I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this but it wasn't my favorite. I liked the plot of the book, mainly the idea of the main character being the granddaughter of a serial killer who runs a tour company. (I so would have gone on one of her tours) My main issue was that I found the middle of the book kind of boring. I just wanted the main investigation part to either be more interesting or to have moved faster.

Still a very enjoyable book though. 3.5 stars rounded down.

I liked this book it’s a quick read about a women who gives guided tours of serial killers in San Francisco who just so happens to have a grandfather who is a serial killer. Or so she thinks
I enjoyed the local history the twist and turns the suspense and humor.

This book was a wild ride in the best way possible. It had great humor, dips into local history, twists and turns, and incredible suspense. Chouinard combines information with fiction in a way that works perfectly and engages the reader. The characters were wonderful, detailed, and messy, which made them all the more relatable even when the circumstances weren’t. Overall it was a perfect mix of thriller with hints of a history lesson, which will draw in any true crime lover.

This was a cute, didn’t take it self to seriously kinda read. If you’re looking for something quick for the weekend or while traveling then give this one a try.

This is a fun and interesting start to what I hope will be a series. I love taking city history tours and I would be a big fan of Capri's tours. Interesting characters, plot that moves along sprightly and a possible future romance. There's a lot to like here. Recommended.

, I just read The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco and it was so much fun. A clever mystery about a woman who leads guided tours of serial killers in San Francisco who happens to be the granddaughter of a man convicted of being a serial killer. When her former mother in law is murdered, she does a deep dive to try and solve the murder mystery but also exonerate her grandfather. Such a fun book despite the topic. It really showcased the City in such a way that it became its own character. I loved the little historical tidbits. And I liked seeing Capri figure it all out, like putting puzzle pieces together. She was solving two different crimes simultaneously to add to the twists and turns. Overall, very fun.

I’ve been loving some of these fun cozy mysteries this fall! Thanks to @macmillan.audio for the #gifted audiobook, I was able to listen to The Serial Killers Guide to San Francisco.

📌If you like…
🔍Cozy Mysteries
🔍Serial Killer stories
🔍True Crime
🔍Travel
🔍Humor and wit

…then you’ll love this book! It’s a fun, funny, whodunnit, and the audio is so fun! I binged it in a few hours!

An interesting premise with just a so-so execution.

Capri is a somewhat relatable protagonist, but I just couldn't find myself caring about her or her family. The fact that her grandpa was arrested for being a serial killer should have been enough to keep me interested, let alone the fact that he's more than likely being framed for it, but I just didn't have any dying need to know what truly happened to him by the end of this book. (Also, Capri's dad is so annoying and just really soured a lot of the family dynamics.)

The rest of the plot is fine, but everything just seemed too far fetched to me. The police officers being convinced that Capri committed her ex mother-in-law's murder was so stupid, especially since they didn't look to anyone else first (every cop normally looks at husbands or children first!!!)

Overall, a decent read that held my attention just enough, but isn't my top pick for a serial killer comedy book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5/5)

The title and description immediately drew me in and wowwww. I found a new author. I absolutely loved this one. It was so cleverly done! A fun murder mystery that also connects to a cold case set in San Francisco.

I thought this was perfectly paced with just the right amount of history of the city. I actually felt like I was on one of Capri’s tours. The ending may be a *tad* predictable to some, but the author did an excellent job of wrapping everything up and tying it with a bow. Highly recommend this one for spooky season!

Chouinard knows how to grab a reader’s interest and stab it thoroughly.
In her newest, cutting story, she showcases the interesting city of San Francisco.
I loved that Capri was a walking tour guide and it was fun to learn snippets of SF history through her tours and also listen in on her team as they conjure new tour ideas.
I loved Capri’s tenacity and that she was as sharp as a knife. The chapters were on point and I loved how a knife picture was at the beginning of each, ensuring a clean cut prose.
I didn’t even try to solve the mystery because I I was having too much fun wading through the clues and Capri’s scrapes.
I want to see if her relationship with a certain LEO develops or I’d it will get slashed from the script.

I started reading and was enjoying the story but it did not capture my attention in a way that made me yearn to come back and read. I was not invested in the main characters life or story either.

