Irish Knit Murder is book nine in Peggy Ehrhart's A Knit & Nibble Mystery series featuring Pamela Paterson and the Knit and Nibble ladies, from Arborville, New Jersey. The reader follows Pamela through her daily life as she works from home as an editor for “Fiber Craft” magazine and does a little sleuthing on the side with her friend, neighbour, and yarn and nibbler, Bettina.

I really enjoy Peggy Ehrhart's writing style. She tells the story in a way that brings the reader right into each scene, from Pamela as she works on interesting-sounding articles, to the items being knitted and the food being served. I love the camaraderie between the knitting group characters and their conversations. The interaction between Pamela and Bettina whose repartee had me frequently chuckling was a delight to observe.

The mystery is compelling and the pace throughout the book is even. Peggy Ehrhart sprinkles clues and red herrings hither and thither so the story remains fresh whilst the reader follows along. Irish Knit Murder will be of interest to many cozy readers, especially crafters, and I’m game to see what shenanigans Pamela and Bettina get mixed up in next, in book ten.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

I really enjoyed reading Peggy Ehrhart's books. This one took me a few chapters to get in and then I bounced along with the characters Pamela and Bettina. It was cozy yet mysterious. Now you have me wondering what will happen next you sort of left it at a n interesting end. I hope to hear from Net Galley what the next book will bring. Please keep me in mind!!!

A shadow is cast over St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Arborville when a well-known local resident is found dead just after performing some Irish tunes at the local senior center. Pamela and the Knitting Club are soon on the case to catch a killer.

Irish Knit Murder is the 9th book in this fun and quirky cozy mystery series. Knit and Nibble Mystery stories never disappoint me! The characters are fun and the plots are entertaining. And -- knitting! I love knitting themed cozy mysteries!

This was a very entertaining addition to this series. The mystery kept my attention from start to finish. There was lots of sleuthing, suspects and twists. I enjoy the mix of mystery and humor.

Delightful read! I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in this series. Can't wait to see what the knitting gals get up to next! This series always has the cutest cover art as well. Love it!

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from Kensington. All opinions expressed are completely my own.**

I love Pamela, her circle of friends and her cats. I thoroughly enjoyed this solid and entertaining mystery. There's a lot going on and I can't wait to read the next book as there's some new things and I want' to know what will happen.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

Pamela Paterson and her friend Bettina, who is the a reporter with the local weekly, to St. Patrick’s Day Senior luncheon. 70 plus Isobel Lister (daughter of a long line of Listers, a prominent local family) is found dead in the green room after her performance. Both Pamela and Bettina can’t just leave it to the police, and start digging into the mystery. Isobel’s niece is a brand new member of the Knit and Nibble crew.
Lots of twists and turns, and quite a few interesting facts on St. Patricks Day, Easter ….

This is the second book in this series that I have read and it's just not a series for me.

The covers are absolutely delightful, but I am just not a fan of the main character at all, I find the story to be quite repetitive (yes, we know it's the wedding china... we don't need that mentioned every time the main character grabs a cup).

Also, there was a bit of this book that I found difficult to read as it talks about a local Wiccan and the author did not do her homework, instead resulting in the character to a Witch stereotype.

I won't be picking up any more from this series.

This is the first book I've read in this series or by this author. As a knitter and a lover of all things Irish, I couldn't help picking this one up when I had the opportunity. The story opens as Pamela, a widow and craft magazine editor, and her friend Bettina, a reporter for the local paper, attend a senior center St. Patrick's Day luncheon. Bettina is there to cover the event for the paper. The fun and fellowship are evident, and the "Irishness" ramps up when local singer Isobel Lister arrives to perform a series of Irish songs. Not everyone enjoyed the performance, including at least one who walked out. Shortly after she finishes her performance, Isobel is found dead in the back room.

Pamela, Bettina, and the others in their knitting group have earned a reputation for solving mysteries. Pamela and Bettina are determined to figure this one out. I haven't read the others in this series but I wasn't very impressed with their methods. One or the other would seize on a possible suspect; then they would create some wild scenario that led up to the murder with no objective evidence for their suspicion. Then they would talk to the suspect, realize they had it all wrong, and move on to the next suspect. Rinse and repeat. I never got the feeling that they knew what they were doing. A second death threw everything they thought into turmoil, leaving them scrambling for answers. The eventual solving of the deaths felt anti-climactic.

