Final Bid Thanksgiving with her fault-finding mother has Odelia Grey stewing in her own juices. But her husband’s cousin Ina—who shows up to dinner alone with ugly bruises—clearly has it worse. Things quickly go downhill after Odelia’s mother decides to extend her visit a few extra days to attend a storage auction with Ina, who owns a consignment shop. The day of the auction, the thrill of bargain hunting gives way to tragedy when Ina’s husband is found inside a storage locker—dead. Praise:“[A] real treat for chick-lit and mystery fans who like feisty women.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I’d like to spend more time with Sue Ann Jaffarian’s Odelia.”—Publishers Weekly “[T]ight plotting, first-class humor, and vivid descriptions.
