Monica Ferris

When her sister Margot turns up dead in her own needlecraft store in Excelsior, Minnesota, Betsy Devonshire launches her own investigation into the murder, uncovering an array of suspects ranging from an ambitious former employee to a greedy landlord. Original.

Crewel World

The owner of Crewel World, a needlework shop, amateur detective Betsy Devonshire becomes caught up in the investigation into the death of a fellow shop owner, who tumbles to her death during the annual needlework convention.

Crewel Yule

When adoptee Lucille Jones arrives in town to research her roots, she discovers her striking resemblance to local Jan Henderson, but when Jan becomes a suspect in the murder of her great-aunt, Betsy Devonshire investigates to find the truth.

Sins and Needles

Needlework shop owner and amateur sleuth Betsy Devonshire becomes embroiled in a dangerous and all-too-personal case, when her friend Godwin is arrested for the murder of his significant other, John, after a nasty quarrel. Reprint.

Embroidered Truths

Knitting Bones: Needlecraft Mysteries Bk. 11

A sponsor of one of the entrants in the local antique car race, Betsy Devonshire must put her needlecraft and sleuthing skills to work when one of the drivers turns up dead before he reaches the finish line. Original.

A Murderous Yarn

Tormented by nightmares, Betsy Devonshire, the new owner of a needlecraft shop in Excelsior, Minnesota, decides to get away for a a needlecraft get-together at a remote, rustic lodge, but her nightmares are transformed into reality when she stumbles upon the body of an unknown woman. Original.

Unraveled Sleeve

Needlecraft shop owner Betsy Devonshire tries to unravel the truth surrounding a five-year-old double murder and clear the name of her new roofer and friend, Foster Johns, in a mystery accompanied by a counted cross stitch pattern.

Hanging by a Thread

The discovery of a damaged tapestry in a village church will bring together a group of sewing ladies to solve a crime. By the author of Framed in Lace and Crewel World. Original.

A Stitch in Time

Betsy Devonshire, along with her best friend Officer Jill Cross, investigate after an artisan is found murdered at a local art fair.

Cutwork

The owner of the Crewel World needlework shop, Betsy Devonshire must put her sleuthing talents to work when one of her regular customers unwittingly becomes embroiled in a deadly delivery of exotic antiquities. By the author of Knitting Bones.

Thai Die

Needlework shop and part-time sleuth Betsy Devonshire finds a Nazi skeleton buried beneath the floorboards of an old cabin she is renovating and works to uncover a decades-old crime in this new mystery from the author of Blackwork.

Buttons and Bones

Part-time sleuth and needlework shop owner Betsy Devonshire works to clear murder suspect Leona Cunningham and find the real killer after the victim was last seen blaming the peaceful Wiccan and microbrewery owner for a series of local “accidents."

Blackwork

Needlework shop owner Betsy Devonshire investigates the murder of a customer who was also an avid and talented yarn hand-dyer in this new mystery in the series following Threadbare. 30,000 first printing.

And Then You Dye

When a ferry that sank in 1949 is raised from the bottom of the lake, containing the skeleton of a murdered woman, needlecraft expert Betsy Devonshire holds the key to the crime when she is asked to identify the only clue, a piece of unusual lace-like fabric. Original.

Framed in Lace

"Even though running Crewel World keeps Betsy plenty busy, a little extra cash on the side doesn't hurt. So when the local senior complex, Watered Silk, asks her to teach a class on the tricky punchneedle technique, Betsy jumps at the opportunity to win over some new customers. Unfortunately, the business that Betsy drums up is not of the needlework variety. A young woman is found floating in Watered Silk's therapy pool, and Betsy's sleuthing skills are immediately called upon to figure out who drowned her. But the list of suspects is more twisted than any Betsy has encountered before. The young woman had three lovers--each with a motive for the murder. It's up to Betsy to sort out the snarl of romantic entanglements and find a killer, or the wrong man is bound to get pinned for a crime he didn't commit.."--

The drowning spool

When the historic Hopkins ferry is raised from the lake, a skeleton is discovered. Unfortunately, the only evidence is a piece of lace-like fabric. But once Betsy Devonshire and the patrons of her needlecraft shop lend a hand, they're sure to stitch together the details of this mystery... "Filled with great small-town characters...A great time!"Rendezvous

"The USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries have shown that when it comes to murder, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop, doesn't mess around. But when a local hoarder is murdered, she'll need all her wits to dig a new friend out of a heap of trouble... After a tree falls on Tom Riordan's house, landing him in the hospital, the police discover a mountain of junk piled high in his home. Locals in Excelsior, Minnesota--including Betsy and her Crewel World Monday Bunch--offer to help with the cleanup while Tom recuperates. But when Tom is found murdered in his hospital bed, the sole heir to his property--his cousin Valentina--becomes the number one suspect. Betsy believes there's more to the case than meets the eye, but finding clues to the killer's identity in the clutter Tom left behind will be like looking for a needle in a haystack .."--

A Needlecraft Mystery - 18

Darned if You Do

"In the USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries, Betsy Devonshire has her hands tied between running her needlework shop and turning her sharp eye for deduction to solving crimes... The Monday Bunch and other local knitters are participating in a fund-raising auction to save a community center, creating a growing pile of stuffed animals and toys right in front of the auctioneers as the audience bids. Among those contributing the most knitted goods is temperamental businesswoman Marsha Hanover--who keels over halfway through the event. After she is pronounced DOA at the hospital, an autopsy reveals that Marsha had been poisoned. But how? And by whom? One of the prime suspects is her ruthless business rival Joe Mickels, who lost a bitterly contested property bid to Marsha. When Mickels pleads his innocence to Betsy, she reluctantly believes him. But if Betsy is going to uncover the real murderer's identity, she must first untangle the knots Marsha made in her relationships throughout her life.."--

Knit your own murder

Betsey Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop investigates the common thread between the murder of two homeless people in the latest mystery from the USA Today best-selling author of Buttons and Bones. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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