Crafting a Knockoff — Barbara Emodi

A cozy town, a crafty killer, and a murder caught on tape.Valerie Rankin, manager of the Gasper’s Cove Crafter’s Co-op, is ready for a successful Spring Craft Show, until the lights go out, she falls down the stairs, and a pushy entrepreneur won’t leave her alone. Murray Nunn claims he’s there to help local businesses grow, but when Valerie rejects his export scheme, he drops dead at her feet, on camera. With suspects ranging from local artisans to international opportunists, and her boyfriend’s nephew in the mix, Valerie must unravel secrets, schemes, and strained romances to uncover the truth. The seventh book in this cozy mystery series is set in the tight-knit fictional community of Gasper’s Cove, Nova Scotia, where a tangled investigation into export schemes, local secrets, and a possible murder threatens her budding romance and tests the bonds of her crafty circle Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this warm, quirky mystery featuring empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her quest to solve a murder mystery A perfect gift for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or simply a great read