I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but this one, not so much. I found I was very distracted by "continuity" problems (she was in the room, and then she entered the room ... she was holding the box, then she picked the box up ... that kind of thing) ... which tells me two things: the writing was not up to par, and the story wasn't intriguing enough to hold my interest. I do like the characters, but they didn't seem to be used to their best advantage in this installment.
In book three of the series, Dewey goes to a quilting seminar called Sewing-By-the-Sea. She is taking a class that she hopes will help her to learn the art of quilting, and looks forward to being with the other quilters. However, she didn't exactly take to the ways of the conference organizer, Mercedes Madsen, as she basically ruled the camp like a military leader. To her chagrin, she found that most of the others actually likes Mercedes.
There are many twists and turns in this book which made it interesting to read. I didn't even try to figure out who the murderer is, as I loved simply being "involved" with the story.
There are many twists and turns in this book which made it interesting to read. I didn't even try to figure out who the murderer is, as I loved simply being "involved" with the story.
Dewey Pellicano, owner of QP (Quilter Paradiso) is in just a little over her head. In her quest to learn more about quilting since her mother left her a quilt shop she decides to attend the Sewing-By-The-Sea Symposium in Asilomar, California. Everyone there has much more quilting experience than Dewey and the conference organizer is more of a dictator than a director. She collects their cell phones and car keys, only allows the public phone to be available from 7-9 p.m., doesnt allow anyone leave the park, the woman definitely has issues.
Dewey just wants to learn what she can, relax a little, hopefully with her man by her side and get through the week. Then she learns about a ghost that lurks around the conference, a woman goes missing, and there is a mountain lion on the loose. If that isnt enough a valuable sewing box is stolen and then someone ends up dead.
Poor Dewey, seems trouble follows her wherever she goes. Looks like she is going to have to piece together all the clues again and figure just what is going on in this crazy quilt of murder and mayhem.
Dollycass Thoughts
Terri has a true gift!! The twists and turns in this installment were fabulous!!!
Dewey reconnects with her brother Tony, he is a ranger at the park. The brother/sister interplay was so real and endearing. Snappy, teasing, but there for each other. Loved it. Dewey and Busters relationship continues to evolve as they cant stand to be away from each other.
The author also delves into the topic of abuse, a wife being abused by her husband. She stitches it into the complex plot masterfully. She helps shed light on that an abuser can be anyone, the guy next door, a person asking for directions, someone you see everyday and would never think they would be an abusive person.
While we miss some of the characters from the quilt shop we are introduced to new ones that work their way into our hearts, plus the flamboyant Freddy is back from the first book is the series.
The next book in the series, Monkey Wrench, out May 8th, arrived in my mailbox last week. I cant wait to see what Dewey and the QP gang are up to next.
This series continues to impress me and bring me joy. I urge you to pick one up and Escape Into it today!!
Dewey just wants to learn what she can, relax a little, hopefully with her man by her side and get through the week. Then she learns about a ghost that lurks around the conference, a woman goes missing, and there is a mountain lion on the loose. If that isnt enough a valuable sewing box is stolen and then someone ends up dead.
Poor Dewey, seems trouble follows her wherever she goes. Looks like she is going to have to piece together all the clues again and figure just what is going on in this crazy quilt of murder and mayhem.
Dollycass Thoughts
Terri has a true gift!! The twists and turns in this installment were fabulous!!!
Dewey reconnects with her brother Tony, he is a ranger at the park. The brother/sister interplay was so real and endearing. Snappy, teasing, but there for each other. Loved it. Dewey and Busters relationship continues to evolve as they cant stand to be away from each other.
The author also delves into the topic of abuse, a wife being abused by her husband. She stitches it into the complex plot masterfully. She helps shed light on that an abuser can be anyone, the guy next door, a person asking for directions, someone you see everyday and would never think they would be an abusive person.
While we miss some of the characters from the quilt shop we are introduced to new ones that work their way into our hearts, plus the flamboyant Freddy is back from the first book is the series.
The next book in the series, Monkey Wrench, out May 8th, arrived in my mailbox last week. I cant wait to see what Dewey and the QP gang are up to next.
This series continues to impress me and bring me joy. I urge you to pick one up and Escape Into it today!!
