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Betreutes Morden
Eigentlich möchte Carol nur in Ruhe ihren Lebensabend genießen. Doch das ist nicht so leicht – für eine Serienmörderin
Als sie ins Seniorenheim Sheldon Oaks einzieht, ist Carol endlich ihre eigenen vier Wände. Endlich Freiheit. Denn die letzten 35 Jahre hat sie im Gefängnis verbracht. Wegen siebenfachen Mordes. Carol ist Serienmörderin. Na ja, war Serienmörderin. Jetzt ist sie im Ruhestand. Und froh, in Sheldon Oaks etwas für sie gänzlich Neues zu Freundschaft. Bis genau vor Carols schönem neuen Balkon jemand ermordet wird. Dummerweise wimmelt es in ihrem neuen Freundeskreis nur so von ehemaligen Ermittlern, die sich flugs an die Arbeit machen. Denn wer wird als Erstes verdächtigt? Carol natürlich. Wenn sie ihre neu gefundene Freiheit und ihre Freunde behalten will, muss sie ihre Unschuld beweisen. Und zwar schnell.
Eine Innenministerin, ein Kriminalkommissar, eine Pathologin und eine Serienmörderin im Seniorenheim – Bühne frei für Carol und ihre Ermittlungstruppe der besonderen Art!
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026
Meet Carol Quinn. She's a convicted serial killer who now finds herself on parole and living in a retirement home. The question is: after serving her time, is she truly finished with murder?
“Carol never understood the appeal of crime fiction. She was like a footballer who didn’t watch football. Why spectate when you can take part?”
It doesn't take long for the other residents to discover who she is. Carol hasn't exactly hidden her past, even if she doesn't talk about it. Yet despite her history, she's surprisingly likable, and friendships begin to form.
But is everyone being honest about who they are? When suspicious events begin to unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that someone may have murder on their mind—and Carol could be the perfect person to blame.
With short chapters and a brisk pace, this is an easy-to-read page-turner that delivers exactly the kind of cozy mystery many readers enjoy. Fans of older protagonists, quirky retirement-home dynamics, and classic whodunits will likely find much to appreciate here. The finale even offers a touch of Agatha Christie flair, gathering the suspects for a series of twists, revelations, and an ending that keeps a few surprises up its sleeve.
“Carol never understood the appeal of crime fiction. She was like a footballer who didn’t watch football. Why spectate when you can take part?”
It doesn't take long for the other residents to discover who she is. Carol hasn't exactly hidden her past, even if she doesn't talk about it. Yet despite her history, she's surprisingly likable, and friendships begin to form.
But is everyone being honest about who they are? When suspicious events begin to unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that someone may have murder on their mind—and Carol could be the perfect person to blame.
With short chapters and a brisk pace, this is an easy-to-read page-turner that delivers exactly the kind of cozy mystery many readers enjoy. Fans of older protagonists, quirky retirement-home dynamics, and classic whodunits will likely find much to appreciate here. The finale even offers a touch of Agatha Christie flair, gathering the suspects for a series of twists, revelations, and an ending that keeps a few surprises up its sleeve.
June 2, 2026
I love🖤septuagenarian main characters, and these four are retired professionals who live at Sheldon Oaks Retirement Home. The story starts off with the slight feel of The Thursday Murder Club, but it's actually the Friday Baking Club at their luxury retirement home, where Carol, Margaret, Catherine, and Geoffrey first meet.
Carol is the newest resident and a professional of sorts, hoping to blend in and go unnoticed. She enjoys her newfound freedom, her new friends, and being part of a group, but it doesn't last.
When a fellow resident is murdered, Carol's true identity as a former serial killer spreads like wildfire. She discovers Sheldon Oaks is brimming with retired cops, barristers, and government workers, including her friends. All think she's guilty, which makes Carol determined to prove them wrong, and without using her special skills...
