{"product_id":"grave-words-isbn-9798892422482","title":"Grave Words","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the second installment of the Deadly Deadlines mysteries, obituary  writer Winter Snow faces her biggest challenge yet when the body of a  homeless man is found in a burning building and her best friend is the  main suspect, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Kate Carlisle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter Snow has had it! With her business in a death drought, her best  friend Scoop implicated in a string of arsons, and an obituary listing  Winter herself as deceased, her life is heating up. But just as she’s  trying to cool things down, she receives her newest assignment: an  obituary for Chester, a homeless man found in a burning building. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePromising  the local funeral home manager that she will have the obituary by the  deadline, Winter is stonewalled at every turn, failing to discover  Chester’s last name, or where he came from. When it is discovered that  Chester was murdered and that the fire was set to cover it up, all  fingers immediately point to Scoop. Not only is Scoop a person of  interest in the arsons, he was also the last person to see Chester  alive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs more nails are pounded into Scoop’s coffin, Winter’s  uncle Richard hopes to help by inviting the notorious town gossips, The  Nosy Parkers, to a neighborhood food fest. Unfortunately, the  breadcrumbs they toss set murder in motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore determined than  ever, Winter must figure out the twists and turns of the case to clear  Scoop’s name, putting her on a deadly deadline to solve the murder and  avoid meeting the same grave consequences.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGrave Words\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“An engrossing mystery with plenty of engaging characters.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“An entertaining cozy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“All the earmarks of an entertaining cozy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGumshoe Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Original, deftly scripted, clever . . . Showcasing Lewis’ distinctive and engaging storytelling style.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You will be swept up in the story immediately.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is one of those cozies you won’t want to put down . . . A perfect mystery for the chilly days and nights ahead!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Wonder Women Sixty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] fun small-town murder mystery, with quirky supporting characters.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The author did a great job presenting this whodunit with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along. I liked how this storyline played out with a solid mystery that kept me both in suspense and intrigued throughout.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDru's Book Musings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAs an award-winning feature writer, columnist, and reporter, \u003cb\u003eGerri Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e has also written her fair share of obituaries. She lives with her husband in her hometown of Ridgefield, Connecticut, the setting for her debut mystery, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Word\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302776623333,"sku":"NP9798892422482","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892422482.jpg?v=1767728448","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/grave-words-isbn-9798892422482","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}