatherings. But just as charming Rebecca joins their closely knit circle, she's suspected of murder.
It appears to be an accident when Rebecca’s writer husband, Colin, is crushed by a fallen bookcase at the café. But his death is quickly determined to be murder. Adding to the horror, police believe Rebecca committed a heinous act of revenge against Colin for planning to end their marriage—a move that would cut off Rebecca’s contact with the stepdaughter she adores. Despite the incriminating evidence growing faster than her belly, Lucy is convinced that she must prove her old friend's innocence.
As her due date approaches and a dangerous mystery unravels, Lucy and the Black Sheep shift from knitting baby booties to chasing down the cunning culprit who’s always a few steps ahead.
Spring has reached Plum Harbor, Massachusetts, and the weather isn't the only thing that's changing. Eight months pregnant, Lucy prepares to enter an exciting phase in life while weaving together loose threads from her past. It feels like fate when she reconnects with college friend Rebecca Hurley, whose eclectic Happy Hands Café is the perfect locale for Black Sheep gatherings. But just as charming Rebecca joins their closely knit circle, she's suspected of murder.
It appears to be an accident when Rebecca’s writer husband, Colin, is crushed by a fallen bookcase at the café. But his death is quickly determined to be murder. Adding to the horror, police believe Rebecca committed a heinous act of revenge against Colin for planning to end their marriage—a move that would cut off Rebecca’s contact with the stepdaughter she adores. Despite the incriminating evidence growing faster than her belly, Lucy is convinced that she must prove her old friend's innocence.
As her due date approaches and a dangerous mystery unravels, Lucy and the Black Sheep shift from knitting baby booties to chasing down the cunning culprit who’s always a few steps ahead.
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Published August 30, 2022
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June 14, 2022
"Death on the Argyle" was a fun read. The story takes place in Plum Harbor, Massachusetts. Lucy Binger is the main character who works out of her home as a graphic designer.. Maggie Messina is the owner of the Black Sheep & Co. Knitting Shop. Lucy and her knitting friends, Dara a psychologist, Suzanne,, a relator and Phoebe who is the manager of the knitting shop. The knitting shop is the gathering place where they all meet in the morning. Lucy is married to Matt, a veterinarian and near the end of her pregnancy. Rebecca Hurleiy was Lucy''s best friend in college and has moved to Plum Harbor and is now the owner of The Happy Hands Cafe. Her husband, Colin is an author. His daughter, Sophie and Lucy's stepdaughter, Dara. are best friends. The other characters in the story add to the story.. After the cafe is closed, Colin is there working on his novel when the bookcase falls and crushes him. The police investigate and realizes that he is murdered. The story picks up with several of the characters brought in for questioning with Rebecca arrested. Lucy and her friends are determined to prove that she is innocent. The story takes twists and turns that take the reader on an adventure of whodunit with obstacles along the way. The story comes to an interesting conclusion along with the birth of Lucy and Matt's daughter, Charlotte,
Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing Corp. for this ARC.
Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing Corp. for this ARC.
October 6, 2022
Death on the Argyle was another fabulous installment in a series that has become one of my top favorites. The main characters—the five women who make up the Black Sheep Knitters—are so relatable, each in their own distinctive way. They feel like old friends to me—that’s how well I feel I know them. Maggie, as owner of the knitting shop, holds the group together, but in this book it is Lucy, pregnant and about to give birth to her first child, who doggedly hunts down the clues and pursues the truth. The mystery ended on a satisfying note, with all the ragged ends knitted expertly together. I am so looking forward to the next book in this charming seaside series.
September 4, 2022
Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo took me back to Plum Harbor, Massachusetts where Lucy Binger, a graphic artist is soon to be welcoming her first child. In this fun tale, Maggie Messina is the owner of the Black Sheep & Co. Knitting Shop and Phoebe Myers is the Black Sheep Knitting Shop’s assistant manager, and member of the knitting circle. It was my 2nd in this series, I had no difficulties keeping up with characters and events and it worked for me as an individual story.
Lucy is married to Matt, a veterinarian and she is attending one of Maggie's workshops on Argyle knitting. Other members of the knitting circle besides Phoebe include Suzanne, an estate agent, Dana Haeger, a psychologist and Rebecca Hurley who has been Lucy's best friend since college; she moved to Plum Harbor with her husband, Colin, an author, and is now the owner of The Happy Hands Café. When Colin is found crushed under a bookcase, Rebecca is suspect #1.
