Craft store owner Jo McAllister has gotten embroiled in
murder again. She's recovered from the events of a few
months ago when she was the prime murder suspect. Jo managed
to clear her name with the help of her friends and her craft
store regulars. She uses these contacts when she suspects an
innocent man is being railroaded for murder.
Developer Parker Holt has a knack for making enemies. When
he's found murdered, police suspect an employee of Jo's good
friend Dan. If the employee, Xavier, did kill Parker, it
would be devastating for Dan's small home improvement
company. Jo feels the need to help Xavier prove his
innocence and help keep Dan's business afloat. But Xavier
did have a good motive for murder, which makes him the
police's top suspect. Can Jo find other people who have even
more to gain from Parker's death?
Small-town characters abound in this charming mystery. With
a plethora of suspects, Jo has her hands full trying to
narrow down the suspect list while running her business. Her
craft store regulars assist in digging up nuggets of
information that may add up to a motive for murder. Add in
wondering if her MIA landlord will sell the building out
from under her and Jo is being pulled in all directions.
STRING OF LIES is the second story in the Craft Corner
mystery series. Filled with craft tips, this mystery is an
enjoyable tale. Jo and her friends make pleasant companions
as well as quick-witted sleuths. With just a hint of a
possible romance, this series promises to grow even more
intriguing as it goes on. Fans of cozy mysteries will love
Ms. Hughes' latest endeavor.
After nearly six months in business, Jo's Craft Corner is
finally in the black. Owner Jo McAllister would like nothing
more than to savor the accomplishment, tend to the store,
and teach her new beading workshops. That's before a local
developer has her seeing red-then turns up dead.
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