Skeins and Secrets

Maeve Lynch Knitting Mysteries #2

by Kitty Graham

A prize-winning designer. A rigged vote. A festival to die for.

The Fáilte Fiber Festival is the highlight of the crafting calendar, until its reigning champion turns up dead and the pattern competition spins out of control. Between gossiping knitters, sabotaged entries and a voting system that doesn’t add up, Maeve Lynch finds herself tangled in a murder that’s anything but soft and woolly.

And as if that weren’t enough, two very different men are vying for her attention.

Can you untangle the clues before Maeve does?

Perfect to read as a standalone, Skeins and Secrets is the ideal place to meet Maeve, her nosy Westie Nidge and her Tuesday-night knitting crew. Great for fans of Peggy Ehrhart, Carlene O’Connor and Maggie Sefton, it’s packed with Dublin humour, a love triangle and a twisty whodunnit that keeps you guessing to the end.

Includes Maeve’s original Tulip Scarf knitting pattern.

219 pages, Paperback

Published October 24, 2025

Reviews

[Jillian · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

A pleasure to escape for a few hours into the world of knitting festivals and the data management that helps to support them. It was, I thought, a plausible plot, built on a good understanding of human nature and community life. I could do without the romantic triangle which I find tedious. While it facilitates the odd plot twist it’s likely, in the end, to stop me reading altogether rather than, as I assume the intention is, keep me anxiously awaiting the next book.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

I loved all the knitting 🧶 throughout the book & how it was involved with the mystery! I didn’t guess the ending - either “who did it” or who Maeve was going to date. Now to start the next book! 📕

[Chelsey Lepinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great cozy mystery. This one didn’t have as much of the tech language from the first book so was much easier to read. I loved that I didn’t see the ending coming and the “friendships” with Liam and Karl are blooming. I love that Maeve is part of a trio of strong women friends.

[Laurel Patric · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the consistent winner of the pattern contest at the local Fiber Fair is found murdered, Liam leads the investigation. Of course Maeve’s insights into the knitting world insist she become involved. A fun cozy mystery series.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Competition turned deadly
Maeve’s friend Siobhan acting strange and a bossy lady makes changes to the knit shop.
Maeve also has to deal with two guys who like her

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, fun reads about mystery and mayhem. Can't go wrong with a story set in Ireland with tea and scones and a loved pup.

[Lys · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[Leah Hepworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story

[Leorah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another totally entertaining read that has the added bonus of a knitting pattern included at its conclusion.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent series, intriguing mystery, adorable dog, knitting! All my favorites.

[Margaret Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Can’t wait to read book three