There is no shortage of events or engaging chapters so I was thoroughly invested in finding out what would happen next. The great cast of characters helps to zhoosh up this impressive, layered cozy, which is big on friendship and support. Anne Canadeo's writing is fluid, the details of the plot are well-executed, and the story is easy to follow. I am looking forward to the other instalments and will be reading Knit to Kill shortly. Very highly recommended.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
Lucy is married to Matt, a veterinarian and she is attending one of Maggie's workshops on Argyle knitting. Other members of the knitting circle besides Phoebe include Suzanne, an estate agent, Dana Haeger, a psychologist and Rebecca Hurley who has been Lucy's best friend since college; she moved to Plum Harbor with her husband, Colin, an author, and is now the owner of The Happy Hands Café. When Colin is found crushed under a bookcase, Rebecca is suspect #1.
There is no shortage of events or engaging chapters so I was thoroughly invested in finding out what would happen next. The great cast of characters helps to zhoosh up this impressive, layered cozy, which is big on friendship and support. Anne Canadeo's writing is fluid, the details of the plot are well-executed, and the story is easy to follow. I am looking forward to the other instalments and will be reading Knit to Kill shortly. Very highly recommended.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
September 22, 2022
Death on the Argyle is part of the Black Sheep Knitting Mystery series. I had not read the previous books in this series, but did not find it to be a problem. I was able to dive right in and feel right home with the Black Sheep Knitters. The group is meeting at the Happy Hands Café, operated by Lucy’s college friend, Rebecca. Later that evening, Rebecca’s husband, Colin, is killed when a bookcase falls on him at the café. Rebecca becomes the main suspect, and Lucy is convinced that Rebecca is innocent.
I enjoyed reading about Lucy and how she dealt with the impending birth of her first child while also trying to find proof that her friend did not commit murder. And the fact that knitting is a main theme is a happy bonus. The story kept my interest and I was surprised by the reveal of the murderer, which makes reading mysteries more enjoyable for me. I plan to read more books in this series and can’t wait for the next book to see how Lucy handles motherhood.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed reading about Lucy and how she dealt with the impending birth of her first child while also trying to find proof that her friend did not commit murder. And the fact that knitting is a main theme is a happy bonus. The story kept my interest and I was surprised by the reveal of the murderer, which makes reading mysteries more enjoyable for me. I plan to read more books in this series and can’t wait for the next book to see how Lucy handles motherhood.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 29, 2022
Princess Fuzzypants here: There are a number of crafty cozies, many of which have knitting as a theme. This one was a bit different and it was satisfying. The heroine, Lucy, is eight month pregnant and while she attempts to keep going, she feels like a beached whale. Perhaps that is why, when she wants to find out who killed her friend’s husband, she does wonderful research without in-your-face questioning. That is one of the things that bothers me with the ones where the heroine skims the Darwin line or worse, crosses over. I understand curiosity. I understand wanting to help a friend or family member. I do not understand treadding foolishly into danger.
Lucy never does although she still manages a few scarier moments but even the lawyer representing her friend is sufficiently impressed that she offers Lucy a job doing her research. She should. Lucy is really good at it and it makes for interesting reading. I like that none of the characters seem over the top or stretched. In fact, the final piece of the puzzle comes not from Lucy’s research but from her dog. Now, I realize it would be more realistic if it had been a cat but I am glad that those of the canine persuasion are given their props.
By the end of the book The Black Sheep knitting circle has one more member. It is an enjoyable book with good strong and believable characters that never drop a stitch. Four purrs and two paws up.
Lucy never does although she still manages a few scarier moments but even the lawyer representing her friend is sufficiently impressed that she offers Lucy a job doing her research. She should. Lucy is really good at it and it makes for interesting reading. I like that none of the characters seem over the top or stretched. In fact, the final piece of the puzzle comes not from Lucy’s research but from her dog. Now, I realize it would be more realistic if it had been a cat but I am glad that those of the canine persuasion are given their props.
By the end of the book The Black Sheep knitting circle has one more member. It is an enjoyable book with good strong and believable characters that never drop a stitch. Four purrs and two paws up.
September 3, 2022
Lucy lives in Plum Harbor, Massachusetts and is eight months pregnant. While hanging out with her knitting group at the local cafe that her best friend from college owns. She accidentally overheard a fight between Rebecca and her husband Colin. Then the next day Colin is found dead crushed by a bookshelf in the cafe. Rebecca is the prime suspect and Lucy knows her friend could not have done it. Lucy starts digging to find the true killer.
