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    Etched in Tears
    Etched in Tears
    Etched in Tears
    Audiobook6 hours

    Etched in Tears

    Written by Cheryl Hollon

    Narrated by C. S. E. Cooney

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    When a famous glass artist is murdered at his own exhibit, deadly secrets are put on display, and it's up to glass shop owner Savannah Webb to see through a killer's cover.

    Celebrated glass artist Dennis Lansing is returning to St. Petersburg, Florida, for an exhibit at the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum. His unique style of embedding document images in his art is at the vanguard of contemporary glasswork. But as Savannah's first boyfriend and a former apprentice to her father, Dennis's return home has her reflecting on the past-a trip down memory lane that takes a dark turn when Dennis is found murdered at the museum with an old reference letter from her father in his pocket. A search through her father's records sheds new light on Dennis's history, but it seems his present life wasn't so transparent either. Now, with a gallery of suspects to consider, it's up to Savannah to figure out who fits the mold of a murderer.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 31, 2018
    ISBN9781977381187

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    • 4/5
      Etched in Tears is the fourth book in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series by Cheryl Hollon. I have read them all, but you can read this book as a stand alone. Savannah Webb is attending the opening of Dennis Lansing’s show at the Dali Museum with her boyfriend, Edward Morris. Savannah received the invitation because she and Dennis had dated in high school. He was also one of the first apprentices in the program started by her father to help troubled youth. They do not get much time to visit at the opening, but have arranged for a lunch as well as a visit to one of her etching classes. Dennis has found a way to etch notes and letters into his projects. Unfortunately before they meet again, Dennis is found dead in the garden of the museum. The police as Savannah for help when they find a letter from her deceased father in Dennis' pocket. She has a lot going on with a special order, issues with Edward wanting to move their relationship to the next level, a problem with her taxes as well as her classes and studio, but Dennis was her first boyfriend. So, with the help of her friends, Savannah takes the time to investigate and finally go through her father's old records. Will they find the culprit? How does an enigma machine play into this story? Will Savannah and Edward be able to ride out the latest turmoil in their relationship?

      Once again I flew through this story. Cheryl Hollon writes a mystery that is interesting, has a great plot and is easy to read. Her descriptions of the art work (i.e. the Green Bench at the museum), the museum itself, the methods used in her classes etc. enabled you to picture what she was talking about. The characters are such great friends and so well developed, it seems like I know them by now. I love how the character of Jacob (he has aspergers) is trying new things and feeling more confident with the glass shop, his customer service and working with others. Savannah and Edward's relationship is easy to relate to. Again, it is not rushed and he is able to understand her hesitation, although he is not giving up. The mystery itself was not the easiest to solve. I did figure it out before the reveal, but I really liked how the clues were dealt in the story and how the use of glass was so important to the mystery. I definitely recommend this book to cozy mystery lovers as well as those who are interested in glass art and who live or visit in the St. Petersburg area. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
    • 4/5
      Savannah's first boyfriend, Dennis Lansing, is having his own show at the museum but before they get a chance to talk, Dennis is whisked away by the museum director. The next thing Savannah knows is that Dennis has been found murdered in the museum garden.The police dept. asks Savannah to help with the art interface of the investigation and the more Savannah looks at Dennis' art, the more she is drawn to the apprentice program that her father had run and which Dennis had been a member.The mystery and characters are well drawn and the solution evident if the reader picks up all the clues, but the clues are well hidden.Looking forward to the next one!
    • 4/5
      Etched in Tears by Cheryl Hollon is the fourth book in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series. Savannah Webb is attending the opening of Dennis Lansing’s show at the Dali Museum with her boyfriend, Edward Morris. They barely get to greet the artist when he is whisked away by the museum director, Gina Wilkins. The next day Savannah is visited by Officer Joy Williams and discovers that Dennis was found murdered outside the Dali Museum with a letter from her deceased father, John Webb in his pocket. Dennis’ mother, Betty requests that Savannah discover the identity of her son’s killer. Savannah has her hands full with the shop, studio, and a special order for the Vinoy Hotel. But, Dennis was her first boyfriend. So, with the help of her friends, Savannah cracks down to uncover Dennis’ killer. Will an old fear hinder Savannah in capturing the culprit?Etched in Tears may be the fourth book in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series, but it can be read alone. Everything the reader needs to know is in the book. I found the mystery to be easy to read, nicely written and to have a good pace/flow. The author has a lovely writing style that enables to read to become immersed into the story. It was fascinating to read about various methods of glass etching (sand etching sounds messy). I enjoy the characters in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series. They are entertaining and I like how they interact (and work together). I was happy to see Savannah and Jacob develop (personal growth) in Etched in Tears. I am giving Etched in Tears 4 out of 5 stars. The mystery was interesting, and I believe many readers will not immediately figure out the murderer’s identity. I particularly liked how the clues were incorporated into the story (working with the theme of the book). It is interesting to read a book that is set nearby. The author’s description of Dali’s green bench brought it to life in my mind. I have to admit to chuckling over a particular sentence regarding politicians in our country (spot on). I am eager to read more books in A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series.
    • 5/5
      A lot of cozy mysteries that have themes (ex: bed and breakfast, pottery, baking) tend to be more about the themes and not enough about the mystery. Cheryl Hollon's new book Etched In Tears does not fall in that category. She had just the right balance.As a first time reader of this series I had no problem with the relationships between her characters. The story had an easy flow which made this book a fast read.I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.