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The Reunion Dinner: Busybodies Collection Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jesse Q. Sutanto (Author), Eunice Wong (Narrator), Amazon Original Stories (Publisher)
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 1,200 ratings
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A family reunion turns deliciously sinister when a murder threatens to spoil one mother’s big night in this short story from USA Today bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Josephine Ying longs to overthrow Big Uncle as the best host, and after his roast duck incident, she’s finally getting her chance this Chinese New Year. Even better, her son is bringing a surprise. Unfortunately, the surprise turns out to be a gold-digging fiancée—who dies at the dinner table. Her problems just got a lot bigger than hosting the perfect meal. Certain there’s a killer at the table, Josephine sharpens her questions to find them out.

Jesse Q. Sutanto’s The Reunion Dinner is part of Busybodies, a collection of quirky mysteries featuring amateur gumshoes who stumble upon peculiar cases. Calling all snoops! Read or listen to each arresting story in a single sitting.

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  1. Book 2 of 6
    Busybodies
  2. Listening Length
    1 hour and 4 minutes
  3. Author
    Jesse Q. Sutanto
  4. Narrator
    Eunice Wong
  5. Audible release date
    October 15, 2024
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Amazon Original Stories
  8. ASIN
    B0DHHK4215
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 4 minutes
Author Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrator Eunice Wong
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 15, 2024
Publisher Amazon Original Stories
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0DHHK4215
Best Sellers Rank #49,560 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#88 in Asian American Literature (Audible Books & Originals)
#335 in Asian American Literature & Fiction
#507 in Amateur Sleuth Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers enjoy this short story. They find the plot interesting with unexpected twists that keep them guessing until the end. The mystery moves quickly with a surprising ending.

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it a quick, fun read with a twist that makes them smile. However, some readers feel the book is boring.

"This was good. I know it was a short story, but it could have been a tad longer on a few details before the murder. Pretty dark plot twist!..." Read more

"...From there the mystery moves quickly with a surprise ending. A fun read." Read more

"...I enjoyed reading them all, and I loved getting a small glimpse into all these authors’ minds...." Read more

"...THIS IS A GREAT READ TO KOP INSTEAD OF THE PARTY!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the twists in the plot. They find the story interesting with a good twist to wrap it up. The mystery moves quickly with a surprise ending. It's a great short read.

"This was good. I know it was a short story, but it could have been a tad longer on a few details before the murder. Pretty dark plot twist!..." Read more

"...From there the mystery moves quickly with a surprise ending. A fun read." Read more

"...They are smart and intriguing, and they all have twists you can’t see coming...." Read more

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  • Monk
    3.0 out of 5 stars Holy Plot Twist
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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    This was good. I know it was a short story, but it could have been a tad longer on a few details before the murder. Pretty dark plot twist! Was not expecting that!
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  • Thomas G. Cummings
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another in the busybodies collection
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
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    Different than the first book in the collection. This one is based around a Chinese family and their Chinese new year dinner. Josephine is hosting the party for the first time. Her son Keith arrives late with a big surprise a new fiancee. As the party goes on his fiancee Lacey drops dead in the middle of the living room. From there the mystery moves quickly with a surprise ending. A fun read.
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  • Jill Nicely
    5.0 out of 5 stars mischief makers in mini mysteries
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
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    What do you get when you take a half dozen dynamic writers and set them free with the task of writing novellas about controlling family members, nosy neighbors, vengeful coworkers, and internet stars? That would be the Busybodies collection of short stories that combine mystery, humor, revenge, karma, and people with too much time on their hands.

    Jesse Q. Sutanto keeps it all in the family, when Josephine Ying hosts her first Chinese New Year get-together for The Reunion Dinner. She had been wanting to host the dinner for years, so this year is special, especially when her son announces he has a big surprise. Josephine is dreaming of something sparkly for her, as his Wall Street job is just down the street from Tiffany’s, but instead he shows up with a fiancée. And when she turns up dead, Josephine finds out that the family has far more suspects than she thought.

    These six stories are all about similar themes, but they couldn’t be more different. They are smart and intriguing, and they all have twists you can’t see coming. I enjoyed reading them all, and I loved getting a small glimpse into all these authors’ minds. If you’re not interested in all of them, you can buy only the stories that you are drawn to, but for me, I’m glad I read the whole collection. I wanted to read some because I am a big fan of Cosimano, Sutanto, and Prose. And now that I’ve read the stories by Garrett, Thompson, and Rosenblum also, I’m a fan of theirs too. These are tasty appetizers, and now I want to read more.

    Egalleys for The Busybodies Collection were provided by Amazon Original Stories through NetGalley, with many thanks.
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  • ReaderMe269
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short story shocker!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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    The Dinner Reunion is a short story and the second book in the Amazon Originals Busybodies collection. I had a little trouble getting into the story at first but as I continued to turn the pages I became intrigued by the characters and tried to solve the "whodunit" right alongside the main character, Josephine. The ending was great! A twist that I never saw coming!
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  • Carissa Janes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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    I felt the evil smile slowly spread across my face, just like the Grinch, as I reached the delightful ending.
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  • Titania Porter
    2.0 out of 5 stars twists but no justice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
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    This mystery had a lot of twists, and turns in figuring out who the murderer was. The biggest problem was that the perpetrator didn’t get justice. I never like that kind of story.
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  • Robert Clarke
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE REUNION DINNER
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
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    THE REUNION DINNER IS A NOVEL WRITTEN BY AUTHORESS JESSE Q. SUTANTO. THIS IS A BOOK OF INSULTS FROM CNY OR CHINESE NEW YEAR. IF NOBODY KNOCKS GEORGE DOWN, HE IS THE REASON WHY THE REVELERS KOPPED LACEY LEE'S KILLER CELEBRATION. EVEN IF IS THE POLICE DOSSIER, THE CNY IS KICKED OFF AS PLANNED. THIS IS A GREAT READ TO KOP INSTEAD OF THE PARTY!
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  • Jesus
    3.0 out of 5 stars it was…
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    I didn’t understand what really was going on. Too many characters and not enough distinction on who was the main characters. I understand it was a family gathering but too many backstories.
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  • Carol Lindley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another quick, quirky read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2024
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    It's Chinese New Year and Josephine has finally got the chance to host the family reunion dinner.
    When her son Keith arrives with fiancé Lacey in toe Jo takes an instant dislike to her. When Jo learns that Lacey has ties to many other family members and Lacey suddenly drops dead Jo is surrounded by a room full of suspects and is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery especially as all she has ever wanted is everyone to talk about what a great host she is, however now she realises it's going to be memerably looked back on for an entirely different reason. .
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  • Debeshi Gooptu
    3.0 out of 5 stars Luke-warm
    Reviewed in India on December 16, 2024
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    I loved the author's first novel with the aunties but this short story was not that interesting. Confused plot. Luke-warm ending.
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  • Natasha
    4.0 out of 5 stars cute one sitting read
    Reviewed in India on December 15, 2024
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    The second book I’m reading from the Busybodies series snd it was more fun than the first. These are cute one sitting reads, and I’m sore I’ll be back for more
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  • BookEater
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story but….
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2024
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    A great story but unless I’ve missed something in the story was how the hostess knew about Lacey beforehand. I’m baffled
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  • Reshma
    4.0 out of 5 stars a really nice book
    Reviewed in India on November 16, 2024
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    The whole book was full of mystery and suspense and had me hooked. Read this book if u like mysteries and suspense.
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