This is the fifth book in the Black Sheep & Co mystery series and my first. Definitely not my last. I loved the writing and the characters. I'll definitely be reading the beginning of the series. I could not put this book down I loved it. I loved that there were knitting patterns at the end. Such a fun addition.
This is the fifth book in the Black Sheep & Co mystery series and my first. Definitely not my last. I loved the writing and the characters. I'll definitely be reading the beginning of the series. I could not put this book down I loved it. I loved that there were knitting patterns at the end. Such a fun addition.
September 10, 2022
In Plum Harbor, Massachusettes, Lucy is eight months pregnant and reminded over and over by her husband and friends to take it easy. But her friend Rebecca has been charged with murder. Lucy is determined to find the real killer and free her friend. She hopes her close-knit circle of Black Sheep knitters will help her.
This is the first book in this series that I've read, and it's probably the last. I like the knitting angle and the friends' loyalty. But all the fuss over how Lucy must take it easy was annoying. She's pregnant, not invalid. And the repetition of certain details disrupts the flow of the storyline. The recipe for mac and cheese at the end looks tasty!
This is the first book in this series that I've read, and it's probably the last. I like the knitting angle and the friends' loyalty. But all the fuss over how Lucy must take it easy was annoying. She's pregnant, not invalid. And the repetition of certain details disrupts the flow of the storyline. The recipe for mac and cheese at the end looks tasty!
August 25, 2022
This is the fifth in the Black Sheep & Co. Mystery series. It is set in Plum Harbor, MA.
The story centers around Lucy Binger, who is pregnant and about to give birth to her first biological child with husband Matt.
Her college friend has moved to Plum Harbor within the last year and they have renewed their friendship. Their daughters get along greatly and just helps them stay in touch.
Her friend, Rebecca’s husband dies in the restaurant she owns. Then it is declared a crime scene and she is the number one suspect. The police do not seem to want to look anywhere else but do investigate. With the help of the other knitters Lucy finds a plethora of information about Colin, the dead husband.
We learn all the underhanded things he has down. It is no wonder almost anyone that has come into contact can find him abrasive. Those that continually have contact with him all have a reason to want him dead.
Through Lucy’s persistence and confinement to home due her pregnancy, the crew solves the case.
I enjoyed the misdirections, twists, and turns the story took. We had plenty of suspects.
What is really great about the series is that each story centers on a different knitter. I like the sense of community among the characters and that they genuinely care about each other.
This is a standalone story but reading the entire series gives you the overall background to support their commitment to each other and the town.
Looking forward to the next installment. I was given an advanced readers’ copy and am not required to leave a positive review. I chose to do so.
The story centers around Lucy Binger, who is pregnant and about to give birth to her first biological child with husband Matt.
Her college friend has moved to Plum Harbor within the last year and they have renewed their friendship. Their daughters get along greatly and just helps them stay in touch.
Her friend, Rebecca’s husband dies in the restaurant she owns. Then it is declared a crime scene and she is the number one suspect. The police do not seem to want to look anywhere else but do investigate. With the help of the other knitters Lucy finds a plethora of information about Colin, the dead husband.
We learn all the underhanded things he has down. It is no wonder almost anyone that has come into contact can find him abrasive. Those that continually have contact with him all have a reason to want him dead.
Through Lucy’s persistence and confinement to home due her pregnancy, the crew solves the case.
I enjoyed the misdirections, twists, and turns the story took. We had plenty of suspects.
What is really great about the series is that each story centers on a different knitter. I like the sense of community among the characters and that they genuinely care about each other.
This is a standalone story but reading the entire series gives you the overall background to support their commitment to each other and the town.
Looking forward to the next installment. I was given an advanced readers’ copy and am not required to leave a positive review. I chose to do so.
February 22, 2024
Lucy's eight months pregnant. Obviously, that means she has to ask her husband's permission to leave the house or to talk to her friends. Once again, Anne Canadeo has written her strong female characters as subservient to the men in their lives.
I like the Black Sheep knitting mysteries, but it grates on my nerves that Canadeo clings to outdated notions of male superiority over women. These female characters own their own businesses and are successful. They certainly shouldn't be ordered about by men who think they can decide where the women go, what they do and to whom they speak.
Anyway . . .
One of Lucy's college friends owns a restaurant and has a beast of a husband. He's found dead. Of course, the police suspect Lucy's friend.
