* Includes a knitting pattern *    A mysterious woman arrives in picturesque Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and the Seaside Knitters welcome her into their cozy world of intricate patterns and colorful skeins. Unfortunately, nothing frays a warm introduction like cold-blooded murder . . .     With her shy manner and baggy jeans, Rose Chopra becomes an unlikely superhero the night she stumbles into Izzy Perry’s shop and inadvertently saves a shipment of yarn from water damage. When the Seaside Knitters help the enigmatic handywoman settle into town and find work at a popular real estate company, Rose proves she can fix just about anything—until a potential homebuyer is killed and she becomes entangled in murder . . .   The moment controversial entrepreneur Spencer Paxton is found dead in a pricey ocean-side house, accusations fly at the last person on the property—Rose. But the Seaside Knitters have their doubts. After all, Spencer’s political aspirations as well as his company’s plans to pave over Sea Harbor’s historic art district with luxury apartments earned him some very real enemies . . .    Now, Izzy, Birdie, Nell, and Cass must swap knitting for sleuthing as they struggle to move the needle on a twisted homicide case causing turmoil across town. As tensions build in the sleepy New England community and Rose’s secret past unravels, the ladies face an unsettling realization—true victims aren’t always the ones buried six feet under . . . Praise for How to Knit a Murder: "Intricately plotted, suspense-filled and highly recommended." -- Murray Ledger & Times “A quirky and colorful yarn.”  -- Women's World Magazine  (Book Club Pick of the Week) Praise for Sally Goldenbaum's previous mystery,  Murder Wears Mittens: “Comforting…. Goldenbaum has created an idyllic world in which good friends, good works, and discussing the passing of time and changes in the community are as important as solving crimes.”  — Publishers Weekly “ Murder Wears Mittens  is not another crime mystery like any other mystery. Sally Goldenbaum’s characters feel for one another. It is a brilliantly written crime mystery, full of suspense and human warmth. Sally Goldenbaum knows how to monopolize your attention with her characters and writing style.”  — The Washington Book Review “The Seaside Knitters go all out to solve another murder . . . This one keeps you guessing a bit longer than usual and features such caring sleuths you can't help but like them.”  — Kirkus Reviews   “An intriguing murder . . . Izzy and her fellow Seaside Knitters feel an obligation to find the truth . . . Happily, a sock pattern is appended.”  — Booklist   “A beautifully written mystery full of warmth and surprises.”  —Nancy Pickard,  New York Times  bestselling author   “I was utterly charmed by the Seaside Knitters and their cozy community.”  —Bestselling author Laurien Berenson   More praise for the Seaside Knitters Mysteries:   “Add a cup of tea, a roaring fire, and you’ve got the perfect cozy evening.”  —Rhys Bowen,  New York Times  bestselling author    “Goldenbaum’s plotting is superb, her characters are richly drawn . . . and her prose is seamless.”  — Richmond Times‑Dispatch   “The Seaside Knitters are a wonderful group of friends who care about each other, and readers will care about them, too.”  —Nancy Pickard,  New York Times  bestselling author    “A delight and a treasure—as engaging and unpredictable as a gorgeous New England afternoon.”  —Hank Phillippi Ryan, award‑winning author  Sally Goldenbaum  is the author of over forty novels, most recently the Seaside Knitters Mystery Series set in the fictional town of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sally now lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with her husband, Don. In addition to writing mysteries, Sally has taught philosophy, Latin, and creative writing, edited bioethics and veterinary healthcare journals, and worked in public television at WQED Pittsburgh (then home to  Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood ). Visit her at www.sallygoldenbaum.com. How to Knit a Murder By Sally Goldenbaum KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP. Copyright © 2018 Sally Goldenbaum All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4967-1105-2 CHAPTER 1 "Great bones," Spencer Paxton III said. "And look at these amazing grounds. We could have an extravaganza for two hundred here easily." Spencer didn't look at his wife while he talked. Instead his deep-set eyes traveled over the wide lawns, the low winding wall that defined the property, a small guest cottage nestled in a clump of woods to the side. He looked at the sturdy stone foundation and sides of the mansion, the dozens of long mullioned windows. His eyes went back and forth, up and down, hungrily combing every inch. One of Sea Harbor's finest. Bree leaned back and looked all the way to the top of the three-story seaside villa. The fading light of early evening fell on the gabled roof, throwing shadows across the lawn and the flagstone wal