Genre: Cozy Mystery / Whodunnit
My Rating: ★★★★★ (but like, a cozy five stars)
Let’s get one thing out of the way: yes, it starts a little slow. You’re meeting a whole crew of characters — retirees with wildly different personalities — and at first, it feels a bit like walking into a community center book club where everyone’s already halfway through the tea and you’re trying to catch up.
But hang in there. Because once you know who’s who, this book grabs hold of you and does not let go.
The story unfolds through multiple POVs, and every character has their own deliciously unique voice. You’ve got ex-spies, former nurses, quirky pathologists, and very tired detectives trying to keep up — all tangled up in a murder investigation that’s way more clever than it has any right to be for a bunch of retirees.
Each chapter is short — blessedly short — and ends on just enough of a cliffhanger to keep you saying “just one more.” Next thing you know, it’s 2AM and you’re fully invested in a plot involving shady developers, secret pasts, and the most charming cast of amateur sleuths you’ll ever meet.
And the best part? The vibe stays consistent across the next three books. Same style. Same lovable cast. Same snappy, warm, clever mystery unfolding one tiny twist at a time.
If you’re into:
-Clever, cozy mysteries
-Found families (but make it British and in a retirement village)
-Books that are oddly relaxing and smart
-Cliffhangers that gently ruin your sleep schedule
…you’ll love this.
Bottom Line:
Start with book one, push through the intro, and prepare to fall in love with a group of sleuthing seniors who are sharper, funnier, and more lovable than half the twenty-somethings in your usual reads.
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