Last Wool and Testament: A Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery (Haunted Yarn Shop Mysteries) [Mass Market Paperback]

Molly Macrae (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 4, 2012 | Series: Haunted Yarn Shop Mysteries

Kath Rutledge is about to learn the true meaning of TGIF—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.…

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A great start to a new series! By weaving together quirky characters, an interesting small-town setting, and a ghost with a mind of her own Molly MacRae has created a clever yarn you don’t want to end.”—Betty Hechtman, National Bestselling Author of Behind the Seams

About the Author

Molly MacRae was director of the history museum in Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town, and later managed an independent bookstore in Johnson City. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine for more than twenty years, and she has won the Sherwood Anderson Award for Short Fiction.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Signet; Original edition (September 4, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 045123782X
• ISBN-13: 978-0451237828
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Molly MacRae spent twenty years in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Upper East Tennessee, where she managed the Book Place, an independent bookstore; may it rest in peace. Before the lure of books hooked her, she was curator of the history museum in Jonesborough, Tennessee's oldest town. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine for more than twenty years, and she won the Sherwood Anderson Award for Short Fiction. MacRae lives with her family in Champaign, Illinois, where she connects children with books at the public library.

New in September 2012 - Last Wool and Testament, first in a light paranormal, mystery series from Penguin starring Kath Rutledge, a textile preservationist, who inherits her grandmother's wool shop in Blue Plum, Tennessee, and also ends up with a depressed ghost on her hands. Think of it as the series that puts the woo-woo in the wool. Second in the series, Dyeing Wishes, comes out July 2, 2013.

Reviews for Last Wool and Testament
Betty Hechtman, national bestselling author of Behind the Seams ~ "A great start to a new series! By weaving together quirky characters, an interesting small town setting, and a ghost with a mind of her own Molly MacRae has created a clever yarn you don't want to end."

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

Reviews for Lawn Order
Publisher's Weekly ~ "MacRae's witty first of a new cozy series."

The Boston Globe ~ "Murder with a dose of drollery . . . Margaret, the independent-bookstore-owner-sleuth, entertains us as much as Nero Wolf's smart aleck sidekick, Archie Goodwin."

Praise for Wilder Rumors
Bill Crider, author of the Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mysteries ~ "Engaging characters, fine local color, and good writing make Wilder Rumors a winner."

Kirkus Reviews ~ "An intriguing debut that holds the reader's interest from start to finish."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A spellbinding page turner! September 6, 2012

By Janine Pleasant

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just finished reading Last Wool and Testament cover to cover. Or should I say, iPad page to iPad page. There is definitely something for everyone here, including mystery, history, a little romantic tension, and a touch of the paranormal. Molly does a terrific job of being true to the East TN area in a very loving way all while spinning a tale that I couldn't put down. If you are involved in the textile arts in any way, you will appreciate the way she frames her story. If you aren't, you will learn that there is more to it than you ever dreamed. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Rather sweet October 4, 2012

By Quirkywriter

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I do not make it a point to ready paranormal books of any kind, but I was enticed into reading just a few pages of "Last Wool and Testament" and I liked the writing and the main character enough to give it a shot. The story moves along well and I'd certainly recommend this book to readers who enjoy cozy mysteries. The paranormal part of the story is not invasive or spooky. The ghost is a rather petulant lady who isn't violent or threatening. She's just sort of a pain in the butt. :)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read, fun and entertaining October 6, 2012

By Katherine

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I enjoyed learning about Kath Rutledge and Blue Plum, TN and it's many characters. Kath comes to Blue Plum to handle her grandmother's estate and learns her grandmother considered herself a witch. There's just a touch of paranormal in the story, but it plays a major part in how Kath views her grandmother and herself. While this isn't exactly what I consider a cozy mystery, it was a good read and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.