I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home is a fun, humorous, and addictive page-turner, with senior-super-sleuthing residents, suspects galore, and high jinx everywhere.
An immersive reading experience; the audiobook is narrated by Joan Walker, who does a fine job of voicing the many characters in and out of the retirement home. Jeez, there's a lot. I'm glad I decided to listen to the audiobook; it enhanced my reading experience, and it is my preferred format for this story.
The denouement is perfectly explained, the ending was completely unexpected, and at 267 pages and/or 6.5 H—it's the right length, because sometimes you simply crave a short, fun story to highlight your day!
4⭐
Thank you to Berkley and Fergus Craig for the gifted DRC through NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Carol is the newest resident and a professional of sorts, hoping to blend in and go unnoticed. She enjoys her newfound freedom, her new friends, and being part of a group, but it doesn't last.
When a fellow resident is murdered, Carol's true identity as a former serial killer spreads like wildfire. She discovers Sheldon Oaks is brimming with retired cops, barristers, and government workers, including her friends. All think she's guilty, which makes Carol determined to prove them wrong, and without using her special skills...
I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home is a fun, humorous, and addictive page-turner, with senior-super-sleuthing residents, suspects galore, and high jinx everywhere.
An immersive reading experience; the audiobook is narrated by Joan Walker, who does a fine job of voicing the many characters in and out of the retirement home. Jeez, there's a lot. I'm glad I decided to listen to the audiobook; it enhanced my reading experience, and it is my preferred format for this story.
The denouement is perfectly explained, the ending was completely unexpected, and at 267 pages and/or 6.5 H—it's the right length, because sometimes you simply crave a short, fun story to highlight your day!
4⭐
Thank you to Berkley and Fergus Craig for the gifted DRC through NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
July 2, 2026
__________________________
You murder 8 or 9 people, and all of a sudden people are labeling you a serial killer.
If you learn one thing from this book, it should be this: Never call a “serial killer” a psychopath; they do not like that.
Take Carol—the 70-year-old main character in this psychotically-incorrect cozy novel. After spending 35 years in The Big House for the 7 murders that the cops knew she committed, she has been released on parole, has moved into a luxury retirement high-rise, and has made the first real friends of her life. But when the residents discover that Carol is a convicted serial killer, she starts hearing the word psychopath being whispered in the hallways.
To which she replies:
“PSYCHOPATH? I am not a psychopath. I am a hobbyist.”
Some of Carol’s dilettante dabblings were verysadistic…er, I mean… avant garde. Sort of performance art. A couple of snoopy residents in the retirement home found her journal, which contained not only old newspaper clippings celebrating her triumphs in the lethal arts but also self-portraits of her biting off a victim’s nose and sawing off his ear with a nail file. In addition, it describes her off-label innovation (Patent Pending) of using a red-hot steam iron to remove those pesky internal organs.
These discoveries did not ease the residents’ concerns. People nowadays are so judgy.
In Carol’s defense, she always chose the subjects of her art with great care. For example, one of them was a bloke who sat in the seat in front of her on a commuter train while wearing an abundance of Ol’ Sea Dog aftershave. Honestly, who among us would not have wanted to murder him, right?
As Carol herself says:
“People don’t like serial killers. Politicians, traffic wardens, serial killers. They’re the big three, right?”
The real trouble begins when Carol is relaxing on her the balcony and a body plummets out of the sky, splatting on the ground below her. At first Carol is thrilled. She hasn’t gotten to see a dead man flying for decades. Ah, good memories. But then she realizes the cops are going to use logic like:
Premise 1: A Serial Killer moved into a building.
Premise 2: A murder has been committed in the building.
Ergo: Carol did it.
And Carol does not want to go back to the slammer. Her only option is to start sleuthing and solve the murder herself before someone decides to pin it on the building’s resident hobbyist.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars
One of the funniest psycho killer books I’ve ever read. You’ll die laughing, if you are lucky. Well, I'm getting hungry, and as Hannibal Hector once said, "I do wish we could chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye."
