Chinese Americans Solve a Murder of Their Own
1932 Los Angeles
When Lulu Wong, Chinatown's revered local movie star, is found murdered the three Chow sisters set about doing what the L.A. police won't. The girls are helping keep their family's flower business afloat and use that to gain entry to the nice side of Hollywood and search for the killer. The three sisters are enterprising, brave and determined as they face prejudice, danger and a general lack of interest from others in solving their friend's murder. As in the author's other books there is a great deal of insight as to the struggles that first generation Asian American families faced as well as an intriguing mystery. Borderline cozy for adults and the perfect pick for young adults and older middle school readers. Fans of Jamie Ford and Stacey Lee's other books will enjoy. My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.
When Lulu Wong, Chinatown's revered local movie star, is found murdered the three Chow sisters set about doing what the L.A. police won't. The girls are helping keep their family's flower business afloat and use that to gain entry to the nice side of Hollywood and search for the killer. The three sisters are enterprising, brave and determined as they face prejudice, danger and a general lack of interest from others in solving their friend's murder. As in the author's other books there is a great deal of insight as to the struggles that first generation Asian American families faced as well as an intriguing mystery. Borderline cozy for adults and the perfect pick for young adults and older middle school readers. Fans of Jamie Ford and Stacey Lee's other books will enjoy. My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.