Veryl Ann Grace

This book almost made me want to take up spinning! (I'll probably check out the YouTube videos mentioned in the text.) The author does an excellent job of introducing the reader to the fiber arts and the amazing Great Pyranees dog breed. Some may complain about the slower pace than found in many murder mysteries, but it really suits the characters and subject matter, creating a relaxed feel overall with momentary stresses caused by the naughty basher/stabber. Although there are a few copy errors, an occasional awkward construction, and a few other minor problems ("bloom" should be explained the first time the word appears rather than later, for example), these are not enough to seriously diminish enjoyment. It's very easy to see the characters as real people involved in the business of the Gathering. Even the romance (so often mishandled) fits the story and characters perfectly. Plenty of clues and suspects, spaced carefully through the action. The psychology works fine. While not for everyone, definitely recommended if you want an enjoyable, relaxing read.… (plus d'informations)

Martha Williamson knows a lot about spinning, weaving, knitting, and crocheting as well as about Great Pyrenees dogs. By the end of the book, the reader will as well.
Most of the action is set at a fiber gathering where people come to show, look, and buy wool, yarn, spindles, looms, sheep, goats, and other necessities of the fiber worker. The fleeces are judged and sold. Interestingly, the prices must be set before the judging so their ranking will not influence the price and buyers might get good bargains.
The first victim, a rather nasty woman, shows up at the very beginning of the book and is quickly identified by any regular mystery reader. After that, the plot involves finding her murderer and discovering the motive, especially when other people become targets. That takes up very little of the story.
Most of the book discusses the activities that go on at the gathering, especially the processes necessary to get the wool or hair from the animals to the yarn project. If you are a weaver, spinner, knitter, or crocheter, you would likely find a lot of interesting information in MURDER COMES UNRAVELED. If you want to read a book for the mystery plot, this one is rather thin. The characters don’t seem to be realistic when they are not discussing fiber. One person is missing for a considerable length of time yet not much effort is made to locate her. Clues about the murderer are not followed by the police as quickly as one would expect.
The author has some pronoun problems. One sentence includes that and a punctuation error: “Then I put both she and Falcor in with Juan and Joseph?” There is also a lot of repetition.
This book was a free Amazon download.… (plus d'informations)