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Jennifer J. Chow

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Fiction, Asian American/multicultural, Mystery

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July 2013

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Jennifer J. Chow writes multicultural stories. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Her accolades include: Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, & Lilian Jackson Braun Award nominations; SoCal Indie Bestseller; Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB finalist; and Teen Vogue coverage.

Find out more and join her monthly newsletter on her author website.

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It’s my book birthday!

That’s right. Time to celebrate the official release of Tell-Tale Treats! This third book in my Magical Fortune Cookie series took a lot of time to plan because it involves an intricate mystery. Happy reading, everyone!

Oh, and here are some recent fun reviews:

“The mystery had a solidly wicked plot, a small pool of suspects, and several red herrings that kept me immersed in all that was happening.

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Jennifer J. Chow’s books

Average rating: 3.53 · 8,734 ratings · 1,952 reviews · 23 distinct works • Similar authors

	Death by Bubble Tea (LA Night Market Mysteries, #1) 3.45 avg rating — 2,407 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (A Sassy Cat Mystery, #1) 3.38 avg rating — 2,019 ratings — published 2020 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ill-Fated Fortune (Magical Fortune Cookie, #1) 3.50 avg rating — 860 ratings — published 2024 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hot Pot Murder (LA Night Market, #2) 3.76 avg rating — 755 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines (A Sassy Cat Mystery, #2) 3.66 avg rating — 749 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mimi Lee Cracks the Code (A Sassy Cat Mystery, #3) 3.60 avg rating — 524 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Star-Crossed Egg Tarts (Magical Fortune Cookie, #2) 3.80 avg rating — 353 ratings — published 2025 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tell-Tale Treats: A Magical Fortune Cookie Novel 3.66 avg rating — 216 ratings — published 2026 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dragonfly Dreams 3.55 avg rating — 121 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 228 Legacy 3.73 avg rating — 85 ratings — published 2013 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Sassy Cat Mystery (3 books)
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3.48 avg rating — 3,291 ratings

LA Night Market (2 books)
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3.52 avg rating — 3,162 ratings

Magical Fortune Cookie (3 books)
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3.60 avg rating — 1,429 ratings

Crime fiction has lots of interesting nooks and crannies. You’ve got your traditional detective stories (invented by Edgar Allan Poe, most...

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Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing She Dies in the End by Elle Marr (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a fascinating book about body brokerage. Loved diving into Penny’s world and also excavating her backstory. This novel kept me flipping the pages with its twists and turns. Kudos to Marr for writing another stellar thriller!
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Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing Crown City (Japantown Mystery #3) by Naomi Hirahara (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A historical mystery done very well. Loved the extra details that Hirahara puts into the novel to make Pasadena come alive. I also appreciated all the different characters–both real and imagined. Also, I liked reflecting on the current streets and th ...more
Nov 09, 2026 02:01PM · 3 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Crown City by Naomi Hirahara. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Crown City by Naomi Hirahara <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing Crown City (Japantown Mystery #3) by Naomi Hirahara (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A historical mystery done very well. Loved the extra details that Hirahara puts into the novel to make Pasadena come alive. I also appreciated all the different characters–both real and imagined. Also, I liked reflecting on the current streets and th ...more
Nov 09, 2026 02:01PM · 3 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Crown City by Naomi Hirahara. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Crown City by Naomi Hirahara <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Love the premise of being in a moving taxi when a murder occurs. I really appreciate the way this novel highlights essential service workers, takes a keen look at the legal system, and offers an intricate knowledge of New York City. Kudos to Gunaseker ...more
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Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A lovely magical read. Appreciated this second venture into witchery and enchanting relationships. The close-knit community found at the inn was beguiling, and I appreciated Sera’s deep insights into herself, as well as her deepening and complementar ...more
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Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A lovely magical read. Appreciated this second venture into witchery and enchanting relationships. The close-knit community found at the inn was beguiling, and I appreciated Sera’s deep insights into herself, as well as her deepening and complementar ...more
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Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing The Masala Chai Mystery Club by M.J. Soni (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A vibrant mystery filled with HOA drama, found family, cultural delights, and one adorable pooch—be sure to drink it in!
Aug 06, 2026 09:51AM · 2 likes · like · see review
Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing Terror in Taffeta (Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries #1) by Marla Cooper (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Loved the relaunch of this book with the beautiful cover! Kelsey is such a feisty main character—I loved spending time in her destination wedding planning world, with the quirky characters and the gorgeous San Miguel location. This was definitely a t ...more
Jul 02, 2026 09:46AM · 2 likes · like · see review
Jennifer Chow rated a book it was amazing Whiskey Business (Mixology Lounge, #1) by Adrian Andover (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A well-crafted cozy mystery! 😉I loved the Subplot environment and the cute town of Hope Mills. This is a beautiful novel with a protagonist who’s struggling on multiple fronts even as he stumbles right into a murder. I liked journeying with Reece whi ...more
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“Every restaurant and kitchen had its own distinctive culinary perfume.”
― Jennifer J. Chow, Death by Bubble Tea

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“If you can’t even talk to the living, then how can you connect with the dead?”
― Jennifer J. Chow, The 228 Legacy

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“It is a truth universally acknowledged,that a single woman in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a book.”
― Jennifer J. Chow, Death by Bubble Tea

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