"An interesting storyline. If you love cozies you really should try this series!"—from the USA Today bestselling author of Thread and Gone (Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!).

The Mainely Needlepointers are about to learn that no man is an island—especially when greedy developers want his land . . .

Hermit Jesse Lockhart lives alone on King's Island, three miles east of Haven Harbor, Maine, where he's created a private sanctuary for the endangered Great Cormorants. But when a wealthy family wants to buy the island and Jesse's cousin petitions for power of attorney to force him to sell, Jesse is the one who becomes endangered.

Mainely Needlepointer Dave Perry, who befriended Jesse in the VA hospital, rallies the group to his defense. Angie Curtis and the ravelers stitch "Save the King's Island Cormorants" pillows and sell T-shirts to pay for Jesse's legal counsel. But tragically, on a visit to the island, Angie finds Jesse dead. Now the search is on for a common thread that can tie the murdered man to his killer . . .

Praise for the Mainely Needlepoint mysteries

"Offers a wonderful sense of place and characters right from the very beginning. Highly recommended." —Suspense Magazine

"A cozy debut that hits all the sweet spots: small town, family ties, and a crew of intriguing personalities." —Library Journal

"Deep atmosphere, secrets from the past and a mystery interview with sharp plotting and well-developed, sympathetic characters create another winner in the second of the Mainly Needlepoint Mysteries." —RT Book Reviews