Emily, our esteemed cat-blogger detective, accompanies her Aunt Mattie on a journey back to their past. What should have been an excursion down memory lane turns into an unexpected investigation when they discover a crime scene cluttered with "dead words".
And a dead body.
The case takes a personal turn when Emily recognizes the victim. His murder on Aunt Mattie's stomping grounds (with both of them now suspects) forces Emily into a deeper investigation. And just a little digging reveals a man with a complex history.
And another murder.
As Emily progresses, she uncovers a web of suspects, each with their own grievances against the victim. Shakespeare, her cat, is always helpful, both in shedding cat hair and his uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues.
And maybe even saving Emily from the killer who is closing in.