{"product_id":"my-killer-family-reunion","title":"My Killer Family Reunion","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDinesh 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 \n\u003ci\u003eInto the Sunken City \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eMy Killer Family Reunion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Thiru ( \n\u003ci\u003eInto the Sunken City\u003c\/i\u003e) 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.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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 \n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA funny, endearing, and high-stakes mystery that will be a hit in collections where twisty thrillers are popular.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A fast-paced, wonderfully witty dive into repressed feelings, this novel will appeal to fans of both suspense and humor.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnives Out\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eNever Have I Ever\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNothings brings family together like attempted murder.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere 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 \n\u003ci\u003edoesn't \u003c\/i\u003eexpect? An accident that lands her grandmother in a coma, throwing the family--and their matriarch's sizeable fortune--into chaos. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/11\/2026 (EAN 9781665990967, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781665990967, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/29\/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9781665990967, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eThiru, Dinesh\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDinesh Thiru is a writer and stay-at-home dad currently living in Barcelona. 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