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Fools Puzzle (Mass Market Paperback)

by Earlene Fowler (Author) "MY DAY DIDN'T start with murder, although the thought crossed my mind ..." (more)
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Young, recently widowed Benni Harper, the foolhardy heroine in this predictable debut, leaves her ranch after her husband's accidental death and becomes the curator of the folk-art museum in the coastal California town of San Celina. Benni is frantically trying to assemble a quilt show when she discovers a local potter stabbed to death in the museum studio. Benni's flaky 21-year-old cousin Rita, whom Benni had seen driving away from the museum, disappears and becomes a prime suspect. When Rita calls asking for money, Benni determines not to tell the police, whose new chief, Gabe Ortiz, has warned her not to interfere in the investigation, and decides to clear Rita by finding the real murderer. The day that the quilt show opens, Benni finds a plastic bag filled with money in the attic of the museum but waits to tell Ortiz until after the opening party. When he goes to the attic to investigate, he finds, instead, the body of the museum handyman. Fowler connects all the deaths in her plot, leaving no threads hanging, but Benni's reckless actions and her love-hate relationship with the enigmatic Ortiz yield an unconvincing narrative. Mystery Guild alternate.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Albenia "Benni" Harper, a youthful widow, serves as curator of an impecunious folk-art museum in San Celina, California. Just as the deadline for a quilting exhibit arrives, she spots her cousin fleeing from the scene of a murder. Hastening to clear her cousin's name, Benni stays one jump ahead of police, at the same time learning disturbing facts about her husband's death. Hectic action (mostly driving hither and yon) and dialog accompany the amateur sleuth, who actually reads a how-to-be-a-p.i. book for assistance. The start of a promising new series.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars BEST Mystery series around !, April 16 2004
By K. Geiger "geiger1971" (Cromwell, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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I love the Benni Harper Mysteries they grab you and make you feel like you actually know the families and leave you wanting and waiting for more !!
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!!!!, Nov 26 2003
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The characters are so rich and down to earth! This is a MUST read. Even if you are NOT into Quilting :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, Feb 18 2003
By Grannie (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews
I was surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did. I was annoyed with Benni for doing stupid things, disappointed at the lack of quilting references, and occasionally frustrated with the writing. However, the most important quality in my enjoyment of a book is caring about the characters - and I quickly cared a lot about Benni and her family and friends. Also, the setting in central California was fresh and different. I look forward to reading more!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Slow Start
At first I thought the idea of a mystery based upon a type of quilt pattern to be interesting. Then, as I started to read the book, I was a little disappointed. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2003 by Kevin Nelson

4.0 out of 5 stars Hang in there!
OK, so the title of my review doesn't make you think this book is going to be any good. It was hard to rate. Read more
Published on Aug 3 2002 by K. M. Howard

5.0 out of 5 stars Quilts, Mystery and Romance
This story crosses several different paths. There's the quilting interest, because the main character, Benni Harper is the curator of a small folk-art museum in California. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2002 by Judith Miller

3.0 out of 5 stars This would be fun except for the main character
The best part of this book is that it's titled in honor of my favorite quilting pattern. This is a competent mystery of an amateur detective in a specialized field (quilting)... Read more
Published on May 16 2002 by Elizabeth A. Root

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Characters make for a Remarkable Debut
Benni Harper is trying to put her life back together. It's been nine months since her husband died. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2002 by Mark Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars Fool's Puzzle
Highly enjoyable read. Recently widowed Benni Harper is a likeble character working as curator in a folk art museum. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2002 by Georgie-Anne

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading!
A great read. The mystery is well-paced and the characters are likable. The tension between the main characters is well played, and best of all, Benni's quirky grandmother is a... Read more
Published on Oct 25 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable
I just picked this book up at the Pacific International Quilt show. I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to reading more in this series. Read more
Published on Oct 11 2001 by Liza Lee Miller

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I have tried so hard to like this series. I really like the quilting connection, the quirky characters and the setting. Read more
Published on Aug 2 2001 by Alicia K. Ahlvers

5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning to series
I JUST finished "Fool's Puzzle" and loved it. A very easy and entertaining read, I found the main character Benni Harper to be down-to-earth in a most intriguing way... Read more
Published on Jan 4 2001

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