Do you love a murder mystery?

 

Before I read YA and middle-grade books, I was an avid murder mystery reader. I read books by Sue Grafton, Patricia Cornwell, Tony Hillerman, James Patterson. I even liked Agatha Christie, the true Who-Done-It writer. 

Now that I "don't read grown-up books anymore" (my famous line), I have found a genre that appeals to my inner sleuth. Two authors are killin' it with their intrigue, plot twists, and just plain awesome mysteries: Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.

 

Having just finished Cousins and Good Girl Bad Blood, I felt that they were both worth a mention!

 

These books DO NOT DISAPPOINT! Although they are completely different from each other, these books grab your attention immediately and don't let go until the mystery is solved and you...are left thinking, "That was an amazing story!".

The Cousins (Goodreads Summary)

Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each other, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised... and curious.

Their parents are all clear on one point—not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious—and dark—their family's past is.

The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over—and this summer, the cousins will learn everything.

Good Girl, Bad Blood (Goodreads Summary)
Pip is not a detective anymore.

With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.

But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night, the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.

The police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way... and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it's too late?

Karen McManus- Author Website

Twitter: @writerkmc

Penguin Random House - Meet Karen M. McManus

Holly Jackson (Penguin Random House page)

Twitter: @HoJay92

Get Underlined - Meet Holly Jackson

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