Last Wool and Testament

Knit & Nibble Mystery #12

by Peggy Ehrhart

Spring has sprung in Arborville, New Jersey, and Pamela Paterson and Bettina Fraser are keeping busy with their knitting group, Knit and Nibble. But it looks like April showers have brought May murders . . .

Fiber artist Ingrid Barrick has just been found dead in her ransacked house, but the fact that she’d seemed a bit troubled lately—and had been obsessively doodling pictures of bees—has the Knit and Nibblers wondering if this was really a burglary gone bad like the police think. There had been tension with a neighbor who was fuming (and sneezing) over the ragweed in Ingrid’s garden—but allergies don’t seem like grounds for murder.

As they chat with a local beekeeper, learn more about Ingrid’s knitwear-designer ex, and look into a suddenly cancelled tapestry exhibit, Pamela and Bettina are intrigued to find more nature-themed sketches by Ingrid. The question is which of these many threads will lead to the truth about her unnatural death . . .

Knitting tips and delicious recipe included!

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Audiobook, Crime, Amateur Sleuth

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 29, 2025

About the author

Peggy Ehrhart is a former English professor with a Ph.D. in Medieval Literature who now writes mysteries. Her publications include a prize-winning nonfiction book; she has also won awards for her short fiction. Her blues mystery series, featuring blues singer "Maxx" Maxwell, was inspired by her guitar-playing hobby. She currently writes the very cozy Knit & Nibble mystery series for Kensington Books, featuring amateur sleuth Pamela Paterson, founder and mainstay of the Knit and Nibble knitting club in charming Arborville, New Jersey.

Series:
* Maxx Maxwell Mysteries

* A Knit & Nibble Mysteries

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The books in this series are relaxing comfort reads for me. The crimes are "cozy" and the plots unfold at a steady pace. I love the two main characters, down-to-earth fiber magazine editor Pamela Paterson and energetic local newspaper reporter Bettina Fraser. These best friends have different styles but work well together whether they're sleuthing or just hanging out together. They both belong to the Knit and Nibble knitting group where friends get together to work on their projects and enjoy a snack. (One or two recipes and yarn project information are included at the end of each book.)

When fiber artist Ingrid Barrick is found dead in her home, the police think it's a burglary gone wrong, but Pamela and Bettina think Ingrid's death is suspicious. They're able to find a few different people in Ingrid's life who had a motive to kill her, and they want to make sure justice is served. The books in this series work equally well for new and returning readers, but fans of the series will be happy to finally see a little overdue progress in the romance department for Pamela. This installment is a little light on investigating, but it's long on friendship and fun. Even though I don't knit or crochet, this remains one of my favorite cozy mystery series.

I received an advance copy of this ebook for review consideration from Kensington Books, Kensington Cozies, and NetGalley, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.

[Alicia Gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all I owe the author of "Knit & Nibble" 🧶🪡 a HUGE THANK YOU! ❣️ A few months ago I reached out to Peggy Ehrhart. I explained to her how receiving a ARC has always been a dream of mine. 😴 Peggy mailed me 5 personalized and autographed book plates. 🙀 She recently mailed me a FREE copy of this book. Peggy personally autographed this book for me. 🙀

I love the friendship between Pamela and Bettina. 🩷 Wilfred is an amazing cook. 🧑‍🍳 I wish that I had a best girlfriend like Pamela and Bettina. 💫

When I read these books. When the book describes Pamela's house. 🏡 I can picture my late grandmother's house. 🏡

[Tracy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pamela Paterson and her bestie, Bettina Fraser, are back in their twelfth Knit and Nibble adventure, and although a little different to the usual cosy set-up is still a great read. The victim, in this instance, is already dead, but the opinion at the regular knitting group leads is that the local police force have got it wrong, again! Clues are discovered, discussed, and dismissed by Pamela and Bettina as they try to find the real reasons for the death and who was actually responsible. There are a few changes happening in this book, and I'm looking forward to reading about what happens next.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Publishing, Kensington Cosies, but the opinions expressed are my own. I enjoyed this very much, and the two recipes at the end of the book both sound delicious. There is also a knitting pattern included.

[Cayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe a 3.5. I feel like not a lot happened in this one. The twist was a surprise.

