{"product_id":"the-day-my-mother-died-a-mystery-novel","title":"The Day My Mother Died: A Mystery Novel","description":"A hurricane-shattered hometown. A murdered best friend. An unputdownable debut mystery.\nAfter tragedy leaves both of Jimmy Miller’s parents dead, he spends his teenage years in juvenile detention before escaping to a new life in Costa Rica. But when his childhood best friend, Dillon, tracks him down—and later turns up murdered—Jimmy is forced to return to the New Jersey town he’s spent years trying to forget.\nBack home, the place is nearly unrecognizable. Hurricane Sandy has torn the town apart, leaving behind wreckage, grief, and suspicion. When police arrest a childhood classmate for Dillon’s murder, Jimmy is convinced they’ve got the wrong man.\nAs he searches for the truth, Jimmy uncovers a web of secrets that threatens to destroy everything he thought he knew about his friends, his family, and himself. The closer he gets to the real story behind Dillon’s death, the more he realizes the past never stayed buried — and that even his mother’s death may not be what it seemed.\n“Costa is especially skilled in showing the gray layers in flawed men and women.” — BookLife\nThe Day My Mother Died is a gripping literary mystery and psychological crime thriller about guilt, redemption, and the hidden darkness of small-town America. Fans of Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, and James Lee Burke will be captivated by its emotional depth, vivid setting, and unforgettable characters.\nPerfect for readers who love:\nSmall-town murder mysteries\nEmotional psychological thrillers\nHurricane or storm-driven suspense novels\nGritty, character-driven crime fiction\nSometimes finding a person who isn't hiding is the hardest thing.\nReaders say:\n“Fast-paced and evocative with a dark, witty, slightly damaged main character you want to follow from page one.\"\n\"Jason Costa is a terrific stylist, with great narrative, dialogue, and pacing. It’s a pleasure just coasting along in the sentences of this whodunit.\"\n\"Jason Costa is a natural storyteller that weaves tales that will capture your attention and not let go until the end of the book.\"\n\"There were many twists, so I was pleasantly surprised as just when I thought I knew things, I quickly found out I was wrong.\"\n\"Mr. Costa has created a world with some wonderful characters, characters that you aren't sure whether or not they are good or bad, and those you know are definitely bad. There are plenty of twists and turns, unexpected revelations, suspense, action, and everything else we crime fans look for in a great read.\"\n\"This is a thrilling, fast pace, dark, witty, mystery. I was hooked from page one and it was hard to put the book down because I just wanted to know what was going to happen next.\"\n\"A dark and captivating thriller\/mystery. Past tragedies, home town, and childhood friends. It kept me guessing with a twist at the end.\"\n\"A moody, character-driven mystery that explores grief, memory, and the weight of the past. What stood out to me most was the emotional depth, the narrator feels flawed, vulnerable, and real.\"\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0CFCZNWGT\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0CFCZNWGT.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Costa, Jason\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751432814653,"sku":"BVV.B0CFCZNWGT.G","price":12.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0CFCZNWGT-0.jpg?v=1790975609","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-day-my-mother-died-a-mystery-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}