Mother-Daughter Murder Night
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3.8 • 325 Ratings
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- $24.99
Publisher Description
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 Witherspoon
Think: 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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In Nina Simon’s lighthearted mystery debut, three generations of independent women join forces to solve a murder. L.A. real estate bigwig Lana Rubicon is staying with her daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack while getting cancer treatment. But things take a turn when Jack finds a dead body in the river…and becomes a murder suspect. Now, in order to clear Jack’s name, Beth and Lana must put aside their testy relationship and draw on the days of Beth’s youth when they bonded over endless hours of Columbo. Simon keeps the pace breezy and the humor brisk, even as the suspense ramps up. Jane Oppenheimer’s narration underscores both the family drama and the looming danger. Plus, the wonderfully drawn dynamics between all three women feel relatable and real. Mother-Daughter Murder Night is a perfect listen for a cozy night in.
Customer Reviews
Slower than expected
Slower than expected, and never really hooked me even though I made myself listen through the end. The narrator did a great job though.
Great listen!
Loved the characters!
Wow, very interesting characters
I read the other review about it being boring. Glad I didn’t read that first and looked how many reviews the other book had. It’s a great novel. Loved all the wonderful characters.