A charming and offbeat novel that sustains the reader’s engagement by inspiring empathy for the underdog. The printed portrayal of Randall is reminiscent of that peculiar yet lovable family member we all have, and we become thoroughly enthralled with. A politically perceptive and humorous publication that has emerged at an opportune time. I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who loves comedic storytelling that incorporates the routine yet fascinating aspects of small town life. A thoroughly entertaining read that I will recommend to all readers.

Jill Grinager is holding her life together with one hand—literally. As the one-armed owner of the only funeral home in the fading small town of Rockdale, Minnesota, Jill’s days are already grim. Add in her responsibilities as the guardian of her Elvis-obsessed nephew, Randall, and her life feels like a tragic comedy. When Jill learns that a bully from her past, Vicky Veitch, is returning to town, things take a sharp turn for the worse.

Now a rising political star, Vicky has orchestrated a lavish funeral for her infamous father-in-law, a man whose ruthless mentorship helped her transform from a grade school tormentor into a powerhouse politician. For Jill, it’s just another funeral to get through. But for Vicky, it’s the perfect opportunity to cement her political image.
However, what starts as a media spectacle quickly spirals into chaos. Through a series of fatal mishaps, comical criminal blunders, and bad luck, Vicky’s polished facade begins to crumble. Jill and her rhinestone nephew find themselves the unlikely obstacles standing between Vicky and her personal ambitions.
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I read this book in one day. It is first and foremost the funniest book I have read. I would recommend to anybody that is looking for a fun book that you can’t put down. It will not be like anything else you have read but that is in part what makes it such a fun book.