Crafting Deception

Name: Crafting Deception
Brand: C&T Publishing
SKU: 16490
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Rating: 4 (3 reviews)

Gasper's Cove Mysteries Book 2

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C&T Publishing

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5.5" x 8.5"

ISBN

9781644034484

Barbara Emodi ––

Ghosts of the past haunt the crafters of Gasper’s Cove

Two generations ago, Winston Churchill’s greatest lie washed ashore in Nova Scotia. Before anyone can recover what was lost, a bus tour director is found murdered, and Duck, an ex-con with a soft spot for animals, is arrested. Promising Duck’s heartbroken cat she will find a way to bring him home, Valerie sets out to find the real killer. Are ingenuity and creativity enough to save Valerie and the crafters from rum runners, murder, and the burden of their secrets?

The second book in this cozy mystery series set in the world of the fictitious yet immersive Gasper’s Cove, where crafting and community collide
Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this story featuring seamstress and empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to give an innocent man a second chance at life
A perfect gift for anyone who loves mysteries, crafting, sewing, or simply a great read

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UPC: 9781644034484

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The Gasper's Cove Mysteries

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Crafting Deception by Barbara Emodi

Posted by Sue Slade on May 2nd 2024

I enjoyed revisiting the fictional small town of Gasper Cove on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia in Crafting Deception, by Barbara Emodi. Valerie Rankin’s Craft Co-op is up and running and a Tour Bus stops by her store, but before all the shopping is done, the tour bus operator is found dead and Duck, the ex-con working for Valerie is arrested. Valerie is left to look after Duck’s cat and promises to find the real killer. I enjoyed the local history Barbara weaved into this story including rum runners, using silk parachutes to make wartime wedding dresses, and the messages parachute packers included to wish good luck to the servicemen using the packs. Crafting Deception is an entertaining cozy mystery, with unique, quirky, and fun characters, a truly rural maritime story. I am looking forward to book 3.
5
So good!

Posted by Laura Phillips on Dec 26th 2023

Another great mystery! Love the characters and the real emotions. And crafts of course. Quick read.
4
Another fun cozy mystery

Posted by Robinq on Dec 10th 2023

This was another fun cozy mystery set in Gasper’s Cove, a fictional town in my home province of Nova Scotia. This one included some interesting local history, some of which was new to me, adding to my enjoyment. Seamstress Valerie Rankin and her friends get involved with another mystery that comes very close to home for her. We also meet some new characters including Valerie’s son and have more fun with wise-beyond-her-age Polly. Emodi again had me guessing until the end with a book that had good pacing and was an easy read. I liked the thoughtful book club questions at the end, and particularly the one about the blue jays, a part of the story I hadn’t thought so deeply about until seeing the question. I would recommend this book to those who like cozy mysteries, and for those interested in learning a little about beautiful Nova Scotia.