The Staggerford Murders - by Jon Hassler (Paperback)

About the Book

Filled with Hassler's trademark humor and warmth, these two original novellas return readers to the beloved town of Staggerford, Minnesota. Includes "The Staggerford Murders" and "The Life and Death of Nancy Clancy's Nephew."

Book Synopsis

Filled with his trademark humor and warmth, Jon Hassler's The Staggerford Murders and The Life and Death of Nancy Clancy's Nephew offer a welcome return to the town that has captivated readers for years.

In The Staggerford Murders, residents of the Ransford Hotel "solve" the nine- year-old murder of esteemed Staggerford citizen Neddy Nichols and the disappearance of his widow, Blanche. Hassler's wry humor is in full force as this wonderful tale unfolds. In the more poignant and bittersweetThe Life and Death of Nancy Clancy's Nephew, elderly W.D. Nestor finds his loneliness dispelled by his friendship with a young Staggerford boy, but it is a sudden visit to his one hundred-year-old Aunt Nancy that provides the peace he has always been looking for.

Review Quotes

A writer good enough to restore your faith in fiction. ("The New York Times Book Review")

About the Author

Jon Hassler is the author of twelve novels, two short story collections, a volume of novellas, and two works of nonfiction. He is Regent's Professor Emeritus at St. John's University in Minnesota.