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Knit & Nibble Mystery #9
Irish Knit Murder
A member of a prominent New Jersey family has been found dead on St. Patrick’s Day—and Pamela Paterson and her knitting club have a parade of suspects . . .
The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, and her fun-loving spirit is on display at the senior center celebration as she performs some beloved Irish songs. But just minutes later, her body is found backstage.
It’s hard to imagine who’d target such a harmless eccentric, but Pamela finds herself suspecting everyone. There’s the Wiccan who thought St. Patrick wasn’t so saintly; the woman upset about cultural appropriation who feels the commercialization of shamrocks is a sham; the two men Isobel was seeing, who could have been green with jealousy—and old friends and family who may have feared Isobel would spill their secrets. But Pamela’s on the case, and that means for the killer, the jig will soon be up . . .
Knitting tips and delicious recipe included!
The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, and her fun-loving spirit is on display at the senior center celebration as she performs some beloved Irish songs. But just minutes later, her body is found backstage.
It’s hard to imagine who’d target such a harmless eccentric, but Pamela finds herself suspecting everyone. There’s the Wiccan who thought St. Patrick wasn’t so saintly; the woman upset about cultural appropriation who feels the commercialization of shamrocks is a sham; the two men Isobel was seeing, who could have been green with jealousy—and old friends and family who may have feared Isobel would spill their secrets. But Pamela’s on the case, and that means for the killer, the jig will soon be up . . .
Knitting tips and delicious recipe included!
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First published February 21, 2023
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About the author
Peggy Ehrhart
26 books486 followersPeggy Ehrhart is a former English professor with a Ph.D. in Medieval Literature who now writes mysteries. Her publications include a prize-winning nonfiction book; she has also won awards for her short fiction. Her blues mystery series, featuring blues singer "Maxx" Maxwell, was inspired by her guitar-playing hobby. She currently writes the very cozy Knit & Nibble mystery series for Kensington Books, featuring amateur sleuth Pamela Paterson, founder and mainstay of the Knit and Nibble knitting club in charming Arborville, New Jersey.
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* Maxx Maxwell Mysteries
* A Knit & Nibble Mysteries
Series:
* Maxx Maxwell Mysteries
* A Knit & Nibble Mysteries
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March 26, 2023
Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart is the ninth book in the cozy A Knit & Nibble Mystery series. Each book of the series contains it’s own mystery that will be solved so they can be read as a standalone or in any order one chooses. However, those that follow from the beginning will see the full character development that carries over from book to book.
The main character of the Knit & Nibble series is Pamela Paterson who is on the older side for a cozy protagonist. Pamela found herself with an empty nest when her daughter headed off to college so she joined the Knit and Nibble knitting group. The group not only spends time together crafting their favorite projects but also cooks up some yummy treats as the name suggests.
Pamela and her best friend and fellow knitter, Bettina, first became involved in what has become a habit for them in solving murders when a body was found at Pamela’s home. This time around Pamela and her fellow knitters are celebrating St. Patrick’s day when another murder occurs. Isobel Lister had just performed some songs at the senior center celebration when shortly after her body was found and of course Pamela is right on top of figuring out who had done the horrible act.
The A Knit & Nibble Mystery series is one that I have followed from the beginning and always enjoy coming back to. The characters in the series are quite likable and there is always another laugh to come which I enjoy quite a bit. The one niggle I’ve had all along in the series leaving the books mostly at three and a half stars is that the author tends to get a little too descriptive of knitting and cooking but otherwise it’s a fun series I will continue to enjoy.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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The main character of the Knit & Nibble series is Pamela Paterson who is on the older side for a cozy protagonist. Pamela found herself with an empty nest when her daughter headed off to college so she joined the Knit and Nibble knitting group. The group not only spends time together crafting their favorite projects but also cooks up some yummy treats as the name suggests.
Pamela and her best friend and fellow knitter, Bettina, first became involved in what has become a habit for them in solving murders when a body was found at Pamela’s home. This time around Pamela and her fellow knitters are celebrating St. Patrick’s day when another murder occurs. Isobel Lister had just performed some songs at the senior center celebration when shortly after her body was found and of course Pamela is right on top of figuring out who had done the horrible act.
The A Knit & Nibble Mystery series is one that I have followed from the beginning and always enjoy coming back to. The characters in the series are quite likable and there is always another laugh to come which I enjoy quite a bit. The one niggle I’ve had all along in the series leaving the books mostly at three and a half stars is that the author tends to get a little too descriptive of knitting and cooking but otherwise it’s a fun series I will continue to enjoy.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
April 18, 2023
i love this town and it's residents and their routines and early morning toast and delicious dinners and sensible etiquette and comfortable homes and casual murders and lovely neighbors and thoughtful desserts and-
March 15, 2023
Irish Knit Murder Earns 5/5 St. Paddy’s Day Treats… Entertaining Gem!
The ninth book in Peggy Ehrhart’s Knit & Nibble Mystery series is just as fresh and entertaining as the first and this time has readers engaged in St. Patrick’s Day. Isobel Lister was invited to sing a few old Irish tunes at the senior center’s luncheon, but despite being well received, two people walk out of the performance, and when she didn’t return for an encore, her body is found on the office floor … bludgeoned. Bettina Fraser was there covering the event for local paper, so she and her friend Pamela Paterson have a front row seat to a murder investigation. The victim’s wealth may have been a shield from being held responsible for her actions, so jealousy, greed, revenge, or just plain karma. This well-written mystery has intriguing clues and possible motives for this armchair detective to ponder, some misdirection and an additional murder to muddy the investigation, and a surprise conclusion that capped off the experience well along with a multigenerational cast with endearing friendships to make this series a favorite, and lots of knitting and nibbling as a bonus! Enjoy a Knit treat, directions for a Cozy Egg Cozy to keep your three-minuter warm, and a Nibble, easy to-follow recipe for Wilfred’s Irish Coffee Trifle as the perfect dessert for the holiday! Thumbs up!
Disclosure: I received an ARC from Kensington thru NetGalley. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
The ninth book in Peggy Ehrhart’s Knit & Nibble Mystery series is just as fresh and entertaining as the first and this time has readers engaged in St. Patrick’s Day. Isobel Lister was invited to sing a few old Irish tunes at the senior center’s luncheon, but despite being well received, two people walk out of the performance, and when she didn’t return for an encore, her body is found on the office floor … bludgeoned. Bettina Fraser was there covering the event for local paper, so she and her friend Pamela Paterson have a front row seat to a murder investigation. The victim’s wealth may have been a shield from being held responsible for her actions, so jealousy, greed, revenge, or just plain karma. This well-written mystery has intriguing clues and possible motives for this armchair detective to ponder, some misdirection and an additional murder to muddy the investigation, and a surprise conclusion that capped off the experience well along with a multigenerational cast with endearing friendships to make this series a favorite, and lots of knitting and nibbling as a bonus! Enjoy a Knit treat, directions for a Cozy Egg Cozy to keep your three-minuter warm, and a Nibble, easy to-follow recipe for Wilfred’s Irish Coffee Trifle as the perfect dessert for the holiday! Thumbs up!
Disclosure: I received an ARC from Kensington thru NetGalley. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
February 21, 2023
This is such a cozy, relaxing series. This book, like the others I've read in this series, has an even, leisurely pace. It begins with a local society woman with a reputation as being eccentric, singing a variety of Irish songs at a Senior center's St. Patrick's Day luncheon. After her enthusiastic performance, Isobel Lister is found dead backstage. Now Pamela Patterson and her best friend Bettina Fraser, decide to take time from their knitting projects and to investigate the murder.
