THE MOON SPINNERS ( Sally Goldenbaum)

This third in the Seaside Knitters series continues the adventures of sixty-something Nell, Ben, and Nell's niece Izzy Cahmbers, owner of the Seaside Knitting Studio.  Two things stand out in this cozy mystery:  the friendships and the food! This time the murder victim is Sylvia Santos, the beautiful, controversial wife of millionaire Angelo Santos.  When her red Ferrari careens off a cliff, the initial assumption is that she was the victim of an unfortunate accident.  Then it is discovered that the brake line hs been cut.  Complicating the investigation are Sylvia's unpopular decision to cut off beach access to the community, circumstantial evidence against Angelo's unstable sister Julianne, and an unexpected pregnancy.  As usual, Izzy, octogenarian Birdie, Nell, and the others knit their way to a surprising solution.  There is actually not too much knitting in this installment, but there is enough mention of yarn and knitting patterns to satisfy yarn enthusiasts.  I have to admit that I was surprised when I found out who the perpetrator of the crimes was.  Goldenbaum did a decent job on this one!