And Then You Dye (Needlecraft Mysteries (Audio))

Ferris, Monica

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9781620645598: And Then You Dye (Needlecraft Mysteries (Audio))

ISBN 10: 1620645599 ISBN 13: 9781620645598

Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks, 2012

At Crewel World, the needlework shop in Excelsior, Minnesota, run by Betsy Devonshire, an array of beautifully hand–dyed yarns are supplied by Hailey Brent, an avid hand–dyer as well as a customer. But shortly after her most recent delivery of yarn, Hailey is found dead in her home, with a gunshot wound to the head. Betsy can't imagine who might have killed Hailey, but she is determined to find out. Her investigation takes her into the world of dye stuffs and mordants and the plants that are grown to produce colors for all kinds of textiles. Fascinating stuff, indeed––except when it leads to murder.

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About the Author:

Monica Ferris is the USA Today bestselling author of several mystery series under various pseudonyms. She lives in Minnesota.

From Booklist:

Ferris’ long running Needlecraft series continues with the story of the murder of Hailey Brent, talented yarn dyer. After offering a dye class at Betsy Devonshire’s craft store, Hailey is found dead among her pots and dyes. Gardener friend Marge, whom the police pinpoint as a suspect, asks amateur-sleuth Betsy to find out who really killed Hailey. Betsy quickly learns that Hailey had some bad habits, which angered a lot of people, making it difficult to pinpoint the person with the strongest motive. Betsy and her many friends continue to be vivid, likable characters, and the mystery is intricate enough to keep readers guessing. The needlework details will interest fans but do not overpower the plot. In a nice departure from cozy formula, Ferris injects a bit of realism into the genre by showing how hard it is for amateur sleuths to get people to talk. Fans of this series will also enjoy Maggie Sefton’s and Amanda Lee’s craft-themed mysteries. --Amy Alessio

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