{"product_id":"crafting-with-slander-9781644035054","title":"Crafting with Slander","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCorruption, chaos, and murder--Valerie Rankin is faced with a killer as crafty as she is.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerie Rankin is back in Gasper's Cove as a mayoral election brings chaos to the small town. A corrupt political scheme controls the town, and Valerie's cousin, Darlene, an ex-hairdresser, decides to run for mayor. With the help of Valerie and the Gasper's crafters, the group crafts a successful campaign. However, false rumors quickly spread about Darlene. Valerie moves to confront mayoral opponent Mighty Mike Murphy only to find him dead with one of her own stenciled campaign signs next to his body. Afraid that she or Darlene could be framed for his murder, Valerie must hunt down a killer before it's too late. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third book in this cozy mystery series is set in a world of political corruption, murder, and crafts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this warm, quirky mystery featuring empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to re-invigorate the family business and her hometown \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect gift for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or simply a great read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbara Emodi is a published sewing author with 30+ years of experience as a sewing instructor. She has taught sewing classes in Australia, Canada, the United States, and online and has been a journalist, professor, and radio commentator in another life. Barbara sews, writes, and teaches in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. babsemodi.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Social Media\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTikTok: @babsemodi \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlog: sewingontheedge.blogspot.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWebsite: babsemodi.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiction website: babsemodi.com\/blog-posts\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"C\u0026T Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727264289042,"sku":"9781644035054","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8207730d-3367-495c-9ac1-8655a1e4b68d.jpg?v=1734898645","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/crafting-with-slander-9781644035054","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}