Critters: These Animals Will Be the Death of You

When Stella Smith is found lifeless in a beluga tank during a bizarre group outing, the whimsical world of The Society of People Who Showed Up takes a sinister turn. Enter Detective Ned, a man with more questions than clues, tasked with unraveling a mystery packed with delightfully deranged suspects. From a sea lion fanatic with a suspicious alibi to a self-proclaimed ladies' man whose charm wears thin, secrets swirl beneath the surface as motives bubble to the top. Bestselling author Cristina Matta delivers a razor-sharp satirical mystery that's as laugh-out-loud funny as it is deliciously twisted. Every page crackles with eccentric energy, clever dialogue, and an unforgettable cast of misfits whose animal obsessions are almost as dangerous as their buried grudges. Will Ned catch the killer before another critter-loving member meets a watery fate? Critters is part of the wildly addictive Crack the Case Books series, where every book hands readers the final clue - and the power to choose how it all ends. Dive in, play detective, and decide Stella's murderer.