Died in the Wool (Massachusetts Mayhem Mysteries, No. 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Elizabeth Ludwig (Author), Janelle Mowery (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2011

Hone you investigative skills with Died in the Wool, a mystery filled with humor, suspense, and romance. Monah Trenary is battling for city funds for her beloved library. When a rival for the much-needed monies winds up dead, Monah is considered one of the prime suspects. When a second corpse weighs in, police detective Mike Brockman discovers that, according to the evidence, Monah and monkshood are a lethal combination. Can Monah and proven sleuth Casey Alexander find the real killer before this librarian is booked for murder?

(20110601)

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book, the second Massachusetts Mayhem mystery, is set in a small town with supporting characters who add to the plot with their witty banter and sleuthing skills. This writing team has delivered a solid whodunit murder mystery with a lovable romance that is equally pleasurable.

(Angie Howatt RT Book Reviews 20110526)

This is one of the HomeTown Mysteries from Barbour Publishing and it was delightful. The authors have done a good job with plot and characters. Monah and Mike are Christians and their faith comes through well. There is a good combination of mystery and humor. For a light mystery, this fits the bill.

(Joan Nienhuis Book Reviews from an Avid Reader )

It is a good read for when you want something lighthearted and easy to read. Several times I thought I knew who did it, but I kept changing my mind. Right up until the end of the story, I was still searching for the answer to this pleasant who-done-it.

(Kristen Lowery Read Great Fiction )

Book Description

Monah Trenary is battling to gain some funding for her beloved library. When a rival for the monies ends up dead, all clues lead to Monah’s door. Can the librarian prove her innocence before the cops throw the book at her? Or is this a case of murder in the first degree?

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc (May 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602603375
• ISBN-13: 978-1602603370
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,641,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A cozy mystery!, November 17, 2011

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Katie McCurdy "Legacy of a Writer" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Died in the Wool (Massachusetts Mayhem Mysteries, No. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Who doesn't enjoy a book you can cozy up with in bed and try to solve the mystery alongside the characters? I know I sure do, though I don't get to read many of them. So I was eager to give Died in the Wool a try. A librarian whose competitors for funds from the city are turning up dead--what's not to like?

In Died in the Wool, Monah Trenary suddenly finds her quiet life as the town librarian thrown into upheaval when she discovered a dead body in the bathroom. Fingers naturally point her way. Unwilling to let anyone use her as a scapegoat, Monah--along with her faithful sidekick and fellow amateur sleuth, Casey--begin investigating.

And just so happens that Monah's boyfriend, Mike, is a detective. With these three on the case...bad guys better get out of the way! It was lots of fun to follow both Monah and Mike as they investigate into the murder in their own way. Their romance was sweet, and I felt for Monah when she became a suspect and had to be questioned by Mike. How awful to think the guy your dating thinks you're capable of murder!

Elizabeth Ludwig and Janelle Mowery have crafted together another intriguing, twisting mystery in the second installment to the Massachusetts Mayhem Mysteries series. Fans of this series will be thrilled to see previous characters make an appearance, as well as discover new ones. With this lovely cast of characters and a complex plot, Died in the Wool is sure to keep you guessing the entire time.

I reviewed this book for the authors. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this book, which I have done.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Cozy Murder Mystery, December 1, 2011

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Carla C. Thomas "CC Thomas" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Died in the Wool (Massachusetts Mayhem Mysteries, No. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Sometimes it's nice to take a break from the stresses and realities of daily life and read a cozy murder mystery. Strange sentence when you think about it, but that fits this book perfectly.

Monah is a small-town librarian and discovers the body of a local teacher in the bathroom. Her boyfriend is a local policeman and is called in to solve the case. The problem? Monah is the number one suspect. Can he put aside his romantic feelings and look at her objectively, as a potential murderer?

This is a charming Christian book that is a very low risk, low stress read. No sex. No violence. No bad language. The characters in the book are somewhat stereotypical: librarian Monah is described as mousy and shy with glasses; the murder victim, a spinster teacher, is a schoolmarm, prudish and rude; the main suspect, besides Monah, is the richest guy in town. For all that, though, they aren't flat characters at all.

Reading this book is a bit like slipping on a comfortable pair of pajamas and settling in for a cozy chat. Some days, that's a very welcome change.

3.0 out of 5 stars Being a librarian is hard work., October 4, 2011

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Regina E. Hott "Gina ~ Hott Books" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Died in the Wool (Massachusetts Mayhem Mysteries, No. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

You'd think that a love of books would be enough but throw in disgruntled patrons, surprise fire inspections, and a broken air conditioner causing an Arctic freeze and days can rough. Yet, Monah will overcome these obstacles and be ready for yet another day... Until she sees Miss Tait. Miss Tait who is Monah's biggest obstacle when it comes to the library's acquisition of city funds for their yearly budget.

When Miss Tait turns up dead it's all everyone can do not to look in Monah's direction. Even the detective assigned to the case keeps questioning Monah... and they're dating! It looks as if Monah, and her never-fail friend Casey will need to solve this case.