I really enjoyed this book and especially like the friendship between Pamela and Bettina. They are best friends and Bettina's kind husband Wilfred is also a friend to Pamela and supports both women in their sleuthing. In this book, the members of the Knit and Nibble Club don't play as large of a role in the investigation, but are still important to the book. I also really enjoy the descriptions of the articles that Pamela evaluates and reviews as part of her job as editor of a fiber crafts magazine. It's always informative and helps make this series unique.
The resolution of the murder case surprised me. I was also surprised by a couple of developments in Pamela's love life and am interested to see what will happen next. You don't have to be a knitter (I'm certainly not!) to enjoy this book or this series. The description of a special project some of the people in the knitting group were working on was really interesting and there are instructions for another one at the end of the book for those who are talented enough to knit!
I received an advance copy of this ebook from NetGalley and Kensington Books at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
I really enjoyed this book and especially like the friendship between Pamela and Bettina. They are best friends and Bettina's kind husband Wilfred is also a friend to Pamela and supports both women in their sleuthing. In this book, the members of the Knit and Nibble Club don't play as large of a role in the investigation, but are still important to the book. I also really enjoy the descriptions of the articles that Pamela evaluates and reviews as part of her job as editor of a fiber crafts magazine. It's always informative and helps make this series unique.
The resolution of the murder case surprised me. I was also surprised by a couple of developments in Pamela's love life and am interested to see what will happen next. You don't have to be a knitter (I'm certainly not!) to enjoy this book or this series. The description of a special project some of the people in the knitting group were working on was really interesting and there are instructions for another one at the end of the book for those who are talented enough to knit!
I received an advance copy of this ebook from NetGalley and Kensington Books at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
September 9, 2022
I've become a fan of this series and always look forward to reviewing a new book.
This book wasn't as good as the previous ones. It felt rushed and off kilter, and there wasn't any of the excitement that usually takes place in these books.
I'm hoping the next book is back to normal.
#IrishKnitMurder #NetGalley
This book wasn't as good as the previous ones. It felt rushed and off kilter, and there wasn't any of the excitement that usually takes place in these books.
I'm hoping the next book is back to normal.
#IrishKnitMurder #NetGalley
March 9, 2023
Irish Knit Murder is book nine in Peggy Ehrhart's A Knit & Nibble Mystery series featuring Pamela Paterson and the Knit and Nibble ladies, from Arborville, New Jersey. The reader follows Pamela through her daily life as she works from home as an editor for “Fiber Craft” magazine and does a little sleuthing on the side with her friend, neighbour, and yarn and nibbler, Bettina.
I really enjoy Peggy Ehrhart's writing style. She tells the story in a way that brings the reader right into each scene, from Pamela as she works on interesting-sounding articles, to the items being knitted and the food being served. I love the camaraderie between the knitting group characters and their conversations. The interaction between Pamela and Bettina whose repartee had me frequently chuckling was a delight to observe.
The mystery is compelling and the pace throughout the book is even. Peggy Ehrhart sprinkles clues and red herrings hither and thither so the story remains fresh whilst the reader follows along. Irish Knit Murder will be of interest to many cozy readers, especially crafters, and I’m game to see what shenanigans Pamela and Bettina get mixed up in next, in book ten.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
I really enjoy Peggy Ehrhart's writing style. She tells the story in a way that brings the reader right into each scene, from Pamela as she works on interesting-sounding articles, to the items being knitted and the food being served. I love the camaraderie between the knitting group characters and their conversations. The interaction between Pamela and Bettina whose repartee had me frequently chuckling was a delight to observe.
The mystery is compelling and the pace throughout the book is even. Peggy Ehrhart sprinkles clues and red herrings hither and thither so the story remains fresh whilst the reader follows along. Irish Knit Murder will be of interest to many cozy readers, especially crafters, and I’m game to see what shenanigans Pamela and Bettina get mixed up in next, in book ten.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
September 25, 2022
I can't knit. At all. Believe me, I have tried. So, when I found that Peggy Ehrhart's latest book was available for review, I jumped at the chance to read it. Not only does the mystery keep me reading, but I can "knit" right along with Pamela, Bettina and the Knit and Nibble club members. This latest book, finds the sleuths investigating the death of an eccentric singer who is murdered during a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Be warned - there are red herrings galore in the mystery and you won't want to put the book down!
I enjoyed the book and liked seeing more of Bettina, Wilfred, Woofus (the lovable canine) and Punkin the sweet kitten. While I like the main character, Pamela, the supporting characters are a large part of the book's charm. Pamela is drawn into the mystery of the death a local woman, who is a famous singer. As Bettina hopes to "beat" a competing local reporter to the story of the singer's murder, Pamela discovers a mix of feelings, about the singer. which prove to be deadly. Always there to offer the sleuths good food and advice, is Bettina's husband Wilfred. A few changes take place in Pamela's life and they're....nope, no spoilers here!
If you're ready for St Patrick's Day, holiday food (check out the delicious recipes) knitting (check out the gorgeous knitting patterns) and a challenging mystery, Irish Knit Murder is a perfect way to spend an afternoon!
I received an ARC from NetGalley and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I enjoyed the book and liked seeing more of Bettina, Wilfred, Woofus (the lovable canine) and Punkin the sweet kitten. While I like the main character, Pamela, the supporting characters are a large part of the book's charm. Pamela is drawn into the mystery of the death a local woman, who is a famous singer. As Bettina hopes to "beat" a competing local reporter to the story of the singer's murder, Pamela discovers a mix of feelings, about the singer. which prove to be deadly. Always there to offer the sleuths good food and advice, is Bettina's husband Wilfred. A few changes take place in Pamela's life and they're....nope, no spoilers here!
If you're ready for St Patrick's Day, holiday food (check out the delicious recipes) knitting (check out the gorgeous knitting patterns) and a challenging mystery, Irish Knit Murder is a perfect way to spend an afternoon!
I received an ARC from NetGalley and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
March 13, 2023
This is a fun cozy mystery and a perfect book to read around March. This characters are interesting and likable. The mystery is well crafted to keel you guess who the murderer was. I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries especially if you like holiday or craft based cozies.
All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I have not been by anyone
All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I have not been by anyone
November 27, 2022
I like this series. This book just took a bit to get going. Once it did it was a cute cozy read. I really like Pamela and hope she finds a suitable suitor. Bettina, while still not a favorite is starting to grow on me. The series is set in a small town in NJ which is where I am from and it is nice seeing a story not set in the seedy industrial part of the state. I recommend starting at the beginning with this series but you can read any of the books stand alone and not be lost.
March 5, 2023
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I always enjoy visiting the Knit and Nibble knitting group in Arborville, New Jersey, especially Pamela and her best friend and long-time neighbor, Bettina. The friends in the Knit and Nibble knitting group have been gathering for years, and there is a new charitable project they take on. The “nibble” is the special treat prepared for the break time. For all who enjoy them, there is a small knitting pattern and nibble recipe included.
Bettina went to the St. Patrick’s Day event held for the seniors’ group. As a reporter for the weekly Arborville Advocate, she was covering the event, and Pamela accompanied her. The headline entertainment was Isobel, a member of the Lister family with centuries of history in the area. Isobel was about 70 with the vitality of a much younger woman, singing and dancing through Irish music while flirting with the much younger piano player. Several people were unhappy with her presence, as she had been the black sheep in her generation of the family. She also made a couple comments that sat poorly with a couple ladies who left during the show.
