When a famous glass artist is murdered at his own exhibit, deadly secrets are put on display, and it’s up to glass shop owner Savannah Webb to see through a killer’s cover.Celebrated glass artist Dennis Lansing is returning to St. Petersburg, Florida, for an exhibit at the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum. His unique style of embedding document images in his art is at the vanguard of … vanguard of contemporary glasswork. But as Savannah’s first boyfriend and a former apprentice to her father, Dennis’s return home has her reflecting on the past—a trip down memory lane that takes a dark turn when Dennis is found murdered at the museum with an old reference letter from her father in his pocket. A search through her father’s records sheds new light on Dennis’s history, but it seems his present life wasn’t so transparent either. Now, with a gallery of suspects to consider, it’s up to Savannah to figure out who fits the mold of a murderer.
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Savannah Webb’s first boyfriend and fellow glass artist, Dennis Lansing, is dead the night after his big show in St Petersburg. While some believe he died of natural causes, evidence suggests otherwise. Soon the clues point to the past, the shared past of Savannah and Dennis. She’s asked to consult with the investigation and soon uncovers a lead that flushes out a killer.
I enjoyed this fun cozy because of the intricacy of the mystery and the great information on glass art. Though I began the series with this book, I had no trouble getting into the swing of things. I’m looking forward to the next in the series, Shattered at Sea.
Common cozy with good glass info
Excellent read. Great fun to revisit St. Petersburg, Florida “the Berg” and the wonderful cast of characters in this series. If you like a well plotted mystery with a touch of romance you’ll enjoy this book. You might even learn a little about the art of glass work. So far this series has shown a new way to create glass art in every book.
It reminded me of the cozy version of Dragnet, choppy and unoriginal . the author tried to include every “in” disease and politically correct situation around.
Whole series was very enjoyable. Good characters, nice pace, and very informative about glass.
There was a great deal about working with glass. It was unpredictable and a fun read
*I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
I do believe that these books are just getting better and better. Savannah seems to have things running fairly smoothly in both of her shops by this point and yet again is attempting to tackle a new glass project. Which of course let’s me learn just a little bit more about the glass world (which I am loving by the way as Cheryl always makes it seem so fun and interesting). Things go a little wonky though which an old friend of hers is found dead and she is asked to consult on the case. Having her crew of investigators helping her out adds a nice touch to the story and I really enjoy the wide range of character personalities. Jacob and Suzy are the real stars of this story. His ongoing development shows Cheryl’s true depth of character development in a way that few authors truly embrace. The story is great and there are so many things going on that the reader can never get bored. I highly recommend this to fans of crafty cozy romance novels. I really enjoyed it so it gets 4/5 stars.
Another excellent adventure with the Webb’s Glass Shop crew! An old apprentice of Savannah’s dad shows up in town to unveil an exciting new exhibit, but when he turns up dead the crew gets drafted into helping the police unearth some clues! Fantastic character development enhances a well thought out plot that allows for multiple suspects as the guilty party. The great thing about reading a series in order is also seeing how the characters progress in their interpersonal connections as well as to see them gain more depth of character. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
Savannah Webb’s first boyfriend and kiss is having
a showing of his glass works at the Dali Museum.
Dennis Lansing had been one of the first in a group
of apprentices in a program her father had started
for troubled teenagers back in their high school days.
Dennis did his apprenticeship with Mr Webb in the
glass shop then went on to become a notable glass
artist. Following his show, Dennis is found dead on a
bench in the museum’s garden. Was his death due to
his poor health or did something sinister happen?
In Dennis’s pocket was a letter to Savannah’s father.
Therefore Savannah is hired as a consultant.
The characters were well defined, realistic and
relatable. There were a variety of suspects making
the plot intriguing. Murder, homeless vets, past lives
uncovered, clues hidden in glass, trust funds, code
breaking, complications with Edward, Snowy, the
cat and Rooney, the dog plus interesting twists and
turns, humor and a touch of romance to the story.
Learning about the glass-blowing techniques will
hold your interest. There is a glossary at the end of
the book that helps with the terms and explanations
of the techniques used through the book.
This is book # 4 in the Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery
series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I volunteered to read Etched in Tears. Thanks to
NetGalley and Kensington for the opportunity to read
this book. My opinion is my own.
I really enjoyed the characters in this book. They were very unusual and entertaining. The ending was rather surprising. I would never would have guessed whodonit.
It follows the series and is a good quick read.
3 stars for this one. It was engaging and I finished pretty quickly.
It’s good
Etched in Tears by Cheryl Hollon is the fourth book in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series. Savannah Webb is attending the opening of Dennis Lansing’s show at the Dali Museum with her boyfriend, Edward Morris. They barely get to greet the artist when he is whisked away by the museum director, Gina Wilkins. The next day Savannah is visited by Officer Joy Williams and discovers that Dennis was found murdered outside the Dali Museum with a letter from her deceased father, John Webb in his pocket. Dennis’ mother, Betty requests that Savannah discover the identity of her son’s killer. Savannah has her hands full with the shop, studio, and a special order for the Vinoy Hotel. But, Dennis was her first boyfriend. So, with the help of her friends, Savannah cracks down to uncover Dennis’ killer. Will an old fear hinder Savannah in capturing the culprit?
Etched in Tears may be the fourth book in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series, but it can be read alone. Everything the reader needs to know is in the book. I found the mystery to be easy to read, nicely written and to have a good pace/flow. The author has a lovely writing style that enables to read to become immersed into the story. It was fascinating to read about various methods of glass etching (sand etching sounds messy). I enjoy the characters in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series. They are entertaining and I like how they interact (and work together). I was happy to see Savannah and Jacob develop (personal growth) in Etched in Tears. I am giving Etched in Tears 4 out of 5 stars. The mystery was interesting, and I believe many readers will not immediately figure out the murderer’s identity. I particularly liked how the clues were incorporated into the story (working with the theme of the book). It was clever how she incorporated the enigma machine (such a fascinating instrument). It is interesting to read a book that is set nearby and I appreciate how the author incorporated local history. The author’s description of Dali’s green bench brought it to life in my mind. I have to admit to chuckling over a particular sentence regarding politicians (political leadership) in our country (spot on). I am eager to read more books in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series.