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Losers Club #3
Der Engelstrunk: Ein Schottisches Losers Club-Mordrätsel (Band 3)
Die Spannungen steigen im Vorfeld des Inselereignisses des Jahres – der Vik Show. Nicht nur, dass das Geheimrezept für Mrs. Hays Pfefferminzschnitte gestohlen wurde, sondern jemand hat auch noch die Unverschämtheit besessen, eine Leiche in der Brennerei zurückzulassen. Und was hat das alles mit dem Verschwinden der Bibliothekarin Elsie zu tun?
Das perfekte Chaos aus vergangenen Geheimnissen und politischen Verschwörungen braut sich zusammen, und es liegt nun völlig in den Händen der örtlichen Abnehmgruppe, dem Losers Club, alles zu retten.
Das perfekte Chaos aus vergangenen Geheimnissen und politischen Verschwörungen braut sich zusammen, und es liegt nun völlig in den Händen der örtlichen Abnehmgruppe, dem Losers Club, alles zu retten.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2025
About the author
Yvonne Vincent
37 books90 followersI’m the bestselling author of the Losers Club murder mysteries, a Scottish crime series featuring the questionable decision-making of a weight-loss group determined to outwit the police, and the directness of every Aberdeenshire mam ever.
The series has attracted thousands of reader reviews, been optioned for TV, and Game of Trust was shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize.
I also write the soon to be released DI Hunter Deed series, set in Aberdeenshire, where the crimes are darker and the investigation is considerably more professional. But aye, there’s still a dollop of Scottish humour in there.
Away from murder, I’m the woman behind the Facebook blog Growing Old Disgracefully and the Hear Me Roar podcast and stage show.
I live in the North East of England and can frequently be found roaming the local parks, shouting for my two Jack Russells escape artists. I have a slightly obsessive brain that gobbles up everything it needs to know on a subject then moves on, which can lead me down some interesting rabbit holes when I’m researching my books. If you ever need to know about the history of Argyle socks, I’m your woman.
The series has attracted thousands of reader reviews, been optioned for TV, and Game of Trust was shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize.
I also write the soon to be released DI Hunter Deed series, set in Aberdeenshire, where the crimes are darker and the investigation is considerably more professional. But aye, there’s still a dollop of Scottish humour in there.
Away from murder, I’m the woman behind the Facebook blog Growing Old Disgracefully and the Hear Me Roar podcast and stage show.
I live in the North East of England and can frequently be found roaming the local parks, shouting for my two Jack Russells escape artists. I have a slightly obsessive brain that gobbles up everything it needs to know on a subject then moves on, which can lead me down some interesting rabbit holes when I’m researching my books. If you ever need to know about the history of Argyle socks, I’m your woman.
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March 21, 2026
Oh my goodness!!
These books are so funny, not sure I've ever read a book series that made me laugh out loud so much!
Truly hilarious.
Right on to book 4!!
These books are so funny, not sure I've ever read a book series that made me laugh out loud so much!
Truly hilarious.
Right on to book 4!!
March 17, 2025
*** Possible Spoilers ***
Had I known this was a cozy mystery when I started, I doubt I would have selected it. I'm not a fan of the genre although occasionally I'll read one so I guess this was one of the occasions. I was in a hurry and didn't check the tags in Goodreads. The ones in Overdrive are pretty limited. Personally I find cozy mysteries a little too saccharin for my taste. This one was better than most. Yes there were quirky characters and the plot resembled a Swiss cheese for holes but it held my interest. A few things surprised me. There was more violence in this than is common for the genre. Likewise there was a lot of crude language. I'm not certain how cozy mystery fans would react to either. Still, this is the third book in the series so presumably most readers know what they're getting into. If you like the genre I think this is about as good as any.
Had I known this was a cozy mystery when I started, I doubt I would have selected it. I'm not a fan of the genre although occasionally I'll read one so I guess this was one of the occasions. I was in a hurry and didn't check the tags in Goodreads. The ones in Overdrive are pretty limited. Personally I find cozy mysteries a little too saccharin for my taste. This one was better than most. Yes there were quirky characters and the plot resembled a Swiss cheese for holes but it held my interest. A few things surprised me. There was more violence in this than is common for the genre. Likewise there was a lot of crude language. I'm not certain how cozy mystery fans would react to either. Still, this is the third book in the series so presumably most readers know what they're getting into. If you like the genre I think this is about as good as any.
May 18, 2024
Best one yet.
Laugh out loud funny and a great mystery story. My ribs were aching reading this. Sad for the demise of a fantastic character but the bits with Timmy and his pride in his cherries had me falling about. And guessing what Jim would suggest to be inserted in his nether regions next is a great game. Have to finish this as I'm going to start the next book in the series. BRILLIANT
Laugh out loud funny and a great mystery story. My ribs were aching reading this. Sad for the demise of a fantastic character but the bits with Timmy and his pride in his cherries had me falling about. And guessing what Jim would suggest to be inserted in his nether regions next is a great game. Have to finish this as I'm going to start the next book in the series. BRILLIANT
February 23, 2025
We’re back on Vik Island with the Losers Club at the centre of another murder to be solved.