At the end of her set, Isobel left the stage, and those presently anticipated her return. When she didn’t come back out, Meg, the event’s organizer, went to get her. A very shaken woman returned, and said Isobel was dead! Bettina, on behalf of the paper, went back with Pamela. There appeared to have been a struggle, and while Bettina took in the scene, Pamela saw something down the hall. She ran to the back exit doors and looked out as the driver of a florist van saw her and sped away.
Pamela, a middle-aged widow, has been at the scene of several questionable deaths in recent years. She has a knack of seeing clues or items out of place that police often miss, and she and Bettina have been known to give the police helpful information to help solve the murders. Her daughter, away at college, worried about her and tried to get her to promise to not get involved, yet it happened time and again.
Pamela did her best to stay out of it. Imogene, one of Isobel’s nieces who genuinely loved her, was new to their knitting group, and invited everyone to the funeral and reception. Pamela and Bettina attended, meeting Isobel’s brother and sister-in-law and Imogene’s sister. It was evident that there was tension between Imogene and the rest of her family, which she explained was because she and Isobel had been so close.
Pamela and Bettina, as they learned more about Isobel and the surrounding events, speculated about who killed Isobel. There were those who walked out of her show, rumors about Isobel and the piano player, and a local Wiccan who objected to not being allowed to present the ancient Celtic rituals at the event. There were even rumors of a knitting ghost at the cemetery, and what sounded like a banshee’s wail at the cemetery beginning the night Isobel died. Because of the Lister family connections, the police were very active on the case, yet stumped.
The characters and setting are brought to life through the author’s three-dimensional descriptions. I enjoyed reading about Pamela’s ongoing work-from-home job as an associate editor for a fiber arts magazine. She read articles submitted for consideration, copyedited those accepted for publication, and reviewed books for the magazine. Summaries of the articles and books sounded very interesting, and another way to learn more about Pamela. All the members of the knitting group change and grow throughout the series, making it a delight to catch up with them.
Each of these intriguing cozy mysteries can be read as a standalone due to sufficient backstory on each person and the group. Plot twists and turns keep the suspect list fluid, and their meetings with some of their suspects provided intriguing events to that keep the story flowing smoothly. The second murder of a family member changed what I thought I knew about the suspects! The solution was somewhat of a surprise, and no loose ends remained. I highly recommend this cozy mystery and series!
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Jeanie
I always enjoy visiting the Knit and Nibble knitting group in Arborville, New Jersey, especially Pamela and her best friend and long-time neighbor, Bettina. The friends in the Knit and Nibble knitting group have been gathering for years, and there is a new charitable project they take on. The “nibble” is the special treat prepared for the break time. For all who enjoy them, there is a small knitting pattern and nibble recipe included.
Bettina went to the St. Patrick’s Day event held for the seniors’ group. As a reporter for the weekly Arborville Advocate, she was covering the event, and Pamela accompanied her. The headline entertainment was Isobel, a member of the Lister family with centuries of history in the area. Isobel was about 70 with the vitality of a much younger woman, singing and dancing through Irish music while flirting with the much younger piano player. Several people were unhappy with her presence, as she had been the black sheep in her generation of the family. She also made a couple comments that sat poorly with a couple ladies who left during the show.
At the end of her set, Isobel left the stage, and those presently anticipated her return. When she didn’t come back out, Meg, the event’s organizer, went to get her. A very shaken woman returned, and said Isobel was dead! Bettina, on behalf of the paper, went back with Pamela. There appeared to have been a struggle, and while Bettina took in the scene, Pamela saw something down the hall. She ran to the back exit doors and looked out as the driver of a florist van saw her and sped away.
Pamela, a middle-aged widow, has been at the scene of several questionable deaths in recent years. She has a knack of seeing clues or items out of place that police often miss, and she and Bettina have been known to give the police helpful information to help solve the murders. Her daughter, away at college, worried about her and tried to get her to promise to not get involved, yet it happened time and again.
Pamela did her best to stay out of it. Imogene, one of Isobel’s nieces who genuinely loved her, was new to their knitting group, and invited everyone to the funeral and reception. Pamela and Bettina attended, meeting Isobel’s brother and sister-in-law and Imogene’s sister. It was evident that there was tension between Imogene and the rest of her family, which she explained was because she and Isobel had been so close.
Pamela and Bettina, as they learned more about Isobel and the surrounding events, speculated about who killed Isobel. There were those who walked out of her show, rumors about Isobel and the piano player, and a local Wiccan who objected to not being allowed to present the ancient Celtic rituals at the event. There were even rumors of a knitting ghost at the cemetery, and what sounded like a banshee’s wail at the cemetery beginning the night Isobel died. Because of the Lister family connections, the police were very active on the case, yet stumped.
The characters and setting are brought to life through the author’s three-dimensional descriptions. I enjoyed reading about Pamela’s ongoing work-from-home job as an associate editor for a fiber arts magazine. She read articles submitted for consideration, copyedited those accepted for publication, and reviewed books for the magazine. Summaries of the articles and books sounded very interesting, and another way to learn more about Pamela. All the members of the knitting group change and grow throughout the series, making it a delight to catch up with them.
Each of these intriguing cozy mysteries can be read as a standalone due to sufficient backstory on each person and the group. Plot twists and turns keep the suspect list fluid, and their meetings with some of their suspects provided intriguing events to that keep the story flowing smoothly. The second murder of a family member changed what I thought I knew about the suspects! The solution was somewhat of a surprise, and no loose ends remained. I highly recommend this cozy mystery and series!
May 7, 2023
Isobel Lister is found murdered after a show at the local senior center. Though she was eccentric and a flirt, Pamala doesn’t believe that was the motive for anyone to kill the woman. However, it doesn’t take Pam long to figure out that several people had a motive, and she won’t quit searching until she knows which one of them committed the crime.
Some motives seem a bit far-fetched, and the suspects range in age and background, making this story fun to read. Was Isobel an innocent eccentric, as everyone thinks, or was there something more to her murder? The killer is almost too easy to find but is crafted in such a way as to make the reader second guess their conclusions several times.
The Knit and Nibble gang are once more on the case. Though some of them pretend that they don’t care or that it's none of their business, they all help to solve the murder of Isobel. There is no stone unturned, no motive that isn’t found, and a killer is unveiled before long. Killing an eccentric member of this community will not go unsolved when tPamala is on the case.
I love this cast of characters; the Knit and Nibble crew always entertains. Pamala feels like someone in my family, and I would love to hang out with her. I didn’t like Isobel as the victim, she seemed way too much fun, but an eccentric who causes jealousy and fear will always be fodder for the murder mill. I like the way Pamala solves this crime and the way it is revealed to the reader. Irish Knit Murder was an enjoyable read, and I look forward to the next book in this series.
Some motives seem a bit far-fetched, and the suspects range in age and background, making this story fun to read. Was Isobel an innocent eccentric, as everyone thinks, or was there something more to her murder? The killer is almost too easy to find but is crafted in such a way as to make the reader second guess their conclusions several times.
The Knit and Nibble gang are once more on the case. Though some of them pretend that they don’t care or that it's none of their business, they all help to solve the murder of Isobel. There is no stone unturned, no motive that isn’t found, and a killer is unveiled before long. Killing an eccentric member of this community will not go unsolved when tPamala is on the case.
