Hello. I’m Wallace Prescott, the manager of Carlisle Castle, where every guest is treated like royalty. At least that’s what it says on our new brochures. We used to be a small country inn nestled in the woods located just outside of Kalamazoo, MI. Jessica and her mother Linda converted their family home to an inn ten years ago and they’ve built a loyal following. But since Clarissa Carlisle (niece and cousin) moved in, things have changed. She wants Carlisle Castle to become a destination spa experience. I don’t know if it’s working.
Even with Ms. Carlisle’s modifications, the knitters are back again this year. They booked the entire castle for their weekend workshop. I thought it would make my job fairly easy. I thought they’d entertain themselves with the workshops. I thought, “how much trouble can a bunch of knitters be?” Plus, winter conferences help to keep the lights on and the bills paid.
However, it’s been one difficulty after another since the knitters arrived. The first problem is the yarn-bombing contest. Every time I think I’m caught up on my work, another knitter is here at the desk wanting me to climb a ladder to install more knitting in precarious places. I’ve begun sending them to the maintenance guy – he ought to be good for something. Fixing things is apparently not one of his talents. Another worry is that there is a huge snowstorm on the way. We sent most of the staff home to avoid the snow and now we’re down to a skeleton crew. I hope we have enough food to last through the weekend. If we lose power, things are going to get tense. I don’t think people can knit in the dark and then what will they do?
Violet Greer, one of the knitters, has been badgering me about the Carlisle ghost. We do have a ghost, but I’m not supposed to talk about it. I don’t know how she did it, but she dragged the story out of me and now I seriously regret it. If Ms. Carlisle finds out I told the story, she’ll be furious. She seems to think she can stamp out all knowledge of the ghost just by ignoring it.
And then, two new guests showed up with no reservations. Clyde Fortune and Mac McKenzie didn’t seem happy to discover that Ms. Greer was staying here. At least she offered to share her room overnight or I don’t know where we would have put them. I think we’ll just about survive the storm, as long as nothing else goes wrong. . .
You can read more about Wallace and Carlisle Castle in A Fright to the Death, the third book in the “Family Fortune” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime. The first two books in the series are Pall in the Family and Be Careful What You Witch For.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 a.m. eastern on May 1 for the chance to win a print copy of A Fright to the Death. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your SPAM folder.
About the author
Dawn Eastman lived in Michigan for many years, in a house full of animals, unusual people, and laughter. She now lives in Iowa with her family and one extremely bossy small dog. She is the national bestselling author of The Family Fortune Mystery Series, which features psychics, animal communication, quirky characters and murders. For more information, visit www.DawnEastman.com
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the opportunity!
Looks like this will be a great book to read! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy, Dru.
You had me at castle. Sounds fun.
Oh, I am looking forward to this one! And love the titles of each book in this series. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love this series! Thanks for the giveaway.
What a cute cover! This is a new series to me. Sounds like fun. Thanks for the giveaway.
Since I live in Michigan and I knit a bit, this seems like a book I will enjoy. I haven’t had any experience with ghosts, though.
What a fun sounding series!
Adding this title to my reading list
A Fright to the Death sounds like a wonderfully suspenseful mystery! Thank you for the chance to win.
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Great series!
Just ordered the first book in the series off eBay so can not wait to read it. Thank you for the chance for the latest book in the series. 🙂
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A must-read for me…
Thank you for the giveaway!!!
This sounds great, love the cover. Can’t wait to read it
Thanks, Dru and Wallace/Dawn. I need to read the other two books, in this series, but would love to win A Fright to the Death.
This is a series I have enjoyed reading! I didn’t realize the new book was out…I love the illustration on the cover and that alone would make me read this one! 🙂 Thanks Dawn and Dru for the opportunity to win a copy!
I have loved getting lost in the old house:) Gotta love an adventure with a ghost and a wild family. Have been waiting for this book. Thank you for the great giveaway.
So many fascinating things happening, so many killer possibilities! You don’t have to needle me into wanting to read A Fright to the Death!
New author to me, but I can’t wait to read this series. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
This sounds like fun . A scary winter wonderland . I would love a copy and thanks for the offer.
Winter, ghosts, and a mystery…. who could want more. Thanks for the review and the chance to win a copy.
Sounds like a great series.
Sounds like a fun read.
sounds like it’s going to be a fun read. thanks.
Love books with a good ghost, friendly or otherwise. Thanks for the give-a-way chance!
Oh, this looks so good. Can’t wait to read it
Great cozy. Thanks.
Did you know that there is a real Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, England. That is the city that my father’s ancestors were born in. Definitely want to read this one!!!
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Sounds like a great series! I love that it is set in my husband’s home state of Michigan.
Love this series and am looking forward to the next installment
Interesting! I’d love to own this one.
Sounds so good please enter me !
Oh, those dreaded words, “If nothing goes wrong.”
I love to knit! This book would be right up my alley.
An unusual and entertaining set of characters, with great plots.
So many enjoyable books, so little time. A great problem to have!
Love cozy mysteries! I have never read this series & would love the opportunity!
I would love to win and read the book! Thank you!
Yes please
I loved the first 2 books in the series
Sounds wonderful! I loved the first. Now must look for the second and hope, hope, hope to win this.
Would love to win. The cover is very inviting and I’m always looking for new authors.
Sounds like a great book with a bunch of “knit-nuts”! LOL Thank you for the great post and contest!
Can’t wait to read
Sounds like a great book, Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow, this preview makes me really want to read this book.
Can’t wait to read this. Thanks for the contest.
I enjoy reading the Family Fortune series. Such great characters. Thank you for a chance to win! Have a great weekend! Doodlesink@hotmail.com
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the chance to win!!
sounds great! I’d love to win. 🙂
Really need to start this series. Would love to win. Thanks for the contest and the review!!
Sounds like a fun read—thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I haven’t yet read this author & this sure would be a good way to start! Of course I think I would have to go back& start at the beginning of the series. 😊
Sounds like a great read!
What in the world is a yarn bombing contest??? I’ve got to read the book to find out. Thanks for the contest.
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Looks great!
You had me a storm and ghost….a must read!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy
This series has definitely been on my radar. Enter me please. 😊
i love this series. Cannot wait to read this one.
The “castle” sounds like a wonderful setting and I’m eager to catch up on this series.
Looking forward to catching up with some old friends! 😀
Seriously, how much trouble could a bunch of old knitters cause? I plan to read the book to find out. I love the book cover. Looks so cozy. Thanks for the chance to win this. Hope I do. Lorraine Koschock
I really enjoy this series. Happy to see a new one.
Sounds like this will be a great read. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve read the first one. The cover is cute.
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