Knit One, Die Two
A Cozy Book – Knit and Nibble’s numbers are growing! In addition to a litter of adorable kittens, the knitting club just welcomed their newest member, Caralee Lorimer. Caralee is learning to knit for her upcoming role in “A Tale of Two Cities.” According to the actress, the behind-the-scenes drama at the theater is getting downright catty. Caralee wants a reckoning for Arborville’s pretentious suburbanites. Her claws are out, and just like her character in the play, Caralee is ready to name names. Before she can finish her project, she is killed in a suspicious theater accident. Someone thinks they’ve staged a perfect murder, but Pamela and the Knit and Nibblers are ready to pounce on the real killer before it’s curtains for anyone else!
Series: A Knit & Nibble Mystery – Book #3
Author: Peggy Ehrhart
Genre: Cozy Mystery/Hobby
Publisher: Kensington Books
Page Count: 288
Rating:
From Kensington Books https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/ comes the third installment, Knit One, Die Two, in the Knit & Nibble Mystery series from author Peggy Ehrhart. This is a well written cozy book with most of the elements that all cozies should have. Ms. Ehrhart’s writing is smooth, and the plot different than most.
The main character, Pamela, is older and a widow with a job unique. She edits articles about crafts for a magazine and is involved in a knitting club with a varied membership. Pamela is busy, and her heart is in the right place but often finds herself getting involved in criminal investigations that usually involve murder. Other characters throughout this book have odd personalities and quirks that make them interesting and could be expanded upon. The setting, the town of Arborville, NJ, is well defined and easy to like.
Unfortunately, this is not the cozy book to start reading in this series, or if you are new to the cozy genre. There is no legitimate background for the reader to grasp that helps to understand who the characters are or keep the reader turning the page. The book is not a fast-paced read; it is lethargic and tedious. There is too much description of the food being cooked or eaten. Also, there is too much detail of boring day-to-day activities such as going to the store to buy groceries that do not move the story forward and detracts from the reader’s enjoyment.
Pamela’s love interest plays no part in this book and makes a forgettable appearance literally in the last few pages. There is little action leading up to the unveiling of the killer. Although the villain is somewhat of a surprise, overall, the book is not exciting. That is not to say the book is totally lacking in entertainment; it does have moments of enjoyment and intrigue.
This book is not for everyone. Readers who like more detail and less action will enjoy this story. Readers who like craft-based cozies such as Holly Quinn’s series “A Handcrafted Mystery” or Alexis Morgan’s wonderful cozy series “An Abby McCree Mystery” series, may enjoy Knit One, Die Two.
About the Author:
Peggy Ehrhart is a former English professor who writes mysteries and plays blues guitar. She holds a doctorate in Medieval Literature, and her publications include a prize-winning book dealing with classical mythology in the Middle Ages.
Peggy is currently writing the Knit & Nibble mystery series for Kensington Books. Set in the charming (fictional) town of Arborville, New Jersey, it features amateur sleuth Pamela Paterson, founder and mainstay of the town’s knitting club.
Peggy is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. She plays guitar with the Still Standing Band.
Contact Peggy: PeggyEhrhart@mysterycozy.com
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