A Bias for Murder
Oliver Harrington II was one of the most beloved members of Crestwood’s community. Despite being the picture of health at age 52, he died from a sudden heart attack, leaving behind the family mansion on a sprawling piece of property. His twin sister Adele returned to the town she despises to claim her brother’s home, intent on turning it into a B&B. And she’s hired Po Paltrow and the Crestwood Quilters to craft quilts for the guest rooms.
But Adele is not the only one interested in the future of the Harrington estate. A developer wants to put multiple houses on the land. The townsfolk want their neighborhood to retain its small-town charm and not become a tourist trap. An autopsy reveals that Oliver was poisoned. Suspicion falls on his sister. Po doesn’t believe Adele is guilty, leaving her determined to discover who else harbored deadly designs on the Harrington home.
Series: Queen Bees Quilt Shop – Book #3
Author: Sally Goldenbaum
Genre: Cozy Mystery/
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Page Count: 176
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New from Lyrical Press comes Sally Goldenbaum’s latest addition to the cozy mystery series “Queen Bees Quilt Shop” A Bias for Murder. A fantastic adventure with charming characters and memorable moments of joy.
Po is one of my favorite characters in a cozy mystery series. She has spunk, intelligence, and has learned the art of patience. She is no spring chicken, but that is one of the reasons I adore her. Po is also kind, compassionate, and loving. The Quilters are a great mixture of young and old, and they keep things interesting. They do not shy away from digging into murder and relish one-upping the police.
The victim is a member of the community everyone appears to like. He is innocent and sweet, with a love of the stars that is almost breathtaking. When his killer is unmasked, there will be a moment of disbelief, along with the realization that it couldn’t be anyone else. Readers who read a lot of cozy mystery books will no doubt figure out who the murderer is quickly, but for those who are new to the genre, they may be taken by surprise.
The writing is top-notch, as always. Ms. Goldenbaum is a seasoned writer with an excellent grasp of the English language. She tells a story that keeps readers engaged and entertained. A Bias for Murder is a fast read with ample action and intrigue. Readers will be delighted with the book from beginning to end and will crave more in this cozy mystery series.
Readers who enjoy hobby-based cozy mystery books will also enjoy Peggy Ehrhart’s series “A Knit & Nibble Mystery” or perhaps Mary Ellen Hughes’ delightful “A Keepsake Cove Mystery” series.
About the Author:
Sally Goldenbaum is the author of more than three dozen novels. She was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, raised her family in Prairie Village, Kansas, and now lives in Gloucester, MA, with her husband, Don. In addition to writing mysteries, Sally has taught philosophy, Latin, and creative writing, edited bioethics and veterinary healthcare journals, and worked in public television at WQED-Pittsburgh.
Contact Sally: sgoldenbaum@gmail.com
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