Benni Harper, the spirited ex-cowgirl, quilter, and folk-art expert, has an eye for murderous designs--and a talent for piecing together the most complex and cold-blooded crimesBenni and her relatives and friends are gathered for the family's annual barbecue and cattle roundup. Among the guests is Shelby Johnson, a young photography student from a wealthy Chicago family. In Benni she finds a favorite subject and a new friend. But when the young woman's body is discovered on the ranch the next morning, Benni's closest relatives suddenly develop into prime murder suspects...* Fifth in the popular Benni Harper mystery series* Each book features a different quilt pattern* Fowler is a three-time Agatha Award nominee"Earlene Fowler writes from the heart, and her BenniHarper is a true original."--Susan Rogers Cooper"Bright, fresh--and endearing."--Carolyn G. Hart"Shimmers with life and love... warmly endearing."-- The Poisoned Pen"Fowler writes beautifully..."-- Booklist