June 1, 2014

Thread End by Amanda Lee


I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Thread End by Amanda Lee
An Embroidery Mystery #7
ISBN: 9780451467393
Mass Market Paperback

Synopsis: Embroidery shop owner Marcy Singer is about to have the rug pulled out from under her....

Marcy can’t wait to see the new exhibit at the Tallulah Falls museum on antique tapestries and textiles, including beautiful kilim rugs. But her enthusiasm quickly turns to terror when, the day after the exhibition opens, she discovers a dead body behind her store, the Seven-Year Stitch, wrapped up in a most unusual fashion.

The victim appears to be a visiting art professor in town for the exhibit. Did someone decide to teach the professor a lesson, then attempt to sweep the evidence under the rug? Along with her boyfriend, Detective Ted Nash, Marcy must unravel an intricate tapestry of deception to find a desperate killer.

My review: This actually the first book that I have read in this series. I was able to follow along just fine but now will be going back to catch up on the rest of the series as I really enjoyed this book. The characters in this book were fun to get to know and of course I loved the little town and who can forget the dog. I really enjoyed the embroidery theme of this book even though I can not embroider myself. It had all the makings of a good cozy mystery, small town, fun characters, and a mystery that our main character who gets tied up in it all to try and solve the murder. I think the author did a good job of keeping me guessing until the end. I will be looking forward to the next book in the series and in going back to enjoy the beginning. 

Be sure to check out Escape with Dollycas (click here) to see the rest of the stops on the tour. There is also a giveaway for a $50 Amazon Gift Card from Escape with Dollycas you can enter below. (Sorry for the confusion earlier as the rafflecopter link did not show up). 



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67 comments:

  1. Lisa TiffinJune 1, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    This is a fun series, and I am looking forward to Marcy's next adventure!

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:20 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you, Lisa!!!

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  2. Diana BJune 1, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    I love this series. Thanks to a friend whotold me about it.

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  3. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I am sorry but have not read any of your books yet. Just as soon as I can drive again, I will get to the book store.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:21 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM

      Thank you, Judy! Follow the blog tour (schedule at http://www.gayletrent.com) and maybe you'll win a copy & I'll mail it to you! :)

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  4. Linda WoodwardJune 1, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Yeah!!!!!! Another great adventure in the Marcy series. I can't wait to read it! All of the books written by this author are wonderful!! Linda Woodward

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:21 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you so much, Linda! You say the sweetest things!!!

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  5. AnonymousJune 1, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Love this series!!

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  6. Carol MJune 1, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    This sounds like a book I would enjoy!

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  7. Laney4June 1, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Love dog stories. Thanks.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:21 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:47 AM

      Me too, Laney! :)

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  8. MichelleJune 1, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Just started this series and so far it has been very good!!

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Thank you, Michelle! I'm glad you like it! :)

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  9. kmt1976June 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Thank you for introducing me to this series.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      I hope you enjoy it! :)

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  10. Rita WrayJune 1, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Sounds like a good series.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you, Rita!

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  11. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Great story. Love the cover. Hope there's more to come.

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    1. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:52 AM

      Thank you, Anne! There are more coming. I just sent "Wicked Stitch" to my editor! ;)

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  12. GramJune 1, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    I think I will start here too. Thanks.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:52 AM

      Thank you, Gram!

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  13. My Recent Favorite BooksJune 1, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I'm currently reading this book and really enjoying it! =)

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    1. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:53 AM

      Thank you, Melissa! I'm so glad you like it! :)

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  14. Grandma CootieJune 1, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    I just discovered your website. I think I will be checking in often.

    This looks like a good series.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:23 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:54 AM

      Thank you, Grandma Cootie! (What a fun moniker!)

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  15. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    I've always considered needlework and thread crafts to be art work. Such beautiful pieces have different kinds of talented artists. Gayle Trent is a talented artist of the word!! Can't wait to read this book!! Ronnalord(at)msn(dot)com

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    1. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you, Ronna! I consider needlework and thread crafts to be art as well. And when it's an heirloom passed down by a family member, it just seems to link every generation together.

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  16. AnonymousJune 1, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    I haven't read any of your books yet but I am certainly going to get some soon.

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    1. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you so much, Jane! I hope you enjoy them!

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  17. Karla SJune 1, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Thanks,it sounds great

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:23 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

      Thank you! :)

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  18. SheilaJune 1, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Love the series and can't wait to read this one.

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:24 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

      Thank you, Sheila!!!

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  19. LauraJune 1, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    I haven't read any of the books in the Marcy Singer/embroidery series but I have read most of the books in other series written by Gayle (Amanda). I've read 2/3 Myrtle Crumb and 4/4 Daphne Martin/cake decorating and really love them, the DM series especially. So I have a feeling I'd also really like the Marcy books and look forward to trying them

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    1. Angela - BookauntJune 1, 2014 at 1:24 PM

      I am sorry - if you wanted to enter the giveaway can you stop back by and use the rafflecopter link. There was an error in the post earlier and the link did not show up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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    2. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you so much, Laura! I'm glad you're enjoying the other series and hope you like this one too! Sending cyber hugs your way!

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  20. Laura S ReadingJune 1, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    I love that this is set in an embroidery/needle craft store. Throw in a dog and I am hooked!

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    1. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      Thank you, DogsMom! Angus sends you hugs!

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  21. nhrJune 1, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I just learned of your blog site thru a linke from author Gayle Trent's newsletter. What fun. I have not read any books by this author, but I will because this one sounds just like my cuppa tea. I will also be following your blog because there's so much about it I love. Thank you.

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  22. katsrusJune 1, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Cute book cover. Sounds like a wonderful read.
    Sue B

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  23. KaiJune 1, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    I love this series. It's nice and cozy to read when I need to relax.

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  24. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I cannot stress enough how much I love these books,all the series offer something different for everyone. Such great characters and you become part of the family.

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  25. Jodi WebbJune 1, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Gayle I was just clearing off my bookshelves and trying to be ruthless but I can't bear to part with any of your books. Can't wait to read this one!

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  26. ConnieJune 1, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    I love cozy mysteries and am looking forward to reading this book. Thanks too for the great giveaway!

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  27. Kris Anderson, The Avid ReaderJune 1, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Thank you for the review. I love this series and cannot wait to read the latest in the series! Have a great week and happy reading!

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  28. scrpbkr57June 1, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Looking forward to reading this :)

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  29. Martha LawsonJune 1, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Sounds like another good one! I look forward to reading it.

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  30. LuAnn @ BackPorchervationsJune 2, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    I had received another book in the series, Thread on Arrival, from an internet giveaway last year some time. Still, it took me a few beats to realize this book was part of that series. When the brain cells actually started working that day were they ever HAPPY! Thread End was one of the first cozies I ever read. It helped fuel my love of the genre.

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  31. BekaJune 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    So excited to read this next book. I love the shop and the town.

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  32. MerryJune 2, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    I love to embroider, so Thread End sounds like a great cozy for me!

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  33. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    I love the writings of Amanda Lee!

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  34. GayleJune 3, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Dear NHR, Sue, Kai, Claudia, Jodi, Connie, Kristina, Amy, Martha, LuAnn, Beka, Merry, and Cathie: This reply thingy decided I needed to shut up and wouldn't let me post individual thank-yous anymore! Please know that I did read each of your comments and appreciate every one of them. You guys ROCK!!!! Thank you so much!

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