Deceased and Desist
Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon is a cozy mystery published by Kensington on November 27, 2018. This 272-page novel follows Tallie Graver, a housecleaner who takes pride in her work, especially when it comes to making windows shine. After a difficult divorce, she starts her own cleaning business, but her latest job at a renovated bed and breakfast takes a dark turn when she discovers a corpse inside. With the local police unhelpful, Tallie decides to investigate the suspicious death of a shady building inspector, setting the stage for her amateur sleuthing.
Readers will find a blend of humor and intrigue as Tallie, with the help of her friend Gina, delves into the mystery surrounding the inspector’s death. The narrative explores themes of determination and friendship while Tallie navigates the challenges of her new business and the complexities of small-town dynamics. As she uncovers motives and secrets, the story highlights the lengths one will go to seek justice, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone typical of the cozy mystery genre.
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Window of opportunity . . .
Most housecleaners don’t do windows, but Tallie Graver loves leaving a pane of glass streak-free and sparkling. After a dirty divorce from a filthy-rich jerk, she’s started her own cleaning business to make ends meet. On her latest job, prepping a renovated bed and breakfast for a grand re-opening, she’s standing outside on a ladder, wiping off a grimy pane, when she spies a man on a bed through the glass. But the B&B isn’t open for business yet—and the man’s not sleeping. Her family owns the Graver Funeral Home, so Tallie knows a corpse when she sees one.
The victim is a shady building inspector with a reputation for handing out passing grades for a greased palm. With the local police resistant, Tallie launches her own investigation, before she gets a rep as a town crank. But it’s going to take more than a squirt bottle and a squeegee to clean up this mess. With the help of her gal pal Gina, Tallie searches for a killer’s motive. But she’d better be careful, or it’ll be curtains for this window cleaner . . .
“An amusing new series with an engaging, spirited sleuth.” —Library Journal
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