I love this cast of characters; the Knit and Nibble crew always entertains. Pamala feels like someone in my family, and I would love to hang out with her. I didn’t like Isobel as the victim, she seemed way too much fun, but an eccentric who causes jealousy and fear will always be fodder for the murder mill. I like the way Pamala solves this crime and the way it is revealed to the reader. Irish Knit Murder was an enjoyable read, and I look forward to the next book in this series.
February 20, 2024
This book is the ninth book in the Knit & Nibble mystery series. I haven't read all of the books in the series, but I had no problem reading this book as a standalone. I think having read previous books may help a little in understanding the relationships between characters, but overall, it was fine.
This story is set at St. Patrick's Day, which I think is fun. Pamela and her best friend Bettina are at a Senior Center event for the holiday when the singer hired to perform for the crowd is discovered dead. Bettina and Pamela are first on the scene, as Bettina is a reporter for a local newspaper, and by now this is not their first discovery of a deceased citizen.
The story was an interesting one and I actually did not have it clearly figured out by the end, which is unusual for me. I enjoyed the story and especially liked the knitting portions as a knitter myself. I think it's a fun addtiion to include both a knitting pattern and a recipe featured in the story at the end of the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good cozy mystery and likes holiday themed mysteries.
This story is set at St. Patrick's Day, which I think is fun. Pamela and her best friend Bettina are at a Senior Center event for the holiday when the singer hired to perform for the crowd is discovered dead. Bettina and Pamela are first on the scene, as Bettina is a reporter for a local newspaper, and by now this is not their first discovery of a deceased citizen.
The story was an interesting one and I actually did not have it clearly figured out by the end, which is unusual for me. I enjoyed the story and especially liked the knitting portions as a knitter myself. I think it's a fun addtiion to include both a knitting pattern and a recipe featured in the story at the end of the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good cozy mystery and likes holiday themed mysteries.
February 17, 2025
"Irish Knit Murder (A Knit &Nibble Mystery #9)" by Peggy Ehrhart is a little St. Patrick's Day, a little Easter and a little Ostara. Yes, even the spring equinox celebration gets mentioned since Bettina drags Pamela with her to interview a woman who is a practicing Wiccan. This one is also mostly driven by Bettina's desire to figure out the mystery. Pamela is more interested in her potential to be sort of on again with her neighbor. Whatever is going on she just needs to pick him if she's going to. We don't need yet another love interest.
With the mystery, the singer at the senior's St. Patrick's Day luncheon is found dead after her performance. Then there is another death. Bettina really takes lead on driving the investigation and takes Pamela along for the ride.
With the mystery, the singer at the senior's St. Patrick's Day luncheon is found dead after her performance. Then there is another death. Bettina really takes lead on driving the investigation and takes Pamela along for the ride.
June 29, 2023
Pamela and her journalist friend Bettina are at the seniors' St. Patrick's Day luncheon when Isabel Lister, the now-elderly daughter of a leading family of the town who has recently returned after a colorful career, is found murdered. Bettina is determined to scoop her rival newspaper, but it is Pamela who does most of the detecting, while also dealing with her private life. There's not as much knitting in this as in some of the previous books in the series, and a lot of description of Bettina's outfits and the meals that the women eat.
February 5, 2023
I thought the context to be intriguing; St. Patrick’s Day the knitting club as well as Pamela and her friend. But for me, the story didn't quite hold me and I struggled with the end, I'm quite sure for many others it will be a most enjoyable cozy read.
I don't see myself reading another in this series. It's not quite a THREE STAR for me.
My thanks to Netgalley, the author and Kensington Books for my Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review
I don't see myself reading another in this series. It's not quite a THREE STAR for me.
My thanks to Netgalley, the author and Kensington Books for my Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review
July 19, 2023
March
The story takes place around St. Patrick's Day. It involves kittens, a scarf, a concert, and murder. The mystery was interesting. It has an ending I wasn't expecting. I thought it would be different. There was also some romance. I didn't like this part. I would have preferred this to be left out of the series.
The story takes place around St. Patrick's Day. It involves kittens, a scarf, a concert, and murder. The mystery was interesting. It has an ending I wasn't expecting. I thought it would be different. There was also some romance. I didn't like this part. I would have preferred this to be left out of the series.
November 29, 2025
I wasn’t a fan of this book. I got bored quick and I think this book didn’t need so much description on what they weee eating.
February 21, 2023
This is the first book I've read in this series or by this author. As a knitter and a lover of all things Irish, I couldn't help picking this one up when I had the opportunity. The story opens as Pamela, a widow and craft magazine editor, and her friend Bettina, a reporter for the local paper, attend a senior center St. Patrick's Day luncheon. Bettina is there to cover the event for the paper. The fun and fellowship are evident, and the "Irishness" ramps up when local singer Isobel Lister arrives to perform a series of Irish songs. Not everyone enjoyed the performance, including at least one who walked out. Shortly after she finishes her performance, Isobel is found dead in the back room.
Pamela, Bettina, and the others in their knitting group have earned a reputation for solving mysteries. Pamela and Bettina are determined to figure this one out. I haven't read the others in this series but I wasn't very impressed with their methods. One or the other would seize on a possible suspect; then they would create some wild scenario that led up to the murder with no objective evidence for their suspicion. Then they would talk to the suspect, realize they had it all wrong, and move on to the next suspect. Rinse and repeat. I never got the feeling that they knew what they were doing. A second death threw everything they thought into turmoil, leaving them scrambling for answers. The eventual solving of the deaths felt anti-climactic.
I enjoyed getting to know the variety of characters. Bettina is a fashionista, and her outfits are described in detail. She is a woman with a big heart and a talent for drawing people out - a good thing for a reporter. She and her husband, Wilfred, are an adorable couple, and we hear all about the fantastic meals he cooks. Pamela is a widow with a grown daughter. Her husband has been gone for fifteen years, and she has begun dating again. Pamela is the editor of a craft magazine, and I am intrigued by the articles she is editing for it, especially the Civil War story.
The Knit & Nibble group members are introduced, and each has a unique personality, so it is relatively easy to keep them straight. I liked hearing about the projects they worked on. There were some upsides to Pamela and Bettina's focusing on suspects, and that was watching them "question" them. There was one character who was angry about the "misappropriation" of the Irish culture and dropped a few tidbits that were interesting to read. There was the Wiccan who wasn't happy about some of the conflation of various holidays. I liked seeing Pamela and Bettina learn about Ostara and its influence on Easter. I already knew this as I have a family member who is Pagan, and I'm always happy to see a little education slip into a story.
There are a few romantic elements. There's the end of one romance, a hint of a missed opportunity in another, and a new man that shows promise. I liked the new man, who clearly understands who he is after losing sight of what is important.
There were a few irritating things about the book. Most of it deals with repetitiveness. Every time Pamela gets a plate, bowl, or cup, we are told it's her wedding china. It's meant to be used, not saved for a special occasion, or so we are constantly reminded. The food is always described in detail, as are Bettina's outfits. It almost felt like the descriptions were needed to make up the word count.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read, but I'm not sure I'm invested enough to seek out the other books.
