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Professional obituary writer Winter Snow is worried.

She has discovered that she might be the next target of a murderer who has secrets to hide…

Secrets that she has begun to unravel.

What if the next obituary written turns out to be her own?

Book One in the Deadly Deadlines Mysteries

About Gerri

Gerri Lewis started her career as a freelance writer and has published over 1,600 features, news stories, obituaries, and columns. Along with her novels, she continues to write features for 068 Magazine. Her cover stories appear regularly and her HOW WE MET column was a popular staple of the magazine for many years. Her accolades include feature-writing awards from the New England Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists, among others. Gerri lives with her husband in her hometown of Ridgefield, Connecticut, the setting for her obituary writer mystery, The Last Word.

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Photo Credit: David Golumbic
EA Photography

“Lewis has created a fun, playful world—despite a murder—that many cozy readers will love to return to.”
—First Clue

“A fast-paced caper… Lewis has created a witty and eminently likable sleuth.”
—Annelise Ryan, USA Today bestselling author

“A delightful debut that drips with charm and intrigue. Gerri Lewis brings obituary writing to life!”
—Brad Parks, international bestselling author

“A fun, pacy mystery starring an unflappable heroine. I loved every absorbing word of The Last Word and can’t wait for more Deadly Deadlines books!”
—Alicia Bessette, bestselling author

Events

2024

August 28-September 1
Bouchercon Mystery Writers Convention
Nashville, TN
Going to Bouchercon? I would love to meet you.
Panel: How Do You Like Me Now (My life as a debut author)
Cozies and Cocktails: With a free giveaway
Debut Author Breakfast: Table host

Sunday, September 22, 3-5 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Book Signing
Danbury Fair Mall
Danbury, CT

Sunday, September 27, 5-6 p.m.
Brooklyn Book Festival
Brooklyn, NY

Friday, October 18
WPKN Studio
On air 12:11-12:24 p.m.
Tune in at 89.5 or stream live at wpkn.org
277 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT

Monday, November 11, 6:30-7:30
Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter
Writing a Series: Getting it Started and Keeping it Going
Hoboken Library
500 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ

Book Clubs

Thank you to Southport, NC for your virtual invite and thank you to Dover, NH for an in-person book club invite—both in September.

For Zoom and in-person requests—reach out to gerrilewis@gerrilewis.com.