Seven Sisters - Earlene Fowler [0]
Fowler, Earlene
Penguin (2001)
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SUMMARY:
While trying to unravel a feuding family's tragic past, Benni Harper, an ex-cowgirl who is now a quilter and folk art expert, uncovers a shocking pattern of tragedy--and stitches a hodgepodge of clues into a very disturbing design.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Seven Sisters, a challenging pattern that features a single six-pointed star surrounded by six identical stars, was most likely inspired by an observation of nature—the Seven Sisters is a loose grouping of stars in the constellation Taurus. Although the stars in the cluster appear to be close together, they are, in fact, quite far apart.
Praise for Earlene Fowler’s BENNI HARPER MYSTERIES
SEVEN SISTERS
“Fowler’s regular characters all show significant growth; the mystery itself is satisfying both as a puzzle . . . and as a story about secrets buried in a family’s past.”
—Booklist
“As in all of Earlene’s previous books, in addition to the mystery there are numerous other threads cleverly interwoven in the plot . . . enjoyable . . . well-written.”
—San Luis Obispo (CA) Magazine
“Benni is feisty, caring, loving, and one heck of a part-time sleuth . . . a not-to-be-missed view into the worlds of crime and the elite.”
—Rendezvous
MARINER’S COMPASS
Winner of the Agatha Award for Best Novel
“Captivating . . . [an] excellent addition to a notable series.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Fowler’s plots can be as outrageous as Ellery Queen’s, her turf is Ross Macdonald’s, and her tone is heir to Grafton and Paretsky . . . [She is] an up-and-comer worth watching.”
—Nashville Scene
“Fowler’s best work to date . . . Mariner’s Compass points the way to quality reading for the heart, mind, and soul.”
—Ventura County (CA) Star
DOVE IN THE WINDOW
Nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Novel
“Excellent . . . While the characters are perhaps the most vivid feature, setting nearly edges them out. Best of all is Benni’s sharp, sassy voice.”
—Booknews
“Fowler writes beautifully about the picturesque Central Coast, ranching, and local cuisine.”
—Booklist
GOOSE IN THE POND
Nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Novel
“Engaging.”
—Booklist
“Brilliantly crafted romantic suspense . . . waiting to be devoured by the reader.”
—The Mystery Zone
“A fast, fun read that jumps into the action right from the get-go.”
—San Luis Obispo (CA) Telegram-Tribune
KANSAS TROUBLES
Nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Novel
“Mayhem, murder, chaos, and romance . . . well-paced mystery ... fun reading.”
—The Derby (KS) Daily Reporter
“Fowler’s story about a sassy ex-cowgirl and quilter who loves to solve crimes . . . is a lot of fun to read. Fowler has a deft touch.”
—The Wichita Eagle
IRISH CHAIN
“A terrific whodunit! The dialogue is intelligent and witty, the characters intensely human, and the tantalizing puzzle keeps the pages turning.”
—Jean Hager author of Bride and Doom
“A blue-ribbon cozy . . . This well-textured sequel to Fool’s Puzzle . . . intricately blends social history and modern mystery.”
—Publishers Weekly
FOOL’S PUZZLE
Nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Mystery
“Characters come to full three-dimensional life, and her plot is satisfyingly complex.”
—The Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
“Breezy, humorous dialogue of the first order.”
—Chicago Sun-Times
“I loved Fool’s Puzzle.... [Earlene Fowler] made me laugh out loud on one page and brought tears to my eyes the next.... I can’t wait to read more.”
—Edgar® Award-winning author Margaret Maron
Berkley Prime Crime Books by Earlene Fowler
THE SADDLEMAKER’S WIFE
The Benni Harper Mysteries
FOOL’S PUZZLE
IRISH CHAIN
KANSAS TROUBLES
GOOSE IN THE POND
DOVE IN THE WINDOW
MARINER’S COMPASS
SEVEN SISTERS
ARKANSAS TRAVELER
STEPS