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Publisher:
Berkley |
Release
Date: Novr 2, 2004 |
ISBN:
0425199231 |
Format
Reviewed: Mass Market Paperback |
Amazon |
Genre:
Traditional / Cozy Mystery |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Brenda Weeaks |
Copyright
MyShelf.com |
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Bound for Murder
Scrapbooking
Mystery Series, No. 3
By Laura Childs
Carmela
is the proprietor of Memory Mine, a scrapbook shop located in the
French quarter of New Orleans. Gabby works for her and Ava, Baby,
Byrle, Wren, and Tandy are her everyday customers. Most of these
ladies have helped her to solve mysteries in the past. This time
its Wren who needs Carmela's problem-solving mind. Carmela is helping
with Wren's pre-wedding dinner at an old haunted mansion. Before
the dinner starts, Carmela finds Jamie, local bookseller and groom,
stabbed to death. Jamie tried to write something in his blood, at
least that's what Carmela thinks. The local police aren't the best
at taking notice of such things or solving cases, which is why Wren
asks Carmela to help her find the killer. During a sleep over at
Wren and Jamie's nearly restored limestone, the scrapbookers and
Boo, Carmela's dog, are chased off by an unwanted visitor. By the
time the evening is over, Carmela has plenty of questions, but no
answers. As the Scrapbook shop gets back to normal and Carmela helps
Wren with Biblios Booksellers, things take on an ominous tone. Carmela
needs to solve the mystery of the bloody writing and find the killer
before any more harm comes to her group of friends.
"Bound
for Murder" is a cozy addition to an already popular series.
The storyline drifts from scrap booking and crafts, to Carmela's
personal life, to the mystery. Transition between the three is seamless.
Memory Mine has a contemporary charm and a proprietor who rivals
Miss Marple. Expect the mystery and the scrapbook comradery to keep
the pages turning. Included in the book are tips on scrapbook, stamping,
and crafts, as well as Favorite New Orleans recipes. Be sure to
check out Laura Child's Teashop mystery series.
Reviews
of other titles in this series
Bound
for Murder #3 [review]
Motif for Murder #4 [review]
Death Swatch, #6 [ review]
Skeleton Letters, # 9 [review]
Postcards from the Dead, #10 [review]
Gossamer Ghost #12 [review]
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