IllFated Fortune, Jennifer J. Chow
IllFated Fortune, Jennifer J. Chow
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Ill-Fated Fortune

Author: Jennifer J. Chow

Narrator: Catherine Ho

Unabridged: 8 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/09/2024

Synopsis

Felicity Jin grew up literally hanging onto Mom’s apron strings in their magical bakery in the quaint town of Pixie, California. Her mother’s enchanted baked goods, including puffy pineapple buns and creamy egg tarts, bring instant joy to all who consume them. Felicity has always been hesitant in the kitchen herself after many failed attempts, but a takeout meal gone wrong inspires her to craft some handmade fortune cookies. They become so popular that Felicity runs out of generic fortunes and starts making her own personalized predictions. When one customer’s ill-fated fortune results in his murder, Felicity’s suspiciously specific fortune has the police focusing on her as the main culprit. Now she must find a way to turn her luck around and get cleared from suspicion.

About Jennifer J. Chow

Jennifer J. Chow writes cozies filled with hope and heritage. She is an Agatha, Anthony, and Lefty Award-nominated author. Her newest series is the Magical Fortune Cookie mysteries; the first book is Ill-Fated Fortune. Jennifer also writes the L.A. Night Market mysteries. The first in the series, Death by Bubble Tea, was reviewed by the New York Times, featured in Woman’s World, and hit the SoCal Indie Bestseller List. Jennifer currently serves as the immediate past president on the board of Sisters in Crime and blogs at chicksonthecase.com. She is an active member of Crime Writers of Color and Mystery Writers of America. Connect with her online and sign up for her newsletter at jenniferjchow.com.

About Catherine Ho

Catherine Ho is a New York City-based actor and storyteller who has worked in many mediums. Her audiobook credits include literary fiction, young adult, science fiction, and fantasy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on May 07, 2024

A nice start to a new cozy mystery series, filled with delicious-sounding foods that have some magic baked in. Felicity Jin and her mother run a small bakery featuring Asian delicacies in a small town near Fresno, California. When Mom bakes, she hums and her happiness gets infused in her baked goods.......more

Goodreads review by Heather Adores Books on February 02, 2025

I liked the magical aspects. Review up soon Hoopla bonus borrows get me listening to at least one cozy, my not preferred genre, every month.......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on September 16, 2024

I received a physical copy of this book for free via Goodreads giveaway. This has not affected my final review. Y'all, I'm just not sure I'm a cozy girl.... The baking was cute, but I was very concerned by the lack of concern over a dead guy in your alley. I will say, though, I loved the mother/daug......more

Quotes

"Catherine Ho narrates the first book in the Magical Fortune Cookie series. Ho navigates listeners through the investigation while capturing Felicity’s constant fear of not fitting in. Nonetheless, listeners will hear Felicity’s strength and resolve as she confronts many suspects with her intellect and cunning. In addition, Ho portrays a budding relationship with awkward precision, a mother’s fierce protective instincts, and a wise relation’s calm and insight." - Audiofile Magazine

This first in a new series featuring a likable Chinese American heroine will appeal to fans of Jenn McKinlay, Eve Calder, or Joanne Fluke.

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