Spinning in Her Grave

March 1, 2014

What should have been a lighthearted festival complete with a historical reenactment goes dark when one of the locals is shot and killed. Worse yet, the victim, Reva Louise, was shot from the upstairs window of Kath Rutledge's shop, the Weaver's Cat. Quick as can be, the TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fiber) group rallies around to solve the case. Reva was related to one of the TGIF members, but her behavior encouraged murderous impulses in many; she was a husband stealer and a small-time embezzler. At the same time, Kath continues to slowly unravel the mystery surrounding Geneva, her shop's sad ghost, collecting clues and aiming to bring the spirit some peace. VERDICT Librarian MacRae does a superb job of coordinating her amateur sleuth ensemble cast while not overdoing the ghost angle in her third paranormal series (after Dyeing Wishes), set in Tennessee. Snappy repartee and genuine warmth are both conducive to the best sort of cozy. For fans of Sue Ann Jaffarian ("Ghost of Granny Apples" series), Denise Swanson, and Leann Sweeney.

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