Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man): The brand new gripping and funny cozy crime mystery and perfect escape for 2025 (The Vera Wong series, Book 2)

‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read Life is good for sixty-year-old teashop owner and amateur sleuth, Vera Wong. Her teashop is bustling, and her son, Tilly, finally has a girlfriend! Still, Vera can’t help but wish for some excitement and adventure. Sometimes all an old lady wants is a murder to solve… Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman in need of her kindly guidance. The woman is looking for her missing friend Xander. Online, he appeared to have it all: a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. When Xander turns up dead, it seems he isn’t who he claimed to be. The police have no leads, but Vera intends to uncover the truth in the only way that this Chinese mother knows how: by spilling the tea. Praise for Vera Wong ‘I thoroughly loved it. With a Vera in your life nothing bad can ever happen!’ J. M. Hall, bestselling author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘Fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly ‘I appreciate the recent uptick in books featuring sleuths of a seasoned age, particularly ones as prickly, opinionated and delightful as Vera Wong’ The New York Times Readers love VERA WONG… 'Vera Wong is my favourite fictional character in the world.' ????? **'**I'll be recommending this one to all my friends.' ????? 'A mystery with heart and humour' ????? 'Vera Wong is honestly the best character I've read in crime fiction' ????? 'Fast paced and addictive' ????? In the final novel of the series, Vera Wong's detective skills are sharper than ever. The up-coming sequel delves into her cultural heritage, weaving a tapestry of friendship, mystery, and suspense. The stories that unfold promise to captivate readers, making it a must pre-order for fans of the series. For fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice), Richard Osman (The Bullet That Missed), Kristen Perrin (How To Seal Your Own Fate), and Riley Sager (With a Vengeance). HarperCollins 2025