Mary Ellen Hughes Mystery Novels

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People are Saying

Reviewing the Evidence
The two main characters are very well written... The scrapbooking crew at Jo's Craft Corner are also a vivid bunch. (read the full review at
http://www.reviewingtheevidence.com/review.html?id=6310)

"An absorbing whodunit, small town life, the joys and trials of family and friends and some useful crafting tips all combine to make this series debut a good read…. I will be looking out for book two." - - Rachel A. Hyde, Myshelf.com

"Readers will want to fire up their glue guns and join the goings-on at Jo's Craft Corner. There's wreath-making, stamping--and murder investigation 101. Jo may be an amateur, but the supportive women in her classes are going to keep you turning the pages. Hughes launches her series with a feisty, likable heroine and a savvy group of craft hounds." - - Romantic Times

"Jo is a lovely heroine and Wreath of Deception is a quintessential cozy mystery. The writing is top-notch, the plot well-paced. . . Wreath of Deception was an altogether satisfying story cozy readers will just love." - - The Cozy Library (see complete review at http://www.cozylibrary.com/default.asp?id=281)

"...This first Craft Corner mystery is a charming and colorful cozy due to the eccentric fully developed ensemble, the craft ladies, who encourage the spunky heroine to not only get on with her life, but to solve the murder mystery. Readers will admire and like Jo, who believes her new endeavors will bring her some happiness that has been lacking since the accident. Mary Ellen Hughes provides a refreshing writing style that produces a refreshingly original who-done-it that readers will enjoy."-------------------- Harriet Klausner

"An intriguing and crafty debut." - - Tim Myers, author of the Soapmaking, Candleshop, and Lighthouse Inn Mysteries

"Mary Ellen Hughes stitches together a charming mystery filled with crafty plot twists and a fun cast of characters. Read and enjoy this clever novel!"- - Monica Ferris, author of the Betsy Devonshire Needlecraft Mysteries

"Mary Ellen Hughes has a designer's touch when it comes to murder! Her book has characters you'll really like and crafts you'll want to make. Get cozy and enjoy this terrific new author."--Laura Childs, author of the bestselling Tea Shop Mysteries

"In WREATH OF DECEPTION, Mary Ellen Hughes introduces us to Jo McAllister, a warm and clever heroine who stumbles upon a dead body and ends up in a fight for her life. Filled with unexpected twists, peopled with entertaining characters, and sprinkled with touches of humor, the story races toward a finale that will leave readers breathless... literally! Jo McAllister is one crafty sleuth. I loved this book! Jo's next session of murder and mayhem at her Craft Corner can't come soon enough." - - Maddy Hunter, author of Passport to Peril Mysteries

"A clever, crafty plot and a cast of quirky, engaging characters make WREATH OF DECEPTION a definite winner. A fun, fast-paced read." - - Maggie Sefton, author of the Knitting Mysteries