Raymond Chandler meets Nick Hornby in this clever noir romp through hipster Brooklyn as a mysterious mix tape puts a young amateur sleuth on the hunt for a killer—and for the truths hidden within her own heart. To listen to someone else's mix tapes is a huge breach of trust. But KitKat was dead…and curiosity got the better of me. When a mix tape destined for her friend KitKat accidentally arrives in Jett Bennett’s mailbox, she doesn’t think twice about it—even in the age of iTunes and Spotify, the hipster residents of the Barter Street district of Brooklyn are in a constant competition to see who can be the most retro. But when Jett finds KitKat dead on her kitchen floor, Jett suspects the tape might be more than just a quirky collection of lovelorn ballads. And when KitKat’s boyfriend Bronco is arrested for her murder, Jett and her best friend Sid set out to discover the real killer on an epic urban quest through strip joints and record stores, vegan bakeries and basement nightclubs. But the further into KitKat’s past she goes, the more she discovers about her own left-behind love life—and the mysterious man whose song she still clings to…. “The Big Rewind is entertaining and clever. And, to borrow from the novel: ‘weird, twee and oddly appropriate.’” - Las Vegas Weekly Las Vegas Weekly The Big Rewind brilliantly captures the exhilaration of being young, untethered, and in love in the Big City. This music-infused debut is like Nick Hornby’s High Fidelity for women, as it earnestly explores how aspiring music writer Jett Bennett navigates leaving lost loves-in this case musical soul mates-behind in order to embrace living in the moment. This bittersweet, yet hopeful, story revolves around a murder mystery set in a modern-day hipster Brooklyn neighborhood where daily life is peppered by communal brunch dates, quirky temp jobs, and 80s-themed dance clubs. The Big Rewind is smart, poignant, and addicting ... Libby Cudmore is a writer to watch. I loved it. - – Kristi Belcamino, Anthony and Macavity-award nominated author of Blessed are the Dead Like Nick Hornby’s High Fidelity for women… The Big Rewind is smart, poignant, and addicting. Libby Cudmore is a writer to watch. - – Kristi Belcamino, Anthony and Macavity-award nominated author of Blessed are the Dead Cudmore’s funny, breezy first novel...deftly melds mystery, romance, and music. Jett makes for a very refreshing lead in a novel that will appeal to twentysomethings as well as those enamored with Warren Zevon and the Vapors. - Booklist Cudmore’s funny, breezy first novel features snappy narration by Brooklynite Jett Bennett, an aspiring music journalist and temp-agency worker. Jett finds a mix tape in her mail for her neighbor upstairs, bohemian baker KitKat. But when she goes to deliver it, she discovers that KitKat has been murdered, her head bashed in with a marble rolling pin. When KitKat’s sweet boyfriend, Bronco, is arrested for murder, Jett decides to investigate, starting with the mix tape sent by KitKat’s secret lover. Accompanied by her best friend, southern gentleman Sid, who knows just how to comfort her (marathon sessions of Law and Order, Chinese takeout, mix tapes of 1980s music), the two visit vintage record stores and strip clubs in search of clues. Their journey gives Jett ample time for sardonic commentary on hipster culture and multiple music references. In short, punchy chapters named after song titles, Cudmore deftly melds mystery, romance, and music. Jett makes for a very refreshing lead in a novel that will appeal to twentysomethings as well as those enamored with Warren Zevon and the Vapors. - Booklist “An absolutely stunning debut ... I can’t recommend this book enough. The narrative, is fast, funny, heartbreaking, soul-searching, and boasts more twists than Lombard Street (San Fran).” - Matthew Quinn Martin, author of Nightlife The clues to a Brooklyn murder unspool on a mixtape in what might be a new mystery subgenre―the hipster cozy ... Debut novelist Cudmore balances the crime and romance well and infuses the story with the exhilaration of shared musical tastes and the way they can amplify emotions ... Jett’s quests for justice and a decent boyfriend keep things suspenseful until the inevitable reveal of whodunit. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The clues to a Brooklyn murder unspool on a mixtape in what might be a new mystery subgenre―the hipster cozy ... Debut novelist Cudmore balances the crime and romance well and infuses the story with the exhilaration of shared musical tastes and the way they can amplify emotions.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Irreverent yet intense, THE BIG REWIND mixes razor-sharp prose with graceful storytelling. To put it simply, Libby Cudmore rocks. - Hilary Davidson, Anthony Award-winning author of Blood Always Tells “Cudmore’s debut assumes a different flavor – that of Raymond Chandler crossed with Nick Hornby, a blend of studied momentous craft and sterling silver c