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The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives
The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives
Series · 6 books · 2015-2021
By
Elaine Spaan
Books in series
#1
Murder, Mystery & Dating Mayhem
2015
Did someone really kill Grandma or am I and my merry band of geriatric thieves imagining things? The best thing my daredevil husband ever did was give me his grandma. Even after his death, I remained close to her. When she dies, I'm naturally devastated. Grandma's knitting group of Jessica Fletcher wannabes are convinced Grandma's death wasn't natural. Something to do with knitting needle placement? No idea what they're talking about. The police think the old ladies are senile. I don't necessarily disagree, but I'm always up for a bit of excitement as long as it doesn't lead to a night in jail. Well, more than one night anyway. But someone is not happy with our snooping around, which only spurs us on to snoop more. Things are starting to heat up in our little town. Will we find Grandma's killer in time?
#2
Jack Gets His Man
2015
Will Jack catch a thief or find love? Jack's life is awesome. Well, not totally awesome. His upcoming birthday is making him restless, and his ex is being a pain in his fabulous behind. Nothing a smoking hot new bookkeeper can't solve. Until the hottie discovers things at Jack's store aren't as they seem. Someone is playing fast and loose with the finances. The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives jump in their geriatric shoes at the chance to help. They may even have time to find Jack's missing money in between re-enacting spy thrillers and setting Jack up on dates. Will Jack catch a thief or find love? Either way Jack's going to get his man.
#3
Love in the Time of Murder
2015
In Love in the Time of Murder, the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives face their toughest case yet. Delilah, or Dee as she wishes everyone would just call her already, is the granddaughter of one of the knitting detectives and her life is in a bit of a shambles. She finally manages to pry herself away from her husband’s clutches, move out on her own, and start her own business. But then her estranged husband is murdered and she’s the number one suspect. The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives aren’t about to let one of their own get sent to the slammer and jump at the chance to search for the true killer. As if Dee doesn’t have enough problems, the knitting detectives decide that Delilah being a widow is the perfect opportunity to find her a new man and decide to put their matchmaking skills to use. Will Dee end up in prison for a murder she didn’t commit or will she be taking another walk down the aisle? \
All books in the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives series are standalones.\
#4
Where There's Smoke, There's Arson
2021
Bernadette didn’t smoke. The fire couldn’t have been an accident! Oh boy, the gray-haired knitters are at it again. Of course, they are. It’s been way too long since they ‘solved’ a mystery. But the investigator determined the fire at the craft store was caused by an unattended lit cigarette. Arson isn’t even a remote possibility. Except the owner Bernadette didn’t smoke and now she’s dead. When Bernadette’s granddaughter asks me to look into the matter, the knitters practically cheer. They are on the case! But is there even a case? Or are we seeing murder and arson where there’s merely smoke? Each book in the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives series can be read as a standalone, although they're way more fun if read in order.
#5
Hold the Coffee
2021
Oopsie. The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives accused the wrong person of murder. Poor Milly is furious after being hauled into the police station to be interrogated. She is not letting those knitters get away with pointing their fingers at her! Absolutely not. Instead, she insists they solve the murder and clear her name. Naturally, the knitters jump at the chance to solve another mystery. They don’t care if the victim was hated by one and all. They’ll find the murderer! Can the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives wade through the suspects to find the actual killer? Each book in the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives series can be read as a standalone, although they're way more fun if read in order.
#6
How the Wall Crumbles
2021
The last place I expect to find myself on Halloween – in a Cinderella costume no less – is the scene of a crime. A wall at a construction site fell and accidentally killed one of the workers. Naturally, the gray-haired knitters are convinced the wall didn’t fall all on its lonesome. No, they claim, murder is afoot! They’re just looking for an excuse to start another murder investigation. When the police discover the wall didn’t crumble like a cookie, the knitters are determined to discover who used the wall to cover up a murder. It doesn’t matter that absolutely no one – including the police – has a clue why the victim was murdered. The gray-haired knitters haven’t failed to solve a mystery yet. And they’re not going to now either. Can the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives find the killer when they’re plum out of suspects? Each book in the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives series can be read as a standalone, although they're way more fun if read in order.
Author
Elaine Spaan
Author · 16 books