Chouinard’s bright and witty mystery shines with a cast of quirky characters and a portrait of San Francisco in all her guises that makes the city a character of its own.

Capri Sanzio has a business taking tourists on local tours, including the sites of several serial killers. With her grandfather William known as “Overkill Bill,” Capri has always believed him to be innocent.

But then a copycat murder strikes, with a second one just after her ex-mother-law cuts off Capri’s daughter’s tuition. Of course her daughter, herself, and her ex are all suspects. This is the perfect time, she decides, to not only clear her family but to investigate who might have really committed the crimes attributed to her grandfather.

Through a podcast, an eventual book, and far too many escapes of her own as she investigates, Capri slowly unravels what really happened to the victims, past and present.

The first of a planned series, Capri will easily handle more books. Chouinard mixes high society in this one with the dense fog only San Franciso can bring.

Charming, with a compelling plot and nicely done ending twist.