Last Wool and Testament

A Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery, Book 1

By: Molly MacRae

Narrated by: Emily Durante

Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

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....

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©2012 Molly MacRae (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"This is the first of a new series that should be popular with cozy fans." (Booklist)

Great Little Mystery

What did you love best about Last Wool and Testament?

I'm a mystery lover, a quilter and love to knit! What was not to love about this book? Hope the rest of in the series will be as good.

Have you listened to any of Emily Durante’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first experience with Emily Durante and she does an excellent job.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to book 2.

Surprisingly Wonderful

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio book. A very light fair which is perfect to knit to. Particularly found the paranormal bits to be engaging. Well done.

Kept my attention

If you could sum up Last Wool and Testament in three words, what would they be?

It was a nice "read" and I enjoyed some of the twists and turns. It seemed to drag sometimes but then it would pick up again.

Spooky funny!

Would you consider the audio edition of Last Wool and Testament to be better than the print version?

Very nice book to travel and listen to.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

So many twists and turns as well as dead bodies. Didn't see who the murderer was until the end.

What about Emily Durante’s performance did you like?

Changes in voices and great voice to keep you listening.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the snakes were in the pantry.

Any additional comments?

Loved this book and couldn't wait to finish it.

Has everything: mystery, witch, ghost, and fiber

If you could sum up Last Wool and Testament in three words, what would they be?

A really bad day (well, several of them) leads to adventure and a new life.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

There were lts of believable surprises.

What about Emily Durante’s performance did you like?

She does the various characters well. You can tell who's talking.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed a few times and felt sad, but didn't cry.

Any additional comments?

You can go to the publisher's website and download the recipes and patterns that came with the book.

So good, can't wait to listen to the next one!

Made me want to curl up with my knitting and my cat and a nice pot of tea. :) I think I'll have to get the next one for my Girlfriends Cozy Club discussion.

fun book

I loved listening to this book The narrator was really good with the voices. I am. looking forward to book 2

Good start to a good mystery

This is a good start to a good series. The characters are well written and likeable. The plot has enough twists and turns to keep you from guessing the ending. I gave the story three stars because the author spent too much time in some areas of the book going on and on.

The two cousins, Mercy and Shirley, were so annoying yet they added lots of humor to the story. The narrator did a good job giving voices to all of the characters.
This was worth the credit and I look forward to the next book in the series.

Charming

I would recommend this book to ladies who enjoy knitting and would like an entertaining, charming story. There were a couple chapters that moved a bit too slowly, but on the whole I was captured by the charm of this little town and its special yarn shop.

Good

Enjoyed the mystery very much. It keep you thinking till the very end of who did it. Want to know who house belongs too?