Gasper's Cove Mysteries Series
The Gasper's Cove Mysteries by Barbara Emodi is a cozy mystery series set in a fictional Nova Scotia town. The series follows the adventures of Valerie Rankin, a seamstress and crafter who moves back to her hometown to open a craft co-op. As she navigates the challenges of her new venture, Valerie becomes embroiled in a series of murders, leading her to a complex investigation.
Books in this Series (7)
Valerie Rankin, a seamstress and empty-nester, is determined to put Gasper’s Cove, Nova Scotia on the map by opening a crafter’s co-op. However, with just one month until opening day, she must secure a venue, repair her family’s business, confront corruption in the town council, and investigate a series of mysterious deaths among her allies. With the…
Two generations ago, Winston Churchill’s greatest lie washed ashore in Nova Scotia. Before anyone can recover what was lost, a bus tour director is murdered, and Duck, an ex-con with a soft spot for animals, is framed for the crime. Promising Duck’s heartbroken cat that she will bring him home, Valerie sets out to find the true killer. But are her…
Valerie Rankin returns to Gasper's Cove just as a tumultuous mayoral election throws the small town into chaos. When her cousin Darlene launches a grassroots campaign against a corrupt political machine, the sisters-in-craft find themselves gaining unexpected traction. But their momentum stalls when malicious rumors begin to circulate, and things turn…
A lot has changed at Rankin’s General. Valerie becomes the new manager, while her cousin Rollie opens a B&B with his librarian lady friend, Catherine. The Gasper’s Cove Crafters eagerly plan a weeklong sewing and crafting retreat at the new B&B, only to discover a disastrous double-booking with a food truck rally, a corporate getaway, and a secretive…
Lies, chaos, and an unexpected death—the hunt for a killer begins. When a blunder among the senior members threatens to expose secrets they can't bear to reveal, Valerie Rankin and her crafting group band together to protect their own. As one lie spirals into another, an unexpected murder leaves everyone stunned. Now, they face a harrowing choice:…
The long, frigid winters of Nova Scotia are perfect for crafting—but when a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm cuts off Gasper’s Cove Island from the mainland, Valerie Rankin and her group of crafters settle in to weather the isolation with needles, fabric, yarn, and determination. As they stitch their way through the dark days, the storm unearths more than…
Valerie Rankin, manager of the Gasper’s Cove Crafter’s Co-op, is ready for a successful Spring Craft Show, until the lights go out, she falls down the stairs, and a pushy entrepreneur won’t leave her alone. Murray Nunn claims he’s there to help local businesses grow, but when Valerie rejects his export scheme, he drops dead at her feet, on camera.…