Praise for Picking Up the Pieces:
“A great choice for both cozy fans and readers of other mysteries, and of course puzzle lovers.”
—First Clue Reviews
“[An] inherently fascinating read from start to finish.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Fans of small-town murder mysteries will enjoy . . . With a good supporting cast, including a cat, there’s lots of stories left to tell in future novels.”
—Red Carpet Crash
“Spicy, smart, and entertaining, the chemistry between the characters sparkles. This one is a story to be read quickly, yet savored slowly.”
—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series
“Solving a jigsaw puzzle was never at once so deadly and so much fun.”
—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Murder as a Fine Art
“Cozy readers will be charmed and invested until the last piece of the puzzle is in place and the ending revealed. A fun new series!”
—Holly Danvers, author of the Lakeside Library mysteries
“A witty, warm-hearted, fast-paced puzzler—an impressive mystery series debut! Lovers of The Thursday Murder Club will enjoy what author J.B. Abbott has created with The South Island Jigsaw Crew helmed by puzzle expert Katie Chambers. This crew tests the jigsaw puzzles that Katie’s firm designs and produces. The jigsaw testers—of various ages and professions—face a startling challenge when Katie’s librarian father is accused of murder and he refuses to fight for his innocence. Other major characters include a past boyfriend who is a local firefighter providing support and humor without overshadowing Katie and her puzzlers. Foggy, chilly Puget Sound provides a perfect mysterious setting. Whimsy the cat offers warm interactions at the right moments. This is a highly recommended debut novel in a mystery series led by smart characters that show a lot of heart.”
—Christine DeSmet, author, Fudge Shop mysteries and Mischief in Moonstone novella series
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