A disappointing end to an otherwise enjoyable series. Much like the last four books, continuity errors are rife and the plot felt clunky and repetitive. Sarah, Dave and Charlotte make a few brief appearances but otherwise disappear. The relationship between Patrick and Angie is still stupid but even their relationship is pretty non-existent. There was no needlepoint projects happening. The mystery is pretty lame and doesn't really seem to go anywhere. I liked the idea of the movie being made based on Ruth's book but that kind of went nowhere too. Apparently Ruth's book was based on her own life and she suspected her father of killing her childhood sweetheart. Charlotte steps in with rumours that people in town thought it was Ben - the guy she ended up marrying that actually killed him. But both plots go nowhere. Considering how worried Ruth was about using her books I would've preferred it to turn out to be based on someone else that was still living or something. The mystery wraps up with an arrest, although frankly it still sounded accidental and a pretty flimsy motive. The ending came soon after - abruptly with no particular resolution for Angie or any of the Maine locals.

I'm glad I finished the series but I won't be rereading. And I wouldn't recommend reading past book seven. 1 star. ( )

Angie Curtis, manager of Mainely Needlepoint in Haven Harbor, Maine is helping with the set designs for a film being shot on location in town. Her boyfriend's mother, Skye West has brought the crew and actors so that they can film the movie where the action actually took place many years before - but is it a true story or just fiction created by the local celebrated author?

While filming is underway at the coastline, the director falls into the frigid water and is swept away by the current. Was it an accident or was he pushed?

So many questions, twists and turns, mystery was fun. The secondary characters brought in just for this installment seemed a but forced, but the regulars were great! ( )

THREAD AND BURIED by Lea Wait is the 9th title in her Mainely Needlepoint mystery series.
There are many aspects of this mystery series that I like. I like the covers - bright, cozy, colorful, very ‘Maine’ - the covers would make good jigsaw puzzles. I like the clever titles - THREAD AND BURIED, HANGING BY A THREAD. I like the chapter headings - quotes from 1800’s magazines for ladies; the historical samplers from the 1700 and 1800’s; the bits of poetry. I like the character of Sarah Byrne who always has an Emily Dickinson quote ready for any situation or occasion. I like the Maine history, recipes, interiors and the local characters and situations.
This title includes a crisp, to-the-point recap of Angie Curtis’s life, lifestyle and present situation in the small coastal town of Haven Harbor, Maine.
In THREAD AND BURIED, Skye West (summer resident and movie star) and a movie production crew are in Haven Harbor shooting a movie based on an early book written by Ruth Hopkins, friend and fellow-needlepointer.
Of course an unfortunate incident occurs (of course, a suspicious death) and Angie helps Ethan and Pete with the investigation.
A good series and a good title. ( )