Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (The Vera Wong series, Book 1)

By: Jesse Sutanto

Narrated by: Eunice Wong

***Don't miss the second book in the series, Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), out now!*** Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing… 'Vera Wong is my new favourite sleuth' Elle Cosimano

Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective?

Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more than sipping a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy ‘detective’ work on the internet (AKA checking up on her son to see if he’s dating anybody yet).

But when Vera wakes up one morning to find a dead man in the middle of her tea shop, it’s going to take more than a strong Longjing to fix things. Knowing she’ll do a better job than the police possibly could – because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands – Vera decides it’s down to her to catch the killer.

Nobody spills the tea like this amateur sleuth.

USA Today Bestseller and Edgar Award Winner

Readers LOVE Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers

'This is the perfect book for fans of found family, humour and mystery – full of warmth, heart, good food and well-meaning meddling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Fans of The Thursday Murder Club and other cosy mysteries with great characterisation will love this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This was ABSOLUTELY my cup of tea' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I need a Vera (and her cooking) in my life! This book is potentially my favourite read of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critic reviews

Praise for Jesse Sutanto:

’Feisty and smart, Vera makes for a fun and quirky sleuth’ Heat

‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read

‘A dazzling debut full of humour and love. A comedy caper, doused in black humour, comical references, mixed with romance – fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly

‘Brilliant, wicked and dead, dead funny’ Andi Osho, Asking For A Friend

‘A gloriously screwball crime caper (with a dusting of romance) which will have you snort-laughing’ Red

‘Rejoice over Dial A For Aunties’ Elle

‘This smart, funny charming novel has all the right ingredients to make you laugh out loud… A heartfelt rom-com’ Platinum

‘Has redefined what “page-turner” means with laugh-out-loud humour and delightful twists and turns at every corner’ Buzzfeed

‘A rip-roaring treat! Dark comedy at its finest and a set of catastrophes that had me roaring’ Abigail Mann, The Lonely Fajita

‘This laugh-out-loud read is a real breath of fresh air’ Fabulous

‘Dark humour at its best. We had such a laugh reading through’ Magic Radio Bookclub

‘The comedy jackpot! Fresh, funny and fabulous’ Kirsty Eyre, Cow Girl

‘A laugh-out-loud read’ Bella

‘Genuine laugh-out-loud funny’ Frost

’A comedy of errors, by turns macabre and romantic, hilarious and affectionate’ Saga

Excellent & refreshing

What a surprise. Such a refreshing and excellent book. Did not want the story to end. Must read! Must listen

Funny Vera

Vera Wong is an absolute delight — nosy, hilarious, and strangely brilliant. What begins as a murder mystery quickly becomes a heart-warming story about unlikely friendships, second chances, and found family. The plot is clever without being heavy, the characters are quirky yet lovable, and Vera’s “I know best” attitude keeps you smiling from start to finish. A cozy mystery with lots of charm and just the right dose of chaos — perfect for readers who enjoy humour wrapped around a whodunnit. 📚💐🕵️‍♀️