In the process of helping her friend, Lucy and Maggie go to the beach to question a tai chi instructor who might know something. Lucy steps on a shell and hurts her ankle. That's the last straw for hubby Matt. He "grounds" her. I kid you not. He tells a woman in her late 30s who owns her own business and is a fully functioning adult that she may not leave the house until he says so.
Bollocks.
I like the Black Sheep knitting mysteries, but it grates on my nerves that Canadeo clings to outdated notions of male superiority over women. These female characters own their own businesses and are successful. They certainly shouldn't be ordered about by men who think they can decide where the women go, what they do and to whom they speak.
Anyway . . .
One of Lucy's college friends owns a restaurant and has a beast of a husband. He's found dead. Of course, the police suspect Lucy's friend.
In the process of helping her friend, Lucy and Maggie go to the beach to question a tai chi instructor who might know something. Lucy steps on a shell and hurts her ankle. That's the last straw for hubby Matt. He "grounds" her. I kid you not. He tells a woman in her late 30s who owns her own business and is a fully functioning adult that she may not leave the house until he says so.
Bollocks.
August 29, 2022
Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo takes us back to Plum Harbor, Massachusetts where Lucy is weeks away from welcoming her first child. Matt and Lucy have decided to not learn the sex of the baby in advance which has Lucy using gender neutral yarn on her latest project. Lucy’s old college friend, Rebecca has moved to town with her husband and stepdaughter. Rebecca has opened the Happy Hands Café which has become a haven for crafters. Lucy knows that Rebecca’s marriage is tense. The day after Lucy overhears Rebecca and Colin in an argument, Colin is found dead in the café under suspicious circumstances. Rebecca becomes Detective Reyes’s prime suspect. Lucy knows her friend could not have killed her husband. Lucy with help from the Black Sheep knitters sets out to prove that Rebecca did not kill her husband. Death on the Argyle is the fifth A Black Sheep & Co. Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. However, I feel you will get to know the characters better if you read the series in order. A Black Sheep & Co. Mysteries is a continuation of A Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries. I found Death on the Argyle to be easy to read. The characters are friendly and developed. I did feel the pacing was too slow (it needed some oomph). Lucy is heavily pregnant which limits her activities. We get to spend time with the Black Sheep knitters as they learn to knit an argyle pattern. As always there are delicious treats to eat at the knitting shop on Thursday nights. There is also plenty of gossip to share. The mystery was a mixed bag for me. I knew who did it and why right away. Interesting details came to light as Lucy looked into Colin’s life. There are a couple of exciting incidents along the way. There was a lot of repetition of case details. Someone tells Lucy, then Lucy tells Matt, and then she needs to share the information with the knitting group. Plus, Lucy needs to keep Rebecca updated. The case is wrapped up in time for Lucy to have her baby. I am glad that the case concluded with all my questions answered. I am curious as to why the author does not have Detective Reyes interact with Lucy. The ending is sweet and will leave readers smiling. It was good to catch up with the Black Sheep knitters. Death on the Argyle is a charming cozy with a crafty café, a harmed hubby, argyle anxieties, a motorcycle maniac, a mysterious manuscript, inquiring questions, and a probing pregnant pal.
September 3, 2022
I've never been good with a crowd of new people. So many names at once don't stick in my visual-oriented memory. This book begins with a crowd. After a number of people, two step daughters (different parents), and a couple of businesses mentioned, I went back to page one, and started a literal list.
The typos are frequent; mostly missing or extra words, some incorrect words, and they are distracting. But more than that, it seems the author was forced to introduce people she wasn't ready for. Long-time readers know it's best to introduce characters as needed, unless they are all involved in a big event very soon.
When the story picks up momentum (think very small bunny hill), we follow Lucy; a very pregnant woman (8 months along with her first child--in her early 30's) who works from home. She has a small gaggle of friends stitched together at the Black Sheep Knitting Shop, proficiency not required. They eat and knit once a week, and solve local crimes when needed.
It's a good story. Some details are accidentally overlooked or ignored, to increase the mystery, but none of the characters are clueless, which is refreshing! I recommend this book while you wait for the next in your favorite series, and you might become attached to a couple of these people--if not the editing quality.
3.7/5 Stars
Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the temporary loan of this ebook; any review is voluntary and my own opinion.
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The typos are frequent; mostly missing or extra words, some incorrect words, and they are distracting. But more than that, it seems the author was forced to introduce people she wasn't ready for. Long-time readers know it's best to introduce characters as needed, unless they are all involved in a big event very soon.
