Fall Mysteries: Spooky Family Secrets Revealed

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1. “The Killer Question” by Janice Hallett

* Genre: Mystery, Epistolary (told through emails, texts, etc.)
* plot: A quiz night at a pub turns deadly when a trivia cheater is found murdered. A young man believes his aunt and uncle’s pub’s story would make a good true-crime documentary and has access to the evidence.
* Style: Slow-paced, clever plot with twists and turns. The title “The Case Is altered” refers to evidence changing the outcome of a case.
* Unique Elements: Includes one-star pub reviews and lists of trivia competitors/categories.

2. “This Is Not a Game” by Kelly Mullen

* Genre: Locked-room Mystery
* Setting: Mackinac Island, Michigan (known for its unique atmosphere)
* Plot: A grandmother and granddaughter (who haven’t spoken in months) team up when the grandmother is blackmailed. The blackmailer is then murdered during a charity auction, and a snowstorm traps all the suspects.
* Characters: Features a grandmother with good judgment and a granddaughter trying to rebuild her life after a professional betrayal.
* Atmosphere: described as a “pajama party from hell” due to the confined setting and mounting tension.