The Watery Grave

The Lady Mortician's Visions #6

by Helen Goltz

A tragic ferry disaster… a ghostly victim… and the truth hidden in haunting photographs.

As the mortician at The Economic Undertaker, Phoebe and her undertaker brothers, Julius and Ambrose, find themselves inundated with victims from a ferry disaster on the river. But when a victim, Mrs Elizabeth Rowe, appears to Phoebe and insists she did not die on the ferry, but her killer hopes it will appear as such, Phoebe is compelled to help.

Passing the information on to her beau, Detective Harland Stone, it soon turns out all is not as it appears, especially when photographs taken by Phoebe’s friend, Kate, tell a different story. It is a time of flurry for the Astin family, who believe being dead is no excuse for letting a crime go unpunished.

Ideal for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Cara Devlin, Irina Shapiro, and Wendy Vella.

Genres: Mystery

287 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2024

About the author

Helen is a hybrid-published, Amazon best-selling author. After studying English Literature, Media, and Communications at universities in Queensland, Australia, and obtaining a Counselling Diploma, Helen Goltz has worked as a journalist, producer and marketer in print, TV, radio and public relations. Born in Toowoomba she has made her home in Brisbane, Australia with her journalist husband, Chris, and Boxer dog, Baxter.

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Reviews

[ML Carver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this family

It was good to catch up with the Astin family, the Vexed Vixens, and a few new characters as well. Really a twisty mystery which had me guessing until the last page. Additionally the family mystery with Uncle Reggie was explained, giving us a little more backstory into the history of the family. Truly enjoyed this one. I'm looking forward to many more - and the next wedding, whoever it is!

[Dallass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always a joy!

It’s a happy day when I can dive into a new Lady Mortician story. Love the characters, love that it’s set in my ‘backyard’ of Brisbane, and that I discover a new little piece of history each time I read one of Ms Goltz’s historical murder mysteries. Can’t wait to see what mystery Phoebe stumbles into next time.

4.5 🌟

[Sarah Kellum · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful read

So glad to have another book to read in this series. I love being able to join them in their lives.
This was a very good mystery with a surprise ending. I may have been expecting it but there was no clues.
Please enjoy this fun addition to the series.

[Mickey Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, as usual!

This author has the uncanny ability to snare the reader from the very beginning of the story. Her characters are entertaining and well written. I've enjoyed each book in this series, and highly recommend her books.

[Denise R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read with twists at every pape

I found this book to be interesting due to the pace and twists it took. I read it in one sitting without a notice! The people we know all work so well together, the case/cases got solved with life and humor included.

[LoveMyAuthors · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great installment with the Astin family of The Economic Undertakers.
This series is a delightful bunch of characters, mixed with family and friends and a mystery in every edition. They're great for a quick read and a visit with familiar characters.

[Mary K. Brazzle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun Read

I have said it before and I will say it again this series was a fun and enticing read. I could not wait to read the next book. The characters are fun, they all work and the situations they get into, WOW. Not to mention the relationships. Enjoy the read. KathyB

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twist and turns

I will miss Kate though I felt Ambrose was too boyish for her. The mysteries were fun to sort out.

[roger l theodore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

I have read all the books in the series so far and have loved everyone of them. Thank you for sharing g your talent.

[Jean M. Coolis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the previous books and loved them, this one is no different. The relationship between all the characters is what I enjoy most about the series.

[Rebecca Wetzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life's journey for the Astins'

So many changes afoot in the lives of the Astins'. Realistic relationships, sad events occurring and scheming people everywhere. Enjoy!