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Jennifer J Chow

Jennifer Chow or Jennifer J. Chow, is a Taiwanese American novelist and fiction writer, who wrote the novel The 228 Legacy, the mystery novel Seniors Sleuth and the young adult novel Dragonfly Dreams.

Genres: Cozy Mystery

New and upcoming books

January 2026

Tell-Tale Treats
(Magical Fortune Cookie, book 3)

Series

Sassy Cat Mystery
   1. Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (2020)
   2. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines (2020)
   3. Mimi Lee Cracks the Code (2021)

LA Night Market
1. Death by Bubble Tea (2022)
2. Hot Pot Murder (2023)

Magical Fortune Cookie
   1. Ill-Fated Fortune (2024)
   2. Star-Crossed Egg Tarts (2025)
   3. Tell-Tale Treats (2026)

Novels

The 228 Legacy (2013)
Dragonfly Dreams (2015)

Novellas and Short Stories

Those Holiday Blues (2021)

Books containing stories by Jennifer J Chow

Mystery Most Traditional (2023)
(Malice Domestic, book 17)
edited by
Rita Owen, Verena Rose and Shawn Reilly Simmons

Midnight Hour (2021)
A chilling anthology of crime fiction from 20 authors of color
edited by
Abby L Vandiver

Tales of Heroines Who Hack (2015)
(Brave New Girls)
edited by
Paige Daniels and Mary Fan

Award nominations

	2025 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : Ill-Fated Fortune
	2025 Anthony Award for Best Humorous Novel (nominee) : Ill-Fated Fortune
	2024 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : Hot Pot Murder
	2023 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : Death by Bubble Tea
	2023 Anthony Award for Best Humorous Novel (nominee) : Death by Bubble Tea
	2023 Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel (nominee) : Death by Bubble Tea
	2022 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : Mimi Lee Cracks the Code
	2021 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : Mimi Lee Gets a Clue

Jennifer J Chow recommends

Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes (2025)
(Savvy Summers Mysteries, book 1)
Sandra Jackson-Opoku
"Jackson-Opoku cooks up a delightful tale featuring strong-minded Savvy Summers in the lead; the twisty mystery is sweetened with delicious recipes and witty sayings."

The Jig Is Up (2024)
(Irish Bed & Breakfast Mysteries, book 1)
Lisa Q Mathews
"My heart did a happy jig while reading this delightful Celtic cozy. Set in the charming town of Shamrock, this mystery is filled with much merriment . . . and a wee bit of murder."

Peril in Pink (2024)
(Hudson Valley B&B Mystery, book 1)
Sydney Leigh
"I was tickled pink to read Leigh's charming mystery featuring a smart and loyal heroine running an Instaworthy bed-and-breakfast. Plus, who better to solve the case than a true crime aficionado? #killervibesmystery"

Board to Death (2023)
(Board Game Shop Mystery, book 1)
CJ Connor
"With a winsome reluctant hero at the heart of the story, Board to Death is an entertaining mystery imbued with delightful geek and game culture, set in a dicey, nuanced Salt Lake City."

Dead and Gondola (2022)
(Christie Bookshop Mystery, book 1)
Ann Claire
"A snowbound mystery you'll want to enjoy in front of a cozy fire . . . Dead and Gondola is filled with bookish ardor, classic mystery references, and endearing characters."

Bayou Book Thief (2022)
(Vintage Cookbook Mystery, book 1)
Ellen Byron
"With a compelling New Orleans setting that makes me want to move from Los Angeles to Louisiana, just like fearless Ricki, Bayou Book Thief is an unguessable culinary mystery that will steal any book lover's heart."

A Deadly Bone to Pick (2022)
(Molly Madison Dog Wrangler Mystery, book 1)
Peggy Rothschild
"Rothschild's twisty mystery, filled with adorable canines and abundant clues, is plain paw-some."

Mango, Mambo, and Murder (2021)
(Caribbean Kitchen Mystery, book 1)
Raquel V Reyes
"This mouthwatering Miami mystery will have you hungry for more adventures from the fierce working mom and food anthropologist sleuth."

The Moonshine Shack Murder (2021)
(Southern Homebrew Mystery, book 1)
Diane Kelly
"A shining example of a cozy mystery, complete with a business savvy protagonist, an irascible granddad, and a brewing romance."

When in Vanuatu (2021)
Nicki Chen
"A piercing insider's view into the expat life in far-flung locations. This quiet novel exposes the pain of infertility, following Diana on a turbulent journey of personal transformation."

Killer Content (2021)
(Brooklyn Murder Mystery, book 1)
Olivia Blacke
"Blacke pens a delightful main character in boots-wearing Odessa Dean, a rural Louisiana transplant to Brooklyn. I loved this immersive whodunnit with its diverse cast and unique social media theme. #killermystery."

Furbidden Fatality (2021)
(Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery, book 1)
Deborah Blake
"Furbidden Fatality has all the cute cat and dog cameos you’d want in a fun pet cozy. Animal sanctuary owner Kari Stuart teams up with a knowing kitty and several pet-loving friends to collar the culprit in this fast read."

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