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The USA Today bestselling author of Dangling by a Thread serves up "a taut, tasty mystery . . . remains a puzzle until the end" (Boothbay Register) . In the coastal town of Haven Harbor, blood runs thicker than water - and just as freely . . .. Antique dealer Sarah Byrne has never unspooled the truth about her past to anyone - not even friend and fellow Mainely Needlepointer Angie Curtis. But the enigmatic Aussie finally has the one thing shes searched for all her life - family. And now she and long-lost half-brother, Ted Lawrence, a wealthy old artist and gallery owner in town, are ready to reveal their secret connection . . .. Teds adult children are suspicious of their newfound aunt Sarah - especially after Ted, in declining health, announces plans to leave her his museum-worthy heirloom paintings. So when Ted is poisoned to death during a lobster bake, everyone assumes shes guilty. If Sarah and Angie cant track down the real murderer in time, Sarahs bound to learn how delicate - and deadly - family dynamics can truly be . . . 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 "For a trip to Maine for the cost of a book, this is the author to read." - Kings River Life Magazine



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Lea Wait

When I was in my thirties and single I was an adoption advocate and adopted four daughters. Now I live on the coast of Maine, and write mysteries and historical novels about people searching for love, acceptance, and a place to call home. I'm thrilled to now be a USA Today (and Amazon) best seller!I write three mystery series -- The Mainely Needlepoint series, the Shadows Antique Mystery series, and the Maine Murder series (under the name Cornelia Kidd.) I also write historical novels: Justice & Mercy, a mystery for adults, and seven historical novels for ages 8 and up. Pizza To Die For is a contemporary mystery for young people.I love sitting on the porch of my home built in 1774, overlooking the river and sipping wine, when I'm not reading or writing or keeping up with the rest of the world on CNN. On good days I walk along beautiful coastal roads near my home. I also love speaking about writing at schools, libraries, and other organizations. In my LIVING AND WRITING ON THE COAST OF MAINE I write about what it's like to be an author living in Maine. Full of love and humor, it shows how my work and life intersect. My favorite quotation is "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved." William Jennings Bryan wrote that, but I think it defines my life. For more information about me (and links to free prequels of my recent books!) check my website, www.leawait.com, friend me on Facebook and , like my www.facebook.com/lLea Wait/Cornelia Kidd page, and read the blog (www.mainecrimewriters.com) I write with 9 other mystery writers from Maine. And remember ... LIFE is the real mystery!



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