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Death and Other Occupational Hazards - by Veronika Dapunt (Paperback)

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  • "Veronika Dapunt masterfully blends dark humor with a compelling mystery, offering a fresh and often hilarious perspective on life and death.
  • Author(s): Veronika Dapunt
  • 384 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective

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"Her job is to die for. Literally. Most people think that when they meet Death, it'll be a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she's just a woman doing a job, and she's very good at it. But when Death takes a much-needed break to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong. Someone's killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it's down to her to find the culprit before it's too late. To make matters worse, her sanctimonious sister, Life - whom Death hasn't got on with in millennia - won't stop blaming her . . . And then there's the slight problem of the charming (sexy) parasitologist she's suspicious of. But she'll be fine, right? After all, who better to investigate a murder than Death herself?"-- Provided by publisher.



Book Synopsis



"Veronika Dapunt masterfully blends dark humor with a compelling mystery, offering a fresh and often hilarious perspective on life and death." -- Joanna Wallace, author of You'd Look Better as a Ghost

For fans of Sign Here and Benjamin Stevenson comes a darkly comedic, genre-bending mystery following a female-personified Death who must investigate a string of unplanned murders before the whole world is thrown into chaos.

Her job is to die for. Literally.

When most people think of Death, they picture a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she's just a woman doing a job, and she's very good at it. Still, even Death needs a break. But when she finally takes some time off to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong. Someone is killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it's up to her to find the killer before it's too late.

To make matters worse, her sanctimonious sister Life - whom Death hasn't gotten along with in millennia - won't stop blaming her for the unplanned deaths . . . and then there's the slight problem of the charming (and sexy) parasitologist she can't quite trust.

But she'll be fine, right?

After all, who better to investigate a murder than Death herself?



Review Quotes




"Prepare to laugh yourself to Death--Dapunt's debut mixes humor and heart with brilliant results. I couldn't put it down." -- MJ Wassmer, author of Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend

"Irreverent and heartfelt" -- Caitlin Rozakis, New York Times bestselling author of Dreadful

"Veronika Dapunt's wonderful debut is clever and original - weaving together dark comedy, heart and a compelling murder mystery. I enjoyed every second of it." -- C.L. Miller, USA Today bestselling author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

"Funny and smart with something new to. Think about and laugh at on every page. A top class, deep-dish murder mystery and one of my favorite books of any year." -- Ian Moore, comedian and author of bestselling Death and Croissants

"Gloriously absurdist, darkly comic and utterly readable -- twisty fantasy meets Jane Austen with a scythe. Love it." -- Helen Lederer, comedian and founder of the Comedy Women in Print Prize

"Veronika Dapunt has written a book that you'd hate for being so original and clever, if it wasn't so good! Packed with deadpan humor, dry wit and warm emotion, Death And Other Occupational Hazards is a tour de deathly force that grapples with what it is to be human, as well as a puzzling series of crimes. A murder mystery novel that really makes you appreciate being alive! I loved it" -- Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations

"Veronika Dapunt masterfully blends dark humor with a compelling mystery, offering a fresh and often hilarious perspective on life and death." -- Joanna Wallace, author of You'd Look Better as a Ghost
Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 (H) x 5.5 (W) x .86 (D)
Weight: 1.0
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Veronika Dapunt
Theme: Women Sleuths
Language: English
Street Date: January 6, 2026
TCIN: 1002787508
UPC: 9781464249709
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-1253
Origin: Made in the USA
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Q: Is there a specific relationship dynamic in the plot?

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  • A: Yes, the plot reveals a complex relationship between Death and her sister, Life, adding tension and humor.

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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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  • A: The author of the book is Veronika Dapunt, making her debut with this novel.

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Q: What is the central theme of the book?

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  • A: The book explores the life of a female personified Death who investigates unexpected murders while blending humor with mystery.

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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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  • A: The book is categorized under Fiction, specifically in the Mystery and Detective genre.

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Q: What type of humor is present in the story?

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  • A: The story features dark humor, presenting a humorous take on serious themes of life and death.

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