MotherDaughter Murder Night, Nina Simon
MotherDaughter Murder Night, Nina Simon
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Mother-Daughter Murder Night
A Novel

Bestseller

Author: Nina Simon

Narrator: Jane Oppenheimer

Unabridged: 12 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 09/05/2023


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.“I just loved how intriguing the mystery is but also the dynamics between a grandmother, a mother, and a teenage daughter." —Reese WitherspoonThink: Gilmore Girls, but with murder.High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does. Then Jack—tiny in stature but fiercely independent—happens upon a dead body while kayaking. She quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. Beth thinks Lana should focus on recovery, but Lana has a better idea. She’ll pull on her wig, find the true murderer, protect her family, and prove she still has power.With Jack and Beth’s help, Lana uncovers a web of lies, family vendettas, and land disputes lurking beneath the surface of a community populated by folksy conservationists and wealthy ranchers. But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn to do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.

About Nina Simon

Nina Simon writes crime fiction about strong women. She is the author of the New York Times-bestseller Mother-Daughter Murder Night, which she wrote for her mother, as a way to entertain, comfort, and connect with her during a major health crisis. This debut novel was a Reese's Book Club pick, a Golden Poppy Award winner, and a ""best of 2023"" selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, and Library Journal. Before turning to fiction, Nina wore many hats: NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. Her work on community participation in museums, libraries, parks, and theaters has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, and the TEDx stage. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nina now lives off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family. More information can be found on her website, ninaksimon.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Micaela on October 30, 2023

This message is for Reese Witherspoon and Reese only. Everyone else can keep scrolling. Reese- are you safe? What does this author have on you that would force you to recommend this book? Blink twice if you are being held hostage and forced to recommend sub par mild toned literature. This book sucked-......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 17, 2024

This is brilliant, smart, entertaining, dark comedy meets murder mystery with the brilliant dysfunctional family plot of three generations. An ambitious, workaholic, intelligent grandmother with highly qualified taste, a real estate empress: Lana Rubicon opens her eyes on the floor of her kitchen, b......more

Goodreads review by Terrie on October 06, 2023

Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon is a Cozy Mystery Whodunit! Who doesn't love a fun and entertaining debut novel, I ask you? If you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat murder mystery, look elsewhere. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of suspects here and a couple of good twists, but th......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on September 05, 2023

3.75 rounded up! TW: Cancer There is nothing that can bond a grandmother-mother-and granddaughter together more than a real life murder! 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♀️ Feisty Real Estate investor Lana Rubicon is recovering from brain cancer at her daughter Beth’s home in a sleepy coastal town when her granddaughter......more

Goodreads review by Dez the Bookworm on October 30, 2024

Well, this wasn’t my favorite. The story was a slow-burn for the most part but not in the good way we want it to be. This was neither a cozy Murder mystery or a suspense thriller, which made the read kind of bland. The writing itself is decent but the actual story is lacking. I found myself actuall......more