Seams Like the Perfect Crime by Lois Winston
Crafting (or is that crafty) cozy mystery author LOIS WINSTON has been a frequent guest on this blog. We’ve never met, but we’re what I’d consider to be “author buddies,” and I’ve been welcomed on her blog, Killer Crafts & Cozy Killers, many times in the past. Lois is the author of the award-winning Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, featuring crafts editor and reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack. She’s here today to tease her latest, SEAMS LIKE A PERFECT CRIME. Bonus: Every Anastasia Pollock book also contains one more more craft projects
Title: Seams Like the Perfect Crime, An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book 14
About the book: When staffing shortages continue to hamper the Union County homicide squad, Detective Sam Spader once again turns to his secret weapon, reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack. How can she and husband Zack Barnes refuse when the victim is their new neighbor?
Revolutionary War reenactor Barry Sumner had the odd habit of spending hours mowing a small patch of packed dirt and weeds until his mower ran out of gas. He’d then guzzle beer on his front porch until he passed out. That’s where Anastasia’s son Nick discovers his body three days after the victim and his family moved into the newly built mini-McMansion across the street.
After a melee breaks out at the viewing, Spader zeroes in on the widow as his prime suspect. However, Anastasia has her doubts. There are other possible suspects, including a woman who’d had an affair with the victim, his ex-wife, the man overseeing the widow’s trust fund, a drug dealer, and the reenactors who were blackmailing the widow and victim.
When another reenactor is murdered, Spader suspects they’re dealing with a serial killer, but Anastasia wonders if the killer is attempting to misdirect the investigation. As she narrows down the suspects, will she jeopardize her own life to learn the truth?
Craft projects included.
About Lois Winston: USA Today and Amazon bestselling and award-winning author Lois Winston writes mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick lit, women’s fiction, and children’s chapter books. Kirkus Reviews dubbed her critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, “North Jersey’s more mature answer to Stephanie Plum.” In addition, Lois is a former literary agent and an award-winning craft and needlework designer who often draws much of her source material for both her characters and plots from her experiences in the crafts industry. Learn more about Lois and her books at her website www.loiswinston.com. Sign up for her newsletter to receive a free Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mini-Mystery.
All Anastasia Pollock Books by Lois Winston
Both Lois and Judy have helped me. Thus, I’m a testament to the power of this ‘Authors Helping Authors’ post ( ;
Pam
You are well deserving of every bit of help! You are such a presence in the online author community.
Thanks, Pam! I’m hoping to see a sale for you sometime this year.
Lois Winston makes the Energizer Bunny look like a slacker. She’s always at work. Thanks for hosting her, Judy.
Thanks Donnell. Sorry it took me so long to approve your comment. And yes, Lois is a hard worker for sure.
LOL, Donnell! I really do take time off every now and then. ;-D
Thanks, Lois and Judy. You are two stellar examples of authors helping authors!
Thank you, Saralyn and yes, Lois is fabulous at sharing author news.
Thanks, Saralyn!
It’s no surprise that Lois Winston pens another winner. Keep ’em coming!
True, that, Gay!
Thanks, Gay! I always appreciate your support!
Judy, thanks so much for featuring Anastasia’s newest adventure on your blog today!
Always great to have you visit, Lois. Congrats on your new book!
Much appreciated!