Purl up and die

Kelly Flynn is looking forward to taking summer knitting classes at the yarn shop near her house. Learn something new and escape the heat in the air-conditioned shop. That's the plan, but soon enough she must come to the aid of the instructor, her friend Barb, whose son, a doctor, is accused of sexual assault. Suspiciously, the accuser is the same person who earlier ended the career of a college professor with a similar charge. Then the accuser is murdered, and Barb's son becomes the chief suspect. Kelly and the yarn-shop regulars plunge into the investigation while engaging in realistic and thought-provoking discussions of sexual politics. Sefton continues to weave interesting craft details and layered crime plots into her series and to develop the engaging cast of knitters.--Alessio, Amy Copyright 2015 Booklist

Sefton's intriguing 13th knitting cozy (after 2014's Yarn over Murder) finds accountant Kelly Flynn taking knitting classes from her friend Barb Macenroe, a former nurse, at the House of Lambspun in Fort Connor, Colo. Meanwhile, Barb's doctor son, Tommy, is doing his residency at an emergency care clinic, where late one night he examines a walk-in patient, Laura Brewster, who says she has stomach pains. Immediately afterward, Laura accuses Tommy of sexual assault, flees the clinic, and files a complaint with the police. When Laura is later found strangled in her apartment, Tommy becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Sure of Tommy's innocence, Kelly sets out to find the real killer. Experienced knitters will appreciate the frequent discussions of knitting techniques, while beginners will feel like rushing to their local knitting shop in search of yarn. Those expecting more than a routine mystery or any serious discussion of the issue of false accusations of sexual assault will be disappointed. A muffin recipe rounds out the volume. Agent: Jessica Faust, BookEnds. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Kelly Flynn is looking forward to taking summer knitting classes at the yarn shop near her house. Learn something new and escape the heat in the air-conditioned shop. That's the plan, but soon enough she must come to the aid of the instructor, her friend Barb, whose son, a doctor, is accused of sexual assault. Suspiciously, the accuser is the same person who earlier ended the career of a college professor with a similar charge. Then the accuser is murdered, and Barb's son becomes the chief suspect. Kelly and the yarn-shop regulars plunge into the investigation while engaging in realistic and thought-provoking discussions of sexual politics. Sefton continues to weave interesting craft details and layered crime plots into her series and to develop the engaging cast of knitters. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.

Sefton's intriguing 13th knitting cozy (after 2014's Yarn over Murder) finds accountant Kelly Flynn taking knitting classes from her friend Barb Macenroe, a former nurse, at the House of Lambspun in Fort Connor, Colo. Meanwhile, Barb's doctor son, Tommy, is doing his residency at an emergency care clinic, where late one night he examines a walk-in patient, Laura Brewster, who says she has stomach pains. Immediately afterward, Laura accuses Tommy of sexual assault, flees the clinic, and files a complaint with the police. When Laura is later found strangled in her apartment, Tommy becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Sure of Tommy's innocence, Kelly sets out to find the real killer. Experienced knitters will appreciate the frequent discussions of knitting techniques, while beginners will feel like rushing to their local knitting shop in search of yarn. Those expecting more than a routine mystery or any serious discussion of the issue of false accusations of sexual assault will be disappointed. A muffin recipe rounds out the volume. Agent: Jessica Faust, BookEnds. (June)