Making Friends Can Be Murder
Making Friends Can Be Murder
Making Friends Can Be Murder
Description
Description
Thirty-year-old Sarah Jones gets caught up solving a murder in her new neighborhood after unknowingly befriending a dangerous con artist (who's nothing like what she seems) in this playful, twisty mystery from acclaimed author Kathleen West. It feels like kismet when Sarah Jones, newly relocated to Minneapolis after abruptly calling off her engagement, gets invited to join a group of women who share her same (very common) name. For years Sarah has received all types of correspondence intended for different Sarah Joneses, but now it seems that this mistake has given her the opportunity for an instant community. What starts as a low-stakes meet-up called "The Sarah Jones Project" soon turns sinister when another local Sarah Jones is found dead, under suspicious circumstances, at the base of the downtown Minneapolis bridge. After fielding numerous calls from concerned loved ones ruling out their Sarah as the victim, the surviving Sarahs decide to take matters into their own hands. Aided by the dead woman's nanny, a newly commissioned (and very handsome and eligible) FBI agent, and a cloistered nun with a complicated past, the motley crew of unlikely friends are determined to get to the bottom of the murder of one of their own.
About the Author
About the Author
Kathleen West is a veteran school teacher who writes fiction in the mornings and on the weekends. She lives in Minneapolis with her A+ human family and three B- dogs. Making Friends Can Be Murder is her fourth novel.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"This lighthearted cozy with a charming premise addresses deeper themes of identity, loyalty, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman or TV's Only Murders in the Building."--Library Journal "This oh-so-clever book hinges on a hilarious hook--a group of women who share the same common name, Sarah Jones, decide to meet up--but one of them may not be who she seems, and may, in fact, be a murderer. Deftly plotted, with priceless witty banter and keen insight into human nature, examining the good and bad inside us all, Making Friends Can Be Murder is deliciously devious, thought provoking, and a page-turning good time."--USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley "I'm calling it now: Kathleen West is the new queen of the cozy! How lucky we are that she has expanded her genius to another genre--and absolutely nails it with the charming, clever, and twisty Making Friends Can Be Murder. Only West could make a killer lovable, and the rest of her cast is even more endearing. Never has murder been so heartwarming."--Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Hitchcock Hotel "I alternately grinned and gasped my way through Making Friends Can Be Murder. In this delightful page turner, Kathleen West deftly balances charm and darkness, delivering a satisfying mystery, a love story worth rooting for, and an ode to making new friends at any age."--Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance "Great characters, a twisty crime, a sweet romance--a delightful read."--Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of Christa Comes Out of Her Shell "A spunky mystery that explores the dangers and rewards of opening your heart."--Lina Chern, author of Play the Fool "A clever page turner that's full of heart, and a must-read for the soul." --Nigar Alam, author of Under the Tamarind Tree "At its heart, this is a book about the power of female friendship told with humor and wisdom and a dead body or two. This may be West's first mystery but I certainly hope it won't be her last."--Joshua Moehling, author of Where the Dead Sleep
"Kathleen West can do no wrong. Her latest novel, Making Friends Can Be Murder, has it all--courtesy of six same-name amateur sleuths, a charming FBI agent with ulterior motives and a clever nun with a secret past. This cozy mystery serves up big laughs, surprising friendships, and a side of swoony romance. Your name doesn't have to be Sarah Jones for you to absolutely love this book!"--Ali Brady, USA Today Bestselling author of Until Next Summer
"The story maintains its integrity and is enjoyable to the end with an interesting set of characters poised for what could be another book in the future."--FirstClue
"Kathleen West can do no wrong. Her latest novel, Making Friends Can Be Murder, has it all--courtesy of six same-name amateur sleuths, a charming FBI agent with ulterior motives and a clever nun with a secret past. This cozy mystery serves up big laughs, surprising friendships, and a side of swoony romance. Your name doesn't have to be Sarah Jones for you to absolutely love this book!"--Ali Brady, USA Today Bestselling author of Until Next Summer
"The story maintains its integrity and is enjoyable to the end with an interesting set of characters poised for what could be another book in the future."--FirstClue
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Berkley Books
Pub date:
2025-06-10
Length:
432 pages
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