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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel

Elle Cosimano
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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel

Elle Cosimano
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Overall rating: 4.5666666 / 5 from 30 reviews.

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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a fast-paced, witty novel that humorously captures the chaos of single motherhood. Readers find it a great fun mystery with an easy read, making it perfect for those who enjoy a humorous scenario.

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  • Book Quality (40%): Many customers appreciated the book, describing it as superb and a great fun mystery with some humor.
  • Ease of Reading (40%): Many customers stated that this book is easy to read and great for mystery or a funny scenario.

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  • "Awesome and fun read!!!" — Kathleen
  • "Absolutely loved this book." — Kristen P.
  • "A great fun mystery book with some humour." — Sarah

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Book review - Witty, funny and stressful at once

"I was recommended this series as a good, lighthearted book. I was very pleasantly surprised by how capitvating this story was. Through witty humour and corny punchlines, Finlay Donovan is Killing It tells the story of a single mom and struggling author who finds herself in the middle of a tricky investigation in her small town. Every character is distinct and memorable, no matter how small. With a touch of romance, and a heap of suspense, this book gets better with every moment. As the mystery got deeper, I found I wasn't able to stop. If you have the opportunity to read this series - DO IT!"

— Ritual. r. (4/5)

A Light and Humorous Murder Mystery

"3. 5 stars This was a fun, contemporary, murder mystery. I really liked the uniqueness of the story and how Finlay found herself in these predicaments. This was a quick and enjoyable read and one for those that want a suspenseful murder mystery but one that is written in a light and humorous way."

— Brooklynnnnereads (3/5)

Fun engaging read!

"What a fun, engaging read and perfect to curl up on the sofa or stretch out on the beach with. I am a new Finlay Donovan fan! It didn’t take but a few pages for me to become one. Finlay is the type of character that is easy to picture yourself in her place. Except for the hitwoman for hire part. LoL! But please do not let that idea stop you from diving into this story. She’s newly divorced and is struggling to hold things together with finances and children along with her two timing ex husband. I loved her immediately. This was such a fun, engaging read. The story really pulled me in and I loved her sidekick that added depth to the story along with humor. Even as there is one crazy thing after another happening, the danger begins to feel very real. I appreciated the layers this author created along the way. And of course there’s the touch of romance that Finlay is exploring. Not sure where that’s going to go but I’m definitely reading the next book to find out more about all of these incredible characters."

— Carvanz1 (5/5)

Funny and Worth the Read

"SO funny and a really good mystery to boot! Doesn’t take itself too serious and an all around great book"

— Erin (5/5)

Series that leaves you wanting more!

"This book was such a fun read that left me wanting more. Brilliantly written with characters that you can really conect to. If you are looking for a book to get you out of a reading slump, I would definitely recommend you try this book."

— Lemondrop (5/5)

10/10 recommend

"Absolutely loved this book. I don’t normally give books a 5 star rating but this one killed it! Drew me in just in the first chapter!"

— Kristen P. (5/5)

Love it!

"I really enjoyed this read, it’s just a fun book with a fresh new concept I’ve never read before. I would highly recommend!"

— Samantha (5/5)

Fun Read

"This book had me laughing out loud. I have already recommended it to my friends and family. If you like Janet Evanovich you will love this series."

— Danni A. (5/5)

Funny. A good read.

"Funny, light hearted. I love how the main character gets into chaotic stituations while trying to avoid trouble."

— Julie M. (4/5)

Love this book!

"A great fun mystery book with some humour. Easy read. Excellent plot line."

— Sarah (5/5)

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  • Published date: Aug 23, 2022
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 384
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781250862730
  • Dimensions: 4.7" W x 1.1" L x 7.0" H

A USA Today bestseller!
An American Booksellers Association Bestseller!

