Mother Daughter Murder Night

Nina Simon
51 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2022

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Nina Simon

Mother Daughter Murder Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

California • Contemporary

Theme
Gender Identity

•

Mothers

•

Justice
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

William Morrow

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon is a crime novel centered around Jack, a young woman who becomes a murder suspect, and her family's efforts to prove her innocence. The story, set in Elkhorn Slough, California, follows Jack, her mother Beth, and her grandmother Lana as they navigate complex family dynamics and work to solve two connected murders. The novel includes discussions of gun violence, sexism, abortion, antisemitism, and racism against Latinx and Filipino people.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Dark

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.6

134,020 ratings

55%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon captivates with its strong family dynamics and engaging plot. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the novel's mix of mystery and emotional depth. However, some note a predictable storyline and pacing issues. Overall, a compelling read for those who enjoy layered relationships and intriguing twists.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mother Daughter Murder Night?

A reader who enjoys Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon would likely appreciate strong familial dynamics intertwined with suspenseful mystery. Fans of Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone or Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies will find similar engrossing storytelling and complex characters. This novel suits those who crave emotional depth alongside thrilling twists.

3.6

134,020 ratings

55%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Character List

The 57-year-old central protagonist who is dynamic and influential, seeking to maintain power and independence while dealing with personal challenges, including illness and family relationships.

A woman in her early thirties, Beth grapples with reconciling her strained relationship with her mother, Lana, and faces the challenges of motherhood with her daughter, Jack.

At 15, she is responsible and brave, known for her competence at work and her involvement in a murder investigation that brings her closer to her family.

Hal Rhoads’s daughter, known for her wealth and style, who has plans for the Rhoads property while maintaining family secrets.

Hal Rhoads’s son who is deeply affected by past family tragedies and complexities in his relationships.

A detective symbolizing arrogant and sometimes abusive police work, notably stubborn in his investigation approach.

The first Latina detective in the county, determined to prove her capabilities in a challenging professional environment shaped by gender and racial perceptions.

One of the murder victims who had strong ties to the Rhoads property, committed to equitable land use and community development.

The father of Martin and Diana, whose past decisions and relationships with others significantly impact the story and his family dynamics.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

California • Contemporary

Theme
Gender Identity

•

Mothers

•

Justice
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

William Morrow

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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