#netgalley
Pamela, Bettina, and the others in their knitting group have earned a reputation for solving mysteries. Pamela and Bettina are determined to figure this one out. I haven't read the others in this series but I wasn't very impressed with their methods. One or the other would seize on a possible suspect; then they would create some wild scenario that led up to the murder with no objective evidence for their suspicion. Then they would talk to the suspect, realize they had it all wrong, and move on to the next suspect. Rinse and repeat. I never got the feeling that they knew what they were doing. A second death threw everything they thought into turmoil, leaving them scrambling for answers. The eventual solving of the deaths felt anti-climactic.
I enjoyed getting to know the variety of characters. Bettina is a fashionista, and her outfits are described in detail. She is a woman with a big heart and a talent for drawing people out - a good thing for a reporter. She and her husband, Wilfred, are an adorable couple, and we hear all about the fantastic meals he cooks. Pamela is a widow with a grown daughter. Her husband has been gone for fifteen years, and she has begun dating again. Pamela is the editor of a craft magazine, and I am intrigued by the articles she is editing for it, especially the Civil War story.
The Knit & Nibble group members are introduced, and each has a unique personality, so it is relatively easy to keep them straight. I liked hearing about the projects they worked on. There were some upsides to Pamela and Bettina's focusing on suspects, and that was watching them "question" them. There was one character who was angry about the "misappropriation" of the Irish culture and dropped a few tidbits that were interesting to read. There was the Wiccan who wasn't happy about some of the conflation of various holidays. I liked seeing Pamela and Bettina learn about Ostara and its influence on Easter. I already knew this as I have a family member who is Pagan, and I'm always happy to see a little education slip into a story.
There are a few romantic elements. There's the end of one romance, a hint of a missed opportunity in another, and a new man that shows promise. I liked the new man, who clearly understands who he is after losing sight of what is important.
There were a few irritating things about the book. Most of it deals with repetitiveness. Every time Pamela gets a plate, bowl, or cup, we are told it's her wedding china. It's meant to be used, not saved for a special occasion, or so we are constantly reminded. The food is always described in detail, as are Bettina's outfits. It almost felt like the descriptions were needed to make up the word count.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read, but I'm not sure I'm invested enough to seek out the other books.
#netgalley
February 24, 2023
"A member of a prominent New Jersey family has been found dead on St. Patrick’s Day—and Pamela Paterson and her knitting club have a parade of suspects . . .
The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, and her fun-loving spirit is on display at the senior center celebration as she performs some beloved Irish songs. But just minutes later, her body is found backstage.
It’s hard to imagine who’d target such a harmless eccentric, but Pamela finds herself suspecting everyone. There’s the Wiccan who thought St. Patrick wasn’t so saintly; the woman upset about cultural appropriation who feels the commercialization of shamrocks is a sham; the two men Isobel was seeing, who could have been green with jealousy—and old friends and family who may have feared Isobel would spill their secrets. But Pamela’s on the case, and that means for the killer, the jig will soon be up . . ."
My thoughts:
This is the 9th book in the series and for the most part I am still enjoying it. To a degree, I can relate to Pamela in that I like to keep things simple when it comes to style and fashion. I also appreciate her powers of observation and deduction. Her patience with Bettina mystifies me. Bettina criticizing her "lack of style" and nosing into her romantic/dating life would make me lash out and tell her to MYOB!
Bettina does get on my nerves. She claims to be a serious journalist yet seems so easily offended when anyone criticizes or disses the weekly that she writes for. She also seems to play the "woe is me" card a bit much when she knows darn well she has overstepped with Pamela. Her so called "fashion" sense is nonsensical given some of the situations she knows she is going into.
Though I appreciate Ms. Ehrhart's story telling, I can't help but wonder why we must constantly be reminded that Pamela uses her "wedding-china" daily and drives a "serviceable compact" while Bettina uses her "sage-green pottery" dishes and drives her "faithful Toyota". Then there is Bettina's fussiness of the proper choices of placemats and napkins for whatever meal is being served at the Fraser's. Let's not forget the detailed doctoring of Bettina's coffee or that the cream must always be transferred from its container in the fridge to a crystal creamer to serve at the table! Heaven forbid they use the wrong accompaniments' or the creamer carton straight from the fridge! Frankly, the details are repetitive and feels more like word filler.
I wasn't the least bit surprised by the change in Pamela's relationship status. I saw this coming when she was on a certain date with Brian a couple of books back.
As for the death of Isobel? I had a strong hunch as to a certain character being involved - I just wasn't sure how it had all played out.
Overall, an interesting, quick read with some yummy descriptions of food thrown in for good measure!
The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, and her fun-loving spirit is on display at the senior center celebration as she performs some beloved Irish songs. But just minutes later, her body is found backstage.
It’s hard to imagine who’d target such a harmless eccentric, but Pamela finds herself suspecting everyone. There’s the Wiccan who thought St. Patrick wasn’t so saintly; the woman upset about cultural appropriation who feels the commercialization of shamrocks is a sham; the two men Isobel was seeing, who could have been green with jealousy—and old friends and family who may have feared Isobel would spill their secrets. But Pamela’s on the case, and that means for the killer, the jig will soon be up . . ."
My thoughts:
This is the 9th book in the series and for the most part I am still enjoying it. To a degree, I can relate to Pamela in that I like to keep things simple when it comes to style and fashion. I also appreciate her powers of observation and deduction. Her patience with Bettina mystifies me. Bettina criticizing her "lack of style" and nosing into her romantic/dating life would make me lash out and tell her to MYOB!
Bettina does get on my nerves. She claims to be a serious journalist yet seems so easily offended when anyone criticizes or disses the weekly that she writes for. She also seems to play the "woe is me" card a bit much when she knows darn well she has overstepped with Pamela. Her so called "fashion" sense is nonsensical given some of the situations she knows she is going into.
Though I appreciate Ms. Ehrhart's story telling, I can't help but wonder why we must constantly be reminded that Pamela uses her "wedding-china" daily and drives a "serviceable compact" while Bettina uses her "sage-green pottery" dishes and drives her "faithful Toyota". Then there is Bettina's fussiness of the proper choices of placemats and napkins for whatever meal is being served at the Fraser's. Let's not forget the detailed doctoring of Bettina's coffee or that the cream must always be transferred from its container in the fridge to a crystal creamer to serve at the table! Heaven forbid they use the wrong accompaniments' or the creamer carton straight from the fridge! Frankly, the details are repetitive and feels more like word filler.
I wasn't the least bit surprised by the change in Pamela's relationship status. I saw this coming when she was on a certain date with Brian a couple of books back.
As for the death of Isobel? I had a strong hunch as to a certain character being involved - I just wasn't sure how it had all played out.
Overall, an interesting, quick read with some yummy descriptions of food thrown in for good measure!
December 12, 2022
Publication Feb. 28, 2023
This series by Peggy Ehrhart was one of the cozy mystery series that introduced me to the genre. As such, I was looking forward to delving into the "Irish Knit Murder". Unfortunately for me, I found it slow going, taking me quite awhile to get into the story. That said, for the most part, once I found my rhythm, the pace seemed to pick up and hold my interest despite all too frequently seemingly getting bogged down in details like food, clothing, and things that had no real relevance to the story. 3.5 rounded to a 4.
That said, the characters are interesting and I always find it intriguing to read about the stories submitted to the Fiber Craft publication of which Pamela is associate editor. This go-round, the one that grabbed me was about Civil War quilts, a project that connected quilters on both sides via their love for those serving and devotion to their craft. It's always a plus for me to read a book that not only entertains me but teaches me something new.
