Overview

Just as the sexton is about to inter the ashes of one of Grace Church's last wealthy patronesses in the Memorial Garden, he unearths a wine crate containing the ashes of an unknown. Next to the ashes is a distinctive pair of shoes. Not only are the woman's relatives furious at the interruption, but they soon have grounds for a lawsuit: yet another piece of the church's tower comes crashing to the ground. With their congregation dwindling and their world literally falling in around them, Father Robert Vickers and his colorful staff members and volunteers put their heads together to solve the mystery of the anonymous ashes and find the means to save Grace Church from the developers ... all in time for the Bishop's visit.

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Lovable characters, atmospheric charm, and sins from the past make this a must for brick & murder readers. --Mary Daheim, author of the Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries and the Alpine/Emma Lord Mysteries A heart-warming story filled with likeable characters as they deal with murder, mishaps, and mayhem. An insightful view into the challenges faced by today's urban churches. I look forward to the next murder at Grace Church. --Liz Osborne, author of Dirty Laundry, A Robyn Kelly Mystery A fast-paced tale that has intrigue, mystery, and humor all rolled up into a neat little story that takes place over a span of one week.... The storyline has surprising twists and turns coupled with satirical humor that will keep you engaged, and a quirky cast of characters who are a lot of fun. --Jersey Girl Book Reviews A great cozy.... with a big mystery to solve and colorful characters. I look forward to reading [Deviny's] next book! --Book Lovers Stop Deviny had a challenge on her hands and she met it and exceeded it. With her character development, her take on a subject that is divisive with the Church, and solid pacing I'm looking forward to more installments with the other characters taking their turn in the spotlight. RECOMMENDED. -Vikki Walton, I Love a Mystery

Lovable characters, atmospheric charm, and sins from the past make this a must for brick & murder readers. --Mary Daheim, author of the Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries and the Alpine/Emma Lord Mysteries A heart-warming story filled with likeable characters as they deal with murder, mishaps, and mayhem. An insightful view into the challenges faced by today's urban churches. I look forward to the next murder at Grace Church. --Liz Osborne, author of Dirty Laundry, A Robyn Kelly Mystery

Author Information

After retiring from a career as a ""government bureaucrat"" serving primarily in the criminal justice system, Kathie Deviny studied creative writing. Essays focusing on her treatment for breast cancer and life as the spouse of an Episcopal priest have been published in the Seattle Times, Episcopal Life, Cure magazine, and Faith, Hope and Healing by Bernie Siegel. Kathie was Features Editor of her high school newspaper and originally planned a career in journalism. After realizing she was too shy to chase after stories, she followed her mother's career path and earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in social work, attending UC Berkeley and the University of Washington. She nurtured her journalistic ambitions by developing a program at the Monroe, WA, prison which produced a magazine in cooperation with community volunteers. Death in the Memorial Garden, her first work of fiction, reflects her love of the cozy-style mystery. Her other loves are gardening, choral singing, and locating bargains at her church's thrift shop, where she volunteers. Kathie lives with her now-retired husband, Paul; they divide their time between California and Western Washington. You can find Kathie online at Deviny.camelpress.com.

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