This book was such a fun and thrilling read. It was one of the best mysteries I have read in a very long time. It was just a blast to read. Such good writing and story telling.

Capri knows how deadly San Francisco can be because she runs crime tours in the city, inspired from her experience being the granddaughter of a known serial killer. She decides to prove her grandfather’s innocence once a copykat killer reignites interest in the case and throws suspicion on her family. The satisfying mystery, well-developed characters, strong sense of the San Francisco, and complex ties to family and friends draw you into this thoroughly enjoyable book.

This is such a fun mystery! The title is a reference to the protagonist, Capri, who runs a bus tour company that visits sites related to serial killers. Lots of tidbits about that sprinkled into the story. Oh, and Capri's grandfather was a convicted serial killer. So a great deal of depth in the title there. This story also has tons of mesmerizing descriptions of San Francisco. At one point, Chouinard describes the San Fran fog as wrapping around a character's legs like a snake devouring a fog. How dreamy is that?

The plot's a real head scratcher too. So many twists and turns that the reader's head spins. There are very few slow spots in this story and tons of action. The supporting characters are fun to follow as well. And, there's a second mystery, one more personal to Capri, the one regarding if her grandfather was really a serial killer or not. Happily it too is resolved before the final page and, wow, I did not see that one coming.

This is just a fun book and a fast read!

Thank you @macmillanaudio @minotaurbooks and @netgalley for the ALC and eARC!

What a fun and exciting mystery! I was hooked immediately and loved the premise of the story and the flawless execution! I was bamboozled by the crime until about 80% in and couldn’t believe I missed it - that’s what happens when the story is rich and engaging. This was a satisfying and fun mystery and I’d love to see this be a series!

Aside from knowing it was a thriller and the title itself, I had no real expectations going in—which is often my favorite way to approach a book. Right from the start, we’re thrown into family drama and a mystery that needs solving. While it’s labeled as a thriller, the tone is refreshingly light, almost playful at times. I could easily see this being adapted into a comedy-thriller film, and I mean that in the best way. Sure, the plot follows some familiar who-dun-it tropes, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn’t put it down, even though I had a good sense of how things might end (though not exactly who was responsible, but definitely who wasn’t). It’s a fun, easy read that kept me entertained throughout. I highly recommend it, especially if you're looking for a great "palate cleanser" between more intense reads.

Unfortunately, I found this book to be quite slow and hard to want to pick up. I did like the slight romance and comedy that were sprinkled into this book, however, majority of the book was just a slow-burn and was kind of disappointing. I've read a good amount of thrillers and mysteries so I was kind of expecting this to be more fast paced. I also feel like there was just a lot of repetition and lack of details throughout the book for me. For example, we hardly see Capri's daughter or ex-husband throughout the book, Overall, I thought it was just okay but I would still recommend to my peers if they are interested in a more slow-burn mystery/thriller because I did love the idea of the novel and the location!

I loved the premise that a relative of a serial killer leans into the notoriety and runs a Serial Killer Tour. That alone had me picking this book to read. Thankfully, the mystery was also solid. And I became invested in Capri's story arc. Sadly, there wasn't much fleshing out with most of the secondary characters. They were used to move the narrative forward, and I didn't get much satisfaction from their character growth. I give this book 3.5/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the opportunity to review The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard. All opinions are my own.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
Narrator: Stephanie Nemeth-Parker
Rating: 4 stars
Pub date: 9/24

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press for my advanced copy and to Macmillan Audio for my complimentary audiobook! #macaudio2024
Capri Sanzio leads serial killer tours around San Francisco, which makes sense since she's the granddaughter of "Overkill Bill," a notorious serial killer. But Capri’s always believed her grandpa was innocent, even though she’s never dug too deep into the case—until now.

When a copycat killer starts imitating Overkill Bill’s crimes, and Capri’s ex-mother-in-law becomes the copycat’s latest victim, Capri decides it’s time to finally investigate her grandfather’s case. And since Capri and her daughter are the police’s prime suspects, it might be the only way to clear their names, along with his.

The book is fast-paced and kept me hooked from the start. Capri’s story is relatable and stressful, and I was completely invested in finding out what really happened. Mixed in with the story are some chapters that share facts about real-life serial killers, which tie into the plot. This added an extra layer of intrigue to the story and kept things interesting.

If you’re into mysteries, true crime, or family drama, this book is a fun ride. Capri’s journey to uncover the truth is filled with twists, and the mix of fact and fiction really makes it stand out. Definitely worth the read!

I loved the San Franscisco setting, and Capri, the protagonist, who can't help investigating her ex-MILs murder, especially when she was killed in the same way as Capri's grandfather killed a series of prostitutes 50 years ago! Capri and her daughter are of course suspects.

This book straddles the line between a thriller and a cozy, which can be great if you are looking for a hard cozy, or a thriller that doesn't give you anxiety.

