Killer Vibes
- Judith D Collins
- Dec 4
- 2 min read
A Peter Key Novel #1
By: Jack Friday
ISBN: 9781250428615
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication Date: 07/14/2026
Format: Other
My Rating: TBR (ARC)
A wild and wickedly funny series debut, introducing readers to the irresistible and irrepressible private investigator, Peter Key.
"Everything you want in a great mystery."—Steven Rowley
"Peter Key is my new favorite amateur sleuth."—Elle Cosimano
Meet Peter Key: self-proclaimed “laziest private investigator in Texas” (it’s harder than it looks), full-time 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 a rule follower anyway.
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.
Praise
“Killer Vibes is propulsive, hilarious, clever and endearing―everything you want in a great mystery. Peter Key may be our newest amateur sleuth, but Jack Friday is a bona fide master of his craft. I would read a hundred more of these books.”
―Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Guncle
“A fun, wild, hilarious ride―Peter Key is not your grandma’s amateur sleuth, in the best way. This is a fresh take on some classic themes, and it tackles them with a bite. An out of the blue inheritance that’s more than it seems, a fancy neighborhood with a dark underbelly, and a snarky world-weary bisexual disaster child who is, underneath it all, endearingly tenacious. Trust me, it’s the murder mystery mash-up you didn’t know you needed.”
―Kristen Perrin, New York Times bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder
“Jack Friday delivers an explosive and witty kickoff to a twisty new mystery series with Killer Vibes! Hilarious, gutsy and resourceful, Peter Key is my new favorite amateur sleuth.”
―Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of the Finlay Donovan series
“A standout new accidental detective. Page-turning, queer fun!”
―Lev AC Rosen, award-winning author of the Evander Mills series
“With Killer Vibes, Jack Friday has created one of the most memorable private investigators I’ve read in years, revealing one twist after another until a final, explosive ending. I devoured it in a weekend and can’t wait for Peter Key’s next investigation.”
―Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of Missing White Woman
About the Author
JACK FRIDAY is the pen name of the author of several queer supernatural thrillers. He lives in Texas, where he does as little as possible. READ MORE