The mystery itself centered around the murder of Isobel Lister only minutes after she put on a memorable display of talent with a St. Patrick's Day theme. Both main characters Pamela and Bettina, a reporter for the town's weekly newspaper, were at the show. The murder is particularly startling as there seemed to be no reason anyone would kill Isobel. Several suspects emerge, however, with reasons connected to both family and the holiday itself. In the process, we learn a bit about the possible origin of the Easter Bunny, not to mention the holiday name itself. See, another learning moment. Isobel's daughter is a knitter and attends the Knit and Nibble gathering, where we learn about making mini-crochet nests for tiny orphaned or ill birds, squirrels, and such. Interesting idea, actually.
Of course, while all this is going on, Pamela and Bettina are investigating, although partaking in ample respites that involve food. Again, a bit too much detail about tastes, dripping items, and such for me. So, who did it? Why would someone kill an innocent seeming senior citizen? Could someone actually kill someone over a mere song or two? Or, was there more? Like, another murder? Hmm....
One thing there was was kittens. Will Pamela get a kitten? What do the Tarot Cards foresee? Now that she's solved a murder, what's next for her. Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonBooks for inviting me to the St. Patrick's Day show.
This series by Peggy Ehrhart was one of the cozy mystery series that introduced me to the genre. As such, I was looking forward to delving into the "Irish Knit Murder". Unfortunately for me, I found it slow going, taking me quite awhile to get into the story. That said, for the most part, once I found my rhythm, the pace seemed to pick up and hold my interest despite all too frequently seemingly getting bogged down in details like food, clothing, and things that had no real relevance to the story. 3.5 rounded to a 4.
That said, the characters are interesting and I always find it intriguing to read about the stories submitted to the Fiber Craft publication of which Pamela is associate editor. This go-round, the one that grabbed me was about Civil War quilts, a project that connected quilters on both sides via their love for those serving and devotion to their craft. It's always a plus for me to read a book that not only entertains me but teaches me something new.
The mystery itself centered around the murder of Isobel Lister only minutes after she put on a memorable display of talent with a St. Patrick's Day theme. Both main characters Pamela and Bettina, a reporter for the town's weekly newspaper, were at the show. The murder is particularly startling as there seemed to be no reason anyone would kill Isobel. Several suspects emerge, however, with reasons connected to both family and the holiday itself. In the process, we learn a bit about the possible origin of the Easter Bunny, not to mention the holiday name itself. See, another learning moment. Isobel's daughter is a knitter and attends the Knit and Nibble gathering, where we learn about making mini-crochet nests for tiny orphaned or ill birds, squirrels, and such. Interesting idea, actually.
Of course, while all this is going on, Pamela and Bettina are investigating, although partaking in ample respites that involve food. Again, a bit too much detail about tastes, dripping items, and such for me. So, who did it? Why would someone kill an innocent seeming senior citizen? Could someone actually kill someone over a mere song or two? Or, was there more? Like, another murder? Hmm....
One thing there was was kittens. Will Pamela get a kitten? What do the Tarot Cards foresee? Now that she's solved a murder, what's next for her. Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonBooks for inviting me to the St. Patrick's Day show.
January 28, 2023
When Pamela attends a senior luncheon with her best friend Bettina, who is a journalist, she expects a pleasant afternoon eating and watching entertainment. But then a lively senior, Isobel Lister, enters the room and starts singing, and things change. Pamela notices that not everyone is enjoying the entertainment, and one woman even walks out.
When the hostess goes to find ISobel, she comes back almost immediately with the news that Isobel is dead. Who could have killed her? And why? When Bettina convinces Pamela that they must at least investigate, they discover that the Lister family might be hiding secret, and those secrets got Isobel killed. But with so many suspects, how is Pamela going to figure out who killed the woman? Will she be able to find a killer, or will they celebrate the holiday by getting away with murder?...
This is the ninth book in the series and I have read them all. I've enjoyed most of them, too; quite a bit. But there are things that have finally begun to irritate me. There is too much repetition. We already know Pamela insists on using her wedding china. It doesn't have to be repeated every time she has a cup of coffee. Same with Bettina's "sage green pottery," "whole wheat bread." and what is a 'serviceable compact?' This could be what women keep in their purses to check their lipstick. Why not just call it a car? I do realize she is trying to acquaint new readers of these things, but they are not needed to be said every time she does something. Unless she uses other plates, we don't need to hear of making whole wheat toast and putting it on wedding china. I have ceramic hand-made dishes, but I don't tout it to everyone who will listen. It's just gotten very annoying.
Sorry about the rant, but most of the book seemed to involve Pamela's day-to-day routine, with not as much attention to the mystery. When she did, though, it kept me reading, and when the murderer was discovered it was a surprise, which is what a mystery should do. There were clues, but many more red herrings. The writing was very good, and I liked the fact that Pamela is finally trying to change her outlook on certain things. (I will not say so as not to spoil the book for others). Other than that, I enjoyed the book and will keep reading the series.
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.
When the hostess goes to find ISobel, she comes back almost immediately with the news that Isobel is dead. Who could have killed her? And why? When Bettina convinces Pamela that they must at least investigate, they discover that the Lister family might be hiding secret, and those secrets got Isobel killed. But with so many suspects, how is Pamela going to figure out who killed the woman? Will she be able to find a killer, or will they celebrate the holiday by getting away with murder?...
This is the ninth book in the series and I have read them all. I've enjoyed most of them, too; quite a bit. But there are things that have finally begun to irritate me. There is too much repetition. We already know Pamela insists on using her wedding china. It doesn't have to be repeated every time she has a cup of coffee. Same with Bettina's "sage green pottery," "whole wheat bread." and what is a 'serviceable compact?' This could be what women keep in their purses to check their lipstick. Why not just call it a car? I do realize she is trying to acquaint new readers of these things, but they are not needed to be said every time she does something. Unless she uses other plates, we don't need to hear of making whole wheat toast and putting it on wedding china. I have ceramic hand-made dishes, but I don't tout it to everyone who will listen. It's just gotten very annoying.
Sorry about the rant, but most of the book seemed to involve Pamela's day-to-day routine, with not as much attention to the mystery. When she did, though, it kept me reading, and when the murderer was discovered it was a surprise, which is what a mystery should do. There were clues, but many more red herrings. The writing was very good, and I liked the fact that Pamela is finally trying to change her outlook on certain things. (I will not say so as not to spoil the book for others). Other than that, I enjoyed the book and will keep reading the series.
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.
March 19, 2023
What a delightful 9th installment in the Knit and Nibble cozy mystery series that our beloved author Peggy Ehrhart has gifted us with! From the very first page you are transported to Arborville, NJ, home of Pamela Paterson and her fashionista neighbor and BFF Bettina. Together they solve murders in a very logical and easy to understand way, and this time they are faced with a murder right from chapter 1, which I prefer to other cozies where you have to guess for many chapters to find out who gets murdered.
I am very impressed with Peggy’s brilliant writing style…I can tell that she is a most educated scholar, and that she has a teaching background… I learned about so many interesting facts besides being amused by the plot. She uses delightful descriptions of characters, what they wear, how they think, and includes details about places and activities like how a table is set, or how a dish is being cooked, all the while weaving an intricate plot, and how the sleuth heroines are getting closer to discovering whodunnit. I tried to guess whodunnit all along, but I failed miserably. I was surprised with the ending, which was completely satisfying, as all loose ends were tied up logically. I also liked that after the murder was solved, you did not have to read several chapters of “filler”, like many authors like to do. We even get instructions on a knitting pattern and a delicious recipe…I only wish there would have been more recipes mentioned in the book.
