The Wake of the Hound Dogs

By: A.D. Matson

Narrated by: Terry B. Thompson

Jill Grinager is holding her life together with one hand—literally. As the one-armed owner of the only funeral home in the fading small town of Rockdale, Minnesota, Jill’s days are already grim. Add in her responsibilities as the guardian of her Elvis-obsessed nephew, Randall, and her life feels like a tragic comedy. When Jill learns that a bully from her past, Vicky Veitch, is returning to town, things take a sharp turn for the worse.

Now a rising political star, Vicky has orchestrated a lavish funeral for her infamous father-in-law, a man whose ruthless mentorship helped her transform from a grade school tormentor into a powerhouse politician. For Jill, it’s just another funeral to get through. But for Vicky, it’s the perfect opportunity to cement her political image.

However, what starts as a media spectacle quickly spirals into chaos. Through a series of fatal mishaps, comical criminal blunders, and bad luck, Vicky’s polished facade begins to crumble. Jill and her rhinestone nephew find themselves the unlikely obstacles standing between Vicky and her personal ambitions.

©2024 Alex Matson (P)2025 Alex Matson

Eventful

Wow! There is a lot going on in this book. Unexpected twists and turns, but it comes together in the end. My only complaint would be, I wanted more of the Elvis obsessed Randall and his Aunt, I kinda felt that after the first couple chapters that they were supporting characters and not really main players. The narrator was great, I loved all the voices and he did a wonderful Elvis!