You murder 8 or 9 people, and all of a sudden people are labeling you a serial killer.
If you learn one thing from this book, it should be this: Never call a “serial killer” a psychopath; they do not like that.
Take Carol—the 70-year-old main character in this psychotically-incorrect cozy novel. After spending 35 years in The Big House for the 7 murders that the cops knew she committed, she has been released on parole, has moved into a luxury retirement high-rise, and has made the first real friends of her life. But when the residents discover that Carol is a convicted serial killer, she starts hearing the word psychopath being whispered in the hallways.
To which she replies:
“PSYCHOPATH? I am not a psychopath. I am a hobbyist.”
Some of Carol’s dilettante dabblings were very
These discoveries did not ease the residents’ concerns. People nowadays are so judgy.
In Carol’s defense, she always chose the subjects of her art with great care. For example, one of them was a bloke who sat in the seat in front of her on a commuter train while wearing an abundance of Ol’ Sea Dog aftershave. Honestly, who among us would not have wanted to murder him, right?
As Carol herself says:
“People don’t like serial killers. Politicians, traffic wardens, serial killers. They’re the big three, right?”
The real trouble begins when Carol is relaxing on her the balcony and a body plummets out of the sky, splatting on the ground below her. At first Carol is thrilled. She hasn’t gotten to see a dead man flying for decades. Ah, good memories. But then she realizes the cops are going to use logic like:
Premise 1: A Serial Killer moved into a building.
Premise 2: A murder has been committed in the building.
Ergo: Carol did it.
And Carol does not want to go back to the slammer. Her only option is to start sleuthing and solve the murder herself before someone decides to pin it on the building’s resident hobbyist.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars
One of the funniest psycho killer books I’ve ever read. You’ll die laughing, if you are lucky. Well, I'm getting hungry, and as Hannibal Hector once said, "I do wish we could chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye."
Review of advance copy
Senior citizen sleuths and murder clubs are popping up everywhere lately, in books and on TV. Some of these are The Thursday Murder Club, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Too Old for This, Man on the Inside, Only Murders in the Building, and now, I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home. Sometimes ludicrous and often hilarious these geriatric retirees are anything but dumb or lazy.
Carol Quinn is a serial killer. She committed the crimes (7 of them) and then did her time (35 years in prison) but now she wants to put that all behind her and move on with her life and maybe at the same time make a few friends. She's hoping to fit in some relaxation when she moves into a posh retirement home in North London, but somehow trouble seems to find her.
While she is enjoying a cup of tea on her balcony a body comes sailing over the roof of the building and lands headfirst onto the cement below. The victim is pronounced dead, and it doesn't take much time before all eyes and fingers are pointing at Carol. She soon realizes that the only way for her to get out of this sticky situation is for her to find the real killer or killers herself.
Carol ends up enlisting the help of a few of her quirky neighbors. Readers will have fun just trying to keep up with this elderly group of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes wannabes. What ensues is a rollicking entertaining fun time that will surely appeal to cozy mystery fans and puzzle enthusiasts alike. I may have chuckled a time or two myself.
My sincere thanks to Berkley Publishing and Book Browse for sending me an ARC of this delightful book in exchange for an honest review.
Carol Quinn is a serial killer. She committed the crimes (7 of them) and then did her time (35 years in prison) but now she wants to put that all behind her and move on with her life and maybe at the same time make a few friends. She's hoping to fit in some relaxation when she moves into a posh retirement home in North London, but somehow trouble seems to find her.
While she is enjoying a cup of tea on her balcony a body comes sailing over the roof of the building and lands headfirst onto the cement below. The victim is pronounced dead, and it doesn't take much time before all eyes and fingers are pointing at Carol. She soon realizes that the only way for her to get out of this sticky situation is for her to find the real killer or killers herself.