Another thing that I liked was the fact that the usually annoying police or detective characters were really in the background, and one did not have to endure the usual bickering and threats that are imposed upon our heroine sleuths…Yay!
I highly recommend this and the other books in this series. If you have not read previous books in the series, you can definitely read this one as a standalone, as it does not have spoilers.
Thank you, Peggy Ehrhart for selecting me to win this book during a contest in a blog in the Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen.
February 21, 2025
Pamela Paterson was hoping for a cozy St. Patrick’s Day celebration, not another murder mystery. But in Irish Knit Murder, Arborville’s quaint charm takes a sharp turn when a local heiress, Isobel Lister, ends up very dead backstage—right after serenading the senior center with Irish ballads. Suspicion falls on everyone from a Wiccan to a cultural appropriation watchdog (yes, really), and Pamela, armed with her knitting needles and slightly nosy instincts, decides to unravel the truth before the wrong person lands behind bars. After all, what’s another murder investigation between knitting projects?
Peggy Ehrhart weaves together an engaging, delightfully offbeat mystery, filled with small-town quirks, red herrings, and enough gossip to fuel a Real Housewives reunion. Pamela and her best friend Bettina make an excellent sleuthing duo, navigating Arborville’s oddball suspects with equal parts charm and determination. And while some plot twists are easier to spot than an acrylic blend at a fiber festival, the journey is still a lot of fun. Between the cozy knitting details and a murder plot twistier than a miscounted cable stitch, there’s plenty to keep things entertaining—plus, there are recipes. And let’s be honest, every good cozy mystery needs snacks.
At 4 stars, Irish Knit Murder delivers a fun and festive whodunit that can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the Knit & Nibble series. The stakes might not be high-octane thriller level, but who needs explosions when you have small-town drama, amateur sleuths who refuse to mind their business, and a St. Paddy’s Day crime scene? Arborville may be adorable, but with this many murders, maybe it’s time to start investigating why people keep moving there.
Peggy Ehrhart weaves together an engaging, delightfully offbeat mystery, filled with small-town quirks, red herrings, and enough gossip to fuel a Real Housewives reunion. Pamela and her best friend Bettina make an excellent sleuthing duo, navigating Arborville’s oddball suspects with equal parts charm and determination. And while some plot twists are easier to spot than an acrylic blend at a fiber festival, the journey is still a lot of fun. Between the cozy knitting details and a murder plot twistier than a miscounted cable stitch, there’s plenty to keep things entertaining—plus, there are recipes. And let’s be honest, every good cozy mystery needs snacks.
At 4 stars, Irish Knit Murder delivers a fun and festive whodunit that can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the Knit & Nibble series. The stakes might not be high-octane thriller level, but who needs explosions when you have small-town drama, amateur sleuths who refuse to mind their business, and a St. Paddy’s Day crime scene? Arborville may be adorable, but with this many murders, maybe it’s time to start investigating why people keep moving there.
July 5, 2023
St. Patrick’s Day takes an unexpected turn for crafting magazine editor Pamela Paterson and the members of her knitting club when a member of a prominent New Jersey family is found dead…
The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, and her fun-loving spirit is on display at the senior center celebration as she performs some beloved Irish songs. But just minutes later, her body is found backstage.
It’s hard to imagine who’d target such a harmless eccentric, but Pamela finds herself suspecting everyone. There’s the Wiccan who thought St. Patrick wasn’t so saintly; the woman upset about cultural appropriation who feels the commercialization of shamrocks is a sham; the two men Isobel was seeing, who could have been green with jealousy—and old friends and family who may have feared Isobel would spill their secrets. But Pamela’s on the case, and that means for the killer, the jig will soon be up . . .
I love Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day, crafting, cooking and mysteries! The problem with this book is that it is more about eating, crafting and gossiping than it is about the actual murder! It was so off the actual story that the clues wre hard to gather and the storyline was hard to follow! Character development is important but describing the coffee and tea preparation every time they took a sip or ate a bite of food was really annoying! Too little plot for my taste!
The Listers have been part of Arborville society for generations—though seventy-something Isobel Lister doesn’t fit the role of upper-crust heiress. She’s always been a colorful character, and her fun-loving spirit is on display at the senior center celebration as she performs some beloved Irish songs. But just minutes later, her body is found backstage.
It’s hard to imagine who’d target such a harmless eccentric, but Pamela finds herself suspecting everyone. There’s the Wiccan who thought St. Patrick wasn’t so saintly; the woman upset about cultural appropriation who feels the commercialization of shamrocks is a sham; the two men Isobel was seeing, who could have been green with jealousy—and old friends and family who may have feared Isobel would spill their secrets. But Pamela’s on the case, and that means for the killer, the jig will soon be up . . .
I love Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day, crafting, cooking and mysteries! The problem with this book is that it is more about eating, crafting and gossiping than it is about the actual murder! It was so off the actual story that the clues wre hard to gather and the storyline was hard to follow! Character development is important but describing the coffee and tea preparation every time they took a sip or ate a bite of food was really annoying! Too little plot for my taste!
October 27, 2022
Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart
This book title fascinated me as I am a knitter and love the complicated designs.
They work at local once a week paper, as reporters and covering the St. Patrick’s meal at senior center along with entertainment. After the performance the star leave the stage and she is found alter....
Betina and Pamela and her spouse Wilfred, he's the cook enjoy a meal home cooked.
Love food in the book and will attempt to do my cabbage the same way this week.
Dessert sounds like the perfect meal ending, similar to one my mom would make in glass bowl with layers showing through.
Betina shares pictures with them, love the texture and color of the missing sweater.
The women discussed the details they recall and pieced things together.... Flowers with deepest sympathy has them stumped...
Pamela lives alone with her cats and her daughter is at college. Spouse passed 15 years and she's just now dating.
Love how she relaxes by knitting and thinking of the details of the death...
Just when you think they solved the murder another occurs...
Lots of very detailed descriptions. Not only is a pattern included by also a coffee trifle.
Like this series and hope to read more now that I've discovered this author.
Authors links are included at the end.
I received this review book from Kensington Books, Kensington Cozies and this is my honest opinion.
#IrishKnitMurder #NetGalley
This book title fascinated me as I am a knitter and love the complicated designs.
They work at local once a week paper, as reporters and covering the St. Patrick’s meal at senior center along with entertainment. After the performance the star leave the stage and she is found alter....
Betina and Pamela and her spouse Wilfred, he's the cook enjoy a meal home cooked.
Love food in the book and will attempt to do my cabbage the same way this week.
Dessert sounds like the perfect meal ending, similar to one my mom would make in glass bowl with layers showing through.
Betina shares pictures with them, love the texture and color of the missing sweater.
The women discussed the details they recall and pieced things together.... Flowers with deepest sympathy has them stumped...
Pamela lives alone with her cats and her daughter is at college. Spouse passed 15 years and she's just now dating.
Love how she relaxes by knitting and thinking of the details of the death...
Just when you think they solved the murder another occurs...
Lots of very detailed descriptions. Not only is a pattern included by also a coffee trifle.
Like this series and hope to read more now that I've discovered this author.
Authors links are included at the end.