When the story picks up momentum (think very small bunny hill), we follow Lucy; a very pregnant woman (8 months along with her first child--in her early 30's) who works from home. She has a small gaggle of friends stitched together at the Black Sheep Knitting Shop, proficiency not required. They eat and knit once a week, and solve local crimes when needed.
It's a good story. Some details are accidentally overlooked or ignored, to increase the mystery, but none of the characters are clueless, which is refreshing! I recommend this book while you wait for the next in your favorite series, and you might become attached to a couple of these people--if not the editing quality.
3.7/5 Stars
Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the temporary loan of this ebook; any review is voluntary and my own opinion.
#DeathontheArgyle #NetGalley
#Kensington Books
#AnneCanadeo #AnneCanadeoAuth
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#CozyCraftandHobbiesMystery
#AmateurSleuthMysteries
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November 26, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed it (4 stars), but I doubt I'd reread it (5 stars). I very seldom reread mysteries once I know whodunit.
I think this is the end of the series, but oddly, I have very little to say about it.
I enjoyed it.
It was good to see Lucy's friends' unexpected kindness to her.
It was good to see Lucy more in the role of stepmother and friend. Some of the infant care statements seemed vaguely off to me, but I don't know why.
I would recommend doing, as Lucy did, research on how to introduce family dogs to a new baby.
I liked the Judith character and wondered if that were a self-portrait of Anne Canadeo's.
Colin's book sounded funny to me.
I had considered this suspect, but had not settled on that person.
I also wondered if the amateur sleuths would be wrong in this one, and the police right, and wondered why mystery writers don't choose that very often. I suppose it's so we have confidence in our main characters, but I'd also find it funny if they were wrong.
Matt seemed a little more controlling of Lucy than previously, and I know the conditions concerned him, but I'm not sure I would've tolerated that.
Favorite quote:
"Almost every high school English teacher is a closet novelist... It's not so easy to stop teaching altogether."
I think this is the end of the series, but oddly, I have very little to say about it.
I enjoyed it.
It was good to see Lucy's friends' unexpected kindness to her.
It was good to see Lucy more in the role of stepmother and friend. Some of the infant care statements seemed vaguely off to me, but I don't know why.
I would recommend doing, as Lucy did, research on how to introduce family dogs to a new baby.
I liked the Judith character and wondered if that were a self-portrait of Anne Canadeo's.
Colin's book sounded funny to me.
I had considered this suspect, but had not settled on that person.
I also wondered if the amateur sleuths would be wrong in this one, and the police right, and wondered why mystery writers don't choose that very often. I suppose it's so we have confidence in our main characters, but I'd also find it funny if they were wrong.
Matt seemed a little more controlling of Lucy than previously, and I know the conditions concerned him, but I'm not sure I would've tolerated that.
Favorite quote:
"Almost every high school English teacher is a closet novelist... It's not so easy to stop teaching altogether."
July 6, 2022
This is the fifth book in the series featuring Lucy and friends who regularly meet at the local knitting shop to knit and to talk! Lucy's best friend from college has moved back to the area--Massachutsetts near the shore--to open a new restaurant. Lucy and friend Rebecca bond even more because each have a stepdaughter who become friends. The dark spot in the story begins when Rebecca's husband openly argues with her in the restaurant. Later, Colin, is found murdered. Rebecca is the prime suspect. Lucy and her crew gather clues and investigate Colin's background as they work to prove Rebecca's innocence. Another, sideline is that Lucy is pregnant with her first child withher own doubts about her ability to navigate motherhood. The support of her friends says much about the bonds of women. My only regret is that there is perhaps a little too much overlap as Lucy relates back what has happened in the case and the reader already knows. Will read the next installment. Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.
September 2, 2022
I have no talent for knitting but I do enjoy this series. The Black Sheep knitters live in Plum Harbor, MA and Lucy is eight months pregnant with her first child and is supposed to be taking it easy. That was her intention but, when her college BFF is accused of killing her husband, those plans are changed. Rebecca came to Plum Harbor and opened the Happy Hands Cafe. Not so happy is her marriage and not so happy a cafe when her husband is found dead there. The ladies gather together to prove that Rebecca isn't the killer and to unmask the real one. Pretty standard cozy material but not in any way disappointing,
The writing has a smooth flow and the plot is complex to keep the reader guessing to the end. With a nice cast of recurring characters and a lovely small town setting, this series of five books (so far) is a nice escape. Maybe one day I will learn how to at least knit some sort of scarf?
