Thank you Macmillan Audio for the ALC and Minotaur Books, #partner for the advanced copy of Killer Vibes in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Minotaur Books / Macmillan Audio
Published: July 14, 2026
Summary:
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:
This is the first in a new series written by John Fram who pens this as Jack Friday. It’s a fun time as the main character is a lazy, bisexual P.I. who is as sarcastic as they come. I haven’t read anything by John Fram, but you can be sure I’ll be changing that now.
This was quite the entertaining read. Peter, our MC, is one of the quirkiest, luckiest characters you’ll ever meet. He’s about to become homeless when a windfall lands in his lap — his uncle has died and left him his home, along with his debt and some drama. From there things get interesting. Peter moves to Austin, where the house is located, only to find out that there’s a lot more going on here – people want him to sell, his uncle’s death seems suspicious, and he keeps finding money in strange places throughout the house!
This book kept me guessing as to what would happen next and with it being the start of a new series, I’m curious to see what Peter’s next adventure will be.
Audio thoughts:
This was a fun book to listen to and the narrator, Max Mayer, a new-to-me narrator, did a great job bringing the book to life. He infused just the right humor into his voice as needed.
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