A Crafter Quilts A Crime: A Handcrafted Mystery

(Hardback)

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Perfect for fans of Betty Hechtman and Maggie Sefton, Holly Quinn's third Handcrafted mystery aspires to wrap you in its warmth. Perfect for fans of Betty Hechtman and Maggie Sefton, Holly Quinn's third Handcrafted mystery aspires to wrap you in its warmth. Community Craft proprietor Sammy Kane must piece together a patchwork of clues when a "live" mannequin ends up stone-cold dead. Snowcapped pines and glittery dusted sidewalks adorn tranquil Heartsford, Wisconsin, while residents cuddle beneath heirloom quilts in front of cozy wood fires. But come the next day, the below-zero temperatures won't keep the locals away from Heartsford's annual Fire & Ice event. To boost customer traffic at Community Craft's one-night-only sale, Samantha "Sammy" Kane persuades a few of the craftspeople who sell their wares at the store to participate in a live mannequin window display contest. Local quilter Wanda Wadsworth emerges as a favorite to win the contest, as she manages to not move a muscle for an unusual amount of time. Onlookers outside the window try everything to get her to crack--tapping on the glass and making funny faces--but nothing disrupts Wanda's stillness. When the eagle-eyed spectators realize Wanda isn't breathing, a blanket of grief and fear descends upon the wintry town. Detective Liam Nash can't seem to piece the clues together. Fortunately, Sammy's cousin, Heidi, and her sister, Ellie, are on hand to reconvene their detective team, S.H.E. They set out to solve Wanda's untimely death before the case grows as icy as a sub-zero Wisconsin winter. But they are all too aware that the killer is too close for comfort.

Reviews

Praise for A Crafter Quilts a Crime:
"The elusive means and motive do keep you guessing."
Kirkus Reviews

"With a charming small-town setting, recipes, a crosswise romance, plucky amateur sleuths who cant resist getting involved, and a lovable pooch, this book is just the ticket for lovers of crafting cozies."
Publishers Weekly

"The beautifully described small-town Wisconsin setting and the affecting portraits of friendship and family relationships add up to a satisfying cozy, especially for crafters."
Booklist

Quinns solution is clever and well researched...A good cozy read.
New York Journal of Books

Another fun story involving the fun characters of S.H.E and the small town setting in Wisconsin.
Red Carpet Crash

A good read for cozy mystery aficionados.
MyShelf

Praise for A Crafter Hooks a Killer:
"[A] nicely rendered sequel...[with a] strong cast, especially Sammy, who displays a depth of feeling thats too often lacking in cozy heroines."
Publishers Weekly

A recipe and crochet pattern completes this appealing cozy, which will attract not only the crafter crowd but also those who enjoy small-town settings.
Booklist

"Holly Quinn has created a delightful cozy series that readers will want to visit over and over again."
Fresh Fiction

"Another fun book from author Holly Quinn. The characters are well-written and the story is very easy to read."
Red Carpet Crash

"This book ticks all the boxes of a cozy mystery...As a special treat, you'll find both a yummy looking recipe and a crochet pattern at the back of the book."
MyShelf

"A Crafter Hooks a Killer is a superbly crafted 'whodunnit' style mystery that will hold the reader's rapt attention from cover to cover."
Midwest Book Reviews

Praise for A Crafter Knits a Clue:
Cozy fans will look forward to future installments.
Publishers Weekly

A fun and enjoyable read. For me it's a Top Pick for the month of October.
Night Owl Reviews, Reviewer Top Pick

Readers of craft mysteries will love meeting Sammy Kane and following her around the small Wisconsin town as she cleverly tracks down the killer of a rival shop owner in this charming new mystery.
Sally Goldenbaum, USA Today bestselling author of the Seaside Knitters Society Mystery Series

How nice to escape to Heartsford, Wisconsin and join Samantha Kane and her friends as they unravel the clues when a local yarn store owner is killed. The small town setting feels authentic and the characters are all likeable. In this well plotted mystery Samantha manages to weave together the evidence and bring it to a satisfying conclusion. The yarn info and the sock patterns are an extra bonus.
Betty Hechtman, national bestselling author of On the Hook

A Crafter Knits a Clue by Holly Quinn features community, friendship, and the search for justice just as all the best cozies do! The endearing heroine and her intrepid cohorts will draw you in, and the clever, fast-paced plot will keep you turning pages. With characters I want as friends, A Crafter Knits a Clue shines, and I'll be in line for the next book, too!
Nancy Haddock, national bestselling author of the Silver Six Crafting mysteries

Quirky characters, crafts, a small town full of secrets ...The perfect cozy! I couldnt put it down!
Lea Wait, USA Today bestselling author of the Mainely Needlepoint mysteries

Author Bio

Holly Quinn has published two stand-alone fiction novels in another persona. She graduated from Carroll University in Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science in business and a minor in marketing. This is her third Handcrafted mystery.