Hanging by a Thread

(Hardback)

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From USA Today bestselling author Dorothy Howell, the charming new cozy mystery featuring twenty-something Abbey Chandler and her fellow sewing circle members in the quaint, touristy town of Hideaway Cove, California.

After setting up a small sewing studio in quaint Hideaway Grove, Abbey Chandler is focused on finding crafty, creative ideas to build up her clientele. But murder can be bad for business . . .


Some of the independent shops in this sleepy town are barely hanging on financiallyand that includes Sarahs Sweets, Abbeys aunts bakery. The shops advantageaside from the deliciousness of its productsis the fact that its the only bakery in the area. But it looks like thats about to change. The second wife of a wealthy businessman wants her own bakeryand money is no object.

When murder unravels the plans for the competing shop, Aunt Sarah is an immediate suspectand Hideaway Groves merchants are on pins and needles about a big upcoming womens conference, fearing the organization will cancel their booking because of the crime. Abbeys doing her best to stay optimistic and stitch some custom tote bags for the attendees, but shes also concerned with patching up Aunt Sarahs good reputation. And when it comes to sorting through the possible motives of the victims family members and associates, shes got a few tricks up her sleeve . . .

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Praise for Dorothy Howells Cozy Mysteries

"Seams Like Murder is a charmer of a mystery, a thoroughly engaging tale of murder, romance, and yummy desserts. (Not to mention a nifty sewing project!) I was hooked from page one." Laura Levine, author of Death By Smoothie on Seams Like Murder

Danger, intrigue, and charm combine in this whodunit set in Hideaway Cove. Womans World on Seams Like Murder

Flippant fun. Kirkus Reviews on Beach Bags and Burglaries

Howell continues to deliver light, fun beach reading. Fans of Laura Levine may also enjoy this one. Booklist on Beach Bags and Burglaries

"A fun, lighthearted whodunit. The Mystery Gazette on Beach Bags and Burglaries

Enjoyable . . . an unlikely but engaging sleuth. Publishers Weekly on Evening Bags and Executions

The well-crafted plot, humor, and designer details will appeal to fans of Laura Levine and MaryJanice Davidson. Booklist on Tote Bags and Tote Tags

Howells winning debut...Reminiscent of Reese Witherspoon's character in the Legally Blonde films, Haley evolves from a total airhead into a semi-airhead without breaking a nail. A cool cliffhanger will leave readers eager for Haley's next adventure. Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Handbags and Homicide

Author Bio

Dorothy Howell is the USA Today bestselling author of nearly fifty books, including the Haley Randolph Mysteries and the new Sewing Studio Mysteries. Translated into a dozen languages, her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide. She lives in Los Angeles and can be visited at DorothyHowellNovels.com.