In the First Early Days of My Death

by Catherine Hunter

When young, unlucky Wendy Li finds herself floating above the trees and buildings of her hometown, Winnipeg, she immediately suspects she's been murdered by her husband's jealous ex-lover, Evelyn. But no one is aware of Wendy's spirit drifting over the city, longing to settle the unfinished business of her life. The citizens of Winnipeg are embroiled in controversy over the construction of a new casino. Wendy's psychic mother-in-law can't see a thing; her superstitious sister-in-law is afraid of ghosts; and her beloved husband is too stupid to realize what's going on...or is he? Meanwhile, the detective down the street seems more intent on regaining his own wife's attention than on seeking justice. As Wendy watches from above, she begins to fear that Evelyn will get away with murder, and that no one will remember to water the garden.

112 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Catherine Hunter is a poet, novelist, editor of the Muses’ Co. Press, and associate professor of English at the University of Winnipeg. Her most recent work is the novella In the First Early Days of My Death.

Reviews

[Jack Eagle · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.80 at least on my scale. I keep thinking about it -- my rating might get moved up. A very concise and thoughtful book. A lovely experiment in mystery writing.

[Melinda Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was short, but that was ok because there wasn't any sign of words for the sake of lengthening a book. Every sentence had a place and a meaning. There was no fat to cut from this book, it kept you interested and holding your breath at points when you KNEW something was going to happen but you just couldn't figure out what and why.

[Leanne Fournier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story, kept me engaged. A fairly light, quick read which is a little different for me. Characters could have used a bit of strengthening all around, would have liked more of a deeper dive into the pscyhe of each as there were some strange ones!

[Phyl · Rating 2 out of 5]

i suppose it might have gotten a higher rating if i had not been reading this book while i was in the hospital as a patient LOL!

[Marlene Hessdorfer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting premise. Good writing but a disappointing ending.