I loved this book. Great writing with a protagonist you will fall in love with and root for through the entire book. The mystery was clever and detailed to the point you felt like you were right beside Capri finding the clues and putting it all together. Two mysteries intertwined with each other, both resolved in a satisfactory way. I highly recommend this book, clever and original in many ways.

My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions expressed are my own.

This was such a great read. The two intertwined mysteries played out at a great pace and wrapped up perfectly. It held my attention the entire time.

I will never get tired of books where people insert themselves into an investigation and try to solve a murder. What I really liked about this book was how the author came up with such an interesting premise. I loved Capri's job of giving tours around San Francisco based on murders and doing it in a way that honored the victims. I also liked the familial link to a serial killer and what happens when families disagree on their family member's guilt. I thought the characters were so vivid and I suspected so many of them. I liked how the plot was busy and needed paid attention to, yet it was never too much - just an interesting viewpoint. I enjoyed the narration. It made Capri come to life and I rooted so hard for her. This felt a bit darker than a cozy, but it definitely had similar vibes. Can't wait to see what this author does in the future.

I enjoyed this book! It has a very attention getting title, and I enjoyed the storyline and Capri's life giving tourist serial killer tours of San Fransisco. It was just a fun book, but had a good underlying mystery and some humor/wit and heart to it as well! This book had a different storyline than lots of books I have read so I appreciate the author doing something different and it worked out so well. I liked Capri's character and the descriptions of the great city of San Francisco. I highly recommend this book, look for it September 24th 2024!

This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the mystery and the characters. However, I got a little lost in all the similes, which at times knocked me out of a scene.

The concept is intriguing. Have the granddaughter of a serial killer end up as a true crime tour guide. In the town, the murders happened. Now, years later, a Copycat killer is striking. Capri is going to figure out who is doing it and clear her grandfather's name. She hopes.

I want to Thank NetGalley, Michelle Chouinard, and Minotaur Books for my copy

I loved it!! Fun, interesting page-turner with many layers, I enjoyed the narrators banter - witty but not too sly or cheesy. Great plot as well - the protagonist is attempting to solve two serial killings that she is inadvertently affected by. He grandfather was the accused killer of 3 prostitutes he was last seen with, but proclaimed innocence until his death. Now her MIL is the 2nd victim of a copycat killer with the same overkill MO. She is desperate to clear her and her daughter’s name. Lots of plausible suspects too. Great read!

This is the perfect cozy thriller. The flow on the writing makes this go by so fast. I also had the ALC and the audiobook is fantastic! I loved the humor along with the different storylines you're following.

You follow along with Capri while she works as a tour guide for different serial killers around San Francisco. Her grandfather was a serial killer and she's always thought he was innocent. Now there's a copy cat killer killing in her grandfather's style, and Capri's ex mother in law becomes a victim. so you go along with her while she tries to exonerate her grandfather and help solve her mother in law's murder.

The ending took me by surprise! I had so many theories and didn't know how it was going to end.

Thank you @macmillan.audio for the ALC and @minotaur_books for the ARC!

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco
Michelle Chouinard

Capri is a Tour Guide in San Francisco
Granddaughter of William, “Overkill Bill” A convicted serial killer who always proclaimed his innocence.
Now there is a possible copycat killer,who has already killed Capri’s Ex-Mother-In-Law, shortly after she cut off Capri’s daughter. Because of this, Capri now has to prove the innocence of herself and her daughter, while keeping her family safe.
I loved this book, the mystery, the comedy, and even the unexpected bits of romance. I appreciated that it had a clear ending, even though I would love to see more books with these characters! This was a fantastic debut novel, and I am looking forward to more books by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley; and to the author and publisher of this book for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The title of this novel is a bit misleading because although it does involve a serial killer, it is really pretty much a cozy mystery. The main character is a woman whose father has been imprisoned for being a serial killer, and when other killings occur in the same manner that he used, she and her daughter become suspects. The storyline is an enjoyable one, and the premise is somewhat unique (serial murder tours) — even though the mystery itself is basically a typical one involving an amateur sleuth (or two). All in all, this was an interesting and engaging read that did keep me turning pages.

This enjoyable read focuses on Capri Sanzio, granddaughter of a well known serial killer with an interest in true crime. I found Capri to be an interesting character and really admired her tenacity. I loved how the story unfolded and I was able to follow Capri as she delved into a series of murders that copied the MO of her grandfather, whom she believed to be innocent. This book had some twists but it was more of a satisfying read than a twisty thrill ride!

This was such a fun and quirky murder mystery! Fans of the Finlay Donovan series will love this book!

I enjoyed the story of Capri who is the granddaughter of a serial killer who runs a company dedicated to giving murder of San Francisco. I liked how Capri gets involved in solving a copycat murders that includes her ex mother in law and all the situations she finds barrack in. I really enjoyed how Capri works too solve the current murders while also trying to clear her grandfather's name from the cold case of the Overkill Bill case.