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The Unfinished Business Agency: Death, Taxes, and Unquiet Spirits - A Paranormal Cozy Mystery Set in Chicago
Paperback
Series: The Hearthside Stories
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 23 2026
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.19
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if grief work and ghost work were the same thing?
When Claire Hartwell inherits her grandmother's Chicago brownstone, she expects paperwork, dust, and difficult memories. She does not expect a spectral tenant, a hidden family business, or a calling she never asked for.
Welcome to the Hartwell Agency, where the living help the dead find closure.
Claire soon discovers that her grandmother ran more than a discreet estate service. Behind the polished professionalism lies a second mission: guiding restless spirits toward peace. With the help of an unlikely found family, Claire begins assisting ghosts whose unfinished business ties them to the world of the living.
But each case mirrors something Claire is trying to avoid - her own unresolved grief.
As she navigates haunted homes, family secrets, and the layered history of Chicago's neighborhoods, Claire must decide whether she will continue running from the past... or finally come home to it.
This emotionally grounded paranormal mystery blends supernatural investigation with themes of healing, memory, and chosen family. You will not find graphic horror here. Instead, you will find warmth, humor, and ghosts who deserve to be heard.
What's Inside:
A full-length paranormal cozy mystery novel
A strong female lead discovering hidden psychic abilities
Spirit-centered cases rooted in emotional closure
Chicago architecture, history, and neighborhood atmosphere
Found family dynamics and character-driven storytelling
Gentle supernatural elements without graphic violence
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
Paranormal cozy mysteries
Ghost stories with heart
Urban fantasy with emotional depth
Women-led supernatural fiction
Stories about grief, healing, and second chances
Found family and character-centered series
If you love atmospheric ghost fiction with warmth instead of horror, The Unfinished Business Agency invites you into a world where the dead are not monsters - only souls waiting to be understood.
Take the first step into the Hartwell Agency and discover what it truly means to find closure.
- Paranormal Cozy Mystery Set in Chicago
A character-driven supernatural story rooted in real neighborhoods, history, and architecture.
- Emotionally Grounded Ghost Investigations
Each haunting explores grief, regret, love, and unfinished business.
- Strong Female Protagonist
Follow Claire Hartwell as she uncovers family secrets and her own hidden gifts.
- Found Family and Community Themes
Blends mystery, warmth, humor, and chosen family dynamics.
- Gentle Supernatural Fiction
No graphic horror. Ideal for readers who prefer heart-centered ghost stories.
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