I am always on the lookout for new cozy mystery series. A Wicked Yarn fit the bill. Lia mans a booth at the local craft barn every weekend. She moved to a new town after the death of her husband. But bodies keep popping up in conjunction with the barn and Lia's friend Belinda had terse relationships with both victims. Can Lia knit together the clues in time to clear her friend. I liked the concept. I like the knitting angle. I'm a knitter drop out, but it's soothing to read about. I like the small town atmosphere. The culprit was fairly easy to spot. I think the series is off to a good start.

Pennsylvania, knitting, craft-show, amateur-sleuth, murder-investigation, family, friendship, small-business, small-town, law-enforcement, cozy-mystery

The hook for me was knitting, alpacas, and a Civil War barn. And of course, a murder to solve. Recently widowed Lia moved to a nearby town and became involved with a professional knitters group who sold their work at a historic barn in the community. Things were going well until a developer with ties to one of Lia's friends was found murdered in that very barn. Soon Lia and her daughter take on the amateur sleuthing task and learned more about the deceased and other town citizens than they ever thought possible. A nice cozy read for an afternoon!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley. Thank you!

A Wicked Yarn by Emmie Caldwell was an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Lia moved from York to Crandalsburg after her husband died. Her friend Belinda gave her an opportunity to sell handmaid items at craft fairs. Ninth Street Knits is the name of the group Lia and her friends formed. The Barn, where the crafts fair has been held is sold. The new owner wants to tear it down. Lia comes in to the fair the next day. There is Belinda leaning over her ex husband, Darren's body. Items from vendors booths surround his body. Belinda seems to be the chief suspect. In trying to help her friend, Lia starts asking questions of other vendors. Then Lia comes across another body, who was another vendor.
I found this story interesting as I have sold at crat fairs. I could relate to some of it, selling my knitted and crocheted items and spinning yarn. For the most part the story held my attention. I'd like to read another story by the author. I can't wait for the next craft fair knitting mystery.

The bright colors in this cover, and the title, were big factors for requesting this book. I love any type of craft themed cozy mystery. From knitting and crocheting, to scrapbooking and candle making, those are my absolute favorites to read.
In this book we meet Lia, and her daughter Hayley. Lia is a knitter who likes to live a quiet life, after the loss of her husband.
Lia and her knitting group have a table at the local craft fair, and things begin to get rocky when there is talk about demolishing the antique barn where the fair takes place. Add in a grumpy fair manager, a vindictive ex husband, and a shady business partner, and you have the beginning of a murder investigation.
This is an easy to read book and the story flows well from beginning to end. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
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