Author: Jack Friday
Series: Peter Key Mystery Series (Book 1)
Publication: Minotaur Books (July 14, 2026)
Description: A wild and wickedly funny series debut, introducing readers to the irresistible and irrepressible private investigator, Peter Key.
Meet Peter Key: self-proclaimed “laziest private investigator in Texas” (it’s harder than it looks), unapologetic bisexual, dedicated stoner, and the surprised recipient of a windfall inheritance from an uncle he barely knew. Peter’s life was a mess before, but now― as the owner of a dilapidated house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin―he has a mountain of debt to deal with and pressure to sell from every side.
But Peter doesn’t like to be pushed around. And when he discovers a bag full of cash, he starts to suspect his uncle’s death wasn’t an accident. He soon finds himself pulled into a lethal game where not everybody plays by the rules.
Fortunately, Peter’s never been good at following rules.
Sexy, suspenseful, and packed with Austin’s quirks, Killer Vibes is a wild and wickedly funny romp that introduces us to the irresistible and irrepressible PI, Peter Key.
My Thoughts: Peter Key is an unusual fictional detective. He's 28, bisexual, and a stoner. He is also depressed. When he inherits an uncle's house, fortune, and debts, he becomes determined to learn more about this man he only met a couple of times in his life. He soon comes to believe that his uncle was murdered and decides to solve the crime.
Peter's new home is in Austin which is new territory for him. He finds that his new house is dilapidated but in a very desirable area and is the immediate target of realtors and property management agencies. Peter finds himself followed and the target of some who might want him dead.
This was an intriguing mystery with an engaging main character who stumbles into the correct career. It is told by Peter with some foreshadowing of the this will be important later school of writing. I liked the main character and liked seeing the world through his eyes.
I received this one in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. You can buy your copy here.
I received this one in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. You can buy your copy here.
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