Motifs and Malice
A Maeve Lynch Knitting Mystery
Book Four in the Maeve Lynch Knitting Mysteries.
A cozy Dublin mystery filled with yarn, secrets, and a pattern that refuses to behave.
A simple favor at a Dublin construction site should have been straightforward. It wasn’t meant to end with Maeve Lynch holding a student card that has no business being where she found it.
Returning it seems like the obvious next step. Until she discovers who it belongs to. And what happened to him. And why no one ever asked questions at the time.
With Nidge on the lead, Michelle and Aisling on speed dial, and Liam from the Gardaí offering just enough help to make her nervous, Maeve is about to discover that some patterns are designed to hide exactly what’s underneath.
And some secrets were never meant to be found.
Published: April 2026
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🧶 Knit Along With the Story
The Celtic triskele fingerless mitts featured in Motifs and Malice are woven into the mystery itself — a design that refuses to cooperate, much to Maeve’s frustration.
Inspired by traditional motifs and modern knitting techniques, the pattern mirrors the twists and turns of the investigation.
Whether you’re knitting along as you read or picking up the pattern afterwards, this is a project designed to be as engaging as the story itself.
📚 New to Maeve? Start Here
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🌿 A Cozy Mystery for Knitters and Readers
Motifs and Malice is perfect for readers who enjoy:
Cozy mysteries with strong characters
Dublin settings and local atmosphere
Knitting projects woven into the story
Whether you're reading with a cup of tea or knitting along with Maeve, this is a mystery designed to keep you turning pages.
⭐ Reader-Loved Cozy Comfort
Early readers are already loving Maeve’s latest mystery…
“It's like being reunited with longtime friends.” - Kathleen
“I absolutely loved it!” - Eileen
“Already preordered… can’t wait for the next installment.” - Cherintis
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