I enjoyed getting to know the variety of characters. Bettina is a fashionista, and her outfits are described in detail. She is a woman with a big heart and a talent for drawing people out - a good thing for a reporter. She and her husband, Wilfred, are an adorable couple, and we hear all about the fantastic meals he cooks. Pamela is a widow with a grown daughter. Her husband has been gone for fifteen years, and she has begun dating again. Pamela is the editor of a craft magazine, and I am intrigued by the articles she is editing for it, especially the Civil War story.

The Knit & Nibble group members are introduced, and each has a unique personality, so it is relatively easy to keep them straight. I liked hearing about the projects they worked on. There were some upsides to Pamela and Bettina's focusing on suspects, and that was watching them "question" them. There was one character who was angry about the "misappropriation" of the Irish culture and dropped a few tidbits that were interesting to read. There was the Wiccan who wasn't happy about some of the conflation of various holidays. I liked seeing Pamela and Bettina learn about Ostara and its influence on Easter. I already knew this as I have a family member who is Pagan, and I'm always happy to see a little education slip into a story.

There are a few romantic elements. There's the end of one romance, a hint of a missed opportunity in another, and a new man that shows promise. I liked the new man, who clearly understands who he is after losing sight of what is important.

There were a few irritating things about the book. Most of it deals with repetitiveness. Every time Pamela gets a plate, bowl, or cup, we are told it's her wedding china. It's meant to be used, not saved for a special occasion, or so we are constantly reminded. The food is always described in detail, as are Bettina's outfits. It almost felt like the descriptions were needed to make up the word count.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read, but I'm not sure I'm invested enough to seek out the other books.

Irish Knit Murder is book #9 in the Knit & Nibble Mystery series by Peggy Ehrhart.

This is an enjoyable cozy mystery. I haven’t read the earlier books and I was able to read this fine as a stand-alone book. You don’t have to be a knitting enthusiast to enjoy this. The characters are likable and it was fun following the mystery to the end.
There is a knitting pattern and recipe at the end. I plan to go back and read the earlier books.

Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

If you are in the mood for a St. Patrick's Day themed cozy, look no further. Isobel Lister performs some Irish favorites at the Senior Center with rising success, except for a few exceptions, for St. Patrick's Day. Moments later she is found dead. Pamela and Bettina are determined to find out the truth behind this tragic end.

A solid mystery with plenty of red herrings and lots of delicious food, particularly around St. Patrick's Day fare. The characters are well-developed and I really loved the supportive friendship between Pamela and Bettina. While considered labelled a knitting mystery, you don't have to be a knitting enthusiast to enjoy this book. In fact, the knitting club plays a small role in this book.

I would happily read more of this series. The friendship, community and delicious food and a good mystery are a great recipe for me to come back for more.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

This series is what I would describe as a calm cozy, not a lot of excitement- just solving mysteries but being smooth. I’ve listened to the audiobooks for the others in the series and the narrator is perfect. I look forward to more in this series!

Getting into the St.Patrick's Day festivities the local senior center puts on a luncheon and local talent entertains the attendees. Isobel Lister, an eccentric 70-something member of a very prominent family in town, is on stage to sing some Irish songs. When she finishes she goes to one of the backstage offices. Fully expecting her to return it's a shock when a woman comes out to tell them that Isobel is dead. Pamela and her friend Bettina are no strangers to local homicides and Bettina decides that she and Pamela must solve the crime before the police. That way Bettina can get the scoop on the story for the local paper. Let the investigating commence.
As with any old, old local family, the Lister's have their share of secrets to hide. Was one of those the reason for poor Isobel's demise? Then another family member is found dead in the cemetery. There are enough suspects to support more than a few twists, turns and red herrings as Pamela, Bettina and the Knit and Nibble group sort through the clues and suspects to arrive at a surprising reveal.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is such a cozy, relaxing series. This book, like the others I've read in this series, has an even, leisurely pace. It begins with a local society woman with a reputation as being eccentric, singing a variety of Irish songs at a Senior center's St. Patrick's Day luncheon. After her enthusiastic performance, Isobel Lister is found dead backstage. Now Pamela Patterson and her best friend Bettina Fraser, decide to take time from their knitting projects and to investigate the murder.

I really enjoyed this book and especially like the friendship between Pamela and Bettina. They are best friends and Bettina's kind husband Wilfred is also a friend to Pamela and supports both women in their sleuthing. In this book, the members of the Knit and Nibble Club don't play as large of a role in the investigation, but are still important to the book. I also really enjoy the descriptions of the articles that Pamela evaluates and reviews as part of her job as editor of a fiber crafts magazine. It's always informative and helps make this series unique.

