Thread of Darkness, A

As owners of the popular bistro The French Quarter, former New York City restaurateurs Picasso and Laurel St. Pierre are the toast of the town of Crestwood, Kansas. Chef Picassos culinary creations delight the women of the quilting club, who have embraced him as a friend. But Laurels anti-social behavior confuses Kate Simpsonuntil she spots Mrs. St. Pierre with another man in what appears to be a lovers spat.Gossip travels fast in a small town like Crestwood, and rumor has it this isnt Laurels first indiscretion. She also filed a police report accusing Picasso of domestic abuse. And when Laurels murdered body is found, Picasso is the prime suspect. To prove their friends innocence, Kate and the Crestwood Quilters must uncover the secrets of Laurels pasta patchwork history wrapped up in Kates own teenage years...