One of Suspense Magazine's "Best Thrillers of 2021"
One of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021
Nominated for the Left Coast Crime 2022 Lefty Award for the Best Humorous Mystery

One of "26 Murder Mystery Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down"—Country Living
One of “The Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2021” —Parade
One of “The Most Anticipated Debuts of 2021” —Bustle
One of “The Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of 2021” —Goodreads
One of “The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2021” —Crimereads
One of “The Highly Recommended Books of 2021” —Brit + Co
One of “The Best Books to Read in 2021” —Betches
One of “The Must-Read Mysteries and Thrillers of 2021” —Frolic
One of "The 18 Best Beach Reads of Summer 2021" —PureWow
One of "Our Picks for the Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2021"—Bookbub
A "Favorite Suspenseful Beach Read"—SheReads
One of "15 Best Murder Mystery Books that are Total Page Turners"—Redbook
One of “The Best Modern Murder Mystery Books”—The Mary Sue
One of “10 Books Perfect for Reading By The Shore”—Brit+Co
One of “6 Satirical Mystery Books That Are Exceptionally Self-Aware”—Murder & Mayhem
One of “10 Empowering Novels That Center On Badass Single Moms”—Scary Mommy
One of “15 Books To Read In 2024”—The Holderness Family
One of “The 30 Top Mystery Books Of All Time”—Forbes

“A twisty delight.”—PEOPLE

“[Cosimano's] main character is so endearing it's easy to surrender...”—New York Times Book Review

“If you love thrillers, but wish the genre would lighten up a little then you absolutely must read Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.”—PopSugar

“Fast-paced, fresh, full of humor, and original.”—Jill Orr in St. Louis Magazine

“Part comedy of errors, part genuine thriller… Deftly balancing genre conventions with sly, tongue-in-cheek comments on motherhood and femininity, Cosimano crafts a deliciously twisted tale.”—Booklist

“Suspenseful, funny.... More, please.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Amusing… pleasingly absurd... [a] romp from a skilled comic writer.”—Publishers Weekly

“[A] fun adult debut… readers will enjoy this breezy romp.”—Library Journal

“Part screwball comedy, part morality tale, the amusing Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is also a tale about parenting, bad divorces, reinventing oneself, rising above misery and, well, becoming a hit woman. It’s a solid, thoughtful and funny yet poignant mystery that never once becomes a one-note story.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel

“Smart-alecky and shrewd, tense and twisty, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It portends serial success for Cosimano and additional adventures for Finlay..”—Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star

“Read in a single night, applauding along the way. For anyone who’s ever wished to turn her life around, Finlay Donovan is the master. From failing everything, to succeeding brilliantly, she proves you only need to get mistaken once for a contract killer, to solve all your problems.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When You See Me

“Funny and smart, twisty and surprising—Finlay Donovan is a character to root for. This suspenseful romp made me laugh but also kept me on the edge of my seat with its many surprises. I can’t wait for the next book!”—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest

“Clever, perfectly plotted, and laugh out loud funny, Finlay Donovan is Killing It is one of those books that will make you smile long after you’ve turned the last page. This series is pitch-perfect and will be devoured by fans of Janet Evanovich. Elle Cosimano hits it way, way, way out of the park!”—Wendy Walker, bestselling author of The Night Before and Emma in the Night

“Fresh, fast-paced, and darkly fun with a deeply flawed but compulsively likeable heroine, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is a madcap thriller that will keep you flipping pages long past your bedtime!”—Katherine St. John, author of The Lion's Den

“The Finlay Donovan series is simply spectacular and always delightful! I adore everything about it—the humor, the screwball plotlines, the mysteries, and above all the cast: the friendship between Vero and Finlay is one for the ages, and Finlay’s love life entertains me to no end. Elle Cosimano’s books are the perfect blend of mystery and romcom, and I’m ready to follow Finlay wherever she goes!”—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

Elle Cosimano is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, an International Thriller Award winner, and an Edgar Award nominee. Elle’s debut novel for adults, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series, which was a People magazine pick and was named one of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021. The third book in the series, Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun, was an instant New York Times bestseller. In addition to writing novels for teens and adults, her essays have appeared in HuffPost and Time. Cosimano lives with her husband and two sons in Virginia.

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