For generations, the peaceful town of Oakhaven held a secret , whispered only in hushed tones and guarded with fierce protectiveness . It centered around Elara, the elderly woman who dwelt in the cottage by the stream , and her seemingly commonplace knitting hooks . Some thought her crafting held the key to the town’s history , while others dismissed it as basic folklore, a story spun to entertain children and keep them away from the ancient woods surrounding Oakhaven. But when a stranger , a youthful historian named Finn, arrived seeking answers, Elara’s crocheting and the village's carefully preserved silence began to come apart.

Yarn, Wool, Thread Tea, Brew, Infusion and a Tangled, Confused, Complex Mystery, Puzzle, Enigma

The cozy, warm, inviting atmosphere of Mrs. Hawthorne’s shop, store, boutique was shattered by a truly peculiar, strange, unusual event. Someone had broken into, entered, trespassed upon her establishment, business, premises, not to steal valuables, money, jewels, but to disarrange, mess with, disturb her meticulously organized, neat, tidy collection of yarn, wool, thread and leave, scatter, spread tea leaves everywhere! A single clue, hint, indication – a fragment, scrap, piece of handwritten, scribbled, penned note – lay nestled amongst the colorful, vibrant, bright skeins, hinting at a hidden, secret, concealed motive and a perplexing, baffling, mystifying connection to the town’s oldest legend, tale, story. Was it a prank, joke, mischievous act or something far more serious, grave, concerning? The local detective, investigator, officer vowed to unravel, solve, decipher the mystery, one ball, spool, length of yarn here and one cup, mug, pot of tea at a time.

Needles & Clues: A Cotswold Cozy

This delightful whodunit, “Needles & Clues: A Cotswold Cozy”, delivers a truly English journey for lovers of the gentle crime genre. Situated in the lovely Cotswolds, the story follows amateur detective and fiber enthusiast, Maggie Lane , as she solves a startling passing connected with the local craft business. Expect charming characters, beautiful landscapes, and a clever storyline that will keep you guessing until the last page.

• Experience the feeling of small-town the UK.
• Discover a cast of distinctive characters .
• Prepare to be a pleasant and entertaining read.

A Stitch in Time, A Death in the Village

The ancient building held a dark secret, one exposed by a seemingly simple act: a single stitch in time. Old Maggie, known throughout the community for her deft needlework, had been repairing a damaged tapestry depicting the town’s past . But the fiber she used, drawn from a hidden spool, triggered a chain of dreadful events, culminating in the unexpected death of the respected elder, Mr. Silas, and rocking the peaceful life of everyone.

The Bookshop's Silent Witness

The old bookshop, a sanctuary for lovers of literature, held a mystery within its shelves. For generations, a lonely antique looking glass served as a unmoving witness to countless transactions, whispered conversations, and the quiet turning of volumes. It reflected the changing faces of the community, absorbed their joys, and perhaps, even contained a few of their sorrows, a spectral gallery of moments forever etched in its shimmering surface.

Weaving Into a Mystery

The newest release from Cozy Crimes Publishing, "Needlepoint with Deceit," is proving to be a delightful read for fans of the genre. This brilliant blend of cozy mystery and yarncrafting adventure provides a truly distinctive experience. Readers are invited to join amateur sleuth, Beatrice Button, as she unravels a baffling case involving a missing heirloom. The storyline thickens with each loop, filled with suspicious characters and surprising twists. Brace yourself for an pleasant escape, perfect for relaxing evenings and snug blankets!

• Gorgeous Cover
• Engaging Story
• Sweet Characters