A Pattern for Murder (The Bait & Stitch Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1)
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4.1 • 33 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"Yost provides an entertaining combination of mystery and romance with a dose of Finnish tradition." ~Kirkus Review
When an Upper Michigan Finnish-American Community is Shocked by Murder, Local Knitter Hatti Lehtinen Searches for Answers in A PATTERN FOR MURDER, the First Installment in the BAIT & STITCH COZY MYSTERY SERIES by Ann Yost
—Red Jacket, Michigan, On the Keweenaw Peninsula—
There's never been a serious crime in the Keweenaw Peninsula—that anyone can remember. That is until Larry the Basset and Lydia the Poodle discover a fresh body below the lighthouse. The victim, a wealthy landowner recently returned from California, has been at odds with the community over a lighthouse slated to become a retirement home for local seniors.
When Sheriff Horace A. Clump has no intention of giving up his Sunday brunch of pannukakku to pursue an investigation, Hatti Lehtinen, manager of The Bait and Stitch—a combination bait and knitting shop—is determined to find the killer herself. After all, she's an Agatha Christie fan and besides, she’s desperate to protect her friends and relatives from false accusations. But as more bodies turn up and lies are uncovered, it becomes clear that not everybody in Hatti’s circle is innocent, after all.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy the smells and flavors of the Finnish community and the Keweenaw Peninsula by trying the recipe for pannukakku included at the end of the book!
Publisher's Note: The Bait and Stitch Cozy Mystery Series will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean, wholesome and humorous mysteries in ethnic settings. Readers who enjoy knitting mysteries as well as fans of Joanne Fluke, CeeCee James, Mildred Abbott and the Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries will not want to miss this captivating series by Ann Yost.
The BAIT & STITCH SERIES:
A Pattern for Murder
A Double-Pointed Murder
A Fair Isle Murder
Customer Reviews
Really good
I loved the author's writing and description of the history in the book. Kept be reading and was sad when it ended.
Different
A well written cozy mystery with so many surprises and lots of bits and pieces of customs from Finland. It’s not one of those books where you guess the murderer right away either, the author throws in several red herrings to get you going down the wrong path. A good read with just a bit of romance. I enjoyed reading it.
Great read!
I absolutely loved this book. It’s not only a great mystery but it’s a wonderful book about knitting & the Finnish culture as well. The characters are well written with quirky personalities. I love the sense of community, the small town vibe where everyone knows everyone & their business. Hatti is a wonderfully flawed heroine. I love her determination & persistence in not only trying to find the answers to the murders but to sort the somewhat broken pieces of her life. The mystery is very well done. It kept me guessing right up to the end! A really fun read all around & a great start to a new series. Highly recommend!!
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.