Crewel Intentions by Lois Winston is the first mini-mystery in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” series. Publisher: Lois Winston, November 2012
In this short story addition to the critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, crafts editor and reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack receives a desperate phone call from former American Woman fashion editor Erica Milano. Erica is now in Witness Protection and living under a new identity in Western Pennsylvania. But someone is stalking her, and Erica has compelling reasons why she can’t go to the police or notify her Witsec handlers. Anastasia is the only person she can trust to help her, and she knows Anastasia won’t let her down. After all, Erica once saved Anastasia’s life. But will Anastasia be able to return the favor before the stalker strikes?
Anastasia is on the move when a friend calls needing her help and thus begins a mystery that was tension-filled as their search ended with a surprising outcome. This was a wonderful interlude and teaser to whet our appetite for the next adventures with Anastasia and her family.