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The Map Quilt (The Buried Treasures series) [Kindle Edition]

Lisa J. Lickel
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Death in rural Wisconsin is only the beginning to new chaos in Robertsville. What do a stolen piece of revolutionary agricultural equipment, a long-buried skeleton in the yard, and an old quilt with secrets have in common? Hart and Judy Wingate, who met in The Gold Standard, are back to solve the mystery of The Map Quilt. Hart’s new battery design could forever change the farm implement industry. But after the death of Hart’s most confrontational colleague in a fire that destroys Hart’s workshop, the battery is missing.

Throw in a guest speaker invited to Judy’s elementary classroom who insists she owns the land under Hart’s chief competitor’s corporate headquarters, and a police chief who’s making eyes at Hart’s widowed mother, it’s no wonder Hart is under a ton of pressure to make sure his adventurous pregnant wife stays safe while trying to preserve his company and his reputation.

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Product Details

  • File Size: 338 KB
  • Print Length: 274 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: MuseItUp Publishing (May 2, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00802VRK2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,366 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
If you like cozy mysteries with a twist, this is a must read. Brenda K. Hendricks  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
It is loaded with interesting characters who come alive on the pages. Sidney W. Frost  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Beyond providing a great read, this book introduced me to a great author. J. Steve Miller  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved This Book May 7, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
The Map Quilt tells a delightful story of family and faith and the fight for life. Lickle's lively writing set me right down at the farmhouse kitchen table and made me feel like a welcome observer in the lives of the Wingate family. Romance, mystery, intrigue ... murder? And history threading through the pieces of a 150-year-old quilt. This was definitely a can't-put-it-down book for me. I had to find out what happened!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy Mystery With A Bit Of History! May 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
What could more intriguing than a contemporary mystery/romance about buried treasure that's also filled with history? "The Map Quilt" by Lisa J. Lickel is a fun and satisfying read for the grown ups that still long for an involving mystery that provides plenty of detail without overemphasizing the grittier aspects of a story involving bodies.
The central focus of this novel, which is the sequel to Lickel's "The Gold Standard," is an old family quilt that turns out to be so much more. Dating back to the days of slavery and the underground railroad, the quilt becomes the link from the past to the present.
Judy and Hart Wingate, now married and expecting their first child, become caught in the middle of both business intrigue and the ownership rights of property based on an old deed--an important document that has gone missing. After generations of an African-American family's loss of their land ownership, will big business win against the rights of justice for all?
As is her usual style with characters, Lickel is engagingly creative with her descriptions and personalities, leaving a reader smiling frequently over the fun quirks of all her characters. A few are familiar returnees from her first book in this Buried Treasure Series, but there are a few additions to this cast in "The Map Quilt" that are equally charming.
The historical aspects included in this book are such a precious part of the plot. It reminds us how close our nation's amazing history is to our present--and in "The Map Quilt," it is as close as the characters' backyard.
It was not that long ago that some white families reached out to help their black fellow Americans reach freedom. Some on both sides survived the dangerous endeavor, while others died in the effort. This is a book that will entertain as well as touch the heart and soul of America--freedom for all.
Well worth the read.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Map Quilt by Lisa Lickel May 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
The Map Quilt is a delightful read by Lisa Lickel. It is a the second book in the Buried Treasure Mysteries series, a sequel to The Gold Standard. You don't have to read that one first since this story and the characters still make sense without reading it, but for your own enjoyment I would suggest you do try to find a copy! Then you will have the enjoyment of reading both mysteries!

The story starts with a prologue of an Underground Railroad escape attempt that takes place in 1860 which sets up the rest of the story. Then we flash forward to the present in the life of Judy and Hart Wingate who are introduced in The Gold Standard. Judy is nearing her delivery date for their first child. A suspicious fire starts off the mysterious happenings, and the book goes from one incident to another, building in intensity until the end.

The mystery of an ancient map in the form of a quilt runs through the whole story, and it's like solving a puzzle to try to figure out which of the characters want the information enough to kill for it. And who will be the next one to be targeted. This story will keep you reading to find out the answers.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Characters
The best part of this story were the main characters, Hart and Judy Wingate. They were just so cute I could squeeze them. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Suzanne Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars The Map Quilt by Lisa Lickel
This was the first Lisa Lickel novel I've read and I loved it. It is loaded with interesting characters who come alive on the pages. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Sidney W. Frost
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
Enjoyed the characters, the history, the mystery. Would recommend to anyone who likes mysteries. Will definitely try to find first in series.
Published 1 month ago by Mary Wampler
5.0 out of 5 stars Christian mystery
I really enjoyed this book. This is an excellent Christian mystery. It features an underground railroad quilt. Very enjoyable.
Barbara
Published 1 month ago by B. Clark
3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better
A bit mixed on this book. I liked the plot/story line. A modern day mystery, with a hundred year old mystery about a quilt and the Underground Railroad is a great topic! Read more
Published 3 months ago by C Quilts
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Historical Cozy!
It has always been spoken that there really were Underground Quilts, but several in my group have debated this theory. The debate continues in this story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Juliann King
4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read
In "The Map Quilt" by Lisa Lickell, Hart and Judy Wingate find themselves in the middle of a mystery when a colleague dies in a fire and their revolutionary product goes missing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Katherine L. Vinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book.
A current murder reveals the remains of a two-hundred-year-old murder victim. What possible connection could the two have to one another and the new owners of the property? Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brenda K. Hendricks
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring cozy mystery--with some history!
What could be more intriguing than a contemporary mystery/romance about buried treasure that's also filled with history? "The Map Quilt" by Lisa J. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elaine Marie Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars Masterful story of intrigue and adventure into history
The Map Quilt written beautifully by Lisa Lickel, is a delightful read. A story that weaves through generations while keeping you on the hook, as it were, not wanting to stop... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gardenergal
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More About the Author

Lisa Lickel is a Wisconsin writer who lives with her husband in a hundred and sixty-year-old house built by a Great Lakes ship captain. Surrounded by books and dragons, she writes inspiring fiction. Her novels include mystery and romance, all with a twist of grace. She has penned short stories and radio theater, is an avid book reviewer and reader, writing mentor, freelance editor, and blogger. She loves to encourage new authors and is the editor of Creative Wisconsin magazine. Find her at LisaLickel.com.

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