Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here. Our dear friend and fellow blogger, Lea Wait, wrote one last Mainely Needlepoint mystery before her death in August. Thread and Buried will be in stores November 26. Thanks to her publisher, Kensington Books, we have an Advance Reading Copy to give away to one lucky person who comments on this post between now and midnight on Tuesday, November fifth. Lea’s cat, Shadow, who now lives with me, will pick the winner.
Thread and Buried is the ninth Mainely Needlepoint Mystery, a series that started with Twisted Threads, in which Angie Curtis returns to Haven Harbor, Maine after ten years away. During those years, Angie worked as a private detective. Through the first eight books, she establishes a good relationship with the local police and the state police detective who handles homicides in her part of Maine. That comes in handy in this new mystery when a “suspicious death” occurs on the set of a movie scheduled to be shot in her small mid-coast community. Angie has useful contacts. Not only is she helping furnish the sets for the movie, an offshoot of her new career running Mainely Needlepoint, a business she’s taken over from her grandmother, but she’s romantically involved with Patrick West. His mother, a famous Hollywood actress, is the star of the movie and many of the key players are staying at her waterfront mansion for the duration of the shoot.
Kathy/Kaitlyn and Lea at Malice Domestic in 2016
I don’t want to give too much of the plot away, but suffice it to say that a death involving high profile people has the investigating officers anxious to cross every T and dot every I. That makes life miserable for all those connected to the production. Some are strangers to Angie, but others are people she cares about—characters who played key roles in previous entries in the series. Both Leo, who was at the center of the action in the eighth mystery, Thread on Arrival, and Ruth, one of the Haven Harbor residents who has been a regular in the series from the beginning, come under suspicion.
I will confess, knowing what Lea herself was going through while she was writing this book, I was a little concerned that it might not be as good as previous books in the series. I worried for nothing. True professional that she was, with a clever, inventive mind and incredible determination, she left us with yet another excellent mystery. There are plenty of twists and turns and a satisfying conclusion, plus a couple of tasty recipes added on at the end.
To win an ARC of Thread and Buried, leave your comment below. If you came to this blog from Facebook or some other platform, please be aware that leaving a comment there will not be enough to enter you in the drawing. Only people posting comments directly to MaineCrimeWriters.com are eligible. Best of luck, everyone. It’s a terrific read.
With the June 2019 publication of Clause & Effect, Kathy Lynn Emerson/Kaitlyn Dunnett has had sixty books traditionally published. She won the Agatha Award and was an Anthony and Macavity finalist for best mystery nonfiction of 2008 for How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries and was an Agatha Award finalist in 2015 in the best mystery short story category. She was the Malice Domestic Guest of Honor in 2014. Currently she writes the contemporary Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries and the “Deadly Edits” series as Kaitlyn. As Kathy, her most recent book is a collection of short stories, Different Times, Different Crimes. Her websites are www.KaitlynDunnett.com and www.KathyLynnEmerson.com and she maintains a website about women who lived in England between 1485 and 1603 at A Who’s Who of Tudor Women.
I love this series and I’m so glad that there’s one more to read. Thanks for reviewing it.
I’m looking forward to reading this last book of Lea’s. I wish, however, she was still here to write more.
Lea is such an inspiration to this struggling author. Her clever plots and solid character development make her books a joy to read. She will be missed!
I’m happy to hear the cat has a good home, and will be selecting the winner!
How wonderful that Lea’s final book is published. She was a grand storyteller and knew her craft well.
Can you bribe Shadow with extra treats from me?? I’m glad there’s one more Needlepoint book! Looking forward to reading it.
I’m so glad there is one last book in Lea’s series for all of us to enjoy.
Lea wait was an amazing woman. Her courage, good humor and determination were examples to us all of living and dying with dignity. I have read many of her books and enjoy them.
I have never read this series.Thank you for this opportunity to win this ARC book..
She reviewed my Handcrafted Mystery series for a blurb. I’d love to read an ARC of hers as she sent me the warmest of greetings via email. I had hoped to someday meet her. Now I can…via her book.
I am interested in Thread and Buried by a lovely author.
browninggloria@hotmail.com
I do enjoyed meeting Lea & her husband Bob, while on vacation near their home in Edgecomb. And I have loved all her books, but especially the MAINELY NEEDLEPOINT Series. Looking forward to reading THREAD & BURIED! And Lea Waite will be missed, is missed already.
I do enjoyed meeting Lea & her husband Bob, while on vacation near their home in Edgecomb. And I have loved all her books, but especially the MAINELY NEEDLEPOINT Series. Looking forward to reading THREAD & BURIED! And Lea Waite will be missed, is missed already.
I have loved all her books, but especially the MAINELY NEEDLEPOINT Series. Looking forward to reading THREAD & BURIED! And Lea Waite will be missed, is missed already.
I so love this series and am glad there will be one more to read. Lea was an amazing writer who brought many hours of wonderful reading to so many people. I read almost nothing but cozies and her are some of the best.
Lea showed such grace in her posts as she battled illness. I’m glad to see another book is available.
Can’t wait for the opportunity to read “THREAD AND BURIED”. I’ve wanted to read about it since first notice of it. Love Lea Wait’s books just as you couldn’t help but fall in love with her! Her passing left a big hole in universe, but her wonderful talent allows for her to live on in our hearts and our libraries.
