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I'm obsessed with the idea of exploring San Francisco's hidden alleys, historic landmarks, and foggy streets, all while unraveling a decades-old mystery. And, I'd totally join a tour like Capri's - sign me up!🔥

Meet Capri, a fun and fearless tour guide with a passion for the city's darker side. She's built a career on sharing San Francisco's most infamous crimes with tourists, but little do they know, she's got a personal stake in the game. Her grandfather, the infamous "Overkill Bill," was convicted of a string of heinous murders that left the city shaken.

Now, two women have been murdered in a copycat style echoing her grandfather's crimes. Capri's determination to clear his name becomes personal, and she sets out to investigate. With the help of the charming and clever Head Detective Ryker, they navigate:

🌉 San Francisco's hidden gems and historic crimes
🌉Decades-old clues and surprising twists
🌉A complex web of suspects, motives, and lies
As they dig deeper, Capri confronts her family's dark past and the secrets that have haunted them for years. Will she uncover the truth behind the murders, or will the past continue to haunt her?
This engaging mystery has:
🔥Heart-pumping suspense and witty banter
🔥Slow-burn romance and relatable characters
🔥A strong, savvy heroine who won't give up
You'll love:
♥️Capri's fierce determination and sharp instincts
♥️Ryker's clever detective work and charming smile
🌉The vivid San Francisco setting, complete with foggy nights and cable car rides
If I ever find myself in San Francisco, I'm totally booking a tour like Capri's! Who's with me? 😉
Happy reading, friends!

This is a fun and quirky cozy mystery! I loved the setting of San Francisco and all the history - I found it really interesting and was a great place for this story to take place. This mystery had a great mix of drama and suspense.

Capri is smart and she takes the case seriously (her ex-mother law ends up a victim.) I really enjoyed all the side characters and it was fun to try and figure out not one but two different mysteries!

I have to say the final reveal surprised me! I hope we get more of these stories in the future.

✨What To Expect:
🌉San Francisco Setting
🩵Cozy Mystery
🔪Murder Mystery
👻Ghost Tour
🔍Whodunnit
💙Family Drama
💛Found Family

A good read when you are need of a break between genres. Fun but not super in depth.

The details about San Francisco are the best part. I have always loved reading a book and the author describing a scene so well, I can imagine it and feel like I am there. This author did just that.

It was your typical mystery. Good but not crazy.

Yay! A chance to try a new author. The title and the cover both caught my eye on this interesting book. The title really intrigued me.

Description:
Welcome to San Francisco, a city with killer charm.

The chill of a San Francisco summer can be deadly. No one knows this better than Capri Sanzio, who makes her living giving serial killer tours of the city. Capri has been interested in the topic since she was a kid, when she discovered she’s the granddaughter of serial killer William ‘Overkill Bill’ Sanzio. She’s always believed in his innocence, though she's never taken the leap to fully dive into the case.

But now an Overkill Bill copycat has struck in San Francisco. And Capri’s former mother-in-law, Sylvia, just cut off Capri’s daughter’s tuition payments. Needing cash, Capri wonders if this is the time to exonerate her grandfather. The case is back in the news and the police will be looking to understand the past to catch a present-day killer. Capri could finally uncover the truth about Overkill Bill—documenting the process with a podcast and a book—and hopefully earn some money.

Before Capri can get very far, the cops discover the copycat’s latest Sylvia. Capri soon finds herself at the heart of the police’s investigation for an entirely different reason. She and her daughter are prime suspects.

My Thoughts:
I can't understand why anyone would want a tour of where serial killers attacked their victims, kept their victims, etc. Sound pretty creepy to me, but I would bet there is a market for something like this. I felt really bad for Capri growing up with the fact that her father was sentenced to life as a serial killer when she has thought all along that he was innocent. When the Overkill Bill copycat murders start, Capri sees her chance to maybe find evidence that could prove her father's innocence. Then her ex mother-in-law is killed and Capri and her daughter may be at the center of the police investigation. What is going on? I recommend this to anyone interested in serial killer fiction.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press - Minotaur Books through Netgalley for an advance copy.

For readers who:
*like mysteries
*like history
*enjoy murder mysteries set among the wealthy and the tech industry


Capri has always been known as the granddaughter of one of San Francisco's most notorious serial killers, Overkill Bill. The thing is, she's not sure she believes her grandfather actually committed those murders decades ago.
Then, in the pres et day (and long after her grandfather is deceased), a copycat killer pops up and kills 2 women. And Capri and her 21 year old daughter end up as the main suspects.
As Capri rushes to solve the mystery, she also digs deeper into her grandfather's past.

I though this was a unique twist on a murder mystery. Capri runs her own SF crime tour company, so the reader gets a lot of true crime history woven through the story. As Capri is trying to solve the decades-old cases as well as the current ones, I did feel like I knew who did it. It felt especially blatant for one of them. But it didn't ruin the book for me, so I'm okay with it.

The end also definitely felt like it was setting the book up to be a series, so I'd expect more from Capri!

