A FUN, CRAFTY MYSTERY... "This was a great read that had me reading non-stop from the moment I turned the first page....The writing flowed easily and I liked the cast of characters in this charming whodunit." - Dru Ann Love, Dru's Book Musings Former US Army JAG specialist, Faith Hunter, returns to her West Virginia home to work in her grandmothers' scrapbooking store determined to lead an unassuming life after her adventure abroad turned disaster. But her quiet life unravels when her friend is charged with murder – and Faith inadvertently supplied the evidence. So Faith decides to cut through the scrap and piece together what really happened. With a sexy prosecutor, a determined homicide detective, a handful of sticky suspects and a crop contest gone bad, Faith quickly realizes if she’s not careful, she’ll be the next one cropped. Praise for the Faith Hunter Scrap This Mystery Series: “Christina’s characters shine, her knowledge of scrapbooking is spot on, and she weaves a mystery that simply cries out to be read in one delicious sitting!” — Pam Hanson, Multi-Published Women’s Fiction Author “This was a great read that had me reading non-stop from the moment I turned the first page. The author did a good job in keeping me in suspense with plenty of twists and turns and every time I thought I had it figured out, the author changed the direction in which the story was headed. What intrigued me most is Faith’s past and how it played in her approached to the clues she uncovered. The writing flowed easily and I liked the cast of characters in this charming whodunit.” – Dru Ann Love, Dru’s Book Musings “Cropped To Death is a cozy mystery that exceeds expectations….Freeburn has crafted a mystery that does not feel clichéd or cookie-cutter….it’s her sense of humor that shows up in the book, helping the story flow, making the characters real and keeping the reader interested.…And she promises more Faith Hunter books—I hope she writes fast!” — Cynthia McCloud, Scrapbooking is Heart Work Blog “Read this fun book and you will never think of Washi tape in in quite the same way again, I promise. Christina Freeburn’s second installment in her scrapbooking mystery series is full of small-town intrigue, twists and turns, and plenty of heart.” – Mollie Cox Bryan, Agatha Award Finalist, Scrapbook of Secrets “This is a fun series with very likable characters you will want to visit with again and again with every new book. Even if you are not a fan of scrapping (and I’m not – it’s about the only craft I never got into) you will enjoy the series as it is not heavy with information about the hobby – as some hobby series can be. And if you are into the hobby, there are hints at the back of the book.” – Kate Shannon, Rantin’ Ravin’ and Reading “[Freeburn] is able to weave in humor, but also suspense, and even a little bit of romance...If you’re a series lover like me, you’ll be happy to know that is the second in the Scrap This series, and a third is due in 2014.” – Kerry Hammond, CriminalElement.com Books in the Faith Hunter Scrap This Cozy Mystery Series: CROPPED TO DEATH (#1) - DESIGNED TO DEATH (#2) - EMBELLISHED TO DEATH (#3) (September 2014) Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all... The Faith Hunter Scrap This Mystery series was a way to combine some of the loves in my life: scrapbooking, mysteries and my new home of West Virginia. The "where" in stories is usually just the setting, but in moving to West Virginia I found that "where" is a life of its own. The mountains, faith, and love of country are a part of the people. I wanted to write stories incorporating this way of thinking and being. So I wove scrapbooking, this creative hobby where people document their memories and emotions, into the lifestyle of West Virginia. And since I can't seem write something without a crime happening, mystery is the perfect genre to place all my loves together. I love writing about a heroine where the location, and her faith, are a natural part of her life and personality. I hope you enjoy Faith, and her family, and all the beauty (and murder!) of West Virginia. Christina Freeburn wrote her first book in the ninth grade, mostly during algebra class (which she doesn't recommend). She served in the JAG Corps of the US Army and also worked as a paralegal, librarian, and secretary. She lives in West Virginia with her husband, children, a dog, and a rarely seen cat except by those who are afraid or allergic to felines. When not writing or reading, she can be found in her scrapbook area among layouts, paper, bling and stuffed Disney characters. Her novel, Cropped to Death , brings together her love of mysteries, scrapbooking, and West Virginia. Used Book in Good Condition