October Featured Cozy Mystery
Murder at the Woolen Mill
Book One in the Northwoods Knitting Mystery Series
Murder at the Woolen Mill
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Amelia Pine
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Northwoods Knitting Mystery Series
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Paperback, ebook, audiobook
Murder at the Woolen Mill is the first book in the Northwoods Knitting Mystery Series by Amelia Pine. The main character is Julia Holmes, a knitting enthusiast who is on vacation in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Julia is a city dweller yearning for a retreat from her high-powered job in Manhattan. She heads to the serene forests and rolling hills of Frosty Pines, where her family’s historical woolen mill and the soft hum of knitting needles promise a peaceful escape.
Her tranquility quickly unravels when Julia stumbles upon a shocking discovery: a lifeless body under the woolen mill machinery. The relaxing getaway suddenly spirals into a gripping investigation, drawing Julia into the heart of small-town secrets.
As whispers of foul play circulate through Frosty Pines' tight-knit community, Julia and her new friends in the local knitting group untangle clues that point to hidden motives, long-buried secrets, and perhaps a killer lurking in plain sight.
Reasons to Read Murder at the Woolen Mill
Murder at the Woolen Mill is the perfect blend of heartwarming community, clever sleuthing, and the kinds of cozy comforts that make curling up with a book an absolute joy.
The amateur sleuth, Julia, is a relatable and refreshing protagonist. She is resourceful, tenacious, warm, funny, and a bit vulnerable thanks to an unlucky love life and doubts about her future. Julia also possesses a knitter's patience when it comes to unraveling clues.
A charming local cabin architect and the Maple Hill Knitters—a quirky knitting circle made up of individuals with unique personalities and a shared passion for fiber art—join in on the mystery. Their lively banter and enthusiasm for crafting create a strong sense of belonging that is essential to the crafty cozy genre.
The setting, the Northwoods of Wisconsin, is a star in its own right and offers the perfect backdrop for a delightful yarn. This idyllic backdrop, with its cozy cabins and crisp fall air, perfectly captures the cozy genre's promise of escape and contrasts nicely with the tangled secrets waiting to be unraveled.
The puzzle mystery is fast-paced and suspenseful with lots of red herrings, twists, and turns, but it never overshadows the cozy tone. Author Amelia Pine masterfully infuses every page with warmth through vivid descriptions, vibrant characters, humorous dialogue, and plenty of knitting.
Murder at the Woolen Mill is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. The paperback is 265 pages. The audiobook is 7 hours and 42 minutes long and narrated by Tricia Murphy.
What Readers Say About Murder at the Woolen Mill
“A wonderful cozy mystery! It has all the elements for a great book. I loved the setting and the descriptions made me feel like I was right there with Julia. ”
“As an avid knitter this was such a fun book to read! The way the author intertwined knitting knowledge with a whodunit mystery read was impeccably done. ”
“I enjoyed every moment of this fast-paced, funny cozy mystery. ”
“MURDER AT THE WOOLEN MILL by Amelia Pine has everything I want in a cozy mystery: charming small town setting, lovable (and delightfully nosy) characters, and just enough twists to keep me listening into the night.”
Murder at the Woolen Mill Reading Kit
If you're in a book club or if you just want to have some fun beyond the book, check out this free Murder at the Woolen Mill Reading Kit. It contains reader questions, book club activities, a cozy picnic menu, a free cozy knitting pattern, a recipe for Wisconsin Apple Crisp, an interview with author Amelia Pine, and other themed activities.
Other Books by Amelia Pine
Amelia Pine is also the author of the Sea Glass Beach Mystery Series. The protagonist in this series is a milliner (hat designer) and amateur cook who solves mysteries in her coastal community with the help of her rescue beagle and her friends in the Beachside Dining Club.
Here is a list of the books in the Sea Glass Beach Mystery Series in Order
Books 1-4 in the Sea Glass Beach Mysteries
Interview with Amelia Pine
Read this Cozy Crime Reads interview with author Amelia Pine to learn more about cozy mystery books and her writing journey. You'll discover how she creates the cozy elements in her books and what advice she offers to other authors. You can also learn more about Amelia and her books on her website, www.ameliapine.com.
Amelia Pine Cozy Mystery Bookshelf
Use the arrows on either side of the images below to see Amelia Pine’s cozy mysteries. Click on the book image to see a book description, reviews, and samples on Amazon.
Killer Brownies
Killer Fruitcake
Killer Granola
Killer Candy Corn
Murder at the Woolen Mill
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