"Stellar.... Kaufman remains a rising talent." Publishers Weekly

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The 2nd Jen Lu Mystery

"Margaret Atwood meets Raymond Chandler meets Greta Thunberg. Jen Lu is back on the case when the death of a lawyer sparks an even more intriguing mystery in Michael Kaufman’s second book in the thrilling series."

"The near-future worldbuilding, the pacing, the plot twists, and the characters are all top-notch. Kaufman remains a rising talent." —Publishers Weekly starred review

“Kaufman has a gift for snappy dialogue . . . A quirky, fast-paced whodunit with a provocative take on the near future.”—Kirkus Reviews

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The 1st Jen Lu Mystery

"Outstanding" Publishers Weekly "Must read new thriller" PopSugar.com

"Engrossing" Emma Donoghue "Strong, richly imagined" Kirkus Reviews

"Hits hard...smart...racing" Thomas Perry Makes me think" Anne Perry

"Characters, plot & style: it's got it all" Yrsa Siguòardóttir

Washington, DC. 2033. A true crossover: a police procedural; a near-future mystery; a novel of political intrigue; a story of personal heroism and change. And page-turning fun.