It Came upon a Midnight Shear, Allie Pleiter
It Came upon a Midnight Shear, Allie Pleiter
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It Came upon a Midnight Shear

Author: Allie Pleiter

Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Allie Pleiter

Unabridged: 8 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 11/01/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A murder in her yarn shop’s backyard puts Libby Beckett’s holiday plans on thin ice.…

The holiday season looks merry and bright for Libby and her friends at Y.A.R.N. The store is expanding for a holiday boom, and she’s gathered Collinstown’s businesses to decorate a community Christmas tree. Dashing “Gallant Herdsman” Vincenzo Marani arrives to showcase the rare vicuña, whose coat produces the world’s most luxurious yarn. It’s a perfect yuletide—until Libby’s ex-husband, Sterling, turns up in town…and then turns up dead.

The murder unravels Libby’s life faster than a hand-knit Christmas stocking. The luxe yarn goes missing, Sterling’s domineering family comes to town, and the vicuña attempt an escape. If Libby can’t stitch up a solution to the case, she may be trading in her knitting needles for a set of handcuffs.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of the knitting pattern mentioned in the book.

About The Author

Allie Pleiter is an author with more than thirty-five books to her name. She is also a nationally booked public speaker and an expert knitter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carrie on December 31, 2022

I so love this cozy mystery series from Allie Pleiter! Each book just gets better and better, and It Came Upon a Midnight Shear is my fave so far. (If you’ve been following my reviews for a minute, you know that I have a habit of saying that about her contemporary romances, too… but it’s true. Each......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on December 14, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery, not least of all because of how well Pleiter weaves together knitting, Christmas and a good mystery. The mystery is just tricky enough that it’s tough to solve on your own unless you’re paying close attention. And Christmas isn’t just layered on top. The mystery it......more

Goodreads review by Suzie Waltner on November 08, 2022

Allie Pleiter welcomes readers back to Collinstown with holiday cheer, vicuna (which are renowned for their wool), Libby’s ex-husband, and a murder in It Came Upon a Midnight Shear. From the first book in this series, I’ve wanted Libby to be my best friend. Sure, she’s curious and sometimes sticks he......more

Goodreads review by Barb on November 28, 2023

Libby brings in a "gallant herdsman" and vicuna for a special event surrounding the ultra-expensive fiber. You know what that means. Murder. This time, the victim is Libby's ex-husband. Since she uncharacteristically and unwisely threatened him just before his murder, she is a prime suspect. She's no......more

Goodreads review by Dominica on January 04, 2024

My first “cozy mystery” read. Wouldn’t say the writing or plot were all that great, but the book deserves a 4 star rating just for the vibes; was a good book to unwind with during the holiday season while under a soft blanket and drinking a cup of tea.......more


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Praise for The Riverbank Knitting Mysteries

“Delightfully clever! As warm and cozy as a handmade sweater. Readers will love Allie Pleiter’s new series.”—New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis

“Allie Pleiter skillfully knits together endearing characters, a leap-off-the-page setting, and a delightfully perplexing mystery with this debut.”—USA Today bestselling author Laura Bradford

“Allie Pleiter’s first Riverbank Knitting Mystery has all the elements needed for a successful series, particularly a great hook.”—Criminal Element

“Pleiter excels at creating characters you care about, and On Skein of Death is no exception. . . . A well-plotted mystery, clever red herrings, and intriguing layers give the book its focus, and the lovely hint of romance potential will appeal to spark-loving readers like me without alienating mystery purists. I can’t wait for the next book!”—Reading Is My Superpower

“Even those who have no particular interest in knitting or crafting will doubtlessly enjoy On Skein of Death.”—Brianne’s Book Reviews