Carol ends up enlisting the help of a few of her quirky neighbors. Readers will have fun just trying to keep up with this elderly group of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes wannabes. What ensues is a rollicking entertaining fun time that will surely appeal to cozy mystery fans and puzzle enthusiasts alike. I may have chuckled a time or two myself.
My sincere thanks to Berkley Publishing and Book Browse for sending me an ARC of this delightful book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Thursday Murder Club meets Too Old For This
This was a fun, highly entertaining, cozy mystery. I loved the characters and I felt the audiobook made the story even better!
It's worth reading just to find out what can go wrong with nail scissors. #iykyk
This was a fun, highly entertaining, cozy mystery. I loved the characters and I felt the audiobook made the story even better!
It's worth reading just to find out what can go wrong with nail scissors. #iykyk
July 4, 2026
Hilarious.
Full of dark humor.
Quirky characters.
Well plotted.
Amazing ending.
Carol Quinn, 75 years-old, was a serial killer of seven.
For her it was just a hobby, only killing man who deserved.
The ones who hurted and treated women like they were nothing, her included, and one hiting his own dog.
When her time was up, after 35 years in a very small cell in prison, she takes a taxi and arrives at the deluxe retirement home of Sheldon Oaks, Hampstead, North London, with just a small wheeler suicase.
Of course Giles Temple, the owner, and Elisa, the concierge, know what she is, but business has been low and she bought an apartment in cash, and they are prepared to take the risk of being murder by her.
How did she have the money to do that?
Lets just say she is a millionaire due to one of the kills besides the seven the police knew about.
Now she was a free woman living in the most luxurious surroundings.
There was a bistro, a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a library, a gym and so many more facilities and activities.
Carol soon becomes friends with Margaret, former Home Secretary, Catherine, former forensic phatologist, Geoffrey, former police officer and Desmond, a sweet, quiet, loving man.
They were smart, nice people, so it was better they didn't know her past.
But Geoffrey, who has an opinion on everything even when he doesn't know a thing about what he is talking about, thinks the name Carol Quinn rings a bell, and he finds out that she really is the infamous serial killer, and soon everyone in the Home knows who she is!
They don't look her in the eyes, they're afraid to be alone with her, even her so called friends!
She keeps to her place and one day she is on her balcony doing cross words and something flies by, hiting the floor hard.
She looks down and a corpse was lying on the ground.
Playing the role of a sweet old lady, she could get close to the body, Desmond, and see that he was bludgeoned in the head, strangled and pushed because she heard the footsteps.
The police arrived, DCI Bob Beatie and DS Laura Welsh, never letting her lead an investigation.
And how can he have his mother in the retirement home with the police wages, she often wonders.
The DCI being completely bonkers!
It turns out Desmond was Sir Desmond Crisp, former head of the Metropolitan Police!
Geoffrey says the killer was Carol and together with Margaret and Catherine form his own investigation task.
Carol has to investigate the murder too, or she will back in prison again, this time for something she didn't do and she'll use her reputation to interrogate the ones she suspects, and the ones the police didn't check.
And they are many.
Jim, the head of a crime gang she knew from her former activities and other criminals retireing at the Home.
Desmond ex wife Polly, who writes crime novels and told her he had a daughter with a waitress out of wedlock when they were in their honeymoon.
Hannah, Desmond 's daughter and her husband Shep Newsom, that after he died seem to be swimming in money.
Elisa and her son Tyler, the gardener and handyman.
And why didn't the police check the rooftop from where Desmond was pushed?
And why the door to access it was always looked?
Who has the keys?
Of course Geoffrey kept on insisting that Carol was the murderer, but Margaret wasn't one hundred percent sure she did it!
Then another person was killed!
Were the two murders related?
Carol and Geoffrey 's team ended up joining forces before someone else went to the great beyond before their time!
Carol being the leader and with the help of Margaret former contacts she now knew who the killer was in the two murders, the how, and the why.
