Murder at Oakwood

The Senior Snoop Society Mysteries #1

by Magnolia Murdersworth

Retirement Communities Are Killer These Days...

Meet Rosemary Ruckus - former theater costume designer, perpetual optimist, and now reluctant detective. When her best friend Jean Henderson is found dead in her apartment at the Oakwood Retirement Community, Rosemary refuses to accept the police's verdict of "tragic accident." After all, why would a woman who relies on a wheelchair try to climb a stepladder?

Armed with her theatrical flair, two equally determined friends - pristinely proper Viola and quietly observant Harriet - and a collection of carefully crafted disguises, Rosemary sets out to uncover the truth. But between sneaking into underground gambling dens, confronting shady renovation crews, and dodging threats from surprisingly dangerous retirees, she's discovering that retirement is anything but boring.

As the three amateur sleuths dig deeper, they uncover a web of fraud, deception, and a lost masterpiece worth millions. Could Jean's sharp eye for art have led to her death? And with a killer watching their every move, will these three intrepid seniors find justice for their friend - or become the next victims?

Full of memorable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of friendship that only gets better with age, Murder at Oakwood proves that some mysteries can only be solved by those who others underestimate. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club and those who love their cozy mysteries with equal parts heart and humor.

The first book in the delightfully charming Senior Snoop Society series - because you're never too old for an adventure!

Genres: Cozy Mystery

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2025

Reviews

[Kimberly Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

Cozy and sweet, this fast reading mystery checked my boxes for a light summer read. Friends living in the same retirement complex discover one of their friends suffered what appeared to be a fatal accident in her apartment. But things didn't seem right to Rosemary so she, Viola, and Harriet become amatuer detectives to try to solve the murder.

There are some fun minor characters including Mabel, Rosemary's neighbor, and Kevin, murdered Jean's grandson. The plot is predictable but my time with this book was pleasant.

If you're looking for a light summer read and are a fan of cozy mysteries, give this one a try.

[Amary Chapman]

Fun senior sleuth cozy

Poker playing seniors at the retirement home just passing the time when a major pain in the backside renovation starts. One of t he group ends up dead and the rest just know it wasn't an accident. Engaging read

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read with lots f twists and turns.

I absolutely loved reading this well written mystery. Three sweet seniors solve a murder mystery. I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read more.

[Lynne Donnelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this story

This was funny, sad, oh no, and we gotcha!
Enjoyed it a lot.
Will be looking forward to the next book in the series

[Janet Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute senior citizens group of women deciding to solve a crime. Short chapters, (the best kind) so it was quick reading. Very entertaining. Highly recommended.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly good for a novella. I will definitely read book 2.

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun mystery

This story was super entertaining, with several mysteries creating the whole. Fun group of senior sleuths rounds out an enjoyable novel.

[Kaaren Scanio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun!

It was lots of fun reading and had enough sentiment and reality to make it a worthwhile read.I will be buying their further adventures

[Lita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but slow.