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Cross-Stitch Before Dying: An Embroidery Mystery
By (Author) Amanda Lee
6
Penguin Putnam Inc
Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
6th August 2013
United States
General
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
320
Width 106mm, Height 171mm, Spine 20mm
176g
Embroidery shop owner Marcy Singer is about to find out that show biz and sew biz don't mix! Marcy's mom Beverly is the costume designer for a lavish, Bollywood-style production...and she suggests Tallulah Falls as a great place to shoot part of the film. Everyone at the embroidery shop, and around town, is in a flutter that a glamorous movie production is taking place in their midst. But when the star of the film is found murdered, the police suspect Marcy's mom, who made it no secret she did not care for the diva's attitude regarding her wardrobe. Marcy might as well issue an open call for suspects, because the star had a long list of enemies. To save her mom's career and keep her from accessorizing with handcuffs, Marcy and her friends will need to stitch together the clues to catch one crafty killer who may have designs on Marcy next...
Praise for the Embroidery Mysteries
[A] cozy, promising mystery seriesa fast, pleasant read with prose full of pop culture references and, of course, sharp needlework puns. Publishers Weekly
[A] fast-paced, intriguing who-done-it that will delight fans of the cozy mystery genre. Fresh Fiction
Stands out with its likeable characters and polished plot. The Mystery Reader
Amanda Leeis the national bestselling author of the Embroidery Mysteries, includingThe Stitching Hour,Wicked Stitch, andThread End.