And she wanted to do a dénouement at karaoke night to disclose everything, like Poirot used to do in Agatha Christie's stories, with all the residents present, the DCI and the DS too, and Desmond's daughter Hannah and her husband.
The only guesses I had right was the involvement of the other daughter and who she was.
You will be surprised by the end but in a good way!
Full of dark humor.
Quirky characters.
Well plotted.
Amazing ending.
Carol Quinn, 75 years-old, was a serial killer of seven.
For her it was just a hobby, only killing man who deserved.
The ones who hurted and treated women like they were nothing, her included, and one hiting his own dog.
When her time was up, after 35 years in a very small cell in prison, she takes a taxi and arrives at the deluxe retirement home of Sheldon Oaks, Hampstead, North London, with just a small wheeler suicase.
Of course Giles Temple, the owner, and Elisa, the concierge, know what she is, but business has been low and she bought an apartment in cash, and they are prepared to take the risk of being murder by her.
How did she have the money to do that?
Lets just say she is a millionaire due to one of the kills besides the seven the police knew about.
Now she was a free woman living in the most luxurious surroundings.
There was a bistro, a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a library, a gym and so many more facilities and activities.
Carol soon becomes friends with Margaret, former Home Secretary, Catherine, former forensic phatologist, Geoffrey, former police officer and Desmond, a sweet, quiet, loving man.
They were smart, nice people, so it was better they didn't know her past.
But Geoffrey, who has an opinion on everything even when he doesn't know a thing about what he is talking about, thinks the name Carol Quinn rings a bell, and he finds out that she really is the infamous serial killer, and soon everyone in the Home knows who she is!
They don't look her in the eyes, they're afraid to be alone with her, even her so called friends!
She keeps to her place and one day she is on her balcony doing cross words and something flies by, hiting the floor hard.
She looks down and a corpse was lying on the ground.
Playing the role of a sweet old lady, she could get close to the body, Desmond, and see that he was bludgeoned in the head, strangled and pushed because she heard the footsteps.
The police arrived, DCI Bob Beatie and DS Laura Welsh, never letting her lead an investigation.
And how can he have his mother in the retirement home with the police wages, she often wonders.
The DCI being completely bonkers!
It turns out Desmond was Sir Desmond Crisp, former head of the Metropolitan Police!
Geoffrey says the killer was Carol and together with Margaret and Catherine form his own investigation task.
Carol has to investigate the murder too, or she will back in prison again, this time for something she didn't do and she'll use her reputation to interrogate the ones she suspects, and the ones the police didn't check.
And they are many.
Jim, the head of a crime gang she knew from her former activities and other criminals retireing at the Home.
Desmond ex wife Polly, who writes crime novels and told her he had a daughter with a waitress out of wedlock when they were in their honeymoon.
Hannah, Desmond 's daughter and her husband Shep Newsom, that after he died seem to be swimming in money.
Elisa and her son Tyler, the gardener and handyman.
And why didn't the police check the rooftop from where Desmond was pushed?
And why the door to access it was always looked?
Who has the keys?
Of course Geoffrey kept on insisting that Carol was the murderer, but Margaret wasn't one hundred percent sure she did it!
Then another person was killed!
Were the two murders related?
Carol and Geoffrey 's team ended up joining forces before someone else went to the great beyond before their time!
Carol being the leader and with the help of Margaret former contacts she now knew who the killer was in the two murders, the how, and the why.
And she wanted to do a dénouement at karaoke night to disclose everything, like Poirot used to do in Agatha Christie's stories, with all the residents present, the DCI and the DS too, and Desmond's daughter Hannah and her husband.
The only guesses I had right was the involvement of the other daughter and who she was.
You will be surprised by the end but in a good way!
February 2, 2026
In Fergus Craig's witty and engaging comedic whodunit, I'M NOT THE ONLY MURDERER IN MY RETIREMENT HOME, the enigmatic story revolves around Carol Quinn, a feisty 75-year-old woman with a shadowy past as a retired serial killer.
