by Chip Gaines
First published 2021
Chip Gaines just wants to fix up a fixer-upper in his quiet hometown. But when the house's eccentric owner dies, Chip inherits a whole lot more than a leaky roof. Suddenly he's embroiled in a zany battle of wits with the deceased's conniving relatives, all desperate to claim the estate. With his trusty toolbox as his only ally, Chip must outwit a cast of shady characters and save the day - if he can avoid destroying the house in the process.
Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, humorous, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unlikely-hero
Setting: Hometown
224 pages · Paperback · Thomas Nelson US