4.5/5 ⭐️
Capri runs tours that highlight true crime scenes across San Francisco. She also happens to be the granddaughter of a notorious serial killer, Overkill Bill. When two women are murdered (one of them her ex-mother-in-law) in the style of Overkill Bill, Capri finds herself drawn in to clear her name, and maybe even clear her grandfather's name along the way.

I really enjoyed this one! I thought the premise, characters, and execution were all great. I was surprised the copycat element was not as much of a focus as the synopsis made it seem, but it worked ultimately with the plot. I definitely was surprised by the whodunit too! I really hope there is another one as I could definitely see this becoming a series. A quick, fun mystery I'd definitely recommend!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco is a cozy mystery in the vein of the Finlay Donovan series. I really liked the premise - Capri is the granddaughter of famed serial killer Overkill Bill, who killed multiple women and spent the rest of his life in prison.

In the present there's a copycat killer in SF and Capri's ex-mother-in-law is the latest victim. Capri is instantly brought into the case --- or instantly inserts herself in the case -- not just because it's family, but because she fancies herself an expert on Overkill Bill. And she also thinks he was wrongfully convicted.

The core story was fun, but I did find the pace to be a bit slow. Sometimes I think it's just a case of managing expectations going in and as a huge thriller reader I often go in expecting fast pace. I did get a little lost with the secondary characters, but I liked the core group.

We got a good hit of SF history, serial killers and criminals of the area and movies that used SF as a backdrop (calling all Hitchcock fans). It was a light read and if cozy's are your thing this is worth checking out.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco was an entertaining book that kept me guessing. The audiobook was well done, and I would recommend listening to it.

This was a fun, almost cozy mystery. The setting of San Francisco is a wonderful and integral part of the story. Capri owns a company that gives city tours about murders that took place there. When someone is murdered in the same manner as those for which her grandfather was convicted, she gets involved. There is also a hint of romance, which leads me to believe this may become a series. The book was an entertaining diversion from real life. 3.5/5

The star of this book is Capri, who not only gives tours about serial killers around San Francisco, but is also the granddaughter of a supposed serial killer. So when murders start in San Francisco, murders that are copies of her grandfather’s crimes, Capri is immediately drawn in. This becomes especially true when Capri’s former mother-in-law is the next victim, and Capri and her daughter are the prime suspects.

This was a fun read. The mystery was a good one, with some well-executed twists, especially the dual big reveals at the end. I really enjoyed the little sprinklings of the tours throughout the story, as well as the mystery from the past with Capri’s grandfather. There is even a little hint of romance as well. I would recommend this book.

Capri Sanzio makes a living giving serial killer tours of San Francisco, while dodging questions about her grandfather, serial killer William 'Overkill Bill'. She’s always thought he was innocent even if she’s never truly investigated the case. That is until there’s a copycat killer and her former mother-in-law, Sylvia, is their latest victim.

We liked following Capri as she investigated and uncovered some scandalous secrets, as well as the truth about both cases. There was so much family drama and twists and turns that it really seemed like a tv show and it kept us turning the pages.

We didn’t see the ending coming but it was a very satisfying conclusion. We would definitely recommended this book to anyone who likes to listen to true crime podcasts or documentaries.

Read if you like:
▪️True Crime
▪️Murder Mystery
▪️Family drama
▪️Amateur investigating

Can a San Francisco tour guide clear her deceased grandfather’s name after being convicted of being a serial killer, while trying to keep herself and daughter out of jail for the copycat killings years later.?
That’s the premise for new book The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco.
This is a cozy mystery set in San Francisco in present day. It’s fun but really nothing new. I felt it was a little slow and I guessed the killer quickly. That being said I would read another book by this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for a honest review. 3⭐️

This young woman makes her living by turning her grandfather's crimes into a tourist attraction.....not creepy at all. But now there is a copycat or her grandfather was not who she thought he was. Either way, the police have made her their #1 suspect. This tour guide artist must now become an investigator before she becomes a spot on the tour. This was a fun read, the main character will transform her energies into a law enforcement focus on murder and find her skills just might be worth more than a $20 tour.

This was a mediocre true crime centered murder mystery. What ruined the experience for me is the constant, painfully dry info dumps. Most of the time it felt like the MC was a mouthpiece to teach readers even the most basic true crime facts. I ended up among several chapters to get to the end.