[The Cozy Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 12th book in the A Knit & Nibble Mystery series. Bettina & Pamela are at it again, and the much aggrieved Detective Clayborn is, as usual, not happy about it. Even though he benefits most of the time when they interfere. This time he has more important things to do than to keep worrying about them and leaves it to others to deal with.

The death of a fiber artist, Ingrid Barrick, is interesting, and the clues to unravel the crime are filtered throughout the story, but you may need to reread some parts to catch them. There are plenty of suspects and a killer who, in the end, you don’t hate. There is a lot of filler, as always, but the story overshadows this and keeps the reader engaged in the narrative. The recipes are delicious and fun.

I enjoy this series, and always have. This book in particular was different in several ways, which is good for future books.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had a clever plot twist at the end. The series is very predictable in that Nell will be annoyed when murder cases are discussed, Bettina will be colorfully dressed, there will be lots of details and the same ones regarding Pamela's breakfast, coffee routine and how she wakes up her computer. The series would be better served if those details were offered once in the book to catch new readers up but not repeated throughout and instead replaced with more in-depth content. I had to skip several books in the series before this title since my library quit purchasing them. I see Richard and Pamela's nonromance was right where it was left several titles ago. Fans of the series will enjoy this latest entry. It won't disappoint. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an e-arc.

[Debra Jo Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, so this series is a total guilty pleasure for me.

In every book, I know Pamela is going to have her dry toast and black coffee multiple times. I know she is going to go to the co-op. I know she will use her fancy China because what’s the point of having it if you don’t use it. And finally, I know she will never be close to making the move on her neighbor!

I have quit reading a series for less redundant topics or annoyances. I don’t know what it is about this particular series that I cannot wait to devour the new book on release day, but I’m here for it.

I will always read these books as long as the author writes them and I will totally love them.

I really think I just want to be part of Knit and Nibble to be honest.

[OpenBookSociety.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Welcome to this 12th episode of the Knit & Nibble Mystery series! One can enjoy this cozy mystery whether a knitter or a baker of tasty nibbles of homemade treats like those served at the knitting group. I find something interesting in every cozy in the thriving community of Arborville, New Jersey.

Pamela, a middle-aged widow, and her best friend Bettina are long-term homeowners in their well-established neighborhood. Bettina’s husband is retired, and Wilfred has become the chef and baker in their home.

Bettina and Pamela have helped solve several murders. Even when trying to not get involved, they end up in the thick of it. Pamela’s daughter, Penny, didn’t want her mother involved. There were cases in which Pamela and Bettina could have been seriously hurt or worse. Penny had already lost her father to a construction accident and didn’t want to lose her only beloved parent.

The police think that the very recent death of well-known fiber artist, Ingrid, was the result of a robbery gone wrong, but at least one of her friends won’t believe it. Bettina knew some of Ingrid’s neighbors, being only a short walk away. She met several of them when writing articles for the Arborville Advocate, a weekly free paper.

Coco, one of Ingrid’s closest friends, invited Bettina and Pamela to Ingrid’s funeral, then to the celebration of her life at an artist’s studio. Bettina hoped they would hear something that might point to a murderer. Most of the attendees were artists, set apart by attire, appearance, and attitudes. Refreshments were primarily pizza and wine, and one of the activities was dancing. They overheard a disagreement between two men behind a screen. One was trying to talk the other into excluding a substantial portion of Ingrid’s early career, and when the man doing a retrospective of her life and art refused, was given a veiled threat.

Later, they met Nestor, a long-ago lover of Ingrid and the father of her only daughter, Mari. They recognized his voice as the man who wanted the specific time period in Ingrid’s life to be omitted. The man writing the retrospective a travelling professor, Eilert, who had met with Ingrid a while before her death and borrowed many items regarding her art career for use in his future publication. Eilert contacted Pamela, having learned she was an associate editor for the Fiber Arts magazine. He wanted to write about Ingrid for the publication prior to his retrospective, both for his career and as the writer of Ingrid’s works.

Pamela and Bettina, with input from Coco, researched and asked questions about aspects of Ingrid’s life. They learned she began as a fashion designer before developing a love of and talent for fiber arts, including rich, yet troubling, tapestries. Pamela’s daughter, Penny, while at a vintage shop in a nearby town, unknowingly purchased one of Ingrid’s designs from the nineteen eighties.

