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Homespun Crochet Cozy Mysteries #8
A Row of Murder
When the farmer’s away…
A murderer strikes.
After a much-needed vacation with her boyfriend, alpaca farmer, yarn shop owner, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson, is looking forward to returning to her farm and seeing her animals. Happiness turns to horror when she makes a gruesome discovery upon her return.
Thankful that her animals are all okay, but saddened by the tragedy that occurred in her absence, Jo is determined to figure out who is behind the dastardly murder.
The problem is…the killer stole the only clue.
Can she hunt down the clue and find the killer?
Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!
A murderer strikes.
After a much-needed vacation with her boyfriend, alpaca farmer, yarn shop owner, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson, is looking forward to returning to her farm and seeing her animals. Happiness turns to horror when she makes a gruesome discovery upon her return.
Thankful that her animals are all okay, but saddened by the tragedy that occurred in her absence, Jo is determined to figure out who is behind the dastardly murder.
The problem is…the killer stole the only clue.
Can she hunt down the clue and find the killer?
Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2022
About the author
Patti Benning
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When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
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March 1, 2022Great book
This is a great series by Patti Benning. Now we have an attack goose? I can't wait for the next book.
This is a great series by Patti Benning. Now we have an attack goose? I can't wait for the next book.
January 14, 2023
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Another will written murder mystery family and friends relationships adventure thriller short story by Patti Benning (Homespun Crochet Cozy Mystery book eight). Jo and Nick return from New York state. Jo on arriving at her house finds the house setter dead. It settles down to normal but Rose 🌹 gives her a goose. Jo is attacked by the killer but the goose rescues her. I would recommend this novella series and author to 👍 readers of mystery novels 👍🔰 looking for a quick mystery read. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶to Alexa read books 📚. 2023 👒😊🏡💘
I find listening 🎶 to this series is reading or listening to a twelve hour novel with breaks. Happy reading in 2023
Another will written murder mystery family and friends relationships adventure thriller short story by Patti Benning (Homespun Crochet Cozy Mystery book eight). Jo and Nick return from New York state. Jo on arriving at her house finds the house setter dead. It settles down to normal but Rose 🌹 gives her a goose. Jo is attacked by the killer but the goose rescues her. I would recommend this novella series and author to 👍 readers of mystery novels 👍🔰 looking for a quick mystery read. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶to Alexa read books 📚. 2023 👒😊🏡💘
I find listening 🎶 to this series is reading or listening to a twelve hour novel with breaks. Happy reading in 2023
February 28, 2022
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Jo life is going well buy as you know good things don’t last for long. Then return of her ex-boyfriend whom she would rather not see again. He asks for her help when he is accused of murder.
What will she do? She does not believe he is a killer but they left on bad terms. Will she come to his rescue or will it end up badly.
A fast enjoyable paced cozy that alpacas fans will delight in.
Jo life is going well buy as you know good things don’t last for long. Then return of her ex-boyfriend whom she would rather not see again. He asks for her help when he is accused of murder.
What will she do? She does not believe he is a killer but they left on bad terms. Will she come to his rescue or will it end up badly.
A fast enjoyable paced cozy that alpacas fans will delight in.
March 1, 2022
This book is a great addition to the series. I really enjoyed the story and the whodunnit part of the storyline really kept me guessing. This particular book really built on the last book so it was almost like having an extended mystery. The characters are well developed and have distinct personalities that mesh well with each other. This author never disappoints and once again has written a story that is fun and interesting!
September 13, 2025
4.5 rounded up —2 things that really bugged me about this one: 1) Why can’t the author get the name of Laurie’s boyfriend straight? He’s been Mark, Jack & Jake, and was actually referred to as both Mark and Jake in this book. 2) Could she please find another word to describe Jo’s car other than referring to it as her crossover - Every. Single. Time. I NEVER hear anyone use that term for their vehicle even when what they have is a crossover. Most people just call it a car. I don’t know why it bugs me so much that she never, ever calls it anything else. Maybe she doesn’t have a thesaurus.