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
The writing has a smooth flow and the plot is complex to keep the reader guessing to the end. With a nice cast of recurring characters and a lovely small town setting, this series of five books (so far) is a nice escape. Maybe one day I will learn how to at least knit some sort of scarf?
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
August 17, 2022
Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo (Black Sheep & Company Mystery #5) 3.5 stars
It is springtime in Plum Harbor and one of the Black Sheep Knitters will be giving birth soon. Lucy is eight months pregnant and is restlessly waiting for her new baby. Reconnecting with her college friend, Rebecca Hurley, is a welcome distraction for Lucy. Unfortunately, Rebecca is under suspicion when her husband Colin is found dead in her café. When information about the couples disagreements is disclosed, the evidence piles up against Rebecca. Can the Lucy and the Black Sheep Knitters find the true culprit and save Rebecca?
This book was a quick and cozy read and a fun entry for this series. I enjoyed the belief and advocacy that Lucy had for Rebecca. But with her being eight months pregnant, I’m glad a lot of her investigation was online. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC.
It is springtime in Plum Harbor and one of the Black Sheep Knitters will be giving birth soon. Lucy is eight months pregnant and is restlessly waiting for her new baby. Reconnecting with her college friend, Rebecca Hurley, is a welcome distraction for Lucy. Unfortunately, Rebecca is under suspicion when her husband Colin is found dead in her café. When information about the couples disagreements is disclosed, the evidence piles up against Rebecca. Can the Lucy and the Black Sheep Knitters find the true culprit and save Rebecca?
This book was a quick and cozy read and a fun entry for this series. I enjoyed the belief and advocacy that Lucy had for Rebecca. But with her being eight months pregnant, I’m glad a lot of her investigation was online. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC.
August 31, 2022
It was fun to visit with some of my favorite knitters in cozy series just as Lucy was ready to bring her little baby into the world. The ladies had a new friend to add to their group, for a while anyway and a new case to sleuth out. Poor Maggie found herself dragged along but was mainly going to keep an eye on Lucy since they all knew how she could be when sleuthing!
I had a feeling of whodunit and why which turned out to be right, but it was sort of a sad showdown in a way with no one in any real danger. It was sweet to read about the baby visiting the shop a couple months later, then a little more was mentioned in Maggie's knitting newsletter that always follows the story. That's always a treat and not to be skipped. ;) It'll be interesting to see if Baby Binger-MacDougal gets broken in right as a mini investigator in the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Kensington Cozies via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
I had a feeling of whodunit and why which turned out to be right, but it was sort of a sad showdown in a way with no one in any real danger. It was sweet to read about the baby visiting the shop a couple months later, then a little more was mentioned in Maggie's knitting newsletter that always follows the story. That's always a treat and not to be skipped. ;) It'll be interesting to see if Baby Binger-MacDougal gets broken in right as a mini investigator in the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Kensington Cozies via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
February 16, 2023
Inversion
Lucy’s college friend Rebecca and her husband Colin have moved to Plum Harbor, where the two women resume their paused friendship over the common bond of stepmotherhood. Lucy senses all is not well in Rebecca’s marriage when she witnesses a heated argument between the two, with Colin seeming even slightly unhinged. When he’s later found dead, crushed by a fallen bookcase in the cafe Rebecca owns, what seemed at first to be an accident is soon declared murder, after the police discover the bolts that held the bookcase had been loosened. At eight months pregnant, Lucy is anxious for her friend, and anxious about her coming baby - as the weeks pass and the police seem fixated on Rebecca as the suspect, Lucy determines to do what she can to clear her friend’s name and find the real killer. She and the Black Sheep knitters gather clues and sift information, until Lucy comes across what seems to be the key. But is it?
Lucy’s college friend Rebecca and her husband Colin have moved to Plum Harbor, where the two women resume their paused friendship over the common bond of stepmotherhood. Lucy senses all is not well in Rebecca’s marriage when she witnesses a heated argument between the two, with Colin seeming even slightly unhinged. When he’s later found dead, crushed by a fallen bookcase in the cafe Rebecca owns, what seemed at first to be an accident is soon declared murder, after the police discover the bolts that held the bookcase had been loosened. At eight months pregnant, Lucy is anxious for her friend, and anxious about her coming baby - as the weeks pass and the police seem fixated on Rebecca as the suspect, Lucy determines to do what she can to clear her friend’s name and find the real killer. She and the Black Sheep knitters gather clues and sift information, until Lucy comes across what seems to be the key. But is it?
