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Crewel World Audiobook

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Read By: Susan Boyce Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Needlecraft Mysteries Release Date: June 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781609984472

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

18

Longest Chapter Length:

36:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

20:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

25:54 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

19

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Publisher Description

The art of needlecraft requires patience, discipline, and creativity. So too does the art of detection. Just ask Betsy Devonshire, who’s learning that life in a small-town needlecraft shop can reveal an unexpected knack for knitting—and a hidden talent for unraveling crime.

When Betsy Devonshire arrived in Excelsior, Minnesota, all she wanted was to visit her sister Margot and get her life in order. She never dreamed her sister would give her a place to stay and a job at her needlecraft shop. In fact, things had never looked so good—until Margot was murdered.

In a town this friendly, it’s hard to imagine who could have committed such a horrible act, but Betsy has a few ideas. There’s an ex-employee who wants to start her own needlework store. And there’s the landlord who wanted Margot out. Now Betsy’s putting together a list of motives and suspects to figure out this killer’s pattern of crime.

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"Love those cozies....nice small town, lots of needlework talk, and a couple of smart, 50 ish sisters. Well, until one is murdered. The other sister keeps working at it until she finds the murderer and then has to convince the police. Really pretty good. And I'm going to read the next ones in the series."

— Sally (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “You need not be a needlecrafter to enjoy this delightful series debut.”

    — Mystery Time on Crewel World
  • “The mystery is tightly plotted, and needlecrafters will delight in the details.”

    — Library Journal

Crewel World Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's been a while since I read the first book in Monica Ferris' series, but _Crewel World_ doesn't disappoint, and I can see why so many of us were drawn in to the Minnesota needlework store. Even with the huge leap from supposition to accusation of the primary suspect in the murder of Betsy Devonshire's sister, it was nice to rediscover the characters of Crewel World. Definitely makes me want to break out all my unfinished needlework. "

    — Julie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a great example of "cozy crime," a very light read and enjoyable to pick up in a few spare minutes and then put back down. I really enjoyed it, but there was not much plot development. I was surprised when I looked back at how little actually happened in the book, considering that it doesn't seem to move slowly when you are reading it. The characters are enjoyable, they're well portrayted and you can see exactly the type of people they are. I also like the needlepoint references, the author clearly did some research towrite this book. Overall, I would recommend it for a bit of light relief. It won't change your world, but if you like mysteries or fibre crafts you'll probably enjoy it. "

    — Emma, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it a lot, definitely interested in the rest of the series "

    — Sarah, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A nice little cozy mystery. The beginning is quite slow but the characters are nice. I want to read the next one. "

    — Fanny, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There was a snarkiness to Betsy that I enjoyed. "

    — Eli, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very uneven, choppy read. This is a first book, so hopefully it improves from here. I almost gave up, though, because the only character I really liked was the one that was murdered. What does that say for the future, when the one character you like has no possibility of returning? "

    — Babs, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My very first "cosy" mystery. No bad. I liked it because it was set in a stitching shop (my dream world!). The actual "mystery" was a bit weak but a quite nice read. I shall read more of hers. "

    — Julie, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Mystery was easy to solve. The main character is not that interesting I may try the second book in the series to see if I can get into it because I do like the undertone of the needle arts. "

    — Karen, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nice story. Needlework heavily mentioned. "

    — Angel, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun, quick read that popped up when I was searching for something else...I enjoyed enough that I will go back to the "card catalog" and read more of her books. Fluffy, but not annoyingly so. "

    — Diane, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love the references to cross stitch in this murder mystery {guilty shrug}. "

    — Sandra, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun. Light read. Set in Excelsior, MN, so almost local. It is titled a needlecraft mystery - a good fit for me. "

    — Mary, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Okay, easy fluff, cozy mystery. "

    — Carol, 10/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an entirely guilty pleasure book. It's about knitting and needlework, has a cute cat and a mystery. What more could I want? This is 'brain on auto-pilot' read, but and I thoroughly enjoyed it and read the next one in the series. "

    — Elisabeth, 5/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This cozy was a very pleasant and enjoyable read. I got to know all of the characters and so I think I will enjoy the second book in the series even more. "

    — Lanadal1, 2/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good Mystery - I liked the characters - understated mystery, not intense - a fun read "

    — Cleo, 8/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a delightful cozy - Sister goes about checking on locals trying to find out who killed her sister. The sister is indeed loved by many and the suspects are numerous. Really a calm read after just finishing a thriller.. "

    — Lynda, 6/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Anything by Monica Ferris is a good read! I learned a new pattern! "

    — Jennifer, 5/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The first in a series of books - all mysteries, I think - set around the topic of a needlepoint sewing shop in Minnesota. Lots of detail about the area and a fun, light read. "

    — Jan, 11/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A bit of fluff, if you are wanting to waste some time ~ "

    — Carmen, 7/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is such a wonderful series GreaT BOOK! "

    — Deb, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. Great series of Mysteries. "

    — Dianne, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An enjoyable mystery with some very surprising twists! "

    — Joy, 3/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book. It was a nice, relaxing, easy book to read. It had suspense along with interesting characters. I'm very glad that I have found another series to read. "

    — Jeanne, 3/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think it will be a nice series to read. Very enjoyable. "

    — Elizabeth, 2/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good Mystery - I liked the characters - understated mystery, not intense - a fun read "

    — Cleo, 1/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Anything by Monica Ferris is a good read! I learned a new pattern! "

    — Jennifer, 11/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun, quick read. Very clean. It would make more sense to someone who did needlepoint. :) But I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to continue the series. "

    — Geneve, 10/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really liked this first book in the series. Unlike many mysteries I really liked the victim in this book and I was sorry to see her killed. The mystery was good but I did figure out the who and why pretty early. I will be reading more in this series. Enjoy "

    — Kari, 10/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My very first "cosy" mystery. No bad. I liked it because it was set in a stitching shop (my dream world!). The actual "mystery" was a bit weak but a quite nice read. I shall read more of hers. "

    — Julie, 5/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Relaxing eye candy for the escapist reader. "

    — Victoria, 5/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun. Light read. Set in Excelsior, MN, so almost local. It is titled a needlecraft mystery - a good fit for me. "

    — Mary, 5/20/2010

About Monica Ferris

Monica Ferris is the USA Today bestselling author of several mystery series under various pseudonyms. She lives in Minnesota.

About Susan Boyce

Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.