The Big Chill

In this gripping sequel, the Skelf women face chilling mysteries while balancing their dual roles in a funeral home and a private investigation business. The Big Chill continues the thrilling saga.

In The Big Chill, the Skelf women are drawn into a web of intrigue and danger as they navigate their dual lives as funeral directors and private investigators. Haunted by their past, they hope for a quieter existence, yet trouble seems to follow them relentlessly. When a car crashes into an open grave during a funeral conducted by matriarch Dorothy, it sparks an investigation into the mysterious life of the deceased driver. As Dorothy delves deeper into the dark corners of Edinburgh society, she uncovers unsettling truths that threaten to disrupt their lives.

Meanwhile, the younger Skelfs are grappling with their own challenges. Jenny faces turmoil as her ex-husband Craig devises plans that could impact the family profoundly, while her daughter Hannah's fixation on an elderly professor spirals into a perilous friendship. As tensions rise, a drumming student of Dorothy's goes missing, casting suspicion on her parents and plunging the Skelf women into a chilling mystery that tests their resilience and unity.

The Big Chill is a gripping continuation of the Skelfs series, blending dark humor with poignant explorations of grief and identity. The narrative expertly balances the complexities of family dynamics with the chilling realities of their professions, making it a compelling read for fans of crime fiction who appreciate strong, authentic female protagonists.