A New England knitting circle teams up to find a missing mother and unravel a murder: “A beautifully written mystery full of warmth and surprises.” —Nancy Pickard, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning As autumn washes over coastal Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, the Seaside Knitters anticipate a relaxing off-season. But when murder shatters the peace, the craftiest … shatters the peace, the craftiest bunch in town must unravel a killer’s deadly scheme . . .
After retrieving fresh lobster nets from a local Laundromat, Cass Halloran rushes to attend a last-minute gathering with her knitting circle. But Cass can’t stop worrying about the lonely boy seen hanging around the dryers, and the school uniform he left behind in a hurry. When the ladies return the lost clothing the next day, they find the child and his younger sister alone, seemingly abandoned by their mother . . .
The knitters intend to facilitate a family reunion, not investigate a crime. But the death of Dolores Cardozo, a recluse from the edge of town, throws the group for a loop. Especially when the missing mother and one of their own become tied to the victim’s hidden fortune—and her murder. It’s up to the Seaside Knitters to string together the truth about Dolores—while preventing a greedy killer from making another move!
Includes a bonus knitting pattern
“Brilliantly written . . . full of suspense and human warmth.” —The Washington Book Review
“I was utterly charmed by the Seaside Knitters and their cozy community.” —Laurien Berenson, Agatha Award finalist and author of the Melanie Travis Mysteries
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I loved this entire series!!
This is an awesome series. Every book leaves you wanting the next book. I highly recommend this series.
I hadn’t read any of the series this continues, but the characters are so well-developed, it took me barely any time to feel comfortable with them and like I was among friends.
I enjoyed how the knitters managed to get inside the head of the deceased, a woman they barely knew, just by talking together, sharing random experiences with her and asking questions in town. I liked how none of them was ever in any danger when investigating since that was a little break from the usual cozy formula.
There was a side story along with the murder that was very interesting and even more so, the deeper the mystery developed. A different formula is refreshing sometimes as no one told the friends to back off investigating or that they were in the way.
Hint: When you read, pay lots of attention to Chapter 1. It will all fall into place later–I wish I had been able to remember more about that chapter later on in the book. I did re-read the first chapter after I finished the book.
This was a very enjoyable murder mystery consisting of food, family and friendship. I read that the author has changed publishers which is why the new series title but it is most likely a continuation of her 11-book knitting series. Again, this was great as a stand-alone and for someone like me who had never read any of her books. But I definitely intend to. Sally Goldenbaum is a very gifted writer!
There were many twists and turns in the plot between characters. It was a guessing game until the end of “ who done it” as the murderer.
Visiting this series is like coming home. The cast feels like family and the mystery part is always different.
I enjoyed the storyline and loved the main characters and their relationships with each other, but there were a host of secondary characters that were sometimes tough to keep straight.
Extremely repetitious. Pretty boring.
Enjoyed reading it.
I have read all of Sally’s books and I am a knitter
Comfy. Didn’t have to really do any mind bending exercise to see what was going on.
The premise of the book of kindness is rewarded. Also, the path of your life can always be changed. Please take the time to read the book it is inspirational.
Good quick read. Nothing terribly special. A good rainy afternoon, airplane or beach read.
These books are always like a visit with a group of friends. I want to live in their seaside town, go to the Friday night dinners, and join the knitting club, even though I can’t knit.
Great story and exciting you can hardly put it down.
Great book, want to read all three!
Good stories by a great author
Love the patterns!
Don’t waste your time nor money.
This book says it is book 1 in the series and was free through Prime reading. I thought I had read books 1-3 and book 8 in this series so I was a little confused. Once I started reading the book I knew this couldn’t be book one because of the characters and the storyline. I enjoyed the book. After finishing the story I went to Goodreads to leave a review and saw that it is really book 12 in the series and that makes so much more sense. I understand that the author changed publishers and the new publishers renumbered some of the books. Crazy?? Well, all this craziness influenced my rating because I spent a lot of time wondering if I was going crazy. I would recommend starting with “Death by Cashmere” and working your way through to this book.
I enjoy this author and have read many of her other books. Always good.