Spunky widowed Cealie Gunther is a woman of a certain age whose zeal for adventure keeps her in the thick of things—like trouble. She pops up in town early to watch her motherless granddaughter Kat graduate, only to discover that because of a custodian's death—accidental—or murder?—graduation might not take place.

Determined to find the truth, Cealie snags a job as a substitute teacher, exposing much violence, lurking menace and more disturbing questions than answers. The only thing certain is that a killer has decided Cealie and her grandchild need to be expelled—permanently.

"Best Mystery of the Year nominee" - Deadly Ink

"Suspenseful" - Publishers Weekly

"An absolute winner!" – Author Hailey North

"Keeps you guessing" - Kirkus

"Refreshing twists" - Romantic Times

"Way fun!" – Author Alice Duncan

"Sexy" - Armchair Interviews