O. S. King – Murder, You Say? The Second Emerson Chopra Mystery – Paperback

Who says you can’t chase a killer while wearing flannel pyjamas and a feather boa?

When queer novelist and amateur sleuth Emerson Chopra gets a distress call from her activist sister, she trades city bustle for a village so peaceful, its biggest concern is withering dahlias. Thrust into a case that’s part murder mystery, part existential farce, Emerson finds herself battling with eccentric locals nursing simmering grudges and questionable taste in footwear.

“A page-turning, anarchically funny mystery that blends the classic charm of the cozy genre with a modern, queer sensibility, a sharp topical bite and a crime-solving pet duo. Perfect for fans of Knives Out and Julian Clary.”

“9 out of 10 cats recommend it.” — Vet in Training
“It made us seek help.” — Local Book Club Members
“I laughed all the way to Harrods.” — Anonymous Shopper
“We give this book 5,000 stars, because why stop at five?” — Street Buskers
“The pheasant with the monocle is our favourite character.” — Village Ornithological Fashion Society
“Better than a second sherry.” — Lady Honoria Thistlewick
“Frankly, we suspected everyone, even ourselves.” — Parish Council
“Deliciously improper. Unlike the cucumber sandwiches.” — Ladies Institute
“If murder is wrong, we don’t want to be right.” — Bridge Club, Thursdays
“We tried to ban it. Sorry!” — Censorship Committee
“The best thing since sliced Craniumberg Cake.” — Tea Shop Proprietor
“Our vicar says it’s sinful. We say it’s splendid.” — Choir Members with Pensions

Olivia King (she/they) is a QTIPoC academic and literary fiction writer. Their writing has appeared in anthologies and literary magazines. In 2025 they were shortlisted for the Emerging Writers’ Award at the Brighton Book Festival. In 2026 they won the 600 word category of the Gay Authors Workshop Flash Fiction competition with the story We Have No Such People Here. Olivia has published four short story collections and two murder mysteries. They write under the names O.S.King, Olivia King and Rainer King. More at oskingbooks.com

All book sales fund premium catnip for their cat (and co-conspirator) Bailey.

Catalogue number: 978-1-9192439-1-7
Format: Paperback
Year of release: 2025