I love series mysteries where I get to know and care about a whole community of people that share my interests. Sally Goldenbaum writes a series called the Seaside Knitters Mysteries which appeals to two of my hobbies--knitting and mysteries.
I just finished The Wedding Shawl the fifth book in the series. Izzy, the owner of the local yarn shop is getting married. Her Aunt Nell is busy getting their house and yard ready to host the big event. Izzy's friends are busy working on a special knitted lace shawl to complement the wedding dress. The local band is preparing to provide music for the event and almost everyone in town is looking forward to seeing "their" Izzy marry Sam Perry.
First a book discussion led by a local author dredges up a fifteen year old cold case that occurred in town. Then the best friend of the murdered teenager is murdered, too. Can Izzy, Aunt Nell, Birdie and Cas bring closure to two murders and finish a knitted lace shawl before Izzy walks down the isle?
While the knitting of the shawl is important to the story you need not be a knitter to enjoy The Wedding Shawl. The friendships and personalities are warm and believable. The mystery has twists and turns and although they feel threatened the group does not back off or give up.
Just for knitters the pattern for the wedding shawl is included. Nell's recipe for Grilled Lobster Tails with Orange Butter Sauce is also in the book.
The previous four books are Death by Cashmere, Patterns in the Sand, Moon Spinners and A Holiday Yarn. Each includes a knitting pattern that ties in to the book and many of the yummy recipes mentioned are available on Goldenbaum's website. Her next book, A Fatal Fleece, is due May 1, 2012.
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