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I just finished reading Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman. It is the cutest (can’t think of a better word) little book! Not only is the murder mystery convincing (it took me until chapter 20 to figure out “who done it”), it also revolves around the life of a delightful, if eccentric, crochet “sit and stitch” group that meets at a bookstore.
Not quite romantic suspense (there are no love scenes — shucks!), the protagonist does have a love interest, and I like the fact that she is close to my age and has a point of view that I can definitely relate to. This doesn’t mean younger readers won’t get a kick out of it.
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A real treat is that the author includes a crochet pattern and a scrumptious recipe at the end of the book.
So if you’re looking for a “light” read that will have you chuckling throughout because the crochet world it presents is all too familiar, then I highly recommend it. If you decide to read it, let me know what you think.
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8 comments On Book Review: Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman
This book has been sitting on my shelf for a few months. lol. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. There are other books in this series that feature knitting, scrapbooking and cross stitching. “Cute” is the perfect word!
Hey Toni! Oh, I didn’t realize there were other “craft” mysteries. I’ll have to check them out. Let me know what you think if you read the crochet one.
Thanks for stopping by!
i enjoyed the book too – there’s another one out that i think i’ll pick up when i head to borders again – these craft mysteries are just the thing to keep me entertained and do what i love – read just for the pure enjoyment! take care! i miss the group….
Hey Debbie, I was just at Borders looking for it. It’s on “reserve” but it looks like they’ll be getting more in. The third one comes out in May.
Hope you can meet up with us soon!!
Patrice
Wow, reading your blog, has reminded me of how much I’ve missed! Thanks for the book review, I didn’t know there were crochet mysteries. I’m reading a NYC crime drama that’s a bit too real for me, so I’ll get this instead.
Hey Sahara! I know what you mean about crime mysteries being a little too real. I read one James Patterson book and decided they weren’t my cup of tea.
Hechtman has written a second one called “Dead Men Don’t Crochet,” and a third one is coming out in May.
Thanks for stopping by!
I think I will get that book, too.
Hey Pirk, you’ll enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!!
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