Beware! A crafty killer lurks in Gasper’s Cove

Seamstress, crafter, and empty-nester Valerie Rankin has plans to open a crafter’s co-op that will put Gasper’s Cove, Nova Scotia on the map. One month before opening day, she still has to pin down a venue, patch up the family business, iron out corruption in the town council, and unravel why anyone who tries to help her ends up dead. With the help of her Golden Retriever, an ex-con who loves cats, and a community of first, second, and third cousins, she just might pull it off.

All-new cozy mystery series set in the world of the fictitious yet immersive Gasper’s Cove where crafting and community collide
Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this warm, quirky mystery featuring empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to re-invigorate the family business and her hometown.
A perfect gift for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or simply a great read

About The Author

Barbara Emodi

Barbara Emodi is a published sewing author with 30+ years of experience as a sewing instructor. She has taught sewing classes in Australia, Canada, the United States, and online and has been a journalist, professor, and radio commentator in another life. Barbara sews, writes, and teaches in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. babsemodi.com

Product Details

Publisher: C&T Publishing (February 25, 2023)
Length: 256 pages
ISBN13: 9781644034408

Raves and Reviews

“The perfect gift for anyone who loves reading, crafting or sewing, this easy read is hard to put down! Follow our heroine Valerie Rankin as she tries to open a crafter’s co-op in Gasper’s Cove, Nova Scotia. A month before opening day and she still has to secure a venue, patch up the family business, iron out the small town corruption within the council and figure out how come everyone who tries to help her ends up dead! Can she pull it off? With the help of her golden retriever, an ex-con who loves cats and a variety of cousins, she might just do that! Crafting for Murder is a perfect book club read, or to read and pass on to another sewing-loving friend.”

– The Quilter Magazine

The perfect gift for anyone who loves reading, crafting or sewing, this easy read is hard to put down! Follow our heroine Valerie Rankin as she tries to open a crafter’s co-op in Gasper’s Cove, Nova Scotia. A month before opening day and she still has to secure a venue, patch up the family business, iron out the small town corruption within the council and figure out how come everyone who tries to help her ends up dead! Can she pull it off? With the help of her golden retriever, an ex-con who loves cats and a variety of cousins, she might just do that! Crafting for Murder is a perfect book club read, or to read and pass on to another sewing-loving friend.

– The Quilter Magazine