Synopses & Reviews
In the latest mystery from the bestselling author of Wicked Stitch, the future of Marcy Singers embroidery shop is dangling by a thread
Marcys shop, the Seven-Year Stitch, is one year old this October so its time to party in little Tallulah Falls, Oregon. Aside from all the Halloween decorations and festive stitching kits and patterns, Marcys got all sorts of celebratory swag, including Seven-Year Stitch key rings and goodie bags.
Unfortunately, her new neighbors might spoil the revelry. An eccentric couple has opened a haunted house next door, and all that screaming will certainly scare off customers. But theres even more to be frightened of after a local waitress is found dead on the sidewalk with mysterious markings on her neckand one of Marcys key rings beneath her. With no time to hem and haw, Marcy must act fast if she hopes to restore the peace to Tallulah Falls
Review
Praise for the Embroidery Mysteries “A great series with enough suspense and smart sleuthing to hook readers every time.”—Romantic Times “Entertaining...Readers will enjoy spending time with the friendly folks of Tallulah Falls.”—Publishers Weekly “A well thought-out, free-flowing story that captures your attention and keeps you interested from beginning to end.”—The Romance Readers Connection “The writing is lively, and the pop culture references abundant.…A smartly written cozy that neatly ties up all the loose ends surrounding the murder but leaves the reader wanting to know more about the amateur detective, her friends, her life, and her future.”—Fresh Fiction “Smart and interesting, well patterned and deftly sewn together.”—Once Upon a Romance
Review
“This series [is] fresh and reliably entertaining.”—Kings River Life Magazine
Praise for the Embroidery Mysteries
“Lee weaves an excellent cozy mystery.”—Affaire de Coeur
“Readers will enjoy spending time with the friendly folks of Tallulah Falls as well as Marcys adorable Irish wolfhound.”—Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
When murder strikes the small town of Tallulah Falls, embroidery shop owner Marcy Singer isnt afraid of getting into the knitty-gritty to clear her own name
For most small-business owners in Tallulah Falls, the upcoming Renaissance Faire is a wonderful way to promote their specialty shops. For Marcys nemesis, Nellie, and her sister Clara, its an opportunity to finally put Marcy and her shop, the Seven-Year Stitch, out of business. Apparently the sisters like to keep their grudges all in the family and have set up a competing booth right next to Marcys at the Faire.
When Clara is discovered dead in her own boothstrangled by the scarf she had almost finished knittingMarcy becomes the prime suspect. Now she has to do whatever it takes to keep her reputation from unraveling and get to the bottom of a most deadly yarn
About the Author
Amanda Lee is a full-time cozy mystery writer and author of three cozy mystery series: the Myrtle Crumb mysteries, including When Good Bras Go Bad and Claus of Death; the Daphne Martin Cake mysteries, including Dead Pan, Killer Sweet Tooth, and Battered to Death; and the Embroidery mysteries, including Thread End, The Long Stitch Good Night, Thread on Arrival, and Cross-Stitch Before Dying. She is married and has two gorgeous children. Like Marcy, she enjoys needlecrafts and pop culture.