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The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
"In this mystery, Capri, the granddaughter of a serial killer makes a living running True Crime tours of the city and is currently considering researching a book about the crimes to earn money to help put her daughter through grad school since her former mother in-law has just cut off support for tuition. But then her sordid family past once again becomes front page news when a copycat killer strikes very close to home making Capri and her daughter prime suspects. All too aware of the effect of the initial crimes on her family, Capri begins investigating to prevent a modern-day miscarriage of justice. A cozy mystery with a bit of an edge and a local connection? That’s enough to make a lot of readers say “yes please!” Some may think serial killer element means it’s not for them, but rest assured, this is very much a traditional cozy and would make a great suggestion for any fan of the genre."
Looking for readalikes? Check out
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux and
Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon.
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The Close-Up by Pip Drysdale
Zoe Weiss had it all. Her debut thriller earned her a huge 2 book publishing deal, she moved to LA excited for success. But when her book actually publishes, no one buys it and her plans and life collapse. Two years later, she’s feeding her agent with empty promises, when she reconnects with an ex, now a famous Hollywood star. But then their relationship hits the tabloids and she begins receiving threats identical to the ones in her novel. It might be a perfect plot for her new book—if only she can stay alive.
What's New This Month
How about a good mystery this month? Alex Segura won an LA Times Book Prize for his last novel,
Secret Identity. He returns in December with
Alter Ego, another mystery set in the world of comic books in which an author is given the chance to revive a famous character—but at what cost?
The Rivals by Jane Pek is the second book in the Claudia Lin mystery series. A nefarious AI conspiracy has been unleashed by a corrupt corporation. Can Claudia save her new business and new relationship?
If you’d prefer something a bit more fantastical,
Snake Sisters by Amanda Lee Koe is inspired by a Chinese legend about two sisters born as snakes over a century ago who are alive and well in the modern era. It’s a deeply feminist tale exploring bodily autonomy, class, gender, race and other contemporary issues.
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