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Book Reviews of Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2)

Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2)
Needled to Death - Knitting Mystery, Bk 2
Author: Maggie Sefton
ISBN: 16578
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 232 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Kelly unravels another mystery with her local yarn shop friends. Real good fast read. This was written after "Knit One, Kill Two" and it has the same people but you don't really have to read the first one. Loved it.
ladycholla avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 2081 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Loved this one more than the first. Getting to know the primary characters. She is developing them all very nicely and has introduced a new one. Descriptions good for the alpacas, knitting, and the country in CO and WY. Kelly and Carl are owner and dog to love.
Kairbear avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 3
I love this series! I'm off to read the third book now.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
In this second book in the knitting murder mystery series by Maggie Sefton, Kelly is busy working, learning to knit and trying to figure out whether to stay in Colorado or move back to Washington, DC. However, a killer makes their presence known and Kelly is off to solve yet another murder; only this time it's not a family member and the case is a bit tougher to figure out. Once again the author has done a fantastic job of keeping the reader in suspense until the end, all the while drawing us into the lives of the characters and making this book a hard one to put down!
Phooey avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 2
An enjoyable cozy mystery series even if you don't knit! :)
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great series -- for knitters and those who don't knit!
Leeankh avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 139 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Kelly is still in Colorado, waiting for her inheritance issues to be resolved. She agrees to take a group of visiting knitters to an alpaca farm run by Vickie. When Kelly arrives, she finds Vickie is dead. Who could have done this and why? I figured out this one rather quickly, but it was actually a little better than Knit One, Kill Two overall.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great cozy mystery with Kelly Flynn, knitting with friends in Colorado and volunteering to take some tourists to visit a friend's alpaca farm. Arriving at the farm expecting a warm welcome, she finds instead splattered blood and a victim on the rug! As usual, she leaves her knitting long enough to do some investigating on her own. Filled with warm characters, exciting plot, and light humor at times, you will love this one! Also includes patterns for a knitted shell and scarf plus a recipe for "Ruth's Blueberry Pie."
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 209 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The second book in a series. Kelly Flynn is learning more re knitting; making more new friends in Colorado. However, two murders need to be solved. This time it involves alpacas! Good read.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Sefton's books just keep getting better and better. I love what she's done with this mystery. It's well crafted and definitely keeps you on your toes, while still giving you a homey, relaxed feel. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the sequel to Knit One, Kill Two. The author's writing has improved somewhat although she still relies too much on cliches and the characters lack depth. It's a reasonably entertaining read.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 331 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great quick read especially if you are into knitting. Book has free pattern directions plus a recipe for blueberry pie. How can you go wrong.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 1
Nice Quick Read! And the recipes and knitting patterns she adds make it a 3 for 1 deal!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 76 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another quick read!
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Helpful Score: 1
I'm not really a fan of this book, (or another in this series). It seems as though the author took a formula and randomly picked names for her characters. There was no depth to any of the characters, I couldn't picture any of them in my mind either. I only finished the book because I hate to leave a book unread.
annajimi avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Fantastic book! Love the characters and was a fast read. I couldn't put it down.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 192 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A good second novel
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another fun read by this author. Knitting pattern for tropical shell included.
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Helpful Score: 1
Another knitting mystery - excellent read!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 1
Number 2 in the series. I enjoyed this one as well as the first one.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 57 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
When Kelly volunteers to take a troop of tourists to visit Vickie Claymore's alpaca farm, she discovers Fort Connor isn't as sedate as it seems. Instead of a warm welcome, they find Vickie splayed out on her original hand-woven rug, her blood seeping into the design.
PeninaD avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Light murder mystery.
The patterns included are very, very basic.
knittymama avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 424 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really enjoyed this book. Combines knitting, color, texture, mystery and humor---all the things I love.
sugarbaby avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 60 more book reviews
I really couldn't get into this book. The plot was really slow and the characters were bland.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 10 more book reviews
Sit back with a cup of coffee, a good rocking chair, some knitting needles, and this book!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 79 more book reviews
2nd book in this series. Lots of info once again about knitting, wool, and this time, alpacas. Pleasant little mystery. I like the fact that we get to know the characters better with each book. Recommended.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 41 more book reviews
This book was better than her first. Learn a little more about knitting as Kelly takes you on a journey in the Colorado Rockies and the mystery of who killed her friend, who owns an Alpaca ranch. Learn a little about Alpaca's also. I can't wait to read her next book. Sefton gets better with each book.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 14 more book reviews
Second book in a great new cozy series set around a yarn shop.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
This was a fun read, with descriptions of yarn that almost made me drool. The book includes a recipe for blueberry pie and a pattern for a sleeveless shell/vest and instructions for a scarf.
silverjane avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 60 more book reviews
a great cozy read and a comfortable fit for mystery readers who want to spend an enjoyable time with interesting charaters. Keeps you guessing.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 67 more book reviews
Enjoyed this stoey. Sefton did a good job of developing the characters.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 223 more book reviews
Great series. Characters and plot is enjoyable.
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Another fun book with the women from the knit shop and Kelly the accountant/sleuth.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 26 more book reviews
A fun read with a little mystery thrown in. The pattern and recipes that are included look wonderful.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 7 more book reviews
Characters develop from the first story -- a quick read. As a knitter I can tell it's older as it has all these eyelash and novelty yarn references...... Another scarf pattern and a sleeveless shell in worsted wt at 4 st/inch and Ruth's Blackberry Pie are in the back.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 69 more book reviews
Book 2 of Sefton's Knitting Mysteries series.

