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A lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady—ah, lady of a certain age—who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Franciscos Chinatown. Despite living alone, Vera is not needy, oh no. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet about what her Gen-Z son is up to.Then one morning, Vera trudges downstairs to find a curious thing—a dead man in the middle of her tea shop. In his outstretched hand, a flash drive. Vera doesnt know what comes over her, but after calling the cops like any good citizen would, she sort of . . . swipes the flash drive from the body and tucks it safely into the pocket of her apron. Why? Because Vera is sure she would do a better job than the police possibly could, because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands. Vera knows the killer will be back for the flash drive; all she has to do is watch the increasing number of customers at her shop and figure out which one among them is the killer.What Vera does not expect is to form friendships with her customers and start to care for each and every one of them. As a protective mother hen, will she end up having to give one of her newfound chicks to the police?

In the lively and intriguing novel "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q Sutanto, readers are introduced to the extraordinary Vera Wong, a wedding planner with a unique perspective on life and a penchant for dispensing unsolicited advice to those in her orbit.

Vera's world takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself reluctantly entangled in a murder investigation. Her keen eye for detail and knack for observation lead her to suspect that the supposed accident that claimed the life of a prominent socialite was, in fact, a carefully orchestrated murder.

Undeterred by the skepticism of the authorities, Vera embarks on a mission to uncover the truth, employing her sharp wit and formidable determination to piece together the puzzle. Along the way, she inadvertently becomes a target of the killer, adding an element of danger and suspense to her pursuit of justice.

As Vera delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a complex web of secrets, lies, and betrayals lurking beneath the glamorous facade of high society. With the help of her quirky and eclectic friends, including a former police officer and a tech-savvy millennial, Vera races against time to expose the murderer before another life is taken.

"Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" is a captivating blend of mystery, humor, and social commentary. Jesse Q Sutanto skillfully weaves a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, while also exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions.