Knot My Sister's Keeper (A Quilting Mystery)

I normally don't read a series out of order, but sometimes if a new book to a longer-running series comes out and I've been wanting to try the series, I'll jump in and do that. I'm definitely going to start this one from the beginning. This book was so good, I found it hard to put it down. I quickly grew to like all the regular characters and the idea of the quilting meetings.

Martha Rose was just getting used to being someone's fiancee when she found out she had a wealthy half-sister who lived nearby, who just happened to also be CEO of an oil company. When they got together, they found out they did both have things in common, mainly the desire to find out what happened in the case investigating their dad's disappearance 32 years ago. I thought it was kind of interesting and different for the murder to have occurred that long ago instead of having a current murder to solve. Martha and her new sister, Giselle, become friends fairly quickly despite Giselle's outspoken and seemingly rude comments. Martha found that it was just who she was, but Giselle did try to rein herself in sometimes.

Not only had Martha gained a fiance and sister in a short period of time, she also learned of another couple of someones to join their family. I won't say who they are so that I don't spoil it. The cold case murder involved finding and talking to detectives that had worked the case so long ago. One detective had dementia now, but Martha and Giselle felt that she held the key to what had really happened to their father. They did finally get some closure and the story had a really nice ending. I'm definitely curious to see how this all started out. The author does a nice job of getting readers acquainted with the characters but doesn't let any of the previous murder spoilers slip out, which I definitely appreciated since this was my first in this series to read, but it definitely won't be my last. Very well written and well-plotted!

I really enjoyed this book. It definitely kept you guessing and was a great combination of quilting/mystery/Jewish traditions with some romance thrown in.

Had previously read 'Knot in my Backyard', which was 'okay' but this was great!

This was my first book to read in this series, but I was easily able to catch up with the background of the story. This was an interesting, well-written mystery with quite a surprise twist at the end. However, I just did not connect with any of these characters. I might feel differently about that if I’d previously read the other books in this series.

I’m not inclined to follow this particular series, but I might want to read another book by this author with a different set of characters.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Story grabs you right from the beginning

Too contrived and poorly written. The two women were so annoying.

Good reading

This book kept me in the edge of my seat with suspense and laughter. I love how the two sisters connected, and oh boy, that last page made me cry. Mary Marks is definitely a writer who can deliver a fantastic story.

Will be reading it

An entertaining cozy mystery!! The plot is full of surprises and the characterizations are engaging. I judge a mystery by the mystery of the book. This one delivers.

Great characters in the book. Couldn’t put it down