Murder and Mamon
Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a cozy mystery published by Penguin on September 19, 2023. This 288-page novel follows Lila Macapagal as she navigates a tragic turn of events during the grand opening of her aunties’ new laundromat in Shady Palms. What begins as a celebration quickly devolves into chaos when a body is discovered alongside a disturbing message, prompting Lila to uncover the truth behind the murder and the secrets of her family.
In this engaging narrative, Lila must delve into the lives of her godmothers, known as the Calendar Crew, to identify who might harbor a grudge against them. As she grapples with grief and the lack of progress from local authorities, Lila’s determination to seek justice for the victim intensifies. Readers will find a blend of culinary elements and the dynamics of family relationships woven throughout the story, as Lila confronts the complexities of her aunties’ pasts while racing against time to prevent further tragedy.
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When murder mars the grand opening for Lila Macapagal’s aunties’ new laundromat, she will have to air out all the dirty laundry in Shady Palms to catch a killer…
Lila Macapagal’s godmothers April, Mae, and June—AKA the Calendar Crew—are celebrating the opening of their latest joint business venture, a new laundromat, to much fanfare (and controversy). However, what should’ve been a joyous occasion quickly turns into a tragedy when they discover the building has been vandalized—and the body of Ninang April’s niece, recently arrived from the Philippines, next to a chilling message painted on the floor. The question is, was the message aimed at the victim or Lila’s gossipy godmothers, who have not-so-squeaky-clean reputations?
With Ninang April falling apart from grief and little progress from the Shady Palms Police Department in this slippery case, it’s up to Lila and her network to find justice for the young woman.
The Calendar Crew have stuck their noses into everybody’s business for years, but now the tables are turned as Lila must pry into the Calendar Crew’s lives to figure out who has a vendetta against the (extremely opinionated yet loving) aunties and stop them before they strike again.
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