Kill Her Twice
Hold on to your hats—this is a thrilling mystery no one should miss. Forget the first sentence, just the title “Kill Her Twice” is a stroke of genius and a wonderful hook.
When Lulu Wong, a famous young actress in 1932 Los Angeles, is found dead, you’d think there would be an intense investigation by the police. But they don’t want to be bothered with the Chinatown-originating girl’s demise. May and Gemma, former friends and neighbors of the movie star, discover her body. They will have to lead their own investigation if they want to discover the truth. Shining a spotlight on the harsh realities faced by residents of the then-voiceless Chinatown, this work of young adult fiction can provide insight to all audiences. May and Gemma have their work cut out for them on this case as all signs point to a heinous cover-up and the intent of some of the local authorities to paint Chinatown as a den of criminals. Can May and Gemma save their home in the midst of investigating their friend’s murder?
This at times heartwarming and tragic tale, with two instantly relatable protagonists in the teenage sisters May and Gemma, Kill Her Twice won’t give readers a moment of peace until they find out who could have killed Lulu… and if by investigating they’re next on a murderer’s hit list.