August 16, 2022
Lucy is meant to be relaxing, learning to knit argyle with her friends in the Black Sheep Knitters, and preparing for the birth of her baby but no.......Her childhood BFF Rebecca has moved to Plum Harbor and now owns the local cafe - where her husband Colin is found murdered! Sure the two of them had been seen arguing but Lucy is certain Rebecca didn't do it and sets out to find the real villain. Luckily, these days technology makes it easier to sleuth from home but Lucy and her pals still go out to get answers. No spoilers from me but fans of cozies know there was more to Colin than met the eye. I like this series as much for the knitters, each of whom has a clear voice, as for the mysteries, which are just twisty enough to keep you guessing.. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A fun read that should be fine as a standalone.
June 16, 2022
I enjoy returning to each next book in this smart fun series based on a group of friends who are knitters. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley. My review opinions are my own. This is the 5th in series.
Plum Harbor, Massachusetts in spring is described beautifully atmospheric by the author. Lucy is pregnant when she reconnects with a old college friend. The friend is soon accused of murder of her husband and Lucy is determined with the help of her friends to prove her innocent. In between knitting for baby, holding classes and preparing for her baby Lucy jumps into investigate.
This was a enjoyable read to conclusion. I like returning to the characters and setting. The sleuth was well crafted and surprised me at the end.
Plum Harbor, Massachusetts in spring is described beautifully atmospheric by the author. Lucy is pregnant when she reconnects with a old college friend. The friend is soon accused of murder of her husband and Lucy is determined with the help of her friends to prove her innocent. In between knitting for baby, holding classes and preparing for her baby Lucy jumps into investigate.
This was a enjoyable read to conclusion. I like returning to the characters and setting. The sleuth was well crafted and surprised me at the end.
September 11, 2022
This was an excellent cozy mystery. I don’t think this is the first book in the series but I didn’t have trouble following the plot or the characters. All the characters and their roles are well defined and they are all likable. A group of knitters, Lucy in particular, are known to help solve murders. They get in some interesting situations but manage to come through without any problems. Being 8 1/2 months pregnant does not stop Lucy, and she manages to do a lot of her investigation on the internet. It crossed my mind that the murderer was the culprit at one point in the book but it was not confirmed until almost the end of the book. This is a good book for any cozy mystery reader to enjoy.
July 2, 2022
The Black Sheep knitters are learning to knit argyle, but an murder investigation derails their attention. Lucy, who is now 8 months pregnant and feels like a beached whale, is fretting under the well-meaning coddling of her husband and friends. When the husband of her friend is murdered and the friend is the prime suspect, Lucy is determined to help and learns much research can be done right from her home.
The Black Sheep & Co. Mysteries have dogs, seaside, family and close friends…everything for a perfect summer cozy mystery. The mystery will keep you guessing while you enjoy the story.
Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
The Black Sheep & Co. Mysteries have dogs, seaside, family and close friends…everything for a perfect summer cozy mystery. The mystery will keep you guessing while you enjoy the story.
Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
December 31, 2022
This is an installment in the Black Sheep Knitting mystery series. I've enjoyed every book in this series and the characters are like old friends. This book centers around Lucy, a graphic designer and one of the knitters in the group of knitting friends. Lucy reconnects with an old college friend who later is accused of murdering her husband. Lucy and her friends come together to piece together the clues in this cozy mystery while sharing knitting , good friend, friendship -- oh and the impending birth of Lucy's first child.
A most enjoyable cozy mystery, especially if your are a knitter. Thanks NetGalley for the preview copy
A most enjoyable cozy mystery, especially if your are a knitter. Thanks NetGalley for the preview copy
September 8, 2025
Just finished reading this book, very good story line, was hard to put down. While sitting in the restruant owned by his wife Colin was crushed by a large bookcase used to make small cozy spaces for her patrons. It happened after hours, so no one was in there with him, or was there? He liked to go after hours to compose his novel in peace. Rebecca his wife and owner had gone home to rest after a long day. She is friends with some of the Black Sheep Knitters, and asked them to find out what caused the accident and death of her husband. Also Lucy is due to have her first child any day now. lots of interesting story lines that keeps us guessing who done it and why?
June 20, 2022
As Lucy begins nesting, her childhood friend becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. While Lucy is supposed to be taking it easy, she can’t leave her friend’s freedom up in the air, not with it looking more and more like the police aren’t even pursuing any other suspects. Will it cost Lucy more than just a friend if she’s wrong? Only time will tell.