Anyway, in spite of this—and the fact that I’ve guessed whodunnit it in every last book in the series—I more or less enjoy the series. It seems like the author has decided to add a new animal to Jo’s farm in every book, which I guess is okay. Even though a lot of the characters are too good to be true, I tend to like the characters. I like it best when Nick is somewhere else as I find him to be very boring. He wasn’t bad in this book since he wasn’t in it too much.
I intend to finish the series, although I haven’t liked the last few as much as earlier ones. They are very quick to read, and do make good breaks between longer novels, and my preferred thriller genre.
Anyway, in spite of this—and the fact that I’ve guessed whodunnit it in every last book in the series—I more or less enjoy the series. It seems like the author has decided to add a new animal to Jo’s farm in every book, which I guess is okay. Even though a lot of the characters are too good to be true, I tend to like the characters. I like it best when Nick is somewhere else as I find him to be very boring. He wasn’t bad in this book since he wasn’t in it too much.
I intend to finish the series, although I haven’t liked the last few as much as earlier ones. They are very quick to read, and do make good breaks between longer novels, and my preferred thriller genre.
February 26, 2022
NOTE: The book blurb shown on Amazon doesn't match up to this book, but I actually like what happened in this book a lot more. I'm no fan of Jo's ex and was actually dreading him being in it, but this was a good surprise that the blurb didn't match.
This book takes up just after the last one, and I highly recommend reading in order to get more enjoyment as character relationships develop and all that fun stuff--and as Jo adds to her menagerie. Her addition this time might've saved her life!
I was suspicious of whodunit sort of early but I was distracted by red herrings too, so while I wasn't really surprised at who the perp was, I'd let my mind go off that person. The showdown was really good and that new addition I mentioned got in on the act too. It was a little disappointing that Nick wasn't in this one, but we got him for all of book 7, lol. Jo's definitely appreciating her friends in this one and feeling very fortunate to be surrounded by such awesome people. Can't wait to borrow the next on KU when it's out!
This book takes up just after the last one, and I highly recommend reading in order to get more enjoyment as character relationships develop and all that fun stuff--and as Jo adds to her menagerie. Her addition this time might've saved her life!
I was suspicious of whodunit sort of early but I was distracted by red herrings too, so while I wasn't really surprised at who the perp was, I'd let my mind go off that person. The showdown was really good and that new addition I mentioned got in on the act too. It was a little disappointing that Nick wasn't in this one, but we got him for all of book 7, lol. Jo's definitely appreciating her friends in this one and feeling very fortunate to be surrounded by such awesome people. Can't wait to borrow the next on KU when it's out!
July 30, 2022
Jo returns home to find her house sitter murdered
Jo makes it home from her NY vacation to find her house sitter dead in her car in the driveway. She is still stuck getting around on crutches with her sprained ankle. She tries to get to the bottom of the killing with lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. A fun read.
Jo makes it home from her NY vacation to find her house sitter dead in her car in the driveway. She is still stuck getting around on crutches with her sprained ankle. She tries to get to the bottom of the killing with lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. A fun read.
February 26, 2022
Enjoyed it very much
I really like this series. I had an inkling early on as to who the killer was but I couldn't quite figure out the motive and there were three other very likely suspects. Looking forward to the next book.
I really like this series. I had an inkling early on as to who the killer was but I couldn't quite figure out the motive and there were three other very likely suspects. Looking forward to the next book.
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May 12, 2023Delightful
Another great read. And another critter you just have to laugh out loud at the collection of animals No keeps collecting. I have to admit I am envious of life on the farm
Another great read. And another critter you just have to laugh out loud at the collection of animals No keeps collecting. I have to admit I am envious of life on the farm
February 26, 2022
Loved it!
Fantastic as usual. Love this series. Well written story with great characters. Love Maisie the goose. She is hilarious. I look forward to reading more.
Fantastic as usual. Love this series. Well written story with great characters. Love Maisie the goose. She is hilarious. I look forward to reading more.
March 5, 2022
Short but an entertaining read
July 31, 2023
Three different names for one person
Laurie’s boyfriend goes from mark to jack back to mark then to jake does anybody proof read????
Need three more words
Laurie’s boyfriend goes from mark to jack back to mark then to jake does anybody proof read????
Need three more words
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