Ingrid’s love of bees and butterflies was evident in her art, in many recent doodles, and in her front yard. Years earlier, she raised various plants that attracted beautiful butterflies, including monarchs, between their migrations. The “weed garden” also nourished the bees of a nearby beekeeper. Could her severely allergic neighbor have killed her accidentally, demanding the yard be changed? Or were the police correct in assuming that she was killed by an intruder?

This is one of the best mysteries in the series so far! There were several interesting elements, between insects, artwork, and various writings Pamela evaluated, copy edited, or reviewed for Fiber Arts. Descriptions of various food dishes awakened this reader’s appetite as Pamela savored new dishes of Wilfred’s and fellow nibblers, discerning ingredients and seasonings through the flavors. Ingrid’s murder was a challenge to consider, especially without an obvious motive. The regular characters continue to grow throughout this series, and I noted differences in Pamela this time, one being her changing attitude about her next-door neighbor, Richard. She had resisted going out with him throughout the series. She will always love her husband, but finally has a sense of peace after a long period of grieving.

When the ladies had a few more pieces of the puzzle, a new motive became real until the suspect was killed in a similar fashion. The real killer was a sad surprise, regarding who killed Ingrid and Nestor and why. I was very satisfied with the ending. I am looking forward to the next in the series, and highly recommend this mystery.

[JoAnne McMaster (Any Good Book) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pamela Paterson lives in a small town in New Jersey. She's a widow with a grown daughter, and lives with her three cats; and her best friend Bettina Fraser lives down the street. Pamela learns that a local artist has been killed, and she and Bettina visit the neighbor, who insists that it was a murder, not a burglary, as the police think. She shows them doodles that Ingrid Barrick has been doing, all of bees. But Pamela doesn't know what this has to do with the woman's death.

When she and Bettina attend a celebration of life for Ingrid, she hears two men arguing about her. It seems heated, but the conversation never really gets to the crux of the matter -- only that one wants to write a book, and the other wants him to leave part of it out. Later they discover that the men are an ex-boyfriend of Ingrid's, named Nestor, and the other is a professor, Eilert. But are they suspects in Ingrid's death?

Pamela soon discovers that not everyone was a fan of the woman -- including another neighbor, who hated Ingrid's garden because it caused her allergies to surge. Is that enough to kill? The neighbor on the other side, Coco, seemed to like Ingrid. However, Pamela isn't ruling anyone out, and when something else occurs, Pamela wonders if the two incidents have anything to do with each other. With the stakes raised, it's only a matter of time, but Pamela needs to put the pieces together sooner rather than later to find the truth...

This is the twelfth book in the series and I have read them all. I do think the stories have progressed, and I liked the storyline of this book, which basically centered around the murder (as it should) leaving the subplots as interesting, but not interrupting the solving of the crime.

Finding the killer was the main, and there are clues throughout the story, although they aren't easy to find, nor to put together. We discover that Ingrid -- although already deceased by the time the story begins -- was a multi-faceted woman, who loved her art yet had secrets of her own that she didn't wish to be revealed. But in death, they usually are, right?

It is in this that we look into why the murder occurred, and the reasons aren't easy to discover. I must say that I didn't know who the murderer was until the time that Pamela had it all figured out, so it came as a surprise, and I enjoyed that immensely. I do love mysteries, but sometimes it is easy to find out who did the deed; in this case, it was not.

The reasons, as they were, are rather sad, yet murder itself is also sad. In the end, the story was woven nicely and all threads came together at the end, leaving us an intriguing picture that left me feeling satisfied with the story. I eagerly await the next in the series. Recommended.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.

[June Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoy this series and feel like I should caution you to always have some tasty nibbles on hand as you dive into the latest mystery. Something with strawberries would be perfect, as you'll read. Author Peggy Ehrhart is an expert at not only creating an intriguing mystery but leaving us hungry with her delicious sounding descriptions of food prep and meals. In fact, she excels at descriptions period, whether food, clothing, or a neighbor's garden. While I have to admit to skimming past the descriptions near the end in my haste to discover whodunit, it helps create a solid, colorful, even aroma filled idea of what is about the characters.

