Stitched Together: A Small Town Quilting Mystery Series (Patchwork Mysteries Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
By Hattie Clover, Maisy Marple
Four friends. One murder. A pattern of deception.
When prominent developer Richard Blackwood is found dead in his office, the sleepy town of Millfield is thrown into turmoil. The police are baffled by a peculiar clue—a quilting needle found at the crime scene.
For four lifelong friends who gather weekly at the Millfield Public Library for their quilting circle, this detail catches their attention. Dorothy “Dot” Jenkins, a retired mathematics teacher with an eye for patterns; Agatha “Aggie” Palmer, whose blueberry muffins and grandmotherly charm mask a keen observer; Frances “Frankie” Sullivan, an ex-accountant who follows the money trail; and Ruth Wilson, a former librarian who never forgets a detail—together they form “The Patchwork Detectives.”
As they stitch together clues about Blackwood’s mysterious death, they uncover something far more valuable than the community center he planned to demolish: a hidden gold deposit, blackmail schemes, and a web of deceit that touches the highest levels of town leadership.
With sharp wits, decades of accumulated wisdom, and their intimate knowledge of small-town secrets, these four quilters must solve the case before the killer strikes again. Their investigation takes them from historical society archives to clandestine meetings behind the local diner, all while maintaining the appearance of harmless elderly women pursuing their hobby.
But as they get closer to the truth, someone notices their snooping—and leaves a threatening message stitched in crimson thread. Can the Patchwork Detectives unravel the mystery before one of them becomes the next victim?
Stitched Together is the first book in the charming Patchwork Mysteries series, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries featuring clever senior sleuths, small-town settings, and a touch of humor. Join these four remarkable women as they prove that age is no barrier to solving crimes—and that sometimes the most ordinary hobbies hide extraordinary talents.
Four friends. One murder. A pattern of deception.
When prominent developer Richard Blackwood is found dead in his office, the sleepy town of Millfield is thrown into turmoil. The police are baffled by a peculiar clue—a quilting needle found at the crime scene.
For four lifelong friends who gather weekly at the Millfield Public Library for their quilting circle, this detail catches their attention. Dorothy “Dot” Jenkins, a retired mathematics teacher with an eye for patterns; Agatha “Aggie” Palmer, whose blueberry muffins and grandmotherly charm mask a keen observer; Frances “Frankie” Sullivan, an ex-accountant who follows the money trail; and Ruth Wilson, a former librarian who never forgets a detail—together they form “The Patchwork Detectives.”
As they stitch together clues about Blackwood’s mysterious death, they uncover something far more valuable than the community center he planned to demolish: a hidden gold deposit, blackmail schemes, and a web of deceit that touches the highest levels of town leadership.
With sharp wits, decades of accumulated wisdom, and their intimate knowledge of small-town secrets, these four quilters must solve the case before the killer strikes again. Their investigation takes them from historical society archives to clandestine meetings behind the local diner, all while maintaining the appearance of harmless elderly women pursuing their hobby.
But as they get closer to the truth, someone notices their snooping—and leaves a threatening message stitched in crimson thread. Can the Patchwork Detectives unravel the mystery before one of them becomes the next victim?
Stitched Together is the first book in the charming Patchwork Mysteries series, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries featuring clever senior sleuths, small-town settings, and a touch of humor. Join these four remarkable women as they prove that age is no barrier to solving crimes—and that sometimes the most ordinary hobbies hide extraordinary talents.