4 Things to Know About Death by Drop Spindle (Before or After You Read!)

Whether you've just cracked open Death by Drop Spindle or you're eyeing it for your next cozy mystery read, here are 4 things to know that make this story (and its characters) unforgettable:

1. Hazel is Not Your Average Sleuth.
She’s a fat, Black knitwear designer who isn’t trying to be anyone’s hero—but finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation anyway. She’s smart, curious, and has zero tolerance for nonsense. She reflects readers who don’t often see themselves at the center of a mystery.

2. The Setting Is a Fiber Lover’s Dream... and Nightmare.
A weekend retreat filled with yarn, workshops, and crocheters and knitters should be peaceful, right? But among the skeins and swatches hides a killer—and a tangled web of secrets waiting to be unraveled.

3. It’s a Story About Belonging.
At its heart, this book explores what it means to be on the outside looking in. Hazel doesn't feel like she fits the mold—and that sense of being "othered" shapes her interactions, suspicions, and ultimately, her determination to find the truth.

4. There’s More Than One Pattern at Play.
Knitting metaphors run deep in this book—not just in the bonus Broken Glass Scarf pattern, but in the story structure itself. Relationships, motives, and secrets all twist together, and you’ll be pulling at threads until the very last page.

If you love mysteries with fiber flair, sharp women, and a little bit of snark, Death by Drop Spindle was made for you.