The Diagramless Death in Willowbrook

About this book

In the snow-draped town of Willowbrook, Vermont, a sudden death shatters the tranquility of the annual Winter Puzzle Festival. When seventy-one-year-old retired classics teacher Evie Whitaker discovers a diagramless crossword on the lap of a deceased local historian, she recognizes the puzzle not as a hobby, but as a final message. Partnering with Jonah Hale, a burned-out forensic accountant seeking refuge in their small community, Evie sets out to decipher a trail of cryptic clues scattered throughout the town. Their investigation unearths a decades-old web of hidden passions, quiet betrayals, and a long-running blackmail scheme, challenging Evie's own deeply buried grief. As a fierce blizzard descends, the unlikely duo must untangle an R-rated truth that threatens to upend the delicate social fabric of their beloved home, forcing Evie to decide what kind of peace the town truly deserves.

Book details

Genres:

Cozy Mystery, Contemporary Fiction, Amateur Sleuth

Language:

en

Published:

2026-04-07

Content rating:

R