Finlay Donovan is killing it . . . except, she's really not. She's a stressed-out single-mom of two and struggling novelist, Finlay's life is in chaos: the new book she promised her literary agent isn't written, her ex-husband fired the nanny without telling her, and this morning she had to send her four-year-old to school with hair duct-taped to her head after an incident with scissors.When Finlay is overheard discussing the plot of her new suspense novel with her agent over lunch, she's mistaken for a contract killer, and inadvertently accepts an offer to dispose of a problem husband in order to make ends meet . . . Soon, Finlay discovers that crime in real life is a lot more difficult than its fictional counterpart, as she becomes tangled in a real-life murder investigation.Fast-paced, deliciously witty, and wholeheartedly authentic in depicting the frustrations and triumphs of motherhood in all its messiness, hilarity, and heartfelt moments, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is the first in the brilliant and beloved Finlay Donovan series from New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano.
Elle Cosimano
Elle Cosimano is a New York Times bestselling American author known for her inventive mysteries, dark humor, fast-paced suspense, and unforgettable characters. With a talent for blending crime fiction with comedy, romance, and unexpected twists, Cosimano creates stories that balance high-stakes danger with the chaos of everyday life. Her writing often features resourceful heroines, complicated relationships, and ordinary people who find themselves caught in extraordinary—and frequently hilarious—situations.
Cosimano is best known for her popular *Finlay Donovan* mystery series, beginning with *Finlay Donovan Is Killing It*, which introduces a struggling single mother and novelist who is mistakenly believed to be a contract killer. The series continues with *Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead*, *Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun*, *Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice*, and *Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave*. She is also the author of young adult novels, including *Nearly Gone*, *Holding Smoke*, and *The Suffering Tree*. Across her work, Cosimano combines clever plotting, suspenseful revelations, and engaging character dynamics.
For readers who love mysteries that keep them guessing while making them laugh, Cosimano delivers entertaining stories packed with mistaken identities, criminal mishaps, friendship, and unpredictable adventures. Her books are especially suited to readers who enjoy comedic mysteries, cozy-adjacent crime fiction, amateur sleuths, witty dialogue, strong female friendships, and thrillers that don't take themselves too seriously.
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