With her razor-sharp wit and an undeniable charm, Carol navigates the complexities of life in a seemingly peaceful luxury retirement community, where the facade of tranquility is shattered by unexpected twists and dark secrets lurking behind closed doors. As the plot unfolds, readers will be drawn into a delightful blend of humor and suspense, questioning the nature of crime and morality among the elderly.
About...
Meet Carol, a 75-year-old former serial killer. A sharp, laugh-out-loud whodunit with surprising heart, the novel follows Carol—a former serial killer newly released from prison—who just wants a quiet life in a luxury retirement home. Unfortunately, when a fellow resident turns up dead, and Carol’s past is exposed, she must solve the murder to prove she didn’t do it this time… all while living among former cops, barristers, and government officials who are very sure she did.
Highlights...
My thoughts...
A cleverly crafted whodunit, Fergus Craig masterfully weaves a tapestry of humor and intrigue, guiding readers through a labyrinth of suspense and wit. With a comedic lens that both entertains and engages, he delves into profound themes of the elderly and justice. This delightfully amusing mystery is punctuated by a darker undercurrent, offering a unique blend of laughter and contemplation that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
You can't help but adore Carol! Carol Quinn is a complex character driven chiefly by self-preservation. As a retired serial killer with a troubled past, she finds herself entangled in a murder mystery that threatens to tarnish her hard-won freedom. With an urgent need to clear her name and evade the grim prospect of returning to prison, her actions unfold in a tense blend of intellect and instinct.
Her "moral compass" operates on a pragmatic level; she’s more concerned with survival than with notions of right and wrong. Against this compelling backdrop, a cast of quirky and eccentric characters springs to life, adding layers of humor and intrigue to the narrative. This captivating tale promises to keep you thoroughly entertained from start to finish!
A major theme is the underestimation of older women. Carol is frequently ignored or patronized because she looks like a harmless 75-year-old, yet she possesses a lethal "skill set" that makes her the most capable person in the building. Carol’s new "friends" (ex-cops and government officials) are loath to trust her, and Carol herself is amused by how quickly they turned her into a pariah once her past is leaked.
Can a person truly move past their history? Carol has "done her time" and wants a fresh start, yet she finds that society (and her neighbors) struggle to see her as anything past her crimes. There is a constant tension between Carol’s history of illegal acts and her current quest for justice. The story suggests that even someone who has broken the law can still be on the "right side of justice" when it counts.
The book explores how society views older people, often treating them as "done" or past their prime. By featuring a cast of former high-level professionals—cops, pathologists, and even a serial killer—it highlights the agency and hidden "badass" nature of the elderly.
While standard cozy mysteries feature retirees with law enforcement backgrounds, Craig flips this by making the lead, Carol Quinn, an actual convicted serial killer.
Charming yet deadly, this is supposed to be a "safe" setting, a luxury retirement home, pointing out the irony of its contents. Carol observes that after decades of being denied metal cutlery in prison, her new home is a "playground" filled with potential weapons.
Themes...
~Redemption and "Moving On."
~The Invisibility of the Elderly
~Justice vs. Legality
~Unlikely Friendships & Community
~Class and Snobbery
The title is significant both as a literal plot point and a satirical commentary on the "cozy crime" genre.
I'M NOT THE ONLY MURDERER IN MY RETIREMENT HOME is a captivating blend of dark humor and intriguing mystery, crafted for fans of the author. This engaging narrative appeals to the spirited senior boomer audience, proving that life still holds endless possibilities for those with a zest for adventure. At its heart is an unstoppable heroine, whose vibrant personality and tenacity shine through, making for a thrilling and entertaining read that celebrates the strength and resilience of life at every age.
Recs...
If you enjoyed the "cracked cozy" style of "I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home," here are my recommendations that also feature dark humor, the older crowd, or subverted mystery tropes.