You do not have to be a knitter to enjoy these books... I know, I love reading this series and have never knitted a stitch in my life (haven't purled either! LOL!) I do think you will relate a bit more to the characters if you are a crafter. There is something about a community of people who share a love of fibers or fabrics or embellishments or beads etc. But as with knitting, I don't think it is necessary to be a crafter to enjoy these books.

Kelly Flynn is settling into her "temporary" life in Fort Connor, Colorado... telecommuting from her office in DC, taking breaks for caffeine and knitting with friend at the House of Lambspun, attempting a casual relationship with a handsome fella and trying to keep her dog in the yard and away from stray golf balls. If only she could figure out a way to make this permanent.

But it seems homicide is a part of this new life also. Volunteering to drive a group of touring knitters to a local alpaca farm seems harmless enough, until Kelly finds the owner dead on her latest creation. The police jump right in, but Kelly feels the need to aid them, whether they really want her help or not.

Needled to Death is a fun cozy mystery.. just like book 1 (Knit One, Kill Two) was and just like I expect all the others to be! Book 3 is winging its way here via USPS even as I type!

If you like mysteries... especially the cozy kind, check out Sefton's Knitting Series. You won't be disappointed.
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Enjoyable to read.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on
It was a very predictable story with enough knitting/fiber enthusiast flavor to keep me somewhat interested.

You are only reading this if you like both knitting and predictable mysteries. If you desire something with any meat to it you'll find it very lacking.

Very light reading... Took me less than 4 hours cover to cover to read.
farmkitten avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
This is a wonderful book , I enjoyed it emencely , well written and if you enjoy knitting or any type of yarn hobby you`ll love it .
pj-s-bookcorner avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 885 more book reviews
Good follow-up to the series debut. Easy, enjoyable read. Cozy mystery. Set in rural Colorado - good descriptive writing.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on
Pretty good book if you don't mind some gramatical errors and odd use of language -- especially after reading Book 1
reallylily avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 17 more book reviews
This is a fun mystery, especially if you like to knit.
bobbiejo avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 49 more book reviews
good but took me a while to get into the plot.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 4 more book reviews
Wonderful for knitter/mystery lovers -- includes some patterns!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 99 more book reviews
ANOTHER CUTE COZY
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 16 more book reviews
Another fun and easy read by Sefton. If you are a knitter, you will enjoy the references to Kelly's trials as she continues to sharpen her knitting skills.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 35 more book reviews
Good mystery a
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 13 more book reviews
What you get with this book: a mystery focused around knitting, a knitting pattern and a really good recipe!
Dove avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 262 more book reviews
I am really enjoying this series!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 48 more book reviews
Just as good as the first in the series. Can't wait for number three.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 30 more book reviews
Accountant and new knitter Kelly Flynn tries to find the murderer of an alpaca farmer and knit a sweater.
nrezac avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 160 more book reviews
Excellent book, very hard to put down!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 83 more book reviews
An excellent read.
Kukana avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 131 more book reviews
2nd in the series. I really enjoy the characters and the setting in this "Knitting Mystery".
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 96 more book reviews
Great book. It makes me want to take up knitting. Fast paced and fun!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 55 more book reviews
Excellent needlework mystery. Same characters as "Knit One, Kill Two" but would be a great independent read.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 12 more book reviews
Another great book about Kelly, Colorado, knitting, and the House of Lambspun. This is for anyone who likes cozy mysteries, knitting, or a little Colorado scenery.
wardbunch avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 88 more book reviews
Wonderful quick read.
sari-lynn avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 207 more book reviews
Another delightful mystery featuring Kelly Quinn and the knitters at House of Lambspun in Ft. Collins Colorado. A light and fun read, plus knitting patterns and a recipe in the back!
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 153 more book reviews
Great author, good story, very entertaining. Can't wait to read the next one.
shinypenny avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 61 more book reviews
Cozy murder with great easy to like characters
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 70 more book reviews
This book was great.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book as well as book one and book three. Spoiler alert - book three names the killer in book 2! I read out of order! Getting ready to order the next in series - they're a lot of fun.
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Good series.
reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 272 more book reviews
This book was as good as her first. I can't wait to read the next one!
cranbery avatar reviewed Needled to Death (Knitting Mystery, Bk 2) on + 530 more book reviews
Great #2 in the series...............if you love mysteries and needlework you will delight in this one!