Book Review for Killer Vibes: The First Peter Key Mystery by Jack Friday

 

Killer Vibes: The First Peter Key Mystery by Jack Friday

Published:  July 14, 2026 by Minotaur Books

Genre:  Mystery Thriller, LGBT

Taken from Goodreads:  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 he became the owner of a dilapidated house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin, but now he has a mountain of debt to deal with—and pushy realtors popping up on every corner to convince him to sell the land while the market is hot.

But Peter doesn’t like to be pushed around. And when he discovers a bag full of cash and a suggestion that his uncle's death might not have been an accident, he starts asking questions. When they said “Keep Austin Weird,” they weren’t joking. Just about everyone Peter meets seems to have a hidden agenda, and he soon finds himself pulled into a lethal game where not everybody plays by the rules. Fortunately for Peter, he’s never been a rule follower anyway.

Sexy, suspenseful, and packed with Austin’s quirks, Killer Vibes is the start of an iconic new series with a singular, unforgettable cast of characters.

My Thoughts:  I have started this review a few times… what do I think of Killer Vibes?  I could not put the book down.   I was entertained and intrigued by Peter Key and the odd group of people he met.   Peter was so quirky, odd, unique but I am not sure that I liked him.   I want to read more before I decide what my true feelings are towards Peter.   Yet, with all that… I still am not sure what I think of Killer Vibes.

I felt like too much was made of Peter being bi, it did not (to me) seem to be that important to the story.   It was not important to me who he was attracted to, I just wanted him to figure out what happened to his uncle and to keep himself alive.   I am interested to see where some of his relationships, both romantic and as friends, head.   He has some interested relationships that could go in many directions.  

The ending left us knowing that there will be more to this series but this book’s mystery was completed.   I like that the book is complete, I know the outcome to Peter’s first case.   

Thank you Minotaur Books for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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