“Reading this book is like poring over a cold-case file alone in a large room, late at night…if that cold-case file were also hilarious. I hope if I am ever murdered, Kippy Bushman takes up the case. I also hope that I am not murdered.” — John Mulaney
“Kathleen Hale somehow manages to write satire without condescension, humor without disdain and a genuine thriller without ever letting up. It’s this totally singular style that makes her wonderful new book, Nothing Bad is Going to Happen, the perfect and more-than-welcome follow-up to her excellent debut. — Jesse Eisenberg
“Like its predecessor, this has a Fargo-esque feel, pairing stark violence with quirky humor for a heady mix.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Humor and mystery and murder all rolled into one treat.Hale’s writing is pitch perfect and Kippy’s voice is authentic and character driven.” — Examiner.com
Praise for NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE YOU: “Can a murder mystery be funny? You betcha!” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Hale nimbly manages a satisfying blend of chills, suspense, and laughs in this dark comedy.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Will make readers both cringe and chuckle…sweetly amusing…the last few pages are nail-biters” — Publishers Weekly
“A super-duper mystery...snort-inducingly funny, from start to finish.” — ALA Booklist