Envision a murder mystery merging with a summer beach read and the product is The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco. This book is an easy, enjoyable mystery to read filled with a few twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. The main character, Capri, is a likable character that built a life for herself despite her family secrets that continually haunt her as well as drive her passion. She is resilient and determined to find the truth even if it involves slightly breaking a few laws. This book has several storylines that circulate throughout the story but all the pieces of the puzzle come together in the end which the author wraps up nicely. This character and storyline could easily have a sequel or mini-series. As an added bonus, if you like San Francisco, you will enjoy how the author incorporates the parks, culture, and history naturally into the backdrop of this story.

As Fitzgerald said, "the rich are different from you and me." That apparently holds true in San Francisco. When Capri Sanzio tries to discover who killed her ex-mother-in-law Sylvia, high society friends close ranks and circle the wagons. Make that frenemies. Between the murder and her research into her convicted serial killer grandfather's case, Capri is a busy woman. I love her determination and sympathy, and her crush on/distrust of one of the police detectives is a hoot. Capri's positive he uses his good looks and dimple to disarm and get information. This is a fun mystery and I look forward to more!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I thought this book was super enjoyable and fun. I was pleasantly surprised that this book wasn't very scary. I was thinking because it was about a serial killer, that the book would be at least a little bit scary. But it wasn't. So if you are like me and don't like too much blood or gore, I think you would be ok reading this book. I would also recommend it to anyone who loves Finlay Donovan or the Aunties series.

I was lucky enough to also receive an ALC. I thought that Stephanie Nemeth Parker did a great job with the narration and this is probably the third or fourth book that I have listened to that was narrated by her.

Many Thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Capri provides guided tours in San Fransisco, but these are not typical sightseeing tours. They focus on murders and criminals, especially serial killers. Her interest began, as a child, when she learned that her grandfather was a convicted serial killer. Capri always believed he was innocent, and when another murder takes place that uses his MO, she sets out to prove it.

I really enjoyed the writing style of this author. She includes humor, in addition to creating characters that are empathetic, making this a fast read. There are a few twists, though nothing terribly surprising by the time they are revealed, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. If you like the true crime genre and a mystery mixed with a bit of humor, give this one a try.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Minotaur Books for my #gifted copy of The Serial Killer Guide to San Fransisco! #minotaurbooks

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝
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The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco was a really fun read! I knew when I saw that it was blurbed by Jesse Q. Sutanto, that I was going to want to read this one, and I’m glad I did! I loved the main character, Capri! I thought she was quirky yet ready to solve a mystery. I loved the premise and how she wants to uncover the truth about Overkill Bill, and decides to do so by documenting the process with a podcast and a book, hoping to make some money along the way. I think this book will appeal to anyone who loves cozy mysteries with a side of humor along the way.

🚎Murder Mysteries
🚎Family Drama
🚎Amateur Sleuthing
🚎Quirky Main Character

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Unfortunately this one was a bit boring. So much of the plot was fleshed out in conversations between characters, with very little actual action. It tries to be funny but reads a bit like a first draft. Some of the phrasing and metaphors are very awkward.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

An enjoyable and suspenseful murder mystery!

The main character, Capri, makes a living giving serial killer tours of San Francisco … and just happens to be the granddaughter of a convicted serial killer herself. When her ex-mother-in-law is killed by a copycat killer using her grandfather's methods, she must rush to find the culprit in order to protect herself and her family.

If you're a fan of San Francisco, this book is probably worth reading for that reason alone.

The mystery itself is solid with an “amateur sleuth/suspect investigating a murder and irritating the police” setup.

I loved that Capri is attempting to solve two mysteries at the same time, one from many years in the past. Will she posthumously exonerate her grandfather while investigating the present day murders? Or will she confirm his guilt?

This is a fun mystery that kept me entertained from beginning to end.

Thank you Minotaur for providing me with my ARC in exchange for my review!.

This book was so good. It was intriguing and sleuthy. I loved the characters and the plot. It was such a fun and enjoyable read. I love true crime and this book just spoke to me.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this in advance.

This crime thriller was a fun ride that left me eager to visit San Francisco and ready to binge some true crime podcasts! I really enjoyed the mixed media format, as the author used the main character's job as a tour guide of the city and it's rich crime history and notorious serial killers to intersperse some real cases between sections of the book.
Capri's grandfather is the infamous serial killer known as 'Overkill Bill' and she is shocked when someone starts killing new victims and emulating his style; especially when one of the victims is her former mother-in-law. This places Capri slap in the middle of an ongoing police investigation, and she insists on helping to solve the case in order to clear her name and involvement.
I love amateur sleuths, and Capri's familial connection to the case, as well as her unique profession of running crime tours of the city, made for a fun context. Capri is also working to clear her grandfather's name, as she believes his innocence. As the danger increases, Capri has to try and make connections between the current victims, her family, and all before the danger reaches her.
Readers who enjoy true crime connections, family drama, and amateur detectives will enjoy this new release! I especially enjoyed the satisfying ending!

The granddaughter of a convicted serial killer is running a city tour of San Francisco, showing tourists and true crime addicts all the local spots of infamous serial killers in the city's colorful history. Her entire life she has studied and researched in the hope of proving her grandfather was innocent of the crimes that sent him to prison for life.

