Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) (A Vera Wong Novel Book 2)

Vera Wong is back in this sequel to Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. Since a man was found dead in her teahouse, Vera's life has improved considerably. Her shop is thriving, she's surrounded by loved ones, and her son Tilly has a girlfriend—Officer Selena Gray, the same officer Vera had harassed during her investigation of the teahouse murder. When Vera encounters a distressed young woman searching for a missing friend, she becomes invested in helping. While cat-sitting at Tilly and Selena's apartment, Vera discovers Selena's briefcase containing a file about the death of an enigmatic influencer—the very friend the young woman is looking for. Online, Xander Lin had displayed a glamorous life: private jets, exclusive parties, and a growing social media career. However, after his body is found in Mission Bay, police struggle to identify him. Every lead goes nowhere, and even his parents claim not to know him. Determined to solve Xander's murder, Vera sees the investigation as an opportunity to do a favor for her future daughter-in-law.