Murder by the Hook

Crochet Mysteries, Book 16

By: Betty Hechtman

Narrated by: Margaret Strom

What starts with a kleptomaniac ends with a crafty killer in the new Crochet Mystery from national bestselling author Betty Hechtman . . .

When the bookstore where she works closes for renovations, Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers hit the road for a relaxing crochet weekend in the quaint town of Pixie. The getaway comes at the perfect time for Molly, who's been asked by her former beau to help finger a thief in Pixie who's been pilfering personal items from a friend. Molly's plan is to attend a pre-wedding party at the friend's home and catch the culprit in the act, but her simple sleuthing turns deadly serious when the groom-to-be is found murdered.

To complicate matters, the victim was found on the property abutting the place where the Hookers are staying, and they and Molly soon get roped into the investigation as potential witnesses. But Molly knows her list of possible petty thieves holds the name of the killer, and she'll have to rule them out one by one to nab the guilty party. Certain she's on the right track when she receives a threatening note telling her to back off, Molly will have to sort through a tangle of clues before the wedding that became a funeral becomes a funeral for her . . .

©2025 Betty Hechtman (P)2025 Tantor Media

Adventure

Not to be a spoiler. I was a cozy while crocheting. It was a bit off Virgin River's sub story on Netflix.

Phase over use.

This was a great twist on her previous books. Over use of phases like “letting out their breath”. Hearing the same description multiple times gets annoying. Change phrases to make writing more interesting.

one of the best yet!

The reader is a legend, story is great and fun, and I'm only sad it's the last one available right now!

Good

I do enjoy these books, but I wish Molly would be done with Mason. I'd prefer Barry, and that's not saying much. If she has to have a romance maybe a new guy all together, but not Mason!

Absolutely Love!!!

I can’t wait for the next one to come out. These books always keep you entertained.