Patchwork of Suspicion
(2026)(The first book in the Patchwork Pines Quilting Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Kathryn Mykel
A fake quilt and a real murder. Can Stella Thimbleton, a retired crime scene specialist, unravel the truth before the killer sews up their escape?
Nestled behind the gates of Patchwork Pines Village—a vibrant, upscale retirement community designed for crafty professionals with colorful pasts—life is supposed to be peaceful . . . if you can ignore the gossip, feuds, and occasional murder.
The Golden Needle Festival draws in quilting enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike. But shortly after appraiser Horace Buttonwood shocks the community by declaring a priceless quilt a forgery, he’s found dead.
Stella Thimbleton made her career turning crime into a profitable business. But some crimes leave a mark no scrub brush can erase. She discovers Horace wasn’t just evaluating quilts—he was hiding a truth someone was willing to kill for.
Patchwork of Suspicion is the new first-in-series of Quilting Cozy Mysteries. If you love sharp-witted sleuths, eccentric neighbors, and a dash of true crime intrigue, you’ll feel right at home in Patchwork Pines.
Buy Patchwork of Suspicion and uncover the truth, one stitch at a time!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Nestled behind the gates of Patchwork Pines Village—a vibrant, upscale retirement community designed for crafty professionals with colorful pasts—life is supposed to be peaceful . . . if you can ignore the gossip, feuds, and occasional murder.
The Golden Needle Festival draws in quilting enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike. But shortly after appraiser Horace Buttonwood shocks the community by declaring a priceless quilt a forgery, he’s found dead.
Stella Thimbleton made her career turning crime into a profitable business. But some crimes leave a mark no scrub brush can erase. She discovers Horace wasn’t just evaluating quilts—he was hiding a truth someone was willing to kill for.
Patchwork of Suspicion is the new first-in-series of Quilting Cozy Mysteries. If you love sharp-witted sleuths, eccentric neighbors, and a dash of true crime intrigue, you’ll feel right at home in Patchwork Pines.
Buy Patchwork of Suspicion and uncover the truth, one stitch at a time!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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