And what a bunch of quirky, interesting characters. From Roland the lawyer, with his precise tome-keeping at Knit and Nibble gatherings to the neighborhood bee keeper, you'll enjoy meeting them all. The two main characters, Pamela Patterson and Bettina Fraser, not to mention her extraordinary cook-husband, are both alike in their dogged determination to get justice while opposites in dress and manner. Bettina's clothing, right down to the earrings, are topics of conversation while Pamela, well, is far more casual. Pamela also has an interesting job reviewing and editing submitted articles for "Fabric Craft" magazine and you'll pick up quite a bit of info on the role of fabrics throughout history. Even daughter Penny pops in briefly with friend, Sibyl Larkin, daughter of neighbor Richard Larkin who manages to be a focus of interest in this story almost without appearing. Nope, not sharing. You'll have to read the book. All in all, a fun, interesting cast of characters. Heck, even the ultimate killer was someone I found hard to dislike, leading to a rather sad ending. Again, nope, not telling.

Bottom line, this was a pleasant, intriguing read. I liked the characters and settled into the somewhat leisurely pace of Pamela and Bettina's quest to discover who killed fiber artist Ingrid Barrick.Was it the neighbor who despaired of the allergies she suffered from some of the plants and flowers grown in Ingrid's colorful, rather chaotic garden/lawn? How about the ex-husband? What secret did he not want revealed? Or maybe the author who was about to reveal that secret? Surely not her daughter? How about that random neighborhood beekeeper? Or maybe it really was the result of a random break-in Ingrid interrupted? I'd like to say I figured it out but, well, I didn't, making the big reveal a stunner. Thanks #KensingtonPublishing - #KensingtonCozies for allowing me this early peek at Pamela and Bettina's adventures. I felt like I could almost smell the delightful scents of Ingrid's garden and see the butterflies and bees frolicking around. Finally, the patterns and recipes at the end are a delight.

[dnsyl57 · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Last Wool And Testament" is book #12 in "A Knit & Nibble Mystery" by Peggy Ehrhart.

A fiber artist has been found dead and though the police think it was a botched break and enter, Pamela and Bettina know there was more to it but they will have to follow a number of threads before getting to the truth.

The death was suspicious but there were a number of potential suspects. Clues and misdirection were fairly well done but I wasn't overly surprised at who the culprit was.

For me, this series is getting a bit tired. Detective Clayborne isn't open to new ideas about cases. Reporter Marcy Brewster needs a holiday or at least a lesson in being a bit more polite to people she approaches for interviews. The members of the Knit & Nibble group are set in their ways and Roland is a royal stick in the mud. His negativity is depressing and annoying.

Then there are Pamela and Bettina. As usual, we are given vivid details of Bettina's over the top fashionista outfits and her supposed attempts at not playing matchmaker for Pamela and Richard. Descriptions of Bettina doctoring her coffee is done far too often. Word filler details of Pamela's morning breakfast prep, retrieving the paper and rousing her computer are done more than needed. When her doorbell rings (and it does at least once a day to admit Bettina - often with some kind of food) Pamela is able to see who is at the door by looking through the lace curtain that covers the oval window in the door well before getting there. Once or twice per book for these mundane things is more than enough. After that, readers will skim past to something that actually advances the story.

Overall, a decent read but a bit more editing of the repetitive day to day things would be an improvement.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pamela and Bettina are back again. This time a fiber artist named Ingrid Barrick has been murdered. She lives near Pamela and Bettina. They are drawn into the intrigue. Bettina attends a wake for the woman and drags Pamela with her. They overhear some arguing and this starts them on their sleuthing trail. There is an irate neighbor who hated the woman because her garden was full of plants that attract bees. And this woman is allergic to the pollen. Could this be a motive for murder. Another neighbor idolized the woman. Could she have let her admiration get the better of her. Ingred had a tapestry that had made her famous and recently, she had been doodling a lot of bees which seem to link to this tapestry. Who hated Ingrid dead?

Pamela and Bettina and a funny pair. Opposite personalities, but they complement each other's strengths and make a great pair of sleuths. The plot is fun. Especially trying to figure out why the tapestry is important and trying to figure out the murderer. The writing style is easy to read. This is a fun escape. What a great cozy!

