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Two rather unexpected detectives find themselves in the midst of intrigue. Mimi, at 77, enjoys her Gibson martini with three silverskin onions, typically alongside a crossword, not at flashy gatherings. Yet, she's coerced into joining Jane Ireland's opulent auction at a grand estate on Michigan's Mackinac Island. To alleviate her discomfort, her granddaughter Addie, looking for a getaway from her controlling former fiancé, accompanies her. As Addie gets swept up spotting celebrities among the mansion's mysterious rooms and Mimi contemplates revealing her true reasons for attending, chaos erupts: Jane is found dead, soon followed by another victim. Tasked with unraveling the mystery, Mimi and Addie become the most unexpected detectives. Between the guests and the secrets hidden within the manor, it’ll take more than a few cocktails to get through the night unscathed.
Praise for "This Is Not A Game" hails it as a modern twist on a classic murder mystery, akin to Agatha Christie's style. Clare Mackintosh, Jennie Godfrey, and others commend the book for its intriguing characters and plot. The narrative has a cozy yet thrilling vibe, with Kelly Mullen crafting a story filled with humor and suspense. Mullen's debut sets a high bar with this inventive whodunit, praised by multiple critics including Publishers Weekly and The Bookseller, for its engaging, closed-circle mystery.