A haunted yarn shop mystery

Molly MacRae

When Kath Rutledge returns to the small Tennessee town of Blue Plum to help with her grandmother’s yarn shop, she expects to spend her days surrounded by wool, needles, and familiar family traditions—not murder. But after a shocking discovery draws her into a dangerous investigation, Kath must untangle a decades-old mystery woven through the town’s close-knit community. With the help of local friends, her knowledge of fiber arts, and perhaps an unexpected ghostly ally, she searches for the truth before the killer strikes again. Charming, atmospheric, and rich with small-town secrets, this cozy mystery blends suspense, Southern character, and the enduring appeal of handmade crafts.

Molly MacRae

In this charming cozy mystery, a seemingly innocent wish becomes entangled with secrets, suspicion, and the dark side of a close-knit community. Set against the colorful world of hand-dyed yarn and creative craft, the story blends gentle humor with an intriguing investigation. With its engaging characters, homespun atmosphere, and satisfying puzzle, it will appeal to readers who enjoy artisan-centered mysteries and cleverly spun tales.

Molly MacRae

During Blue Plum’s annual historical festival, Kath Rutledge and her fiber-and-needlework group, TGIF, help bring the town’s past to life with demonstrations, reenactments, and expert spinners. The celebration turns deadly when a local baker is shot with a modern weapon, raising fears that a sniper is stalking the community—and that Kath’s shop may be connected to the crime. With the help of her loyal friends and the ghost who haunts the Weaver’s Cat, Kath must untangle a web of suspicion before the killer strikes again. Blending small-town charm, cozy humor, historical pageantry, and a spirited supernatural element, this mystery offers a lively investigation where every clue is spun into a dangerous pattern.

Molly MacRae

At a historic living-history farm in Blue Plum, Tennessee, yarn shop owner Kath Rutledge and her fiber-arts group are teaching a workshop when an archaeological dig uncovers long-buried human remains. The discovery takes on a personal dimension when Kath suspects the skeleton may be connected to Geneva, the ghost who haunts her shop—and whom she first encountered at the farm. After the site’s theatrical assistant director is found dead, Kath must stitch together clues from the past and present while navigating local secrets, historical rivalries, and the help of an otherworldly companion. Blending cozy mystery, Southern charm, quilting lore, and gentle paranormal intrigue, this installment offers a warm, atmospheric whodunit with a distinctly crafty heart.