Review& Giveaway: Last Wool and Testament by Molly MacRae

Paperback, 320 pages

Expected publication: September 4th 2012 by Signet

ISBN: 045123782X (ISBN13: 9780451237828)

edition language: English

From the publisher:

Kath Rutledge is about to learn the true meaning of TGIF—Thank Goodness It’s Fiber.…

That’s the name of the spunky group of fiber and needlework artists founded by Ivy McClellan, Kath’s beloved grandmother. Though Ivy has recently passed on, the members still meet regularly at her fiber and fabric shop, The Weaver’s Cat, which Kath has now inherited. But that’s only the first in a series of surprises when Kath returns to the small town of Blue Plum, Tennessee, to settle her grandmother’s affairs.

There’s been a murder, and it turns out her grandmother was the prime suspect. Before she can begin to clear Ivy’s name, Kath encounters a looming presence in the form of a gloomy ghost. It turns out the specter has just as much interest in solving the murder as Kath. So, with a little help from the members of TGIF—and a stubborn spirit from beyond—she sets out to unravel the clues and hook the real killer

My thoughts: There have been  many new series this year, some better than others.  Last Wool and Testament is the first in the Haunted Yarn Shop mysteries. This one started out a little slowly for me but then the author hit her stride and the story started coming together. I did like the main character, Kath, and her two obnoxious cousins, Shirley and Mercy. They were the kind of characters you need in a cozy to balance out the "nice" people. Actually, I thought they were a hoot, they were so obvious in their nosiness.

I didn't guess "whodunnit" so that 's a good thing! The paranormal aspect of the book was a little off  putting, not because there was a ghost in the story, but that this particular ghost was a whiner and annoyed me to no end. Other than that, I really liked the Tennessee yarn shop setting and overall I liked the book.  Not loved, but liked. 3***

Disclosure: A review copy of the book was provided by Signet in exchange for my honest opinion.

Through the generosity of Signet I have one copy for giveaway, open to US only and the deadline to enter is October 6th at 5 PM (est).
Bonus entries are as follows:

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If you cannot comment you can still enter by sending me an e mail with Last Wool and Testament in the subject line. Include your name and e mail and send to florida982002[at]yahoo.com

Good luck!