Murder UnShelved

Vannetta Chapman

Mar 2026 · Vannetta Chapman

About this ebook

A fresh start was supposed to be simple.

Open the doors. Welcome customers. Build a new life.

Fox Hollow, Texas, has other plans.

Sisters Emma Dawson and Sydney Givens arrive in town ready to launch their dream business—Stitches, Perks & Pages, a quilt shop and bookstore under one roof. But before they can even begin unpacking, they find a dead body sprawled across their delivery entrance. Welcome to Fox Hollow.

The victim, Evan Pritchard, had secrets—and someone is still searching for whatever he was hiding. With danger edging closer and another murder looming, Emma and Sydney realize they can’t just shelve the problem and hope it goes away.

Luckily, Fox Hollow has a way of turning strangers into allies. With the help of a sharp-witted retired nurse, a determined Amish teen, an overachieving high school valedictorian, and steady-eyed Detective Noble Beck, the sisters may have a chance to catch a killer before their new beginning becomes their last.

Discussion questions included--perfect for book clubs!

From NYT Bestselling author Vannetta Chapman, Murder UnShelved is a charming cozy mystery about sisterhood, second chances, found family—and discovering that home can be built in the most unexpected places.

Ratings and reviews

Murder Unshelved is a cute cozy mystery. The author's approachable style makes the story both engaging and accessible. Emma, Sydney, and their new staff ask questions and unravel clues. They stitch the clues in order to identify the guilty party. I liked the ending where Emma and Sydney’s sister helped the pair decide what to do with the open space between the two shops. Murder Unshelved is a merry mystery with a disturbing start, a dashing detective, brisk rumors, and sleuthing sisters.

About the author

Vannetta Chapman is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 novels, with over one million copies sold. She has written for Abingdon Press, Harvest House Publishers, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Harlequin’s Love Inspired line. Her awards include the ACFW Carol Award for Best Mystery (Falling to Pieces), a Christy Award finalist honor (Anna’s Healing), and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense, First Place (Against All Enemies). Learn more at www.vannettachapman.com.