Welcome to San Fernando Valley, California, where Martha Rose and her coterie of quilters are enjoying life on the good side of retirement—until murder pulls a stitch out of their plans…
Martha and her besties Lucy and Birdie are set to expand their Quilty Tuesdays by inviting newcomer Claire Terry into their group. Though at forty Claire’s a tad younger than their average age, her crafty reputation could perk up their patchwork proceedings, especially as they prepare for the fancy quilt show coming to town. But when they arrive at Claire’s home and find her dead inside the front door, and her exquisite, prize-winning quilts soon missing, Martha is not one to leave a mystery unraveled. Especially if she wants to stop a killer from establishing a deadly pattern…
About the Author:
Born and raised in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, Mary Marks earned a B.A. in Anthropology from UCLA and an M.A. in Public Administration from the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. In 2004 she enrolled in the UCLA Extension Writers Program. Her first novel, Forget Me Knot, was a finalist in a national writing competition in 2011.
Website:http://marymarksmysteries.com/
Jennifer’s Review of Forget Me Knot
Review (4 Stars): Very sweet mystery debut about three women who stumble into a mystery when they decide to add a fourth person into their quilting club. Martha Rose and her friends find the body of Claire Terry at her home when they approach her to join their Quilty Tuesdays. Claire was known as a talented quilter and the ladies are surprised that anyone would want to hurt her. But when her prized quilts are stolen at Quilt Guild’s annual show, the ladies have to get involved to find the thief and possibly Claire’s murderer.
I really liked this book because it was light-hearted and fun. Martha and the gang were a great cast of characters and I enjoyed learning more about quilting. Delightful debut and looking forward to reading more from Ms. Marks.
Giveaway
I’m excited to give away two copies of Forget Me Knot. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by Jan 12th, please leave a meaningful comment for Mary:
Thank you so much for the lovely review. I’m happy you enjoyed meeting Martha and her friends. I hope your readers will also like this quilty mystery.
Look for them again this coming November when they will find themselves involved in another murder in Knot In My Backyard.
Happy New Year!
Mary
I absolutely love the title !
I have been fascinated by quilts, especially after seeing the video about the group of black women with their quilting group. The Quilts of Gee’s Bend
Mary, the cover of your book is gorgeous!! It downloaded on my Kindle this morning, so “Forget Me Knot” is now in my TBR ‘s!!
Haven’t read any books involving quilts before
I love cozy mysteries that are a little wacky. Can’t wait to read!
Congratulations on the publication of Forget Me Knot! It sounds like a very interesting mystery. Since I am a quilter and lover of mysteries, I have added your book to my wishlist. Thanks for the great giveaway.
This captivating book is unique and special. Congratulations and best wishes. Love the topic and wonderful giveaway.
Added this one to my TBR list. Always love fun, new cozies. This looks like the start of a great series. Look forward to reading it. Would love to add it to my home library. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I LOVE this cover, Mary!!!! I love the brightness!!!
congrats to you!!!
thank you for the giveaway!!!
I’m also on this tour, and currently reading this book, I love it! =)
( Im not entering the giveaway ) — but I wanted to leave a note.
I love cozies involving quilts, and this one is hard to put down!
nice title/cover
would LOVE to win & read