Last Wool and Testament (Haunted Yarn Shop Series #1) [NOOK Book]

A well-spun tale I'm a weaver and a knitter, but even if I were

A well-spun tale

I'm a weaver and a knitter, but even if I weren't I'd enjoy Molly MacRae's latest adventure in the mountains of East Tennessee. Kath Rutledge's troubles after she returns to Blue Plum, Tennessee, for her grandmother's funeral might have sent a weaker woman running back to Illinois, but with the help of the T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness It's Fiber) ladies and one very depressed ghost, Kath weaves her way through the mystery. I love a well-spun tale as much as a finely-spun thread, and Molly MacRae delivers both with humor and intelligence.

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Bet you can't read just one!

Last Wool and Testament is a fun, scary, humorous, and entertaining cozy murder mystery with appealing, quirky, and, yes, annoying characters. Kath is racing to be on time to her Grandmother's funeral when Deputy Dunbar stops her to give her a ticket for speeding. To add insult to injury, he implies that Ivy had been a murder suspect before she died of a heart attack. Kath expects to inherit her Grandmother's house as well as The Weaver's Cat, her fabric and fiber store, but it seems that Ivy had sold the house to the murdered man, Emmett. Unraveling the mystery surrounding Em's death and Ivy's secrets is complicated by Geneva, a ghost who haunts the cottage Where Em was killed and where Kath temporarily calls home. The plot is an exciting adventure with twists and turns in this well written novel. In fact, like me, I bet you won't be able to read just one!

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This is a fun first book in a very promising series. I wanted to

This is a fun first book in a very promising series. I wanted to make this book last but it was too engaging to put down for long. If you like your cozy mysteries in the vein of Joan Hess' Maggody series, you will love this book. Kath is a distant relative to Arly Hanks in that she finds herself back home again under less than ideal circumstances.
Woven throughout the different surprises that await Kath, is an edutainment experience of various fiber crafts. I have no prior knowledge of knitting or weaving or dyeing and yet, reading about the folks at Weaver's Cat makes me tempted to take up a new hobby.
Kath is blessed with a variety of sidekick wannabes but no one can be as cool under pressure as the depressed and TV obsessed ghost she finds. The characters are richly defined and multi-dimensional and the small town of Blue Plum weaves an intriguing tapestry landscape with charm found around every bend.
I, for one, am eagerly awaiting to see what LOOMS ahead in Blue Plum.

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While I haven't finished the book yet, I can tell you that it is

While I haven't finished the book yet, I can tell you that it is a wonderful first book in a new series. I'm sure it will become one of my many favorite series. The detail Molly puts in her book are actual. I can say that with all truth because it's written about the area I was raised in. I normally don't write reviews before I finish a book, but I couldn't wait to write this one. You won't be sorry if you read it

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An enjoyable comfort book!

Brought to you by OBS reviewer Dawn

I thoroughly enjoyed Last Wool and Testament. The setting is a small town called Blue Plum. It’s a town where everyone knows everyone’s business.

Kath is our main character. She’s pretty sassy; she’s just plain likeable. She returns to Blue Plum to take care of her grandmother’s estate. We learn about Ivy through Kath’s memories. We follow Kath while she runs across almost everyone in town for one reason or another. Each character is quirky, making them stand out. Deputy Dunbar, the Spivey twins, Ten, Ardis, Max, Nicki – I felt like I knew them. Even the ghost is temperamental. I consider that to be excellent character development.

It begins with questions about who killed Emmett Cobb and why. More murders happen along the way. Kath gets to know her grandmother much better as she goes through her things and hears more from her close-knit (pun intended) group.

I don’t want to give too much away but the plot keeps you guessing. It reminded me of playing the game, Clue. It’s a fun, lighthearted murder mystery.

Curl up in front of a fireplace with a blanket to keep you warm and maybe a glass of wine – it’s that kind of book; a comfort book like comfort food.

I’d like to keep up with the series. I’m dying to know about Kath’s powers.

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I'm a weaver and a knitter, but even if I weren't I'd enjoy Moll

I'm a weaver and a knitter, but even if I weren't I'd enjoy Molly MacRae's latest adventure in the mountains of East Tennessee. Kath Rutledge's troubles after she returns to Blue Plum, Tennessee, for her grandmother's funeral might have sent a weaker woman running back to Illinois, but with the help of the T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness It's Fiber) ladies and one very depressed ghost, Kath weaves her way through the mystery. I love a well-spun tale as much as a finely-spun thread, and Molly MacRae delivers both with humor and intelligence. I question whether the authors of the two previous reviews shown here really read this book, or if they are just trying to make trouble. Check the reviews for the Nook edition, which for some reason are not showing up here, but should.

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Enjoyed very much

I have already ordered the next book in the series. I enjoyed this book, kept me interested the whole way through. Surprise ending, did no see it coming.

As a knitter, I loved this mystery story and all the quirks and

As a knitter, I loved this mystery story and all the quirks and tangled corners that were woven into this mystery. Our main character, Kath Rutledge has come to Blue Plum, Tennessee for her grandmother's funeral. Blue Plum has so many funny, quirky characters...including Grandma's cat, the Ivy spinster twins, and a cop that is annoying. While Kath plans on staying in her grandmother's house, she finds it has been sold. Kath has as much gumption as her grandmother if not more in unraveling all the clues her grandmother has left and help from her The Weavers Cat's T.G.I.F group. Love this mystery as it unraveled and can't wait for the next book in the series.

I am generally not a mystery reader, but I found myself looking

I am generally not a mystery reader, but I found myself looking forward to going back to this story over and over again. It was like going home. The characters were fun and multi-faceted. I didn't guess the ending, which I really liked. I will definitely be in line for the second installment this summer! You should pick up a copy of MacRae's Lawn Order if you liked this one! Lots of fun!

I just finished the book.  I couldn't put it down!   Can hardly

I just finished the book.  I couldn't put it down!   Can hardly wait to read the next in the series

Delightful Cozy Mystery

The first book in McRae's new series is a delightful treat: great characters, a homey setting, and minimal violence. I loved Kath's running internal monologue; very funny.

This is the perfect read for a rainy afternoon. I will definitely be picking up the next book in the series.

I did finish the book but it took me a while. The characters wer

I did finish the book but it took me a while. The characters werre dull and the witch was nothing but a distraction to the story line which was dull also. Like anonymous wrote, don't waste your money. Wish I had read the review before I purchased the book.

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I believe I made a valient effort to even finish this book, but

I believe I made a valient effort to even finish this book, but alas only made it to Chapter 21 before I got fed up with the idiot characters - the attorney, Homer, who kept telling Kath "remember slander" so even she could not name possible suspects in the house break ins, yet the Spievey twins and everyone esle could slander Kath. And Kath, comes off as a total idiot. No, this is one book that I wasted my money on. Besides no one, not even the Deputy is too concerned in finding Emmet Cobb's killer. This book is a big dud.

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