Book Review: 'Purls and Poison' by Anne Canadeo

✰✰✰½ The Black Sheep Knitters are back again to help solve another crime. When one of their members, Suzanne Cavanaugh, has trouble at the realty office, the friends are eager to lend their support, especially when Suzanne's rival, Lisa Devereaux, steals a sale right out from under her. The rivalry between Suzanne and Lisa is so toxic that when Lisa later turns up dead, everyone suspects Suzanne. Indeed, the clever culprit has made sure all the clues point to Suzanne as the killer. With the clock ticking, Suzanne and her friends must quickly uncover the truth to clear her name before she gets arrested and her reputation as a realtor is trashed.

The Bottom Line: This quick and clever cozy is the perfect weekend or beach read. While I have not yet read the other titles in the series, this installment was very easy to pick up with lots of knitting references, of course. It's an entertaining read recommended for knitters and mystery buffs. Includes a recipe and links to knitting patterns and charities looking for donations.

Details: Purls and Poison by Anne Canadeo. Hardcover published by Kensington Books in 2018. 320 p. ISBN: 978-1-4967-0863-2