Out of the blue, a wealthy socialite is murdered but someone who was using the exact M.O. of her grandfather. This gives her the idea and the opportunity to resurrect her crusade to argue her case for his innocence.

When the killer strikes again, it is very close to home and Capri finds herself the number one suspect in the copycat case.

This was a fun and entertaining mystery that kept me interested and engaged throughout. The story was strong, and when the twist came, all were backed up with logic not just thrown in to help answer who done it.

I enjoyed this quite a bit and highly recommend it. Perfect for that chilly fall night, with a nice hot cup of tea. It is to be released September 24, 2024

Thanks to @netgalley and Macmillian Audio for the oppertunity to read this earc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I loved this! This had everything I wanted in a book: fun, smart and savvy main character with a unique job, walking tours of San Francisco that taught me a little more about the city, a cold case with murders that she is desperate to prove her grandfather didn’t commit, and the murder of a few socialites that put her family in the spotlight again. The mystery had so many twists and turns that had me guessing the whole time and I wish this was a series so I could spend time with these characters again. I look forward to more books by this author.

If Murder, She Wrote took place in 2024--Capri would be our Jessica Fletcher. This was a short and fun cozy mystery that's actually two mysteries in one!

But I will say, the blurb doesn't do an incredible job explaining the story. Well, it DOES, but it's not entirely accurate. The first 20% and last 20% of the story are in fact about Capri trying to exonerate her grandfather, who was a convicted serial killer. And this DOES happen because there is a copycat murder that takes place in the current era. But the entire main portion of the story is about THAT--not Capri's quest to exonerate her grandfather, not her tour business, not her podcast or writing a book--but solving that murder. The fact that it's a copycat is barely referenced and not really relevant--it feels like it was just randomly tossed in as a detail to make the stories connect, but it's not really a strong enough glue. This feels almost like two totally different stories are being told, and it didn't really work for me.

Being said, looking at the two stories, there is a lot of potential and I really enjoyed them when looking at them separately! The "Main" plot absolutely reads like a modern-day episode of Murder, She Wrote (which was one of my FAVORITE shows when I was growing up). Capri is not a professional--she's a tour guide--but she's determined to solve the murder of someone close to her as a civilian. Jessica Fletcher would be proud. The side plot of exploring her grandfather's story felt like it could have gone in the direction of "Listen For the Lie," and I honestly wish that's what had happened. I think it would have been much more compelling to have the book be about Capri solving a modern day murder using her grandfather's case as the key.

Capri is a pretty compelling character, but she's the only one. All of the side characters felt like 80% flushed out and a lot of them didn't really serve a purpose to the story overall. I wish Heather's character had actually been relevant (she was my favorite) other than 2 lines of dialogue, and that Morgan had been more developed. I did really enjoy the bits between Capri and her parents, and I wish that had been a bigger focus given the subject matter.

Both stories were very interesting, and I thought there was a lot of potential! This was a super fast and easy read, and I think it's definitely worth picking up. Overall, I enjoyed this one, but I don't think I'll pick it up again.

This was a cute Who-dunnit style story. The book cover is what drew me in and I enjoyed the read overall. I would totally go in a City Murder Tour! This book has a couple twist and turns and was able to hold my attention throughout the story.

A fun cozy murder mystery!
I always enjoy whodunnits and amateur sleuthing and I got just that with this fun and fresh story.
🔎Whodunnit
🔎Cozy Mystery
🔎Family Drama/Secrets
🔎Amateur Sleuthing
Capri runs a bus that gives tours on serial killers of San Francisco. She is the granddaughter to a serial killer. But she’s convinced he was innocent and wants to prove it. When new murders happen and is deemed a copy cat, Capri is a suspect. Especially since one victim is her ex mother in law. It’s the perfect opportunity to re examine the case and discover who is behind this.

Choosing to embrace her family’s past rather than hiding it, Capri Sanzio owns SF Killer Crime Tours, which focuses on serial killers who have killed around San Francisco. This business idea all began when she found out her grandfather was none other than the serial killer known as “Overkill Bill”. Capri can’t help but believe that her grandfather told the truth when he claimed to be innocent but the case has long been closed and her grandfather has since then passed. Hoping to find out who actually was behind the murders, if her grandfather truly didn’t do it, Capri starts her own investigation of the Overkill Bill murders with plans of publishing her findings via a podcast and novel. Things do take a turn when a copy cat killer starts imitating the Overkill Bill murders and hitting a little too close to home, making Capri and her daughter prime suspects.

I really appreciated the concept of the granddaughter of a serial killer embracing her family’s history and trying to get answers on her grandfathers alleged killings. The novel had a lot of twists and turns that created that need to know feeling. Is her grandfather truly innocent? If yes, who was behind the murders? And finally, how does this all tie in to the copy cat killings that has Capri as a prime suspect! The mention of some of the San Francisco landmarks and their history had me wanting to book myself a trip there, like immediately! Would recommend if you are seeking mystery, family drama and a San Francisco setting!