Laura Childs' New York Times best-selling Tea Shop and Scrapbooking mysteries have earned her a devoted readership. Set amidst the hustle and bustle of Mardi Gras, this much-anticipated 10th novel in the series follows scrapbooking maven Carmela Bertrand as she investigates the grisly death of TV reporter Kimber Breeze. It's not long before Carmela starts receiving spooky postcards -- signed by Kimber herself -- and realizes the case entails much more than she bargained for.
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"I have read and always enjoy Laura Childs' mysteries - the Tea Shoppe series, the Scrapbooking mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club mysteries. This is the latest book in the Scrapbooking series and it is another good read! I always enjoy curling up with the latest new cozy" mystery from Laura Childs!"
— Ricki (5 out of 5 stars)
“Top-notch…From gaslight street and cobblestone walks to magnificent parades and formal garden parties, Childs expertly convey the eerie romantic character of New Orleans…This is a first-rate mystery, with some thrills and chills and a few spooky twists to keep readers guessing.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)“The characters take the spotlight here in an appealing fashion, but details of the Mardi Gras celebration are mixed in with scrapbook tidbits and recipes for a well-blended mix of mystery and fun.”
— Booklist“Delves deeply into the Big Easy’s food, culture, and fashion scene.”
— Kirkus Reviews" This one was good. Again, I wish she wrote more about actual scrapbooking rather than all these weird projects, but still a lot of fun. I really had no idea who the killer was until the end. Definitely looking forward to the next one. "
— Jessica, 2/18/2014" I enjoy this series and this book did not disappoint. My only disappointment was that we won't have Kimber around any more in future books although I'm sure we'll have some other people to annoy Carmela. Some of the alligator farm stuff was a little much for me, but a very enjoyable read. "
— Trisha, 2/2/2014" This takes place during Mardi Gras with a slightly ditzy but amusing amateur detective. "
— Sara, 1/28/2014" An enjoyable trip thru New Orleans mardi gras thru the eyes of a scrapbooking store owner. Carmela is viewing a parade and waiting for an interview when a reporter is killed on the balcony. Carmela begins her search for the murderer. "
— Barb, 1/26/2014" Once again, Carmela, the owner of a scrapbook shop in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and her very annoying friend, Ava, investigate a murder. I couldn't decide what bothered me most about this book. Was it the way Carmela leaves poor, long-suffering Gabby to run the scrapbook shop? Or the frequent mention that Carmela was still under 30? Maybe it was how modest Carmela is in terms of dress when compared to Ava? The really inane way Carmela handles her investigation at the end of the book? How about the general lack of growth in these characters? "
— Susan, 1/21/2014" Don't read the end of this book on a stormy night!! Engaging story as always "
— Charlene, 1/20/2014" Book club. Required read. "
— Natalie, 1/19/2014" I do love these books because of new orleans , recipes , story lines but ...... Some advancement of the 2 girls lives would be nice along with some romance / sex with " babcock " . "
— Laura, 1/8/2014" This book reminded me of the movies on lifetime with Kelly Martin in them..Good book..Quick read.. "
— Ann, 12/29/2013" Better than the last book I read in the series, but I still don't like it as much as her other series. "
— Lbaker, 12/16/2013" Fun read . . .better then some of her other books. "
— Sheila, 12/15/2013" About a scrpbooker in historic part of New Orleans that has to solve a murder. Very good. "
— Joyce, 12/7/2013" Eh. Too much scrapbook crap. Too much Mardi Gras. "
— Cindy, 12/1/2013" Excellent escapist, cozy mystery. Makes me feel so crafty just reading it! "
— Faith, 8/21/2013" I love this series but I found there weren't enough clues to enable us to solve it. "
— Anastasia, 7/16/2013" Good story with credible ending--much better than the last one but still the postcards motive seemed bizarre. "
— ChrisGA, 6/4/2013" Love this series...the characters are great, there is enough suspense to keep you on your toes, but also some fun. Always recipes and craft tips in the back! "
— Michele, 5/28/2013" Cozy mystery set around a scrapbooking shop in New Orleans. "
— Vicky, 3/29/2013" Excellent- I love this series. "
— Judy, 3/9/2013" I love all of the books in Laura Childs' scrapbook series. If I ever get to New Orleans again, I will be so disappointed that I won't actually be able to meet Carmella and Ava, and visit their stores. They've become my friends over the years of reading these books. "
— Melanie, 1/27/2013" Not my favorite in this series. Sadly, I think I am losing interest in this author's series. The last tea mystery had me struggling to finish, and this scrapbooking mystery felt the same way. "
— Sarah, 1/10/2013" Another Great book in this wonderful series! Lots of twists and turns, to get you really Thinking Who Did It? LOL! "
— Deb, 1/3/2013" Kimberly Breeze is killed at an interview event during mardi gras. Carmela is there and sets out to find the killer. It takes until the last few pages to work out which of the suspects committed murder and wuss willing to do it again. "
— April, 12/9/2012" I have never liked this series as much as the tea shop series. These characters just don't seem real. Like they're sketches of the tea shop series characters. Unfortunately I was glad it was over. Not sure I'll bother with another visit to Carmella's. "
— Sharon, 11/20/2012Laura Childs is the author of many novels in the Tea Shop mystery series, Scrapbook Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries.
Danielle Ferland performed in her first Broadway musical production, Sunday in the Park with George, at the age of thirteen. She is best known for her Drama Desk-nominated role as Little Red Riding Hood in the original 1987 Broadway production of Into the Woods. She also appeared in theatrical productions of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, and Moliere’s Tartuffe.