A Grave Issue

Praise for A Grave Issue:
“Cozy fans will find all the right ingredients for a satisfying series.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Bell’s debut is a worthy addition to the ‘home again’ corner of the cozy world, with enough wit and moxie to warrant a return appearance.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A Grave Issue opens with emus, dead bodies, and a compelling first person voice. Throw in the secrets revealed in a small-town funeral parlor and the antics of local citizens, and you have Andy of Mayberry meets Six Feet Under. Lillian Bell’s funeral parlor mystery is flat-out fun from the opening line to the last word. The mystery is perfectly executed, but the characters will steal your heart.”
—Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author of the Sarah Booth Delaney, Pluto’s Snitch, and Familiar Legacy mystery series

“A Grave Issue by Lillian Bell delivers everything I love about cozies—quirky characters, a clever plot, and occasional mayhem. A fun read with engaging humor and enough clues and red herrings to keep the pages turning, this first in a series is highly recommended!“
—Dawn Eastman, national bestselling author of the Family Fortune mysteries

“A Grave Issue by Lillian Bell is marvelous multi-layered mystery must-read! The engaging cast of characters captured me immediately, and the story has all the twists and turns a reader could want…A book to remember! Treat yourself to this one—and to Ms. Bell’s next in the series as well!”
—Nancy Haddock, national bestselling author of the Silver Six Crafting mysteries

“Peopled with quirky, distinctive characters, drop-dead humor, and a mystery as solid as any monument, A Grave Issue is a hilarious and entertaining read.”
—Annelise Ryan, bestselling author of the Mattie Winston mysteries

Lillian Bell makes funeral parlors feel cozy, while catching the business dead to rights. Wishing this delightful new series a long life.”
—Elaine Viets, author of Fire and Ashes