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Biographical Note:
Dinesh Thiru is a writer and stay-at-home dad currently living in Barcelona. He grew up in North Carolina, married his college sweetheart, and spent over a decade in San Francisco. Dinesh is half-Indian, half-white. He loves the ocean. He used to have other interests, but he swapped them for kids. Those kids are eight, five, and a dog. He is the author of
Into the Sunken City and
My Killer Family Reunion.
Review Quotes:
"Thiru (
Into the Sunken City) injects Knives Out theatricality into a simultaneously tense and humorous mystery. . . effervescent characters, dynamic interactions, and a dash of frothy romance ensure that spirits remain high throughout. Jay's pragmatic first-person narration deftly probes issues of identity and privilege in a droll offering."
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Publishers Weekly
Review Quotes:
"Told from Jayshree's perspective, this whodunit is brimming with humor, energy, and an abundance of Tamil cultural elements. . . Witty banter, plenty of red herrings, and a cast of appealing characters make this a brisk, twisty, and engrossing read. Killer fun." --
Kirkus Reviews
Review Quotes:
"A comedic mystery that centers on an Indian American family's secrets unraveling after an attempted murder, perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes or Karen M. McManus. . This blend of wit and emotional depth makes the story feel grounded even amidst the chaotic whodunit plot. VERDICT
A funny, endearing, and high-stakes mystery that will be a hit in collections where twisty thrillers are popular." --
School Library Journal
Review Quotes:
"A fast-paced, wonderfully witty dive into repressed feelings, this novel will appeal to fans of both suspense and humor."--
Booklist Reviews
Publisher Marketing:
Knives Out meets Never Have I Ever in this hilarious and twisty young adult mystery-comedy about an Indian American teen whose family reunion at a lavish manor falls into chaos after her grandma is attacked.
Nothings brings family together like attempted murder.
There are three things Jayshree Devi can count on happening at her annual family reunion: 1) her cousins will forget she exists, 2) her aunts will try to set her up, and 3) her uncles will get into a fight. What she
doesn't expect? An accident that lands her grandmother in a coma, throwing the family--and their matriarch's sizeable fortune--into chaos.
When Jay discovers Grand Mom's "accident" might not have been so accidental after all, she'll have to dig through decades of secrets to find the truth. With the help of her (annoyingly perky) cousins and one of their (annoyingly hot) friends, Jay finds herself knee-deep in a mystery that's even more tangled than her family tree.
But the closer Jay gets to answers, the closer she gets to finding her place amongst the relatives who once felt so distant. With Grand Mom's life and fortune hanging in the balance, can Jay save her family and maybe hook up with a hottie while she's at it?
Review Citations:
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Publishers Weekly 05/11/2026 (EAN 9781665990967, Hardcover)
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Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2026 (EAN 9781665990967, Hardcover)
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School Library Journal 05/29/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9781665990967, Hardcover)
Contributor Bio:Thiru, Dinesh
Dinesh Thiru is a writer and stay-at-home dad currently living in Barcelona. He grew up in North Carolina, married his college sweetheart, and spent over a decade in San Francisco. Dinesh is half-Indian, half-white. He loves the ocean. He used to have other interests, but he swapped them for kids. Those kids are eight, five, and a dog. He is the author of
Into the Sunken City and
My Killer Family Reunion.
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