A Yarn Shop to Die For

A Yarn Shop to Die For
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2024-03-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8794457166

On the anniversary of her mom’s death, Alice joins her friends at a new knitting club at Blithedale’s yarn shop. But when the host is murdered—with a knitting needle piercing her heart—old mysteries begin to unravel. Why would the killer brazenly commit murder in a room full of people? Who’s sending poison-pen postcards? And what role did Alice’s mom play in the decades-old scandal that sent the local minister and his family packing? Alice must dig deep to catch the killer. And face the horrifying possibility that her mom may be to blame for Blithedale’s greatest injustice. Welcome back to Blithedale! Join Alice and her friends in book 5 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a tangled mystery—and an ode to small-town friendships. What readers say about this cozy mystery series: ★★★★★ “Jam packed with a good mystery, themes of friendship, self love and looking out for yourself and community.” ★★★★★ “Super cute and cozy book. Easy to read but also had good twists.” ★★★★★ “I had so much fun. It got me out of my big reading slump.”

Dyeing Wishes

Dyeing Wishes
Author: Molly MacRae
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2013-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101614595

Kath Rutledge’s grandmother left her a charming fiber and fabric shop, a close-knit group of needlework lovers, and a television-addicted ghost in the attic. She may also have inherited the special skills required to untangle a murder. Always up for trying something new, Kath and her friends from the fiber and needlework group TGIF—Thank Goodness it’s Fiber—are visiting Cloud Hollow Farm for the day to learn the fine art of dyeing. With spring in the air, the friends head out to greet the sheep. But the sheep are more interested in something else—two bodies spread under a tall tree. And one of those bodies is someone they know. Kath’s friends nudge her to investigate, and no one is more adamant than Geneva, the ghost who loves to play assistant sleuth. But when Kath discovers another murder cut from the same cloth, she’s more determined than ever to hang a roving killer out to dry…

Died in the Wool

Died in the Wool
Author: Mary Kruger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2005-09-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1416510079

The first novel in Mary Kruger’s “lively” (Publishers Weekly) knitting-themed mystery series set in coastal Massachusetts. Ariadne Evans is the proud owner of her very own knitting shop. And she’s just got herself in a stitch. When Ariadne enters her knitting store one day to find longtime customer Edith Perry strangled to death with homespun yarn, she fears her life is about to come undone—again, since she’s still getting over a divorce. Her worries increase when she’s questioned by detective Joshua Pierce, who may or may not have designs on her. While Josh pieces together the details of the crime, clues about Ariadne’s ties to Miss Perry come to light...and a bizarre pattern unfolds. Now it’s up to Ariadne to do some sleuthing of her own. Can she untangle the investigation without getting snarled up into too much trouble? That depends on whether the killer is as crafty as she is...

Knit Fast, Die Young

Knit Fast, Die Young
Author: Mary Kruger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2007-05-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1416556516

This lively and engaging novel in Mary Kruger's cozy mystery series follows the adventures of amateur sleuth and yarn shop owner Ariadne Evans as she untangles another knitting-related murder at a Massachusetts Yarn and Wool Festival. She found the body. Again. Sensing a pattern? Ariadne Evans swore her sleuthing days were over after her very own knitting shop became a crime scene a few months back. But she hadn't anticipated that the Freeport Wool and Yarn Festival would become the site of another murder -- with hers truly as a prime suspect. Since Ari was the one to find the body of Felicia Barr -- the much detested and influential owner of Knit It Up magazine -- with a knitting needle stuck in her back, the cops are needling Ari for answers. In a stitch, Ari dons her hand-knit detective cap and helps her on-and-off boyfriend, Detective Josh Pierce, untangle the day's events and solve a very woolly crime -- before the killer strikes again....

On Skein of Death

On Skein of Death
Author: Allie Pleiter
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593201795

For Libby Beckett, opening her charming yarn shop, and introducing customers to the joys of knitting and crochet, is the work she was meant to do. Until the yarn she loves is used for murder…. Libby has come home to Collinstown, Maryland to live her dream and open her own yarn shop, aptly named Y.A.R.N., along the Chester River. To Libby, Y.A.R.N. stands for "You're Absolutely Ready Now." But the acronym changes whenever inspiration strikes, and customers add to the list of suggestions that fill the blackboard wall in a shop stuffed with color, fiber, and comfort. Libby is thrilled when she lands famous Norwegian knitting celebrity Perle Langager for a series of events at Y.A.R.N. Libby's English bulldog, Hank, has been modeling one of Perle's doggie sweaters, and customers just can't wait to see Perle in action. The mayor of Collinstown even decrees a Collinstown Yarn Day to celebrate. But once Perle arrives in town, she seems distracted and on edge. And when she's found strangled with a skein of red yarn, Libby knows she has to solve a knotty mystery before her new life unravels.

Needled to Death

Needled to Death
Author: Maggie Sefton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425207062

Now that she’s been knitting up a storm with the help of her new friends at House of Lambspun, Kelly Flynn can’t imagine ever leaving Fort Connor, Colorado. But there’s trouble in her adopted hometown—and not just with her new sweater project... When Kelly volunteers to take a troop of tourists to visit Vickie Claymore’s alpaca farm, she discovers Fort Connor isn’t as sedate as it seems. Instead of a warm welcome, they find Vickie splayed out on her original hand-woven rug, her blood seeping into the design. The police jump on the case, but Kelly can’t resist doing a little investigation work of her own—even if it means taking a break from the sweater she’s been knitting in the round. Because a murderer is lurking in Fort Connor—waiting for the right moment to strike again...

Purl Up and Die

Purl Up and Die
Author: Maggie Sefton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0698185552

In this mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Yarn Over Murder, Kelly Flynn and the Lambspun Knitters must unravel the truth from the lies to clear a friend’s son of murder... Kelly’s summer in Fort Connor, Colorado, is off to a great start with knitting classes taught by her friend Barb. But while the advanced stitches are giving Kelly the slip, a more deadly problem soon has her friend coming apart at the seams. A young woman has accused Barb’s son, Tommy—a young doctor doing his residency—of assaulting her. The yarns spun by the local rumor mill are bad enough, but when the woman is found dead in her ransacked apartment, Tommy becomes the number one suspect. With the police ready to close the case, it’s up to Kelly to knit together the clues to uncover a killer who doesn’t seem to drop a stitch...

Died in the Wool

Died in the Wool
Author: Mary Kruger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2007-07-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1416544658

When Ariadne Evans enters her knitting store one day and discovers the cast-off body of a longtime customer strangled with homespun yarn, she fears her life is about to come undone. Ariadnes worries increase when shes questioned by detective Joshua Pierce, who may or may not have designs on her. Includes a free knitting pattern.

A Killer View

A Killer View
Author: M.P. Black
Publisher: MP Black Media
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2024-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8794457263

A mystery guest at the Lakeview Inn has disappeared, and local journalist Parker Lee suspects foul play. But where’s the body? And who was trying to break into the missing man’s room at the inn? Meanwhile, Parker’s sister Amy is running a fundraiser at her church and the donations are falling short. Parker’s getting suspicious. Not least because Amy’s treasurer won’t let anyone touch the collection box. Parker’s got plenty of mysteries to juggle. Fortunately, her family can lend a helping hand. But will it be enough to stop a cold-blooded killer? In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. What readers say about M.P. Black’s books: ★★★★★ “If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!” ★★★★★ “A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author.” ★★★★★ “The story unfolded straight away, and I wanted to get to know all the people.”