The mystery is cosy, the characters are quaint, the humour is rollicking, and the Scottish is thick.
Fun read returning to familiar characters.
My only niggle…when the main character references reading the first novel in the series. It is a bit odd to see the author writing their own work into the script.
The mystery is cosy, the characters are quaint, the humour is rollicking, and the Scottish is thick.
Fun read returning to familiar characters.
My only niggle…when the main character references reading the first novel in the series. It is a bit odd to see the author writing their own work into the script.
October 26, 2022
A fun murder mystery!
I love the losers club... it actually reminds me of a small town where I lived when I was "a wee bairn" myself. But on the other side of the world. Metlakatla Alaska. An island that was mostly a world unto itself. With unique characters. I love the stories.. please continue, and I will shut me gob.
I love the losers club... it actually reminds me of a small town where I lived when I was "a wee bairn" myself. But on the other side of the world. Metlakatla Alaska. An island that was mostly a world unto itself. With unique characters. I love the stories.. please continue, and I will shut me gob.
April 21, 2023
the angel’s share
The 5th star is the Angel’s Share. I’ll miss Elsie, but hope to learn more from the Loser’s Club and their roguish escapades. And Sargeant Wilson will no doubt soften up a bit. And what about the Hackers’ Collective? Will they remain on Vik? And who will be the librarian now? And what about the Foreign Minister?
The 5th star is the Angel’s Share. I’ll miss Elsie, but hope to learn more from the Loser’s Club and their roguish escapades. And Sargeant Wilson will no doubt soften up a bit. And what about the Hackers’ Collective? Will they remain on Vik? And who will be the librarian now? And what about the Foreign Minister?
June 30, 2023
Love this series
I'll be honest, the losers club, the initial book, took me a while to get into.
Having read it and laughed uproariously I read books two and three in a matter of days.
I again laughed and I also cried.
These books should be available on the NHS.
They make you feel good.
I'll be honest, the losers club, the initial book, took me a while to get into.
Having read it and laughed uproariously I read books two and three in a matter of days.
I again laughed and I also cried.
These books should be available on the NHS.
They make you feel good.
May 15, 2024
Another exciting visit to Vik..
This book will have you laughing along with the usual antics of our beloved Losers Club..and Sargeant effing Wilson lol..but it will also be a bit of a shock too..I'll say no more about that but be prepared for some serious emotional stuff aswell as an intriguing mystery or three....thanks once again Yvonne 5*
This book will have you laughing along with the usual antics of our beloved Losers Club..and Sargeant effing Wilson lol..but it will also be a bit of a shock too..I'll say no more about that but be prepared for some serious emotional stuff aswell as an intriguing mystery or three....thanks once again Yvonne 5*
June 17, 2024
I’m really enjoying this series. I haven’t laughed out loud while reading a book in some time. The author is really verra guid with putting authentic language in and some of the things this says just floor me. I recommend this series to anyone who is interested in a little mystery and a lot of humor.
November 27, 2022
Aye. Aye? No. Aye.
You’ve read all 3 books then.
And you laughed until your eyes and nose ran rivers and had to change your pants.
Did you resolve the mystery before the ending?
Getting the next one writ by the wee lassie?
Answers in the heading, ye daft wee coos.
You’ve read all 3 books then.
And you laughed until your eyes and nose ran rivers and had to change your pants.
Did you resolve the mystery before the ending?
Getting the next one writ by the wee lassie?
Answers in the heading, ye daft wee coos.
March 16, 2023
better and better
I’ve read the three books in order and they are warm, funny, exciting and enjoyable. Looking forward to getting my hands on book 4. I would highly recommend this series!
I’ve read the three books in order and they are warm, funny, exciting and enjoyable. Looking forward to getting my hands on book 4. I would highly recommend this series!
March 27, 2023
Great story
This is really a very good story with so much action and excitement only equalled but the laugh out loud moments and dramatic and scary bits. Love Penny and Jim and Gordon and Fiona and Sandra next door and all the others. Looking forward to the next tale.
This is really a very good story with so much action and excitement only equalled but the laugh out loud moments and dramatic and scary bits. Love Penny and Jim and Gordon and Fiona and Sandra next door and all the others. Looking forward to the next tale.
April 8, 2023
Another fun read
The humour is of the "laugh out loud" variety. There is nothing contrived about the plot. It all follows logically. The characters are a real joy to meet - even Sgt. Wilson.
The humour is of the "laugh out loud" variety. There is nothing contrived about the plot. It all follows logically. The characters are a real joy to meet - even Sgt. Wilson.