Thank you for your review and for the fabulous opportunity to win an ARC! Shared and hoping to be the extremely fortunate one selected.
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I look forward to reading this book, and have no doubt that it is as good as all of the others. Lea was a professional to the end, devoted to her readers.
All good news: a new Lea Waite mystery, a new home for Shadow, & a sweet tribute to a beloved author from another popular author and friend. Much appreciated. Setting a reminder to grab a copy of “Thread and Buried.” 🤠
🤠silly spellcheck, adding an E to Wait. 😳
How much I do miss Lea! She came to my memoir writing class to share great advice & she supported me during my own medical issues. An amazing woman!
BTW I donate her books to the Thomaston library after I read them to share the wealth.
Love this series! Actually love all her books. Lea was such a special person, great role model and inspiration! Miss her lots!
Love Lea and miss her and her writing so much. I am anxiously awaiting this one to be delivered. Her writing style was so exceptional. So glad her cat is with you. thank you for the chance to win an ARC. (this may post twice, was having trouble signing in, sorry)
Lea was such an inspiration to us all with her bravery in her fight. What a miracle that she could leave us one last visit with her mystery insight. Can’t wait to read this cozy. And thank you, Kathy, for giving Shadow a new loving home.
I miss Lea and will miss this series. Please add me to the drawing for the ARC of Thread and Buried. I’d love to read it now and will buy copies for my family for the holidays. Thank you for promoting Lea’s posthumous work.
Will miss Ms Wait’s posts and her books. She was epic!
I love Lea and will miss her writing! This series is very special.
I love this series and will miss her writing more, I am excited that she left us with one more to read. I will look forward to reading this last epic book by Lea!
Look forward to reading this last book. Thx for the chance!!
I am so relieved to know that there is another book in this series. I have enjoyed them all, and pass them on to my local library (Winslow Public Library in Winslow, Maine) for others to enjoy. I felt privileged to attend one of the last book talks that Lea gave in Bath, Maine at the bookstore there. Not only was Lea an excellent writer, but she was a wonderful story-teller in person, as well.
It thrills me every time I hear her name or see one of her books..the fact that this one is coming out is nothing short of magical…especially with the method of the drawing….
I am so relieved to know that there is another book in this series. I have enjoyed them all, and pass them on to my local library (Winslow Public Library in Winslow, Maine) for others to enjoy. I felt privileged to attend one of the last book talks that Lea gave in Bath, Maine at the bookstore there. Not only was Lea an excellent writer, but she was a wonderful story-teller in person, as well.
I love this series and I am glad that Lea Wait managed to finish this final one before her sad passing.
I can’t wait to read it.
I’ve only just found this wonderful series and am sorry this is the last one.
I have read them all…so glad there is a final book. It will be hard to read “Thread & Buried” & not be teary-eyed!
I love this series, and Lea’s other series too. I was so sorry to hear about her illness and subsequent death. But I cannot wait to read this book!
I can’t wait to read this one. I am sad it will be the last time I get to read a new Lea Wait, but admire her strength and determination to write this for her readers while she was ill.
Thank you for the chance it sounds amazing. The cover is really beautiful.
What a wonderful way to remember an author who wrote such wonderful stories.
I loved this series and I am so happy we have one more treasure to savor. It is bittersweet!
A new series for me – sure sounds great ! thanks for the contest
I was so saddened when I heard from this blog about Lea’s death. I LOVE her books!! She was a great writer. I have a few of her books but now want to get more because now that there won’t be anymore of them I want to treasure the ones we have. I would love to win a copy of the latest in the Mainely Needlepoint Mystery Series. Even if I don’t win one I will be after Christmas (I am expecting a gift card and will use it for books) buying the kindle versions of some of her books so I have them in my library and can read and re-read them. Lea is/was a great rider and I have really enjoyed her books so much!! Thanks for this post and the chance to win!! Love this blog, by the way, so glad I found it and have found some new authors and new books!!
I am looking forward to finding this author’s books. Always looking for new mystery writers. Sorry you lost your friend, RIP Leah.
I am new to cozy mysteries and this one looks right along with the cozy themes I like!
Thanks for the chance to win! I would enjoy reading this, especially knowing how challenging the birth of this book was for Lea. Such a talented woman, as you are, also!
What a lovely way to remember this author than with this expertly written even with all of her challenges. I’d be honored to receive this ARC. I’m so happy that her kitty is being loved by someone so caring and kind to provide a loving home.
I’m truly looking forward to reading this.
Thank you.
Cynthia
What a lovely way to remember this author than with this expertly book being published and promoted by her publisher and her friends. Even with all of the challenges this book was written and very special in many ways! I’d be honored to receive this ARC. I’m so happy that her kitty is being loved by someone so caring and kind to provide a loving home.
I’m truly looking forward to reading this.
Thank you.
Cynthia
A wonderful way to remember a very special author who showed us all how to be brave.
I would love to read this. I have always been amazed at the grace and determination her posts had even at the last.
Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
I would love to win this last book. I miss the books I’ll never get to read about Angie and the rest!
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I’m looking forward to reading this last book of Lea’s. I wish, however, she was still here to write more.