The book "Kill Her Twice" by Stacey Lee is a murder mystery noir set in 1930s Chinatown. The story revolves around Lulu Wang, a prominent film star known as "The Pride of Chinatown," whose fame is widespread, especially among the Chow sisters: Mei, Gemma, and Peony. When Lulu is murdered, the investigation delves into various leads and red herrings, with notable progressions and key set pieces occurring at glamorous parties.

Key points about the book:
1. Setting and Main Character: "In Los Angeles, 1932, Lulu Wang, star of The Silver Screen and The Pride of Chinatown, has a face known to practically anyone, especially to the Chow sisters, Mei, Gemma, and Peony" 00:02:20.
2. Plot and Themes: The title "Kill Her Twice" refers to Lulu Wang's murder and the subsequent scandal that seeks to ruin her posthumously: "It was bad enough that someone had killed her; a second death would come in the form of a scandal...they would kill her twice" 00:27:34.
3. Investigation and Climax: The investigation features multiple leads and culminates in two main climactic events at lavish parties: "every chapter, they were chasing down a new thread...this book has two main climax set pieces, both set during big fancy parties" 00:26:33.

The book also explores themes of sisterhood, as highlighted by the close relationship among the Chow sisters. The setting in 1930s Chinatown and the historical backdrop add rich detail to the narrative: "I love books with sister relationships...I love this period, the fashion, just the history of it" 00:58:01.