One Death at a Time
One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman is a mystery novel published by Penguin Group on April 15, 2025. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Julia Mann, a cranky former actress who finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation after discovering a dead body in her swimming pool. Accused of the crime, Julia reluctantly teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor, Natasha Mason, as they navigate the complexities of the case while grappling with their own personal challenges.
Readers will find a blend of humor and suspense as Julia and Natasha’s investigation takes them from the Hollywood Hills to the vibrant world of burlesque and the exclusive country clubs of Palm Springs. Their dynamic, marked by sarcasm and a shared history of poor life choices, drives the narrative forward. As they encounter a cast of quirky characters, including showgirls and cat burglars, the duo must unravel clues that may be as bizarre as the circumstances surrounding the murder. This engaging tale explores themes of friendship and redemption within the framework of a cozy mystery.
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“Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin
A cranky former actress teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor to solve the murder that threatens to send her back to prison in this dazzling new mystery novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.
When Julia Mann, a bad-tempered ex-actress and professional thorn in the side of authority, runs into Natasha Mason at an AA meeting, it’s anything but a meet-cute. Julia just found a dead body in her swimming pool, and the cops say she did it (she already went to jail for murder once, so now they think she’s making a habit of it). Mason is eager to clear Julia’s name and help keep her sober, but all Julia wants is for Mason to leave her alone.
As their investigation ranges from the Hollywood Hills to the world of burlesque to the country clubs of Palm Springs, this unconventional team realizes their shared love of sarcasm and poor life choices are proving to be a powerful combination. Will secrets from their past trip them up, or will their team of showgirls, cat burglars, and Hollywood agents help them stay one step ahead? Are dead piranhas, false noses, and a giant martini glass important clues or simply your typical day in Los Angeles? And will they manage to solve the crime before they kill each other, or worse, fall off the wagon? Trying to keep it simple and take it easy is one thing—trying to find a murderer before they kill again is a whole other program.
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