A Crime of a Different Stripe

by Sally Goldenbaum Narrated by Julie McKay

Overview

While no-nonsense mother-to-be Cass Halloran tries downplaying her pregnancy and her frequent doctor's visits as an "older" mother-to-be, a softer side of the lobsterwoman emerges as she joins the Seaside Knitters in knitting an abundance of delicate hats and booties. But in contrast to the happy news, terrifying events unfold at the town's art series that puts a real chill in their New England fall... Izzy Perry's husband Sam had reservations about inviting his one-time mentor Harrison Grant to speak at the opening reception, although he never imagined the famed and charismatic photographer would rudely embarrass his hosts that evening. But when a dead body turns up along the wooded shoreline the next day, startling secrets come into focus that could undo the tight-knit community of local artists... With a mysterious murder pitting neighbors against each other, Izzy, Birdie, Nell, and a vulnerable Cass find themselves entangled in a dangerous hunt for answers. Can four best friends somehow tie together scattered clues and pacify a list of potential culprits before a cascade of fallen foliage buries the pièce de résistance of a ruthless killer?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Murder Wears Mittens
 
“The Seaside Knitters go all out to solve another murder . . . This one keeps you guessing a bit longer than usual and features such caring sleuths you can't help but like them.”
—Kirkus Reviews
 
“An intriguing murder . . . Izzy and her fellow Seaside Knitters feel an obligation to find the truth . . . Happily, a sock pattern is appended.”
—Booklist
 
“Goldenbaum has created an idyllic world in which good friends, good works, and discussing the passage of time and changes in the community are as important as solving crimes. A knitting pattern for socks rounds out the volume.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Murder Wears Mittens is not another crime mystery like any other mystery. Sally Goldenbaum’s characters feel for one another. It is a brilliantly written crime mystery, full of suspense and human warmth. Sally Goldenbaum knows how to monopolize your attention with her characters and writing style.”
—The Washington BookReview

“A beautifully written mystery full of warmth and surprises.”
—Nancy Pickard, New York Times bestselling author
 
“I was utterly charmed by the Seaside Knitters and their cozy community.”
—Bestselling author Laurien Berenson
 
More praise for the Seaside Knitters Mysteries

“A quirky and colorful yarn.”
—Woman’s World on How to Knit a Murder
 
“Add a cup of tea, a roaring fire, and you’ve got the perfect cozy evening.”
—New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen
 
“Goldenbaum’s plotting is superb, her characters are richly drawn . . . and her prose is seamless.”
—Richmond Times‑Dispatch
 
“The Seaside Knitters are a wonderful group of friends who care about each other, and readers will care about them, too.”
—New York Times bestselling author Nancy Pickard
 
“A delight and a treasure—as engaging and unpredictable as a gorgeous New England afternoon.”
—Award‑winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan
 
"Invites you once again to imagine yourself in a charming, if homicidal town."
—Kirkus Reviews
 
"A charming debut . . . an ideal beach read."
—Publishers Weekly

Kirkus Reviews

2020-09-02
The crafty Seaside Knitters’ latest case tests their skills to the max.

Very pregnant Cass Halloran’s old friends Birdie Favazza, Izzy Perry, and Nell Endicott, who's Izzy’s aunt, are awaiting Cass’ first baby almost as eagerly as she is. Izzy’s husband, award-winning photographer Sam Perry, has reluctantly invited his old mentor, Harrison Grant, to give a talk at the fall art series in Sea Harbor, Massachusetts. Grant seems to have changed from the brash womanizer Sam remembers to a kinder, gentler person, but evidently not enough to stop someone from murdering him. The morning after Grant fails to show up at the art center’s welcome party, Izzy, who runs the local yarn shop, finds his body at the bottom of the rickety steps leading to the home of Rico Silva and his dog, Frodo. Rico’s an embittered man whose estate has slowly gone to ruin in the years since his wife ran off, leaving not a trace to this day. Despite their experience in crime-solving, the Knitters can’t imagine who might have killed Grant, who has no obvious connection to the town. But when they get down to sleuthing, they turn up bombshells about Grant’s odious treatment of women and his mission to travel far and wide apologizing to those he’s wronged, including someone in Sea Harbor.

Endearing characters tackle a tangled case that leads to a sad but ultimately satisfying conclusion.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172856730
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	10/27/2020
Series:	Seaside Knitters Society , #4
Edition description:	Unabridged

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