Gull & Bones - (Seaside Knitters Society) by Sally Goldenbaum (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The sugar maples are beginning to turn, and the seasonal visitors have closed up their cottages--one more summer has been thoroughly packed away. But the residents of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, have a celebration to look forward to, until a killer calls sudden death . . .

Long-time resident Angus McPherron has a very special birthday coming up--his 100th! Known as the "old man of the sea" by Sea Harbor residents, he's lived in town all his long life and has shared plenty of colorful tales of the area.

Back in town to fill a much-needed nursing position at the free clinic, Charlie Chambers, Izzy Perry's brother, is staying in one of the handful of cottages Angus owns. The yarn shop owner is thrilled he's in town--though she'd like to know more about his mysterious roommate, Annie Smith. Still, she's grateful that each morning Charlie checks Angus's vitals and makes sure he takes his meds.

Meanwhile, Izzy and the other Seaside Knitters are busy planning Angus's birthday bash, knitting his beloved gulls into everything they make. With bands rehearsing and the menu set, Angus's celebration promises to be unforgettable. But the day before, when Charlie stops by Angus's cottage, he finds the old man has died in his sleep. Shocked and saddened, the town decides to go ahead with the festivities, which will now become a celebration of the old man's life.

But when Angus's closest friend, Father Northcutt, is found on the floor of Angus's cottage, unconscious from a deadly blow to his head, Angus's death is examined more closely, and soon is a suspected homicide. As the knitters delve into Angus's history, more questions than answers surface. Soon the whole community is concerned over what now looks like murder, a tragedy buried deep in a shameful chapter in Sea Harbor's past. And one that may point to a killer still in their midst . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Sally Goldenbaum's Seaside Knitters Society Mysteries

"A deep dive into the characters' lives and relationships brings depth to a puzzling mystery." --Kirkus Reviews on The Herringbone Harbor Mystery

"Heartwarming comfort food." --Kirkus Reviews on A Twisted Skein

"Good friends, good food, and a murder combine in a delightful holiday cozy." --Kirkus Reviews on A Dark and Snowy Night

"Endearing characters....[an] ultimately satisfying conclusion." --Kirkus Reviews on Crime of a Different Stripe

"A quirky and colorful yarn." --Woman's World on How to Knit a Murder

"The Seaside Knitters go all out to solve another murder...This one keeps you guessing a bit longer than usual and features such caring sleuths you can't help but like them." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder Wears Mittens

"An intriguing murder...Izzy and her fellow Seaside Knitters feel an obligation to find the truth...Happily, a sock pattern is appended." --Booklist on Murder Wears Mittens

"Goldenbaum has created an idyllic world in which good friends, good works, and discussing the passage of time and changes in the community are as important as solving crimes. A knitting pattern for socks rounds out the volume." --Publishers Weekly on Murder Wears Mittens

"A charming and delightful read [with] a strong sense of place--so strong one can smell the seaweed. Delicious." --Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times bestselling author

"Murder Wears Mittens is not another crime mystery like any other mystery. Sally Goldenbaum's characters feel for one another. It is a brilliantly written crime mystery, full of suspense and human warmth. Sally Goldenbaum knows how to monopolize your attention with her characters and writing style." --The Washington Book Review on Murder Wears Mittens

About the Author

Sally Goldenbaum is the author of over three-dozen novels, including the Queen Bees Quilt Shop Mysteries and the nationally bestselling Seaside Knitters Society Mystery Series, set in the fictional town of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sally now lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts with her husband, Don. In addition to writing mysteries, Sally has taught philosophy, Latin, and creative writing, edited bioethics and veterinary healthcare journals, and worked in public television at WQED Pittsburgh (then home to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood). Visit her at SallyGoldenbaum.com.