Book description
An obituary writer finds one of her neighbors dead before her time in this debut cozy mystery perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Eva Gates.
Obituary writer Winter Snow is no stranger to grief, and writing obituaries for the citizens of Ridgefield, Connecticut, is her way of providing comfort…
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1 author picked The Last Word as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A good cozy mystery has lovable characters and a setting that pulls you into the story.
The Last Word did this and more. The main character’s unique job, her posse of quirky side characters, and the swoon-worthy love interest had me racing through the pages trying to solve the mystery while hoping everyone made it out alive. And in love.
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