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by Catherine Mack
A USA Today Bestseller #1 Toronto Star Bestseller in Canadian Fiction A Globe and Mail Bestseller in Canadian Fiction A Vancouver Sun Bestseller in New Releases An Indie Next List Pick (May 2024) An Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense (May 2024) Library Journal’s Mystery Pick of the Month (April 2024) Ten days, eight suspects, six cities, five authors, three bodies . . . one trip to die for. "Quick, captivating, and oh-so-much-fun! This delicious mystery is as spellbinding as Knives Out."—Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of the Finlay Donovan series All that bestselling author Eleanor Dash wants is to get through her book tour in Italy and kill off her main character, Connor Smith, in the next in her Vacation Mysteries series—is that too much to ask? Clearly it is, because when an attempt is made to kill the real Connor—the handsome but infuriating con man she got mixed up with ten years ago and now can’t get out of her life—Eleanor’s enlisted to help solve the case. Contending with literary competitors, rabid fans, a stalker—and even her ex, Oliver, who turns up unexpectedly—theories are bandied about, and rivalries, rifts, and broken hearts are revealed. But who’s really trying to get away with murder? Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is an irresistible and hilarious series debut from Catherine Mack, introducing bestselling fictional author Eleanor Dash on her Italian book tour where life starts to imitate the world in her books when she’s caught up in a real-life murder mystery.
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Like Catherine Mack's protagonist, Finlay is a struggling author caught in a web of accidental crime and murder. Both books feature a hilarious, fast-paced narrative voice and a woman trying to balance her professional writing life with real-world chaos.
by Nita Prose
This novel features a unique, socially awkward protagonist who finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. It shares the 'vacation/hotel' setting and a charming, observational tone that fans of cozy-adjacent mysteries will appreciate.
If you enjoyed the meta-commentary on mystery tropes and the 'someone dies' premise, this high-concept mystery offers a complex, puzzle-like structure. It blends a classic setting with a sharp, modern subversion of the genre.
This book captures the same chaotic, comedic energy of a murder occurring at the worst possible time. It features a strong female lead dealing with a body while navigating family dynamics and a touch of romance.
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Fans of the witty banter and the 'amateur sleuth' aspect of Mack's work will love this ensemble cast. It balances humor with a genuine mystery, set in a specific, well-realized location with plenty of charm.
Stephanie Plum is the spiritual ancestor of the modern 'disaster-prone female sleuth.' This book shares the same irreverent humor, high-stakes situations, and a protagonist who is often in over her head.
by Lucy Foley
For readers who loved the 'vacation destination' setting and the mounting tension of a body being discovered among a group of acquaintances, this thriller provides a darker but equally gripping atmosphere.
This book hits the sweet spot between a cozy mystery and a modern, snarky narrative. It features a protagonist returning home only to be accused of murder, requiring her to use her wits to clear her name.
This is a perfect match for the meta-fictional style and self-aware humor of Catherine Mack's writing. The narrator explicitly breaks down the rules of mystery writing while navigating a series of murders.
Featuring a group of retired female assassins on a vacation that turns deadly, this book matches the 'vacation gone wrong' theme with high-octane action and sharp, clever dialogue.
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