Murder and Mamon
Mia P. Manansala
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Description
When murder mars the grand opening for Lila Macapagal's aunties' new laundromat, she will have to air out all the dirty laundry in Shady Palms to catch a killer... Lila Macapagal's godmothers April, Mae, and June--AKA the Calendar Crew--are celebrating the opening of their latest joint business venture, a new laundromat, to much fanfare (and controversy). However, what should've been a joyous occasion quickly turns into a tragedy when they discover the building has been vandalized--and the body of Ninang April's niece, recently arrived from the Philippines, next to a chilling message painted on the floor. The question is, was the message aimed at the victim or Lila's gossipy godmothers, who have not-so-squeaky-clean reputations? With Ninang April falling apart from grief and little progress from the Shady Palms Police Department in this slippery case, it's up to Lila and her network to find justice for the young woman. The Calendar Crew have stuck their noses into everybody's business for years, but now the tables are turned as Lila must pry into the Calendar Crew's lives to figure out who has a vendetta against the (extremely opinionated yet loving) aunties and stop them before they strike again.
Product Details
Price
$17.00
$15.81
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publish Date
September 19, 2023
Pages
288
Dimensions
5.53 X 8.23 X 0.61 inches | 0.49 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780593549162
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Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.
Reviews
"Though the effervescent delights of Manansala's opening salvo, Arsenic and Adobo, are still very much in evidence, now Lila's world feels richer and more fully imagined. Manansala has become truly enmeshed in her characters' lives, and it shows."--The New York Times "Sorry, other food cozies. You can't hold a candle to this mouthwatering franchise."--Kirkus Reviews "Mia P. Manansala whips up another delicious Filipina American foodie mystery in Murder and Mamon.... Witty and well-plotted, Manansala's fourth mystery is satisfying with a few twists, just like the ninangs' juicy gossip or a batch of Lila's pandan cheesecake brownies. Lovers of cozy mysteries, clever female sleuths, and baked goods will enjoy every bite."--Shelf Awareness "More fun and intrigue await in Manansala's newest mystery with our favorite Filipino baker."--The Southern Bookseller Review