So many things made me want to pick up “TheSerial Killer Guide to San Francisco”. The cover is eye catching for sure but the title is what really grabbed me! I really enjoy a good “who dunnit ?” And this book delivered! Just when I thought I had it all figured out another clue would pop up that would have me guessing!

I was very excited to read this book. I liked Capri as a main character and found it easy to root for her. I do think that parts of the book felt disjointed and fell slightly flat. I was more invested in Capri's family history with her grandfather being convicted as a serial killer. Her mother-in-law did not interest me as much and at times felt it was two separate books. I would be interested in reading another book about Capri if more are written. Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Michelle Chouinard for allowing me to read this ARC.

This book was fun and refreshing, but it did really slow down around the 70% mark. I think with a little more- more detail, more backstory, more conflict between characters- it would have been a 5 star read. It did a lot of telling and not showing, I wanted more interactions between the main character and her daughter because their relationship was supposed to be a key part of the story and the reader really doesn't have enough to go off of to be invested.

THE SERIAL KILLER GUIDE TO SAN FRANCISCO by Michelle Chouinard, is a page-turning mystery (a cross between cozy and traditional) that contains a long-ago cold case and a current day copycat murder. The author sets the scene with vivid imagery and draws the reader in with her strong descriptive language. Protagonist, Capri Sanzio, is owner of and runs SF Killer Crime Tours. Having visited many of the places she takes her clients, I was especially interested in the crimes committed in those locations. I enjoyed the mini travel and crime blurb added in throughout the book. They’re concise and fit the situation, and don’t detract from the pace of the story.

Capri comes across as a sympathetic character. Her grandfather was convicted of being a serial killer decades before she was born, and died while incarcerated. It’s also put a wedge between herself and her father, with Capri’s inquisitive nature wanting to know what really happened, while her father wants the past to remain buried. Despite everyone associated with her grandfather’s case being deceased, Capri digs up new information and uncover secrets that may or may not shed new light. It becomes even more important when a copycat serial killer strikes someone close to Capri.

This is a fast-paced read with so many twists and turns, both from the cold case and the current day case. My suspicions jumped around and I never saw the danger coming until it was too late. As the edge-of-your seat reveal played out, the clues dropped into place. I truly hope that this is the start of a long-running series! I’m looking forward to reading more about Capri and her serial killer San Francisco tours!

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Brace yourself for a gripping journey through the dark heart of San Francisco in 'The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco.' This captivating thriller keeps you hooked with its twisted plot, seamlessly intertwining current murders with the exoneration of an innocent man from the past. With vivid descriptions and authentic characters, it's a must-read for fans of the genre. Thank you to the author and NetGalley.com for allowing me to read this advanced copy. I loved every minute of this book and dived right in!

A fun premise but somehow this one just didn’t really get off the ground for me.
Did not finish this one.

Capri Sanzio is the granddaughter of a San Francisco serial killer. She has never believed her grandfather was guilty of the murders, and her father refuses to even acknowledge or talk about his father.

When two women, one of whom was Capri’s, ex mother-in-law, are murdered in a copy cat manner, Capri must put her journalistic skills to good use. Especially since she and her daughter are on the suspect list. Can Capri find the killer to both clear herself and her daughter from suspicion, and maybe even clear her grandfather’s name? Not the killer has any say in the matter.

While this is being a marketed as a novel, it reads like a cozy mystery. And I loved it! Being a tour guide that takes visitors on guided tours of serial killing locations in San Francisco, this certainly leaves the door open to expand this into a series. It is well written, uses a little fact, along with a lot of fiction, and delivers one heck of a mystery. Please, turn this into a series!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC ebook of this book! The beginning started off quite slow, and about halfway I was worried I wouldn’t get into the story but it picks up quickly! Murder, family drama, lies and deception- this book has it all. The last few chapters reeled me in and made me happy I stuck around.

loved this mystery that happens in san Francisco . Loved that she wanted to figure out about her grandfather and then helped solve the mystery about her mother in law. Loved the friends and her business that toured places that people got killed at. Loved her family and seeing her parents and her in law family.

This is a great read for anyone who is True Crime obsessed or falls into the Muderino category. It's fictional, but a fun ride through crime tours, podcasting and mystery solving. Look forward to more books from Michelle Chouinard. A good mystery that kept me guessing.

I genuinely enjoyed this book from start to finish. I have been an avid true crime podcast listener for quite some years so when I saw this book title and synopsis I was extremely intrigued. I love the premise that the granddaughter of a charged serial killer, "Overkill Bill", would do tours showcasing the serial killer lore of San Francisco. I loved Capri as a main character and I love that the author wrote the story in such a way that showcased Capri, her knowledge, who she is as a woman and mother, and how she put this puzzle together to see if he Grandfather was truly "Overkill Bill" or if he was wrongfully accused. Super fun read (as fun as books involving serial killers and crime can be) and great for true crime podcast listeners!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, and Netgalley for the ARC of The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco in exchange for an honest and independent review.

