A diamond brocade pattern is more quilter Martha Rose’s style than a baseball diamond—especially when it comes to the new eyesore of a stadium ruining her lovely San Fernando Valley neighborhood. Martha doesn’t know a bunt from a Bundt cake, but when she stumbles upon the battered body of baseball coach Dax Martin, she doesn’t need a scorecard to know it’s foul play. LAPD homicide detective Arlo Beavers is convinced one of her neighbors is responsible. But Martha and her fellow quilters Lucy and Birdie soon discover a whole field of suspects who might have wanted to take the coach out of the game permanently…
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.
She is currently a reviewer of cozy mysteries for The New York Journal of Books at www.nyjournalofbooks.com.
Jennifer’s Review of Knot in My Backyard
Review (4.25 Stars): This is the second book in the Quilting Mystery series and I enjoyed this mystery much better than the first one, Forget Me Knot. Martha is such a sweet character but when she get involved in a mystery, she always seems to find herself in the middle of trouble and a little too close to a killer. In Knot in My Backyard, Martha is on a mission to help clear a friend’s name of murder and suddenly finds assistance from the unlikely of sources, a biker gang. With the help of a new friend, Martha must find answers before she becomes the next victim on the killer’s list.
Knot in My Backyard is an entertaining cozy mystery that is a perfect companion for a cold winter night. I like Martha and her quilting buddies and I was excited to see that Martha had a new romantic interest in this book. I like her boyfriend, Arlo, but it was nice to see someone else show an interest in her, especially when she feels a little down about herself. I enjoyed the mystery, which had me guessing until the very end because the victim had his fair share of people that would have loved to see him gone. This series keep getting better with each book and I am looking forward to see what adventures Martha finds herself in with the next book.
Giveaway
I’m excited to give away a copy of Knot in My Backyard. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by November 21st, leave me a comment below:
Looks like a fun read, thank you for the chance to win it 🙂
Hi Lisa. Good luck and I hope you like the book!
I enjoyed Forget Me Knot and look forward to reading Knot in My Backyard. Thanks, Jennifer.
Hi Patricia,
So glad you enjoyed FMK. Good luck on the giveaway.
Is there supposed to be a question to answer? I’d love to win the book.
Good luck on the giveaway, Rachel. Hope you like the book.
Sounds like a great book. No question found to answer.
Hi Rebecca, I hope you like the book. Good luck on the giveaway.
Looks like a great book.
Thanks, Sue. Good luck on the giveaway.
Thank you Jennifer for such a nice review. This is a really great blog.
Thanks for this great feature and giveaway.
I don’t see a question to answer. I love the cover on this book and it sounds like a great story. Thanks for having the giveaway.
I didn’t see a question either but the book does look great.
Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like the cover as well and think Martha sounds like a great cozy character. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to win this book—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
Sounds like a fun cozy! Thanks!
Sounds like a great story! Thanks!
Looks like a great read.
Love free books. Hope to win and try a new (To me) author.
Yet another new author that I want to try. Thanks for the contest.
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Thanks for the GIVEAWAY. Would love to read!
Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂 And I love the blue on the cover!
I loved Forget Me Knot, thanks for the chance to win this one.
Since I am an avid quilt maker, I plan on reading your series. Thanks for the opportunity to win the second book.
Love quilting mysteries and love this cover!
Looks like a fun read. Congrats
Would love to win love to read your books and thanks for having the giveaway
Sounds good, I can’t wait to read it.