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun read for the series. Still a lot of over describing scenes, such as how she makes coffee and her wedding china, but this seems to be her style. Seems like a lot of this is just page filler. I do enjoy this series and the interaction between Bettina, Pamela and her Knit & Nibble group. As this is the 12th book, I am completely invested in each of their lives now.

As usual Bettina & Pamela investigate the case much to the chagrin of Detective Clayborn, this time though her daughter Penny was not really part of the story, partly I think because she is growing up and finding her own way. There was less of Detective Clayborn solely investigating and left it to the additional police officers and there was a bit of movement in the Pamela/Richard romance story.

The story revolves around the death of a fiber artist and several persons of interest, per Pamela & Bettina. The ending was interesting and a bit different than earlier books. I look forward to the next in the series.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last Wool and Testament is the twelfth cozy mystery in the A Knit & Nibble Mystery series. It’s spring in Arborville when fiber artist, Ingrid Barrick, is murdered. When the Knot and Nibblers wonder about the death, Pamela and Bettina start to investigate. Tensions are high as they start to look into the truth of what really happened. Will they be able to get to the bottom of the mystery before the killer strikes again?

I have loved this series from the beginning and am always excited to see another mystery coming out in this series. This one didn’t disappoint! I loved getting to visit Arborville again and the Knit & Nibblers. Pamela is one of my favorite amateur sleuths and Bettina compliments her so nicely. It’s easy to get pulled into the coziness of this series and I am always sad when another book is over. The mystery in this book pulled me in and kept me guessing as the story twisted and turned. I enjoyed this read and look forward to seeing what comes next in Arborville.

[Drebbles · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Last Wool and Testament” is the twelfth book in Peggy Ehrhart’s Knit & Nibble Cozy Mystery series. This series is the very definition of cozy full of pets, food, and knitting. I love the little details of Pamela Paterson’s life (including her remote work, relationship with her daughter, and would be relationship with her next door neighbor) and her friend and neighbor Bettina Fraser (I want a husband to cook for me like her husband does!) and of course the Knit and Nibble meetings. The mystery is a good one – a local fiber artist is found dead in her ransacked house – with just the right amount of suspects and a surprise or two along the way. If I have one complaint about this book it is that it depends to be a bit too descriptive – we really don’t need a description of how Pamela makes coffee and how Bettina doctors it every single time they drink it!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pam and Bettina are quickly involved in investigating the case of a murdered textile/artist who lives in the neighborhood. While personal events keep life moving along another murder happens in this small town neighborhood. The characters are well developed and the investigations are good and sneaky. I always like seeing how the argyle socks are coming along and this time the knitting pattern is dollwear. Don't forget about the recipes!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected proof copy from Kensington Books/Kensington Cozies via NetGalley. Avail Apr 29, 2025
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[Cozybooklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

#LastWoolandTestament #NetGalley is another great book addition to this very addictive series.
Pamela and Bettina are two of my favorite characters and catching up with them and the members of the knit and nibble group is always fun.
When a local fiber artist is found, dead, Pamela and Bettina are hot on the case.
Using their unique style of questioning suspects, they dynamic duo are busy with the investigation, until another dead body is found.
It's going to take some time for these ladies to get to the truth, but when they do, the outcome is revealed.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
I'm always happy to recommend this series to others.

[Scilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ingrid Barrick is found dead in her house in Arborville by the mailman. The word moves fast in Arborville, and soon the Knit and Nibles group knows all about it. There is talk about Ingrid's former husband, Nestor, taking a lot of her ideas. Some of them think he had killed her to be able to sell her ideas. Bettina and Pamela become friends with Ingrid's neighbor Coco, who is ofter with another neighbor Simon. However, when Nester is found dead in Coco's garden house, they decide he couldn't have been the killer. Finally, the real killer is discovered, and by the end of the book, we note that Pamela is showing interest in Richard again, much to Bettina's glee. There is a lot about knitting and cooking in these books, as well as some interesting articles about fiber arts that Pamela is working on.

I thank Netgalley and Kensington Books for the ARC so I could read the book before publication.

[LittleRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pamela and Bettina somehow find themselves in the middle of yet another murder mystery. When a fiber artist seems to be the victim of a home burglary gone bad, Bettina covers the story for the local weekly newspaper. Having gone along for the ride, Pamela sees things that she and Bettina are soon finding suspicious.

