He’s almost perfect.
But he works for Death.
Nora Clanton sells caskets. It wasn’t her dream job, but it’s the family business. She lives in Rabbittown, a sleepy middle-of-nowhere small community, and her only friends are decades older than her. Her life is comfortable but sometimes she finds herself wanting more.
Then Garrett Bishop turns up and sweeps her off her feet. He’s handsome, charming and seems to have a good (if vague) job. There is one little thing though . . . death seems to follow him and rumours never stay buried in Rabbittown.
But when Nora finds out what Garrett has been hiding and all the ghosts left in his wake, she wonders whether it is time to lay their love to rest too . . .
Brimming with characters you cannot help but fall for, Casket Case is a heartfelt small-town romance bursting with life, heart and light. It is The Dead Romantics meets The Good Place.
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Author Bio
Lauren Evans holds a BA in English from The University of Alabama and an MA in Liberal Studies from The University of North Carolina Wilmington. She now works in higher education in Atlanta and writes in her spare time, whenever her beagle Lucy allows. Casket Case was longlisted for the Cheshire Novel Prize in 2022 and is her debut novel.
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Why Should You Read It?
Lauren Evans’ debut novel, Casket Case, offers a charming and unconventional take on the rom-com genre. Set in the quaint, Southern town of Rabbittown, Alabama, the story follows Nora Clanton as she returns home to manage her family’s casket business after a personal tragedy. Her predictable life takes a turn when she meets Garrett Bishop, a seemingly perfect stranger who shows up at her shop asking for directions—and a date. With his charismatic demeanor and mysterious profession as a logistics coordinator, Garrett initially seems like a dream come true.
However, the plot thickens as Nora discovers that Garrett’s job is far from ordinary; he coordinates logistics for Death itself. This twist introduces an intriguing blend of romance and fantasy, but the execution feels somewhat uneven. While the premise is unique and the characters endearing, the narrative struggles to balance its whimsical elements with the emotional depth required for a truly engaging love story. The novel’s pacing is also a bit sluggish at times, which can detract from its overall charm. Despite these shortcomings, Casket Case remains a warm-hearted read with a refreshing, if slightly imperfect, spin on romance. It’s a light, enjoyable book that will appeal to fans of quirky, small-town stories with a supernatural twist, earning it a solid three stars.
