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Grave Misgivings (Mother Lavinia Grey, Bk 5)
Grave Misgivings - Mother Lavinia Grey, Bk 5 Author:Kate Gallison Kate Gallison is back with a new mystery featuring cello-playing, crime-solving Episcopal priest Lavinia Grey. When a man finds his father's remains inexplicably missing from the local cemetery, he enlists Mother Vinnie's help. — Kate Gallison's faithful fans and critics everywhere have long been singing her praises, calling her "... more »;inventive and funny" (Kirkus Reviews), "an original talent" (Publishers Weekly), and "a good choice for those who enjoy the...mysteries of Donald Westlake" (Chicago Sun-Times).
In her latest mystery, Gallison delves into the afterlife. Mark Smith, with his grown daughter, Shannon, in tow, has returned to Fishersville, New Jersey, all the way from Phoenix, Arizona. He's brought his mother's ashes with him hoping to place them next to his father's remains, but his father's headstone is not to be found anywhere. Confused, he turns to Mother Vinnie, the town's logical source for help.
Armed with her usual equanimity, Mother Vinnie takes on the case, but a host of complications ensues. Who's been stealing statuary from area cemeteries? What's the story behind the bones buried under the Acme Supermarket? Will Vinnie's on-again-off-again relationship with Fishersville police officer Dave Dogg ever succeed? With smart dialogue, keen plotting, and unmistakable wit, Kate Gallison provides all the answers her loyal readership seeks.« less
The last of the Mother Lavinia Grey series. I wish the author had written more. The quirky congregation is a hoot, and now Rev. Grey has a romantic interest.