Vera Wong is back and as meddling as ever in this follow-up to the hit Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.… Ever since a man was found dead in Vera's teahouse, life has been good. For Vera that is. She’s surrounded by loved ones, her shop is bustling, and best of all, her son, Tilly, has a girlfriend! All thanks to Vera, because Tilly's girlfriend is none other than Officer Selena Gray. The very same Officer Gray that she had harassed while investigating the teahouse murder. Still, Vera wishes more dead bodies would pop up in her shop, but one mustn't be ungrateful, even if one is slightly...bored. Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman who is obviously in need of her kindly guidance. The young woman is looking for a missing friend. Fortunately, while cat-sitting at Tilly and Selena's, Vera finds a treasure trove: Selena's briefcase. Inside is a file about the death of an enigmatic influencer—who also happens to be the friend that the young woman was looking for. Online, Xander had it all: a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. The only problem is, after his body is fished out of Mission Bay, the police can't seem to actually identify him. Who is Xander Lin? Nobody knows. Every contact is a dead end. Everybody claims not to know him, not even his parents. Vera is determined to solve Xander's murder. After all, doing so would surely be a big favor to Selena, and there is nothing she wouldn't do for her future daughter-in-law.
Vera Wong is back and as meddling as ever in this follow-up to the hit Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.… Ever since a man was found dead in Vera's teahouse, life has been good. For Vera that is. She’s surrounded by loved ones, her shop is bustling, and best of all, her son, Tilly, has a girlfriend! All thanks to Vera, because Tilly's girlfriend is none other than Officer Selena Gray. The very same Officer Gray that she had harassed while investigating the teahouse murder. Still, Vera wishes more dead bodies would pop up in her shop, but one mustn't be ungrateful, even if one is slightly...bored. Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman who is obviously in need of her kindly guidance. The young woman is looking for a missing friend. Fortunately, while cat-sitting at Tilly and Selena's, Vera finds a treasure trove: Selena's briefcase. Inside is a file about the death of an enigmatic influencer—who also happens to be the friend that the young woman was looking for. Online, Xander had it all: a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. The only problem is, after his body is fished out of Mission Bay, the police can't seem to actually identify him. Who is Xander Lin? Nobody knows. Every contact is a dead end. Everybody claims not to know him, not even his parents. Vera is determined to solve Xander's murder. After all, doing so would surely be a big favor to Selena, and there is nothing she wouldn't do for her future daughter-in-law.
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Blending humorous family dynamics with cozy murder mysteries and romance, the Dial A for Aunties book series brought a distinct comedic voice to contemporary crime fiction. Chinese-Indonesian author Jesse Q. Sutanto gained widespread acclaim for her clever stories that explore vibrant cultural settings, chaotic family bonds, and unexpected sleuthing. Her body of work spans multiple categories, including adult contemporary fiction, young adult romantic comedies, and dark thrillers such as You Will Never Be Me.
Jesse Q. Sutanto grew up moving between Jakarta, Singapore, and Oxford, considering all three locations her home. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford in 2009—an achievement she playfully jokes about making her whole personality. Returning to Indonesia, Sutanto lives with her husband, her two daughters, and a large extended family that includes forty-two first cousins and thirty aunts and uncles living nearby.
Sutanto became a USA Today bestselling author following the publication of her breakout adult novel, Dial A for Aunties (2021). The novel won the 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize and was optioned for a film adaptation by Netflix following a competitive auction. Her popular cozy mystery Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (2023) earned the 2024 Edgar Award for Best Original Paperback, along with an Audie Award and a Libby Award, confirming her standing across adult, young adult, and middle-grade fiction.
Sutanto's writing is recognized for its rapid pacing, sharp situational humor, and authentic representation of Chinese-Indonesian culture. Her stories frequently feature tight-knit, multi-generational families, overbearing yet deeply supportive aunties, and relatable protagonists thrust into high-stakes or chaotic situations. Whether writing lighthearted rom-coms set in Jakarta and Bali or suspenseful thrillers exploring social media obsession, she balances dark or chaotic circumstances with warmth and strong community ties.
4 books in catalog
Blending humorous family dynamics with cozy murder mysteries and romance, the Dial A for Aunties book series brought a distinct comedic voice to contemporary crime fiction. Chinese-Indonesian author Jesse Q. Sutanto gained widespread acclaim for her clever stories that explore vibrant cultural settings, chaotic family bonds, and unexpected sleuthing. Her body of work spans multiple categories, including adult contemporary fiction, young adult romantic comedies, and dark thrillers such as You Will Never Be Me.
Jesse Q. Sutanto grew up moving between Jakarta, Singapore, and Oxford, considering all three locations her home. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford in 2009—an achievement she playfully jokes about making her whole personality. Returning to Indonesia, Sutanto lives with her husband, her two daughters, and a large extended family that includes forty-two first cousins and thirty aunts and uncles living nearby.
Sutanto became a USA Today bestselling author following the publication of her breakout adult novel, Dial A for Aunties (2021). The novel won the 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize and was optioned for a film adaptation by Netflix following a competitive auction. Her popular cozy mystery Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (2023) earned the 2024 Edgar Award for Best Original Paperback, along with an Audie Award and a Libby Award, confirming her standing across adult, young adult, and middle-grade fiction.
Sutanto's writing is recognized for its rapid pacing, sharp situational humor, and authentic representation of Chinese-Indonesian culture. Her stories frequently feature tight-knit, multi-generational families, overbearing yet deeply supportive aunties, and relatable protagonists thrust into high-stakes or chaotic situations. Whether writing lighthearted rom-coms set in Jakarta and Bali or suspenseful thrillers exploring social media obsession, she balances dark or chaotic circumstances with warmth and strong community ties.
