Middle-aged Vanessa returns to her hometown for a cancer fundraiser, dies in a power outage.

In Aoife Clifford's novel "It Takes a Town," middle-aged Vanessa returns to her hometown of Welcome to raise money for her cousin's cancer cause. However, her death at the bottom of the stairs during a power outage complicates matters. This clever crime novel combines various subgenres while maintaining a fast-paced story, featuring the town's quirky inhabitants and the town's desire to be seen as a city despite its small-town size.

May 25, 2024
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