I love the Black Sheep Knitters. Eery entry is a solid whodunit with red herrings galore. Every woman needs a group of girlfriends like this. Can’t wait for the next entry in the series.
I love the Black Sheep Knitters. Eery entry is a solid whodunit with red herrings galore. Every woman needs a group of girlfriends like this. Can’t wait for the next entry in the series.
June 23, 2022
Spring has reached Plum Harbor, Massachusetts, and the weather isn't the only thing that's changing. Eight months pregnant, Lucy prepares to enter an exciting phase in life while weaving together loose threads from her past. It feels like fate when she reconnects with college friend Rebecca Hurley, whose eclectic Happy Hands Café is the perfect locale for Black Sheep gatherings. But just as charming Rebecca joins their closely knit circle, she's suspected of murder.
This was a fun mystery with all the cozy elements to love. Overall it was a fun read.
#DeathontheArgyle #NetGalley
This was a fun mystery with all the cozy elements to love. Overall it was a fun read.
#DeathontheArgyle #NetGalley
July 21, 2022
Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo is the fifth book in the Black Sheep & Company Mystery series. This book has an interesting storyline but I feel the story was a little drawn out and a bit repetitive. I really like the characters. They are fun and the knitting group's get togethers are quite helpful for the investigation. Amateur sleuth Lucy Binger manages to solve the mystery, well mostly, just in time to have her baby. That made for a fun ending.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
August 3, 2022
I love knitting, mysteries, yarn shops, and Massachusetts, so this book is a winner for me. I’ve always meant to read this series, but never had time. After this book I will make time.
The Black Sheep Knitters are a group of friends who meet to knit, gossip, eat, and solve mysteries. The characters are realistic (no closet millionaires that I noticed) and caring. An old classmate moves to town, her husband is murdered, she is accuse, so the Knitters try to help by doing research and talking to a few people. No cursing, nothing grisly, just a nice cozy mystery!
The Black Sheep Knitters are a group of friends who meet to knit, gossip, eat, and solve mysteries. The characters are realistic (no closet millionaires that I noticed) and caring. An old classmate moves to town, her husband is murdered, she is accuse, so the Knitters try to help by doing research and talking to a few people. No cursing, nothing grisly, just a nice cozy mystery!
October 8, 2022
I have enjoyed all the books in this series and this latest mystery was no exception.
Lucy is very pregnant and just as she should start nesting her college friends husband is murdered. Unfortunately the police are only considering Lucy's friend Rachel as the suspect. Lucy and The Black Sheep knitters have to find the real killer before Lucy gives birth!
I love these characters and this is another knitting group that I would love to spend time with!
I would like to thank Netgalley and Kensington books for the opportunity to read and review this story.
Lucy is very pregnant and just as she should start nesting her college friends husband is murdered. Unfortunately the police are only considering Lucy's friend Rachel as the suspect. Lucy and The Black Sheep knitters have to find the real killer before Lucy gives birth!
I love these characters and this is another knitting group that I would love to spend time with!
I would like to thank Netgalley and Kensington books for the opportunity to read and review this story.
November 13, 2022
Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo was a solid read. I enjoyed it because I'm a knitter so I enjoyed the knitting group aspect of it. The mystery was strong and the clues provided were excellent, I was able to figure it out shortly before Lucy did.
My only complaint was the author made me feel too much like the characters, during most of the book I felt like it was meandering and felt kind of listless in what was going on, which is exactly how the characters felt. This made the book hard to read but in the end I totally understood what was going on and respected it.
My only complaint was the author made me feel too much like the characters, during most of the book I felt like it was meandering and felt kind of listless in what was going on, which is exactly how the characters felt. This made the book hard to read but in the end I totally understood what was going on and respected it.
December 7, 2022
This book is part of the Black Sheep & Company Mysteries. Spring has come to Plum Harbor and eight month pregnant Lucy becomes involved in a murder mystery. Lucy's friend Rebecca has a cafe that also involves knitting and bookcases. One night Rebecca's husband, Colin, is crushed by a fallen bookcase at the cafe and the police immediately conclude that Rebecca is the killer.
Lucy and her friends become involved in trying to solve the mystery to prove that Rebecca is innocent.
This is a sweet interesting story and I recommend it.
Lucy and her friends become involved in trying to solve the mystery to prove that Rebecca is innocent.
This is a sweet interesting story and I recommend it.
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