Spells, Shells, and Shambles

Sometimes the smallest things cause the biggest problems…

Marla Mason thought starting over at fifty-two would involve decluttering her life, not investigating magical crimes.

But in Pendle-Stitch, even the quietest Tuesday can turn sideways.

When Marla discovers the towns most irritatingly brilliant wizard has been transformed into a garden gnome, she knows something is very wrong. Especially when the wizards powerful wand disappears—and turns up somewhere it absolutely shouldnt be.

Then theres the strange red thread.

The cryptic warning from Button, Pendle-Stitchs ancient seamstress, that something borrowed is about to go very wrong.

And the increasingly alarming sensation buzzing through Marlas back teeth whenever something magical is seriously out of place.

With Sheriff Silas struggling to keep up with a case that seems to grow more ridiculous by the hour, Marlas Clutter-Mancy insists theres a connection between the missing wand, a suspicious shipment, and a collection of seemingly harmless objects.

Unfortunately, Marla has never been very good at ignoring things that dont belong.

As the clock ticks toward sunset, she finds herself following a trail of misplaced magic, questionable bargains, suspicious characters, and one increasingly exasperated gargoyle who would really prefer not to be carried around in her coat pocket.

Because whatever is happening in Pendle-Stitch isnt just a case of magical mischief.

Someone is pulling at the very seams of the town.

And if Marla cant figure out who is doing it—and why—Pendle-Stitch may come apart at the seams for good.

A transformed wizard. A missing wand. A magical mystery that refuses to stay neatly organized.

Marla Mason has dealt with difficult clients, messy houses, and a twenty-five-year marriage.

But shes never had to save an entire town before.

And shes beginning to suspect this particular mess is going to be impossible to put back in its proper place.