The Devil’s Puzzle by Clare O’Donohue is the fourth
book in the “Someday Quilts” mystery series. Publisher: Plume, September 2011
Nell and the Someday quilters undertake their first cold case in a
series that continues to bewitch.
After their quilting retreat upstate, the Someday Quilts ladies
return to Archers Rest to prepare for the town’s big anniversary celebration.
But their plans are unexpectedly derailed by the discovery of a human skeleton
in Nell’s grandmother’s backyard. When a menacing wave of shattered windows,
defaced graves, and threats to prominent citizens follows, fears fly that the
town’s bygone history of witchcraft has been reawakened. Shockingly, Nell’s
grandmother becomes the prime suspect, and the ladies must solve the mystery
and clear her good name–even if it means putting Nell’s own life in danger.
When a dead body is found in Eleanor’s backyard, Nell, our amateur
sleuth, is on the case where secrets buried deep are about to be exposed.
Concerns for her grandmother have Nell looking for clues to the identity of the
body and the reason for his death. When vandalism hits the town, Nell wonders
if these acts are connected and will leave no stones unturned until a killer is
caught. What a great and enjoyable read! This well-crafted mystery was a delight
to read. The storyline kept me intrigued as it came to an exciting and
surprising finish. The mystery plays a large part in this book, but it’s the
relationships and camaraderie among the residents that keeps me coming back. I
love Nell because she is such a strong protagonist who is not afraid to be
direct in her quest. With an endearing cast, great dialogue and the sense of
small-town community, this is the best book yet in this character-driven and
charming series. Especially nice is I’m a minor character in the book.
Reviewed by Dru Ann Love
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