Shear Terror

by Dorothy Howell Narrated by Jeanine Bartel

Overview

In small-town Hideaway Grove, California, newcomer Abbey Chandler's sewing prowess is inspiring her
entrepreneurial spirit-but stumbling upon a murder might kill more than her enthusiasm . . .
Abbey's life in Hideaway Grove is comfortable, and she's grateful for her small sewing studio in the back room
of her aunt's bakery, but she's feeling stuck. Her plan to expand her custom tote bag business by selling to
a chain of gift shops has hit a snag. Making enough totes to distribute to all the stores requires large-scale
production-which requires money Abbey doesn't have. To make ends meet, she takes a part-time job at the
town's bustling Visitor Center . . .
Abbey is soon sorting items with her co-workers for the Visitor Center's annual Lost and Found Day when
unclaimed items are displayed and offered for sale. Thanks to tourism, there's enough to fill a huge stockroom.
But something is amiss. Eleanor Franklin, devoted to all things Hideaway Grove, hasn't shown up for work-and
when Abbey discovers her whereabouts, it isn't pretty . . .
Eleanor is dead inside a clothing bin, dressmaker shears impaled in her chest-shears the sheriff reports are
engraved with Abbey's name. Under suspicion, Abbey will have to launch her own investigation. But who would
want to kill thoughtful Eleanor, a model resident always so full of good advice about how to uphold Hideaway
Grove's high standards? As it turns out, not everyone appreciated Eleanor's advice . . .
Now Abbey will have to cut through a tattered trail of greed, theft, and revenge to sew up the case before a
killer cramps her style-for good . . .

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Dorothy Howell’s Cozy Mysteries
 
“Flippant fun.” —Kirkus Reviews on Beach Bags and Burglaries
 
“Howell continues to deliver light, fun beach reading. Fans of Laura Levine may also enjoy this one.” —Booklist on Beach Bags and Burglaries
 
"A fun, lighthearted whodunit.” —The Mystery Gazette on Beach Bags and Burglaries
 
“Enjoyable . . . an unlikely but engaging sleuth.” —Publishers Weekly on Evening Bags and Executions
 
“The well-crafted plot, humor, and designer details will appeal to fans of Laura Levine and MaryJanice Davidson.” —Booklist on Tote Bags and Tote Tags
 
“Howell’s winning debut...Reminiscent of Reese Witherspoon's character in the Legally Blonde films, Haley evolves from a total airhead into a semi-airhead without breaking a nail. A cool cliffhanger will leave readers eager for Haley's next adventure.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Handbags and Homicide

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191362397
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	09/24/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged