One Sharp Stitch (A Nimble Needle Mystery Book 1)

Name: One Sharp Stitch (A Nimble Needle Mystery Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (239 reviews)
Author: Allie Pleiter

by Allie Pleiter

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.3 (239)

4.3 stars from 239 reviews

$2.99KU87% off peak

Last checked: May 22, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy small-town mysteries where the community itself becomes a character, full of quirky locals and genuine friendships that drive the plot forward.
You like cosy crime stories with romantic undertones and a protagonist who's actively investigating rather than stumbling into danger.
You appreciate craft-focused narratives where needlepoint, scissors, and the shop culture feel integral to the story, not just window-dressing.

Maybe not for you if...

You want gritty, dark police procedurals with graphic violence and morally ambiguous characters navigating complex criminal networks.
You need fast-paced plotting with high stakes and constant twists; this is a more leisurely exploration of community and character.
You're sceptical of romance subplots woven into mysteries and prefer stories that keep romantic elements entirely separate from the central plot.

About this book

Shelby Phillips returns to her hometown near Asheville, North Carolina, to temporarily manage her mother's Nimble Needle needlepoint shop while her parents take an RV vacation. She plans to stay for just one month before returning to her graphic arts career. When Shelby agrees to host a trunk show featuring local vendors, she must work with Kat Katsaros, a former classmate who now runs a needlework scissors business. Kat has become a rising entrepreneur and appears interested in taking over the Nimble Needle herself. On the morning of the event, Shelby discovers Kat's body and suspects foul play. Convinced the death was not accidental, Shelby investigates the murder using Kat's own equipment as a lead. She receives help from a new friend, a potential romantic interest, and support from her sister and the shop's regular stitchers. As Shelby pursues the culprit, she races to solve the case before her temporary return to Gwen Lake becomes something more permanent.

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$1.99 – $22.95

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 87% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 21 months. Goes on sale roughly every 207 days.

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Currently around #255K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 150% recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 239 reviews

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