My Killer Family Reunion - by Dinesh Thiru (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

After an attempt on her wealthy grandmother's life at a family reunion, an Indian American teen hunts for the culprit in this "brisk, twisty, and engrossing" (Kirkus Reviews) murder-comedy perfect for fans of Knives Out and Never Have I Ever.

There are three things Jayshree Devi can count on happening at her annual family reunion: 1) her cousins will forget she exists, 2) her aunts will try to set her up, and 3) her uncles will get into a fight. What she doesn't expect? An accident that lands her grandmother in a coma, throwing the family--and their matriarch's sizeable fortune--into chaos.

When Jay discovers Grand Mom's "accident" might not have been so accidental after all, she'll have to dig through decades of secrets to find the truth. With the help of her (annoyingly perky) cousins and one of their (annoyingly hot) friends, Jay finds herself knee-deep in a mystery that's even more tangled than her family tree.

But the closer Jay gets to answers, the closer she gets to finding her place amongst the relatives who once felt so distant. With Grand Mom's life and fortune hanging in the balance, can Jay save her family and maybe hook up with a hottie while she's at it?

Review Quotes

"A comedic mystery that centers on an Indian American family's secrets unraveling after an attempted murder, perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes or Karen M. McManus. . This blend of wit and emotional depth makes the story feel grounded even amidst the chaotic whodunit plot. VERDICT A funny, endearing, and high-stakes mystery that will be a hit in collections where twisty thrillers are popular." --School Library Journal

"A fast-paced, wonderfully witty dive into repressed feelings, this novel will appeal to fans of both suspense and humor."--Booklist Reviews

"Thiru (Into the Sunken City) injects Knives Out theatricality into a simultaneously tense and humorous mystery. . . effervescent characters, dynamic interactions, and a dash of frothy romance ensure that spirits remain high throughout. Jay's pragmatic first-person narration deftly probes issues of identity and privilege in a droll offering."
--Publishers Weekly

"Told from Jayshree's perspective, this whodunit is brimming with humor, energy, and an abundance of Tamil cultural elements. . . Witty banter, plenty of red herrings, and a cast of appealing characters make this a brisk, twisty, and engrossing read. Killer fun." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Dinesh Thiru is a writer and stay-at-home dad currently living in Barcelona. He grew up in North Carolina, married his college sweetheart, and spent over a decade in San Francisco. Dinesh is half-Indian, half-white. He loves the ocean. He used to have other interests, but he swapped them for kids. Those kids are eight, five, and a dog. He is the author of Into the Sunken City and My Killer Family Reunion.