The resolution of the murder case surprised me. I was also surprised by a couple of developments in Pamela's love life and am interested to see what will happen next. You don't have to be a knitter (I'm certainly not!) to enjoy this book or this series. The description of a special project some of the people in the knitting group were working on was really interesting and there are instructions for another one at the end of the book for those who are talented enough to knit!

I received an advance copy of this ebook from NetGalley and Kensington Books at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.

This is the Ninth in the charming "Knit N Knibble" cozy series that is a fan favorite. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinions are my own. I have enjoyed this entire series and looked forward to reading this fun St. Patrick's day theme mystery.

Our protagnist Pamela and her knitting group are involved in solving a murder on St. Patrick's day of a local woman who was not liked by many for her eccentric independent ways. As the knit and investigate they find so many red herrings and clues that they are soon realizing this mystery is a difficult one to solve. Together with all the local friends and townspeople they put together a list of suspcts that brings them cl.ose to solving this case.

I love these mysteries for the well crafted sleuthing, the wonderful knitting group of friends and fun supporting charcters This sleuth kept me guessing to the conclusion and I enjoyed all the St. Patrick's day referances with food and fun.

Irish Knit Murder is the ninth mystery in the Knit & Nibble series. When Pamela Paterson and Bettina Fraser find themselves on the scene of another murder, this one occurring at the senior St. Patrick’s Day event, they take it upon themselves to get to the bottom of the mystery.

I have loved this series from the beginning and was excited when I saw a new installation was coming out. I always love reading about Pamela and Bettina and this story was no different. I do have to say, though, that there were parts of this book that didn’t fully hold my attention. Still, the fun characters, Knit & Nibble get togethers, cozy town and entertaining mystery made this worth the read. If you are a cozy mystery fan, looking for a little St. Patrick’s Day mayhem, check this out! Overall, I still love this series and can’t wait to see what’s next for Pamela!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!

I adore the Knit and Nibble series, and always look forward to new installments! Peggy and her friends are back and once again find themselves tangled up in a suspicious death. This book was enjoyable, though not quite as fast paced as some of the others in the series! Still, some interesting developments are occurring for the characters, so reading this novel is a must! Also, it receives bonus points for being set around St. Patrick’s Day, one of my favorite times to celebrate!!!

Pamela and Bettina are off to an St Patrick’s Day luncheon. Who knew it would end in murder. The duo are off to their quiet sleuthing. When the murderers are finally discovered the story is more complex than expected. I enjoyed this book although it is slow to start.

Pamela may have stumbled across the murder, but she definitely put in the work to find the killer. This was a cute knitting-themed mystery. I haven't read many crafty cozy mystery, but I enjoyed the opportunity to read this one. The start was a little slow, but it was overall really engaging.

This was a NetGalley read.

I thought the context to be intriguing; St. Patrick’s Day the knitting club as well as Pamela and her friend. But for me, the story didn't quite hold me and I struggled with the end, I'm quite sure for many others it will be a most enjoyable cozy read.

I don't see myself reading another in this series. It's not quite a THREE STAR for me.

My thanks to Netgalley, the author and Kensington Books for my Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review

Who killed Isobel and why? Well cozy fans know and Pamela and Bettina find out that there was more to the older woman than met the eye. This pair of amateur sleuths set off to get answers, along with their pals in the Knit and Nibble group. This is light entertainment, with as much emphasis on the day to day lives of the characters and the nibbles as there is on the mystery. That said, I'm a fan of these two (as well as Bettina's husband Wilfred). Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A nice addition to the series. And there's a recipe !

The latest installment of Peggy Ehrhart's Knit & Nibble series, Irish Knit Murder, does not disappoint. Pamela Patterson and her best friend, Bettina, attend the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the senior center. Soon after the afternoon’s entertainer, Isobel Lister, completes her musical program, she is found dead in one of the center’s offices. Of course, Pamela and Bettina must investigate. There are several suspects, all with possible motives for murder.

There are a lot of descriptions of food, clothes, and Pamela’s work as an editor. Occasionally, I found myself skimming through those parts to get to the mystery. I still enjoyed the book and I highly recommend it to cozy mystery readers – especially those who enjoy food, cats, and knitting. I enjoy the likeable characters and always look forward to seeing what latest mystery Pamela and Bettina stumble upon in their fictional town of Arborville, New Jersey.

Thank you to Netgalley and to Kensington Books for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.