I received this review book from Kensington Books, Kensington Cozies and this is my honest opinion.
#IrishKnitMurder #NetGalley
November 8, 2022
Pamela Paterson and her friend Bettina Fraser are enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Senior Center, including the singing of seventy-something Isobel Lister. Their enjoyment doesn’t last long however, when Isobel is murdered shortly after she finishes singing. Although the police are investigating, Pamela and Bettina have solved a few crimes in the past and can’t help trying to solve this one. They have plenty of suspects but is the killer someone they know and like?
“Irish Knit Murder” is the nicely done ninth book in Peggy Ehrhart’s Knit and Nibble cozy mystery series. There is a lot to love about this series starting with the friendship between Pamela and Bettina and their friendship with the members of the Knit and Nibble group (I love that this diverse group of characters get together to knit or crochet and eat). The knitting and crocheting projects are fun to hear about and the food – there is so much food in this book (I wish some of the meals came with the book!) that I swear I gained ten pounds just reading it! The mystery was well done with plenty of suspects and a few twists and turns. Without giving anything away, I think that the solution to the murder – while sad – was perfect. Well done by Ehrhart!
“Irish Knit Murder” is a nicely done cozy mystery.
“Irish Knit Murder” is the nicely done ninth book in Peggy Ehrhart’s Knit and Nibble cozy mystery series. There is a lot to love about this series starting with the friendship between Pamela and Bettina and their friendship with the members of the Knit and Nibble group (I love that this diverse group of characters get together to knit or crochet and eat). The knitting and crocheting projects are fun to hear about and the food – there is so much food in this book (I wish some of the meals came with the book!) that I swear I gained ten pounds just reading it! The mystery was well done with plenty of suspects and a few twists and turns. Without giving anything away, I think that the solution to the murder – while sad – was perfect. Well done by Ehrhart!
“Irish Knit Murder” is a nicely done cozy mystery.
February 29, 2024
Listen up, readers of Irish descent – unbelievable as it may seem, there could be some out there who disagree with your cherished beliefs and traditions, and all of them are alive and well in Peggy Ehrhart’s latest, Irish Knit Murder. In this novel, a seemingly harmless vocalist just spreading pretty Irish music suddenly leaves this planet for no discernible reason. The challenge for Ehrhart’s two favorite characters (and ours) - Pamela and Bettina - is to find out who brought about her demise before more Arborville folks who hail from the Emerald Isle meet their maker. And these two dear friends face a wee bit of danger in the process! They follow their usual pattern of meeting in each others’ homes for coffee and bakery goodies to map out their strategy for finding the elusive killer. They then embark on a rollicking ride that leads them through a graveyard and involves a shroud and a white piece of paper. I won’t tell you more than that – you’ll have to read the novel to discover who, of several suspects, did (or didn’t) commit the murder. As usual, it’s fun to follow Pamela and Bettina as they wind their way through this mystery, enjoying Wilfred’s incredible Shrimp Gumbo dinner (I wish I could join them) and a little romance for Pamela as they go. The Irish magic is all there for you to discover – don’t miss it!
March 23, 2023
I was not a fan of this book. Honestly, it could have been because it’s the first book of A Knit and Nibble series I have read, but this was the ninth book in the series. I couldn’t connect with the characters or the plot of the book.
I found the two lead characters to be a bit bland, though I have to say, I did enjoy Bettina’s husband and all his cooking. My stomach would be grumbling whenever he was up to cooking something delightful again.
I found the plot to be boring, and the payoff to the mystery was just as boring. Surely an author using knitting as part of the series would have more mentions of knitting than what she did in this book. I will admit that knitting did enter into the solution of the mystery, but it was like a throw in and didn’t make much sense. I enjoy knitting and was hoping for more with this story.
Dragging is the only word I can come up with to describe the author’s writing. It was like following an old lady driving 30 mph on the interstate. I so wanted to like this book. I was very excited about reading it. I disconnected with it in the first chapter but kept reading hoping for something to turn this book around. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.
I found the two lead characters to be a bit bland, though I have to say, I did enjoy Bettina’s husband and all his cooking. My stomach would be grumbling whenever he was up to cooking something delightful again.
I found the plot to be boring, and the payoff to the mystery was just as boring. Surely an author using knitting as part of the series would have more mentions of knitting than what she did in this book. I will admit that knitting did enter into the solution of the mystery, but it was like a throw in and didn’t make much sense. I enjoy knitting and was hoping for more with this story.
Dragging is the only word I can come up with to describe the author’s writing. It was like following an old lady driving 30 mph on the interstate. I so wanted to like this book. I was very excited about reading it. I disconnected with it in the first chapter but kept reading hoping for something to turn this book around. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.
March 19, 2024
This is my first read by this author and I like her writing style. Some authors of cozy mysteries give too many clues early on and expose the killer right away. Not so with this one. Through well placed clues this St. Patrick's Day cozy mystery is right up my alley. I do enjoy holiday themed books as long as it's not overdone.
Community centers are always such an entertaining place for the elderly to go. St. Patrick's Day was no different with an outgoing eccentric woman from a well-known about town family singing Irish tunes. She must not be everyone's cup of tea though as she's found dead right off stage shortly after her singing is over. In cozy mysteries there always seems to be a take charge woman investigating these murders and she seems to always have more clues and the inside scoop before the police do. In this case it's crafting magazine editor Pamela Paterson. The knitting club tie in was fun and of course the addition of animals is always a bonus for me. So many suspects in this case all seeming to have a valid reason of why they could have done it. With delicious sounding Irish meals and drinks this one will go down as an easy read.
Pub Date 21 Feb 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
Community centers are always such an entertaining place for the elderly to go. St. Patrick's Day was no different with an outgoing eccentric woman from a well-known about town family singing Irish tunes. She must not be everyone's cup of tea though as she's found dead right off stage shortly after her singing is over. In cozy mysteries there always seems to be a take charge woman investigating these murders and she seems to always have more clues and the inside scoop before the police do. In this case it's crafting magazine editor Pamela Paterson. The knitting club tie in was fun and of course the addition of animals is always a bonus for me. So many suspects in this case all seeming to have a valid reason of why they could have done it. With delicious sounding Irish meals and drinks this one will go down as an easy read.
Pub Date 21 Feb 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
February 21, 2023
Getting into the St.Patrick's Day festivities the local senior center puts on a luncheon and local talent entertains the attendees. Isobel Lister, an eccentric 70-something member of a very prominent family in town, is on stage to sing some Irish songs. When she finishes she goes to one of the backstage offices. Fully expecting her to return it's a shock when a woman comes out to tell them that Isobel is dead. Pamela and her friend Bettina are no strangers to local homicides and Bettina decides that she and Pamela must solve the crime before the police. That way Bettina can get the scoop on the story for the local paper. Let the investigating commence.
As with any old, old local family, the Lister's have their share of secrets to hide. Was one of those the reason for poor Isobel's demise? Then another family member is found dead in the cemetery. There are enough suspects to support more than a few twists, turns and red herrings as Pamela, Bettina and the Knit and Nibble group sort through the clues and suspects to arrive at a surprising reveal.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
As with any old, old local family, the Lister's have their share of secrets to hide. Was one of those the reason for poor Isobel's demise? Then another family member is found dead in the cemetery. There are enough suspects to support more than a few twists, turns and red herrings as Pamela, Bettina and the Knit and Nibble group sort through the clues and suspects to arrive at a surprising reveal.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
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