Murder Inferno by Stephen Winter

Loque Lo’White is the most brilliant detective no one’s ever seen. Neurodivergent, reclusive, and razor-sharp, she’s cracked dozens of cold cases from behind a screen, using only her laptop and an anonymous Reddit handle to post her reveals. But when the world’s top gamer dies in a hellish VR game—and turns up dead in real life—Loque knows it’s no coincidence. This time, solving the case means stepping out of the shadows. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, Ready Player One, and anyone who’s ever shouted at a raid party.

Adult • Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense/Technothriller • Fantasy/LitRPG • Science Fiction/Cyberpunk and Biopunk • Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense • Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense/Detective Fiction