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Homespun Crochet Cozy Misteries
Series · 8 books · 2021-2022

Books in series

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#1

A Yarn of Murder

2021

Sometimes life suddenly takes a spin… And sometimes it unravels. Josephina Thompson, Jo to her friends, enjoys a peaceful life in the quaint, cozy town of Flatstone, Michigan. Her days are spent caring for her herd of alpacas, managing her yarn shop, and keeping up-to-date on the latest news of the local social scene with her crocheting club. The serenity of her wonderfully bucolic lifestyle is dramatically interrupted, however, when her neighbor is accused of murder. Jo just can’t believe that the sweet elderly woman she has known her whole life would hurt so much as a fly, let alone a human being, so she decides to do some digging. Will she get tangled up in the investigation like a wayward ball of alpaca yarn? Find out in this endearing and entertaining Cozy Mystery!
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#2

A Strand of Murder

2021

The ties that bind… Can lead to murder. Alpaca farmer, Josephina Thompson, has never had to worry about intruders on her farm, so it’s quite a surprise when she finds evidence that someone has been poking around in the middle of the night. Her surprise turns to terror when she goes out to investigate a noise and finds a body rather than an intruder. While Jo tries to get to the bottom of who has been trespassing and why, she uncovers old family secrets that might have been better left buried. Who in the small town of Flatstone, Michigan knew more about her own family than she did? And what exactly do they want with her now? Find out in this excited Cozy Mystery!
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#3

A Loop of Murder

2021

Fair-weather friends can be murder. One of Josephina Thompson’s favorite parts of life is her crocheting club. The chance to sit with her yarn and hook, drinking coffee and chatting with her friends is always the bright spot of her week. Her idyllic refuge among friends is shattered, however, when one of her fellow club members is found dead. Rumors that Jo might have been involved in her friend’s demise begin to spread, which both breaks her heart and makes her more determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. With business plummeting and suspicious glances assaulting her from all sides, Jo races against the clock to solve the crime…before her entire existence in Flatstone comes crashing down around her. Will she find the truth in time to save her business and her reputation? Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!
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#4

A Skein of Murder

2021

Dark and stormy nights can be murder. The last thing alpaca farmer, avid crocheter, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson, expects to see in the middle of a summer storm is a stranger at her front door, muttering about a car accident that he witnessed and demanding her help. Jo braves the rain and thunder and hurries to the scene of the accident, only to discover a dead woman and a mysterious figure watching them through the downpour. After the weather clears, the truth about the crash remains murky, and Jo has her suspicions that the accident may not have been an accident after all.
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#5

A Fringe of Murder

2021

Sometimes crime strikes way too close to home. Alpaca afficionado, avid crocheter, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson, is excited to add a pair of cashmere goats to her farm. Not only will the duo’s ultra-soft fur make for great yarn, their goofy personalities will be an adorable source of entertainment. What should have been a quick and easy stop to pick up her two new fuzzy friends turns into a nightmare when Jo discovers that her neighbor is missing and all signs point toward foul play. The entire town turns out and search parties are formed, in a frantic effort to find him, but gloom settles over the town like a shroud when they end up finding more than they bargained for. When tragedy strikes way too close to home, it’s up to Jo to get to the bottom of what happened. Find the clues alongside her in this thrilling and fast-paced Cozy Mystery!
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#6

A Stitch of Murder

2021

Sometimes our wayward thoughts… Can come back to haunt us. Alpaca farmer, avid crocheter, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson, wasn’t thrilled to hear that a competing yarn store was opening up in town, but after some thought, she decided that a little friendly competition never hurt anyone. Maybe she and the woman who runs the new store could even be friends. After all, they obviously share some common interests. Jo’s hopes for friendship are crushed however, when the owner of the new yarn shop is found dead, under some very sketchy circumstances. Finding herself once again at the center of the town’s attention, and hurt by the knowledge that, this time, even her friends don’t seem to know whether or not to believe the rumors about her, Jo knows that she’s the one who has to get to the bottom of the murder, and fast. A little investigation goes a long way, but will Jo find the answers in time to avoid losing everything? Find out in this Homespun Cozy Mystery!
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#9

A Stripe of Murder

2022

Everyone has a past… And sometimes it comes back to haunt you. Life for alpaca farmer, yarn shop owner, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson is going well. She has a wonderful boyfriend, a medley of happy animals on her farm, and her yarn shop is thriving. She’s even setting up an enclosure to rescue a pair of exotic animals that she never dreamed she’d have. But when a familiar and not-so welcome person from her past shows up asking for her help, she reluctantly becomes involved. Though Jo and her ex-boyfriend didn’t exactly part on the best of terms, she’s absolutely convinced that he’s not a killer even though the evidence seems to indicate otherwise. Will she be able to clear his name and solve the crime, or will his reputation be his downfall? Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!
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#10

A Garland of Murder

2022

It seems a little peace and quiet is too much to ask… When murder is afoot. Alpaca farmer, crocheting pro, and amateur sleuth, Josephina Thompson, might just get some much-needed alone time this Christmas. Her boyfriend is visiting his out-of-town family, and her best friend Laurie is busy with her own parents, leaving Jo to fend for herself for the holidays. All thoughts of a solitary Christmas vanish, however, when, due to a mistake in their reservations, Jo winds up hosting Laurie’s parents. Christmas with your own family can be a challenge, and Jo has no idea what she’s gotten herself into by hosting her friend’s family. Typical holiday stress skyrockets to an entirely new level when a body is discovered on Jo’s neighbor’s property. Suspicions run rampant, and holiday cheer takes a backseat to a murder investigation as Jo tries to get to the bottom of what happened in a place way too close to home. Can she solve the crime and save the holiday?

Author

Patti Benning
Patti Benning
Author · 140 books

https://www.facebook.com/Patti-Bennin... When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy. ​Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face. ​Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.

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