THE UNDISCOVERED DEATHS OF GRACE McGILL

 

SYNOPSIS

DEATH IS NOT THE END. FOR GRACE McGILL IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

When people die alone and undiscovered, it's her job to clean up what's left behind - whether it's clutter, bodily remains or dark secrets.

When an old man lies undetected in his flat for months, it seems an unremarkable life and an unnoticed death. But Grace knows that everyone has a story and that all deaths mean something more.

Title: The undiscovered deaths of Grace McGill

Author: C S. Robertson

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Publication date: January 20, 2022

REVIEW

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Grace McGill knows death, after all her job is to clean up after a body is discovered . “Equip. Remove. Soak. Disinfect. Soak again. Dispose. Decontaminate. Check. Wash hands”, that’s her mantra. She’s proud of her work, of bringing some dignity  to those people whose bodies have lain undiscovered for months so, when she stumbles upon some similarities in a couple of these jobs, she’s determined to bring to light the truth behind a 60 year old mystery. 

After being offered a widget I was a bit dubious to accept it at first, but then I started seeing several glowing reviews so I had to see for myself what it was all about. And I’m so glad I did! The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill is certainly different!

First of all, if you’re a bit squeamish and not a big fan of graphic descriptions, this one probably isn’t for you. The author is not afraid to describe in detail the decomposition process and the scene it leaves behind. That’s a normal day in my job so I didn’t mind at all! 

Grace is such a lovable character. She’s quirky, interacting with other people doesn’t come easily for her, and she has a dark sense of humor that made her much more appealing as a character. You have to root for her, especially after learning about her despicable father (what a prick!).

The mystery itself was very engaging and halfway through there’s an OMG moment that completely changed the direction the story was going. If you think you know where this is directed, think again! I was truly shocked! What unfolded after was a dark mystery that lead to an ending that was heartbreaking but made perfect sense with Grace’s character and her journey.

The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill is an engrossing and original story with a quite memorable main character that will grip you right from the start.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.