A Cute Little Murder

By: Molly Harper

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

She used to be the sidekick. Now she might be the only one who can survive.

As teens, Harlow Drake and Lainey Piper built an online fandom solving small-town crimes. Harlow was the star, Lainey the behind-the-scenes genius (and often, Harlow’s scapegoat). Years later, Harlow’s hosting a hit true crime tv show. Lainey? She’s working in forensics. Well, forensic accounting . . . from home. In pajamas. With her cat.

But when Harlow faces significant backlash over fumbling a case, she needs a quick win—like a special investigation into the decades-old disappearance of a starlet from a once-glamorous, now decrepit island hotel. The catch? It’s bankrolled by Deke and Bryce of DBag Games, who are looking to shed their “frat bro” reputations. As long-time fans, they have one requirement for their funding: Lainey has to play the sidekick again.

Lainey is wary, but the offer is a lifeline in a sea of unpaid student loans. After reaching the Crossings Hotel, she realizes she’s not content to be Harlow’s helper anymore. As the cold case heats up, a crew member falls over dead, presenting Harlow and Lainey with a more modern mystery: what secrets does this hotel hide within its walls?

With sabotage, hidden staircases, and a killer in their midst, Lainey steps into the spotlight and takes charge of the investigation. It’s up to her to crack the case—as long as she can stay alive.

Critic reviews

“Harper concocts a delightful mystery with some real steel to it.”—The New York Times

Another win

So this story is great! Didnt see the twist coming at all. But definitely glad it ended with people getting what they deserve.

So good!!

This book was so cute! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I was hooked from the very beginning! Listened to it in the car and it made my 3 hour trip fly by!

Totally enjoyable murder mystery

This was a delightful listen! Molly Harper books are a regular fave of mine and this was a slight departure that I loved!

This is delightful! Quirky, funny and a real whodunnit.

I loved it from start to finish! Molly Harper and Amanda Ronconi go together like PB and J!

Bravo

What a wonderful story. Please never stop writing, I say in a most selfish manner. Your books are so entertaining that I cannot stop listening until the end.

Thanks for your brilliance.