What is the fiber artist a victim of foul play as a result of her home being broken into? Or is there something more sinister going on? That’s exactly what PAMELA and Bettina are going to find out. If it wasn’t a murder and they spook the murderer enough to make them their victims.

This is a cute series that includes recipes and knitting projects. If you’re a knitter, this one’s definitely for you? Come for the mystery stay for the recipe recipes and projects.

[Barb Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

In "Last Wool and Testament," the murder happens before the first page. Fiber artist Ingrid Barrick was found dead in her house. Popular opinion, shared by her neighbor, is that she was murdered because of her wild and unkempt ragweed-filled flower garden.

Pamela and Bettina do what they do best. They talk to everyone involved with the case. They eat lots of baked goods. And they knit with their Knit and Nibble group.

These books really do make me hungry. Peggy Ehrhart gives excruciating detail about every morsel and drink that passes Pamela's lips. The story is exactly what readers expect from this series.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

ATY 2025 #37 A book involving adult friendships

A local artist is found dead. Was it murder or suicide? Her yard was a source of contention since she had lots of plants for pollinators and a neighbor claimed that the ragweed forced her to stay indoors. It seems a local beekeeper's bees had discovered this yard and there were plenty of butterflies as well. A journal in the artist's home has lots of drawings of bees and butterflies and it seems they may have meanings beyond random sketches. And then a man who at one time lived with the artist is also found dead.

Two of the Knit and Nibble group are knitting bikinis!

[Jerri Cachero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book! This time, Pamela and Bettina are on the case of a murdered textile/artist. Twists and turns make this a fun mystery!

I enjoy Peggy Ehrhart's series. Pamela and Bettina are perfect friends/sleuths and the reader discovers just right amount of their personal lives and their Knit and Nibble groups projects. If you like older heroines, this series is for you! A big event, that I've been waiting for takes place - I'm not going to say what but it's great.! Enjoy!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the opinions expressed are my own.

[Kalliopi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has been my first in the "Knit & Nibble" series and my first of this author.

I can definitely say that I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The writting style was nice and the flow of the book was really smooth. I couldn't put it down! A nice, cozy and a quick read. 🤗

I loved that introduction to these series of Mysteries and if you are like me who is looking to read good mysteries in between heavy fantasy reads, this is a book you would like to pick up.

I will definitely pick up the whole series now. 🙌🏼

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is certainly not going to be everyone's cup of freshly ground coffee served up with Co-op crumb cake but it makes for a very pleasant read, helped along by the interesting fiber arts articles Pamela edits. Mystery wise, I figured out whodunit early but not sure why; and I still have reservations about motive which I think could have easily been settled these days. But I enjoyed my visit and am pleased that there finally appears to be some developments in the long running attraction to Richard.

[Kathleen Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pamela and Bettina are once again doing a lot of nibbling and a little knitting in this latest installment in a long running series that will also be fine as a standalone. This time out, they're looking into the death of Ingrid, a fiber artist with (ahem) a few secrets. This is as much about the friendship between the women as it is the mystery but that's pretty good too. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. For cozy fans.

[Lori Bonkoski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This long running series is easy to read and centered around the friendship of Pamela and Bettina. The two friends suspect that a woman found dead in her home is not a normal death but a murder. The two of them go about considering suspects and looking for the killer. It takes a while but eventually they puzzle it out. A good story that ends with some major changes in Pamela's life.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review.

[Catrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The mystery behind Ingrid Barrick being found dead and home ransacked was interesting. I like the two characters Pamela and Bettina. The only problem is the author over describes certain areas of the book. I felt like the author was filling in for a word count. That’s the only reason for giving it a 3 stars review.

[Shauna Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was able to figure this one out a whole page before the reveal, I know, I am a master detective, ha ha.

This was a twisty mystery, every time I thought I had it figured out, I was proven wrong.

I absolutely loved the ending and I am excited to see where that takes us. I am hopeful it doesn't take forever.

[Edna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sorry to see the end

Once vs gain Pamela and Bettina solve murders that the police can't. But I am sorry to see the series end. Would like to see what happens between Pamela and Richard.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

another good book where we join the knitting group and of course trying to solve a murder.
I'm looking forward to the next book because I wonder will Pamela and Richard will stop the dance and become a couple