Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 6/2/2018 + 464 more book reviews

A Crafter Knits a Clue is the debut of the A Handcrafted Mystery series set in the small town of Heartsford, Wisconsin. Samantha Kane grew up in Heartsford, moved away after high school and is now back and running Community Craft. Community Craft was created by her best friend Kate Allen as a place for the local artists and crafters to display and sell their wares, and for the local crafting clubs to meet. When Kate died unexpectedly, Samantha had returned for her funeral and realizing that the store was going to close permanently quickly decided to move back home and take over the shop. With Kate's younger brother Carter working part time in the store, Sam feels a strong connection to her best friend.

Ingrid Wilson has recently arrived in town and opened the Yarn Barn next door. The newcomer is rubbing quite a few people the wrong way with her incessant demands for help. Ingrid calls to ask Carter to come over and fix something in the store; but tired of her calling Carter away from his responsibilities at the Community Craft, Sammy decides to go herself. Unfortunately for Sammy she finds Ingrid dead on the floor, stabbed by a knitting needle. Not long after Sammy discovers Ingrid's body, Carter's basketball coach who's also Ingrid's nephew, is the victim of a hit and run and she can't help but think that the two incidents are connected.

Sammy teams up with her sister, Ellie and cousin, Heidi and recreates their childhood detective agency SHE. With the help of Heidi's boyfriend Officer Tim and the newly hired Detective Liam Nash, Sammy and her friends track down a killer.

A fast moving plot with just the right touch of hometown feel, likable characters and a hint of romance. A surprising twist at the end will leave readers wanting more.

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