Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio copy to listen to in exchange for an honest review.

This book was SO FUN! It really does make you think about what happens to the family of a serial killer. How do they live with the trauma and notoriety of having a family member who has committed these atrocious crimes? In this story Capri is the granddaughter of a convicted serial killer. She doesn't believe that he committed the crimes but her father has never let her speak about the murders or her grandfather. When a copy cat murder occurs decades after the original crimes and after many of the key players (detectives, witnesses, grandfather) have passed. Capri knows there is a connection to the original murders. As the granddaughter of the original murderer she is considered a suspect. Setting out to find out the truth about the past murders and the current one, Capri is racing against the clock. Its a fun read that will consume your entire day (and you won't regret it).

The narration was excellent - clear, well paced, and easy to follow the format of the book.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
Narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker

While this story mentions serial killing in the title, has serial killers in the book, and has a main character running a business giving online and in person serial killer tours through San Francisco, it really is a cozy mystery. Capri Sanzio is the granddaughter of serial killer William ‘Overkill Bill’ Sanzio. Her dad will never discuss his late murderous father with her but she probably knows as much as anyone about her grandfather and his crimes. Afterall, serial killing is her business.

When a woman is killed in what looks like an Overkill Bill copy cat manner, Capri and her family are open to unwanted attention. Then, when someone close to Capri is killed in the same manner, all the sudden Capri and her college age daughter are considered suspects. Never mind they actually do look a bit suspicious, Capri is going to insert herself into the case because who better to prove her innocence then Capri. And she hopes her daughter isn't a killer, of course she's not a killer, but why is she acting suspicious? Actually, a lot of people could have a motive for the second killing. Let's just bend a few laws then, that's better than being wrongly accused for something she didn't do. Not only that, Capri doesn't think her grandfather did all those murders decades ago. So many mysteries, so many ways for Capri to dig a deeper hole for herself.

IF Capri can figure all of this out, a podcast and book would go a long way to helping to pay for the rest of her daughter's graduate degree. The story really is cozy, Capri is very sensible, well organized, and has great friends to help her hack, I mean crack, stuff and encourage her. And the detective on the case, the one who thinks Capri is a murderer, is nice looking, very polite and interesting. I alternated between reading the ebook and listening to the audiobook, a great choice when in waiting rooms (ebook) and on the treadmill (audiobook). The narrator did a fantastic job on all the voices, everyone had a distinct sound and all the men actually sounded like men. I'll be sure to listen to her narrations again.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio, St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for this ARC.

A fine and entertaining read that I would recommend to someone just wanting chill vibes or is trying to get out of a reading rut. Fun main character, and each supporting character was well-written and kept me engaged! Love some family drama and a "you've got the wrong guy" trope. High society drama, loved it.

The cover is 5 stars for me as well as the setting.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for providing me with an advance copy of this book to review.