Council Literary Series with Nina Simon
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.
Nina Simon joins the February Council Literary Series with her new book Mother-Daughter Murder Night. It is a New York Times best-seller and Reese’s Book Club Pick.
“I just loved how intriguing the mystery is but also the dynamics between a grandmother, a mother, and a teenage daughter.” -Reese Witherspoon
Council Literary Series with Nina Simon
Wednesday, February 21 at 11:00 AM
The LUXE Sunset Boulevard Hotel
11:00 AM | Reception
11:30 AM | Author Program
12:30 PM | Lunch and Book Signing
High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does.
Then Jack—tiny in stature but fiercely independent—happens upon a dead body while kayaking. She quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. Beth thinks Lana should focus on recovery, but Lana has a better idea. She’ll pull on her wig, find the true murderer, protect her family, and prove she still has power.
With Jack and Beth’s help, Lana uncovers a web of lies, family vendettas, and land disputes lurking beneath the surface of a community populated by folksy conservationists and wealthy ranchers. But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn to do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.
Our Guest Writer:
Nina Simon
Nina Simon is The New York Times best-selling author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night. This big-hearted whodunnit was a Reese’s Book Club pick and a “best of 2023” selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, and Library Journal. Before turning to fiction, Nina wore many hats: NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. Her work on community participation in museums, libraries, parks, and theaters has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NPR, and the TEDx stage. Mother-Daughter Murder Night is Nina’s first novel. She wrote it as a love letter to her mother, as a way to entertain, comfort, and connect with her during a major health crisis. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nina now lives off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family.
EVENT FAQ
Complimentary valet parking is provided.
The reception will begin at 11:00 AM and the author program will begin promptly at 11:30 AM.
Yes, copies of Mother-Daughter Murder Night will be available for purchase.
Yes, the author will be available to personalize your book.