Capri Sanzio, granddaughter of famed serial killer "Overkill Bill," has built a name for herself through her insightful serial killer tours she hosts around the busy city of San Francisco (which is apparently bursting with serial killer lore). While her connect to Overkill Bill has not been a bright spot on her family history, Capri has always had the lingering suspicion her grandfather was wrongly accused. However, her father refuses to talk about it and her grandfather has passed away since his conviction, maintaining his innocence right to the very end.

Modern day San Francisco, and an Overkill Bill copy cat killer is at it again. However this time, he's targeted the women of high class San Francisco society. Two bodies quickly surface with the exact same brutal cause of death (bashed over the head, stabbed in the chest several time, and throat slit post mortem...hence the term "overkill"), however, is this case, the second victim is the ex-mother-in-law of Capri, Slyvia.

Police quickly pinpoint Capri and her daughter, Morgan, as potential suspects in the murder investigation. In order to save herself and her daughter, Capri uses her years of serial killer intelligence to hopefully clear both of their names before time runs out. In doing so, she also attempts to set the record straight in regards to the potential wrongful conviction of her grandfather. This story lifts the curtain just a bit to allow a glimpse into the corrupt underbelly of San Francisco's notorious high society, who happen to have a proclivity toward nefarious pastimes.

Michelle Chouinard has constructed a quick moving mystery that leaves you jumping from suspect to suspect, This book has a great balance of mystery, dirty family secrets, and history to keep you wondering where things are heading and there's always something new around every turn. It's written in a way that makes you feel like you are in the shoes of Capri, helping uncover the mysteries and put the pieces of the puzzle together. A great, fun read for those of us who are morbidly curious about serial killer lore!

This was a fun book! I thought the setting was perfect for this book. The characters were great and also very relatable. This book kept me interested the whole time. I think these tours would be fun!!!

The fact that I was visiting San Francisco while reading this book was great. Saw so many of the places that were discussed. Setting was accurate and I learned about places to visit while I was there.

The main character, Capri, runs unique tours of San Francisco. Her grandfather was "Overkill Bill", a serial killer. A muder takes place that copycats her grandfather's methods. Capri's ex-mother-in-law is then murdered in the same way. Capri finds herself a suspect as well as her daughter and ex-husband. She sets out to solve the murders and also clear her grandfather's name as she thinks her grandfather was wrongfully convicted. I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick, interesting read.

What an interesting read! I loved the mystery within a mystery and the history of serial killers. This is my kind of book and I definitely would be a customer on one of Capri’s tours

I always enjoy books based in the San Francisco area as I grew up on the Peninsula. Some points’ connections felt like a stretch and there was some jumping around that didn’t seem smooth, but the family dynamics were definitely relatable. The descriptions of The City were great. A quick read, good for a flight or vacation.

Using San Francisco the backdrop, Michelle Chouinard tells the story of tour company owner - and daughter of accused serial killer Overkill Bill - Capri Sanzio.

Capri has always doubted her grandfather’s guilt, partially motivating her to create her San Francisco based true crime tour company. Her hope is she can uncover a missing clues to prove his innocence. When a copycat starts terrorizing the city, she finds her chance, especially as she and her daughter are the key persons of interest. Can Capri clear all of their names before it's too late?

The plot itself is clever and fun and the inclusion of neighborhood descriptions helps to set the atmosphere. The author does a nice job making San Francisco another character.

While it’s a fun read, the connection between the current murders and the ones in the past feels a bit tenuous. This is especially true in the last section of the book, where everything ends up feeling a bit rushed and disjointed. Capri ultimately is a frustrating protagonist, as we are to believe she’s organized and structured enough to start and research her own tour company, yet she immediately jumps to conclusions. It can be hard to root for someone exhibiting such rash behavior.

Overall, this is a fun book and would make for a good beach read. Fans of lighter mysteries will enjoy the this one.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard was excellent! I loved the mystery woven throughout it. San Francisco is the perfect setting for this serial killer tale!

Capri gives serial killer tours of the city. What an a strange and interesting concept! I can't decide if I would take one of these if it were offered in real life. She is the granddaughter of serial killer William ‘Overkill Bill’ Sanzio.

A copycat killer emerges, and one of the victims is her ex-MIL, Sylvia. Capri and her daughter Morgan are considered possible and to prove her innocence she must investigate the murder. As the investigation delves deeper, so do family secrets.

As someone who grew up in the Bay Area, this was so interesting to read and I finished it in two days because I really wanted to figure out who the copycat killer was and their motivations.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco is about Capri who makes her living giving serial killer tours of the city. She has been interested in the topic since she was a kid, when she first discovered she's the granddaughter of serial killer William ‘Overkill Bill’ Sanzio. She believed in his innocence, though she's never really reaserched it..

That is until a copycat killer emerges, and one of the victims happens to be her ex-mother-in-law, Sylvia. Capri and her daughter Morgan are considered possible suspects as they both had heated exchanges with Sylvia the day of her death. Capri's efforts to reveal the real killer will unravel numerous family secrets,

I finished this book in one day. I really wanted to figure out the who done it aspect of it and delve into the many layers of dark secrets. I would definitely take these tours. They seem very interesting.