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We can do things with crochet that you knitters only dream about...

Detective Heather appeared a little stunned by Adeles barrage,but quickly shrugged it off...

As long as Im here, Id like to ask you all something. Was it common for Ellen to forget her hooks?

Not at all, CeeCee began. I was surprised when Molly told me. It was completely unlike Ellen. She was highly organized and into detail...

Really, Detective Heather said, taking out her notebookand pen. So, then you saw the bag of hooks after she left?

CeeCee shook her head. Not me.

The detective looked toward Adele, Meredith and Sheila. You must have seen the bag of hooks?

They all shook their heads.

Hmm, so, Mrs. Pink, you were the only one who actuallysaw the bag?

This wasnt sounding good. I didnt like the way DetectiveHeather was staring at me. I thought about what Id said to Dinah about has it wasnt my job to find out who killed Ellen. Id just changed my mind.

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PUBLISHERS NOTE: The recipes contained in this book are to be followed exactly as written. The publisher is not responsible for your specific health or allergy needs that may require material supervision.The publisher is not responsible for any adverse reactions to the recipes contained in this book.

HOOKED ON MURDER

A Berkley Prime Crime Book / published by arrangement with the author

PRINTING HISTORY
Berkley Prime Crime mass-market edition / May 2008

Copyright 2008 by Betty Hechtman.

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For Burl and Max.
You guys are the best!

Acknowledgments

I want to thank Sandy Harding for her enthusiasm and excellentediting, and for being fun to work with.

This book wouldnt have happened without my wonderful agent, Jessica Faust.

Los Angeles police officer Kathy Bennetts online class Cops from A to Z was fascinating and gave me a lot of valuableinside information.

Thanks to Cathy Gendron, Rita Frangie, Kristin del Rosario and the axb group for making the book look so great.

Not only did homicide detective Michel Carroll of the Fort Worth Police Department put on a heartrending presentation for the Kiss of Death Chapter of Romance Writers of America,but he also generously answered my questions and gave me insight into what its like to be a homicide detective.

I cant forget my cheerleaders, Roberta Martia and Judy Libby, who have been joined by Betty Mehling and Diana Lang.

Although, like Molly, I did teach myself how to crochet with a kids kit, Alice Kan and the Tuesday group helped me get past the basics. Paula Tesla broadened my crochet horizonsand became my go-to person. She also taught me about the generous spirit of crocheters, who really do make things to raise money for charity or to give to those in need.

Crocheters rule!

Joan Jones, Linda Bruhns, Jan Gonder and Jack Warford met Molly first and gave her a thumbs-up.

And thank you to my cake tasters, Burl and Max, even if you couldnt wait until it was cool enough for the icing.

CHAPTER 1

When i stopped by ellen sheridans house to drop off the crochet hooks shed left at the bookstore, I expected to be in and out with maybe a thank-you and a few brownie points. I certainly didnt expect to end up in handcuffs.

Finding her front door open, I assumed she was bringingin groceries. I did a courtesy knock and said a few hellosand went on in. I called out her name as I continued down the hall to the living room. It looked out on the backyard,and I was so intent on seeing how the landscaping had changed since Id been there last, I didnt look down not at first, anyway. Not until I screamed at the shock of stepping on something other than floor. I screamed again, even louder, when I realized I had stepped on Ellens leg and she might not be alive. She was sprawled across the champagne-colored carpet with a fireplace poker next to her head.

My feet suddenly seemed unable to move and my mind unable to focus. The only thought that kept going through my mind was to check her pulse on the chance that her condition wasnt as final as it looked.

With my heart pounding, dry mouthed and light-headed, I kneeled next to her. Just as my fingers landed on her neck, I heard a rustle.

Freeze. The voice was male and full of authority. I followed his command, turning my head ever so slightly to look over my shoulder and see who the voice belonged to. An LAPD officer with a crew cut and a grim expression had both his hands on his gun, and it was pointed at me.

Hands on your head, he ordered. Without hesitation, I complied, though as I did, the tote bag on my wrist slid down my arm.

Only later did I find out how this moment of supreme bad timing happened. All afternoon, the Neighborhood Watch captain had been concerned about the open door. He thought it looked suspicious when I went in, and called to report it. The cop had been down the street, staking out a stop sign that was notorious for being ignored. Hed answeredthe call and been approaching the famous open door as I started to scream.

Not taking his eyes off me, the officer stepped toward Ellen, crouched down and, releasing one hand from the gun, put two fingers on her neck. He was close enough for me to see that the name on his badge was Steven James.

Thats what I was going to do. I hoped that would make it clear that I was trying to help Ellen. After a momenthe stood up and shook his head with an even grimmer expression.

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