May 16, 2023
Another good book in this series, which is best read in order to give you background. A small island, off the coast of Scotland….what could happen there? How about murder, theft, drugs and more murder. Fun without being gruesome.
May 22, 2023
Comical.
Again some laugh out loud moments. Will the losers club find treasure. Will they find the murderer. what will happen to penny and Jim's relationship. Well worth the read if you don't mind some swearing.
Again some laugh out loud moments. Will the losers club find treasure. Will they find the murderer. what will happen to penny and Jim's relationship. Well worth the read if you don't mind some swearing.
February 23, 2024
Love these books!
These are so much fun to read. The ridiculous things these people do have me in stitches, using bin bags and shower caps, I imagine it and laugh. Thank you for the laughs. And please make Jim better soon.
These are so much fun to read. The ridiculous things these people do have me in stitches, using bin bags and shower caps, I imagine it and laugh. Thank you for the laughs. And please make Jim better soon.
May 4, 2024
Great characters and very funny. Good stories. I have liked these humorous "cozy mysteries" a lot.
For this one, however, I find it totally unnecessary to kill off one of the core members of the group. That didn't add anything, and has put me off a bit.
For this one, however, I find it totally unnecessary to kill off one of the core members of the group. That didn't add anything, and has put me off a bit.
June 17, 2024
Binge worthy series
I've read the first three books in this series now. The plots are satisfyingly twisty, good characterization, punny dialogue. A bit too much colloquial swearing in this one but it fits the characters. Heading on to book four.
I've read the first three books in this series now. The plots are satisfyingly twisty, good characterization, punny dialogue. A bit too much colloquial swearing in this one but it fits the characters. Heading on to book four.
June 20, 2024
Aye, weel, aye. Hmmmm. Uhuh. Aye, oh, aye.
What a gem this book is and indeed the series are. I wanna go visit Vik and meet everyone now.
Full of characters you can almost see, and with stories you want to hear. Superb job Ms V.
What a gem this book is and indeed the series are. I wanna go visit Vik and meet everyone now.
Full of characters you can almost see, and with stories you want to hear. Superb job Ms V.
September 20, 2024
Oh for the want of a nail! Awesome story!
Even with a sadness this may be my favorite one so far. I love these characters and desperately want to travel to Vik next time I'm in Scotland to meet them! Yes, I know it doesn't exist...
Even with a sadness this may be my favorite one so far. I love these characters and desperately want to travel to Vik next time I'm in Scotland to meet them! Yes, I know it doesn't exist...
February 18, 2025
The third book in the Losers Club series.
Stolen recipes and Murder! The past comes to Vik and the team have to pull together to save everyone
I felt all the emotions with this book! A worthy instalment, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Stolen recipes and Murder! The past comes to Vik and the team have to pull together to save everyone
I felt all the emotions with this book! A worthy instalment, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
May 30, 2025
The best Losers!
LOVE the fact it's based in my neck of the woods. These books have had me in stitches and made me laugh out loud every time. Reading my own tongue in a book is just brilliant. Keep on writing coz yer keepin this wifie affa happy!
LOVE the fact it's based in my neck of the woods. These books have had me in stitches and made me laugh out loud every time. Reading my own tongue in a book is just brilliant. Keep on writing coz yer keepin this wifie affa happy!
October 22, 2025
I am enjoying the stories in this series and the townspeople. It is a bit bawdy so some of my friends wouldn't appreciate it but OK for me. I am rooting for Penny and Jim to get together, if they don't get killed first solving the mysteries!
November 24, 2022
Thank you for Sargent Wilson!
February 22, 2023
Still enjoying myself, still can’t wait to read the next one. Don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll just ask, why?!
February 25, 2023
Give losers club a go .
I absolutely love these books. They are such a joy to read. I really do laugh out loud. A great pick me up especially after a stressful shift.
I absolutely love these books. They are such a joy to read. I really do laugh out loud. A great pick me up especially after a stressful shift.
April 13, 2023
Brilliant!
I truly struggled to put this book, and the first two, down. I lost count of the number of times I was very nearly late for work, albeit with a big grin on my face.
I truly struggled to put this book, and the first two, down. I lost count of the number of times I was very nearly late for work, albeit with a big grin on my face.
May 3, 2023
Just loved it this author's sense of humour makes me laugh .
I have enjoyed all of her books far . .
I have enjoyed all of her books far . .
July 2, 2023
great series
I love all these books. I lot of laughter and quite a lot of murders on this small Scottish island.
I love all these books. I lot of laughter and quite a lot of murders on this small Scottish island.
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October 10, 2023The Angles' Share
I love this series. I can't get enough of reading about funny and mysterious. Are someone else going to die? Have to read it
I love this series. I can't get enough of reading about funny and mysterious. Are someone else going to die? Have to read it
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