Pastor Mary Mysteries

Quilts, Questions, and Quagmires

When Applewood’s quilting guild gathers, laughter and friendship usually fill the room—but this season brings more than fabric and stitches. Pastor Mary finds herself pulled into three tangled mysteries: Toni, a beloved church leader, is left battered and without memory after a violent carjacking. Karl’s one-of-a-kind wood carvings vanish from his locked office without a trace. And Nessie, a longtime guild member, disappears on what might be the most reckless adventure of her life. As Mary pieces the clues together, her “Mary bells” begin to ring, nudging her toward truths hidden beneath layers of secrecy. With faith, humor, and the steadfast love of her family and friends, Mary discovers that sometimes solving life’s quagmires takes more than evidence—it takes heart. A warm, faith-filled cozy mystery where every quilt square hides a story and every stitch might lead to the truth.