Better Off Thread {+ Giveaway}

◊ BETTER OFF THREAD by Amanda Lee

◊ Series: Embroidery Mystery, Book 10

◊ Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

◊ Genre: Cozy Murder Mystery

◊ Publisher: Berkley (December 6, 2016)

◊ Language: English

◊ ISBN-10: 045147385X

◊ ISBN-13: 978-0451473851

SYNOPSIS:

Santa finds himself in a stitch of trouble in the tenth in the series from the national bestselling author of The Stitching Hour...
 

Marcy is busy helping her customers make hand-crafted ornaments at her embroidery shop, the Seven-Year Stitch. But despite the yuletide bustle, when her friend Captain Moe asks for her help, she can’t refuse—especially when the favor is to play the elf to his Santa for sick children at a local hospital. Despite the ridiculous outfit, Marcy finds herself enjoying spreading cheer—until the hospital’s administrator is found murdered.

Although the deceased had plenty of people willing to fill her stocking with coal, evidence pins the crime on Moe. Now it’s up to Marcy, with the help of her police officer boyfriend Ted and her Irish Wolfhound Angus, to stitch together the clues to clear Moe’s name—before someone else winds up crossed off Santa’s list for good...

There’s something about author Amanda Lee’s books that continues to make them inviting and warm despite the fact murder always lurks just around the corner.

Lee has created well-developed, warm, and friendly characters. They are easy for readers to relate to. With each new adventure, the characters evolve a bit but new fans don’t have to worry they’ll miss something if they haven’t followed from the beginning.

BETTER OFF THREAD moves at a good pace and the twists as the story unfolds will keep you guessing. There’s a good blend of suspense, romance, humor, and friendship for a well-balanced story. The small-town setting adds a layer of intrigue to the story.

You don’t have to be enamored with embroidery or cross stitch to enjoy this story. It’s a delightful tale that will entertain you for hours and the characters will stay with you long after you finish the last page.

Better Off Thread by Amanda Lee, Embroidery Mystery (Book #10), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0451473851, Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Penguin Random House, I have a print copy of BETTER OFF THREAD by Amanda Lee to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Friday, Dec. 16.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. Do you have to enjoy a craft to be able to read a craft-related themed book? How is your Christmas reading coming along?

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