Sheer Window

In this Thanksgiving twist on Rear Window, a seemingly ordinary holiday gathering takes a dark turn when a squabble across the street turns deadly…

When a freak accident leaves klutzy fabric shop owner Polyester Monroe confined to a wheelchair, she’s forced to spend Thanksgiving watching the world go by from her living-room window. With friends gathered for turkey and trimmings, it should be a cozy holiday—until Poly notices something unsettling in the apartment across the street.

At first, her concerns are brushed aside as imagination fueled by boredom and too much pie. Even the local sheriff finds nothing out of the ordinary when Poly insists she witnessed a crime. Doubt creeps in… but Poly can’t shake the feeling that she’s seen something she wasn’t meant to.

With her credibility on the line and only one unexpected guest willing to believe her, Poly begins piecing together what she observed. As tensions rise and holiday cheer wears thin, what started as a parlor game of spying on the neighbors becomes a desperate race to uncover the truth—before a killer slips out of town on the next train.

A Hitchcockian holiday cozy, this fifth Material Witness mystery blends humor, suspense, and a loving homage to the master of suspense himself, proving that even from a wheelchair, Poly Monroe refuses to sit still when murder is on the line.

Perfect for fans of classic film nods, holiday-themed cozies, and clever mysteries stitched with style.

👉🏻If you liked Sheer Window, continue with Contesting the Wool.