For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Murdered, My Sweet from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon.
Jenny Jakes and her mother, a famous mystery writer, travel to San Antonio to see their cousin, Arnold Harmony, whos made his fortune in the chocolate business. Harmony, an eccentric millionaire, wants his will read publicly before he dies; since everyone wants a piece of the pie, this announcement causes quite a stir. When Harmonys son is murdered just before the reading, Jennys mother decides to spring into action as a real-life detective. But Jennys mother doesnt have a clue about solving a real crime, so its up to Jenny to use her wits, not only to save her mothers reputation, but also to keep herself from being killed.
"Lively characters...(and insightful) humor." Publishers Weekly
"Another solid Nixon mystery without too much violence and lots of suspense." Booklist
"Jennys covering for her mother is funny." Kirkus Reviews