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Earlene Fowler's best-selling Benni Harper Mystery series earned the author an Agatha Award. In this 13th installment, ex-cowgirl and quilter Bennie moves to California to start over after the sudden death of her husband. Working as the curator of a folk-art museum, Benni uncovers clues to a small-town murder. Now it's up to this crackerjack sleuth to solve the crime.
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"Okay, I had about a zillion things I should have been doing and I was just going to read one more chapter .... a few hours later and I had finished the book. Just love the Benni Harper mystery series. It almost feels like the characters are old friends. In this book, Benni and Gabe are still recovering from the events that took place in "Delectable Mountains" just the month before when Gabe announces that his mother is coming to visit. Meanwhile, Hud imposes on Benni to puppysit his not yet housetrained new puppy. Then, as if Benni didn't have enough stress in her life, Benni's overbearing boss wants her to investigate a murder that nobody else thinks was a murder. In other words, just another day in the life of Benni Harper! I must admit that I did guess the mystery before Benni this time!"
— Tana (4 out of 5 stars)
Tumbling Blocks Listener Reviews
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" A series I began years ago and have enjoyed, however sometime during the writing the author seems to have found god and I find it a bit of a turn off other than that I like the books being a quilter and lover of light mystery. "
— Deb, 2/17/2014 -
" This is another cozy series that I enjoy. This wasn't one of the best, but it was readable. "
— Judith, 2/4/2014 -
" I like Benny Harper and the quilt pattern names are a plus for me with this author's books. which I find about average as mysteries go "
— Catherine, 2/4/2014 -
" I thought this book was kind of a let down after the last one. But I guess it's nice to have a more light hearted book following one so heavy. Anyway, the storyline on this one kind of dragged and I felt they spent way too much time talking about Outsider art which I had no interest in. Also I found Benni to be a little annoying with how she kept pestering Gabe to talk to his mom and insisting it was her business. Not everyone solves their issues the same way. The murder was a little random, but I liked the scene at the end when she walks in on Gabe an his mom, that was nice. "
— Kieraanne, 1/30/2014 -
" Christmas is just a few weeks away, and Benni Harper has tons to do to prepare for a visit from her mother-in-law. When her boss demands her help in investigating the death of a friend, Benni has her hands full. Another good story full of small town flavor and good personal interactions. "
— Debby, 1/26/2014 -
" Another in the Quilt mysteries - Benni Harper mystery. I love her writing. Easy and funny. I'm looking forward to finding another one. "
— Nicole, 1/25/2014 -
" Not the best book in the series, but if you love Benni Harper - you will like this. "
— Carol, 1/21/2014 -
" I just started this series with the previous book Delectable Mountains. I found this one to be fairly good but Benni's relationship with her husband is really intense at times. Other than that it was good. "
— Kimmie, 1/17/2014 -
" #118 It's been a few years since I've read any of this series. Still good as it once was. "
— Cindi, 1/14/2014 -
" started reading this before I realized it's midseries. "
— Misty, 12/29/2013 -
" Another about Benni and her art museum. Good escape read. "
— Jean, 11/29/2013 -
" I cannot get enough of Benni Harper...I wait with great anticipation for Earlene to write the next one and then try to read it slow because it makes me so sad to finish....I have read every book in the series and will continue as long as she will write them! "
— Diane, 11/17/2013 -
" The book was ok, light reading, somewhat entertaining. It had some interesting information about folk art. Not sure that I'll look for this author again at the library. "
— Ellen, 11/1/2013 -
" Easy read with a vaguely quilting theme. "
— Wendy, 10/10/2013 -
" I enjoyed this last book in the Benni Harper series. I'll miss the characters in these books, as they seem like old friends now. I like that E. Fowler writes a good mystery, but also develops her characters and shows their personal development and struggles as well. "
— Rebecca, 5/12/2013 -
" Reading these Benni Harper books always feels like a visit with old friends. I really enjoy this series. "
— Barb, 8/8/2012 -
" I really like this series as a whole but this was my least favorite. "
— Leah, 7/6/2011 -
" Benni Harper Ortiz #13 "
— Ellen, 7/5/2011 -
" I haven't read the other books in this series, but was able to catch up to the story quickly, as it seems each book is its own story while using the same characters. I enjoyed the mystery and trying to piece together what was happening. "
— Britt, 4/28/2011 -
" Gabe's mother comes from Kansas with her new, surprise husband to visit for Christmas. Meanwhile Benni is dealing with an art donation to the folk museum and puppy sitting for Hud. "
— Kitty, 4/25/2011 -
" My least favorite in the series. The mystery in this book was overshadowed by all of the relationship issues. I don't mind reading about Gabe and Benni's lives and the personal struggles they have, but since this is a "mystery" novel, I would rather see a bigger emphasis on the mystery itself. "
— Nichole, 4/10/2011 -
" Mysteries are my book candy. I read them when I travel, and when I know I need an emotionally safe book. I have read every book in this series (Earlene Fowler's Benni Harper series), and am always ready for the next one to come. "
— Diane, 12/7/2009 -
" This book is about #14 in the series. The writing isn't wonderful but the characters seem like old friends to me so I keep reading them. "
— Susie, 4/28/2009
About Earlene Fowler
Earlene Fowler was raised in La Puente, California, by a Southern mother and a Western father. She is the Agatha Award–winning author of the Benni Harper series and The Saddlemaker’s Wife. She lives in Southern California with her husband, Allen, and a semi-obedient Boudin.
About Johanna Parker
Johanna Parker is an Audie and Earphone Award–winning actress living and working in San Francisco. Since narrating her first audiobook in 2002, she has received praise for her work in all genres, including her portrayal of Sookie Stackhouse in Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire books. She received her BFA in acting from Boston University and studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has performed on stages in London, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York and has numerous film and television credits. As a voice-over actress, she has voiced commercials, video games, documentaries, and websites.