"Mad Mabel" by Sally Hepworth (2026), Samantha Downing's "Too Old For This." Richard Osman’s “The Thursday Murder Club,” Netlfix’s “A Man on The Inside,” Tess Gerritsen's "The Martini Club series," Phillip Fracassi's "The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre," Joy Fielding's "Jenny Cooper Has A Secret," Elle Cosimano's "Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave," (Mrs. Haggerty), Mark de Castrique's "Secret Lives Mystery series," "An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good" by Helene Turstenand, "Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto, "Killers of a Certain Age," by Deanna Raybourn, and Rebecca A. Keller's "You Should Have Known."
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Pub Date: Feb 17, 2026
My Rating: 5 Stars
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With her razor-sharp wit and an undeniable charm, Carol navigates the complexities of life in a seemingly peaceful luxury retirement community, where the facade of tranquility is shattered by unexpected twists and dark secrets lurking behind closed doors. As the plot unfolds, readers will be drawn into a delightful blend of humor and suspense, questioning the nature of crime and morality among the elderly.
About...
Meet Carol, a 75-year-old former serial killer. A sharp, laugh-out-loud whodunit with surprising heart, the novel follows Carol—a former serial killer newly released from prison—who just wants a quiet life in a luxury retirement home. Unfortunately, when a fellow resident turns up dead, and Carol’s past is exposed, she must solve the murder to prove she didn’t do it this time… all while living among former cops, barristers, and government officials who are very sure she did.
Highlights...
A Fresh Start:
After 35 years in prison for seven homicides, Carol is released and moves into Sheldon Oaks, a luxury retirement home in Hampstead. She plans to keep her past a secret and enjoy quiet hobbies such as baking.
The Incident:
While sitting on her patio, Carol witnesses fellow resident Sir Desmond Crisp fall to his death from the roof.
Blown Cover:
The victim was a former police commissioner, and soon Carol’s true identity as a serial killer is leaked to the entire facility. She immediately becomes the prime suspect for the murder.
Unlikely Allies:
To clear her name, Carol teams up with a group of "bored" residents who have their own law-related backgrounds, including an ex-cop named Geoffrey, a former pathologist named Catherine, and a former Home Secretary named Margaret.
The Investigation:
Carol uses her "expertise" as an actual killer to help the group snoop around and develop theories, though her new friends are understandably nervous that she might murder them too.
The Reveal:
The mystery culminates in a dramatic "performance" at a karaoke night, where the identity of the real killer is finally unmasked.
My thoughts...
A cleverly crafted whodunit, Fergus Craig masterfully weaves a tapestry of humor and intrigue, guiding readers through a labyrinth of suspense and wit. With a comedic lens that both entertains and engages, he delves into profound themes of the elderly and justice. This delightfully amusing mystery is punctuated by a darker undercurrent, offering a unique blend of laughter and contemplation that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
You can't help but adore Carol! Carol Quinn is a complex character driven chiefly by self-preservation. As a retired serial killer with a troubled past, she finds herself entangled in a murder mystery that threatens to tarnish her hard-won freedom. With an urgent need to clear her name and evade the grim prospect of returning to prison, her actions unfold in a tense blend of intellect and instinct.
Her "moral compass" operates on a pragmatic level; she’s more concerned with survival than with notions of right and wrong. Against this compelling backdrop, a cast of quirky and eccentric characters springs to life, adding layers of humor and intrigue to the narrative. This captivating tale promises to keep you thoroughly entertained from start to finish!
A major theme is the underestimation of older women. Carol is frequently ignored or patronized because she looks like a harmless 75-year-old, yet she possesses a lethal "skill set" that makes her the most capable person in the building. Carol’s new "friends" (ex-cops and government officials) are loath to trust her, and Carol herself is amused by how quickly they turned her into a pariah once her past is leaked.
Can a person truly move past their history? Carol has "done her time" and wants a fresh start, yet she finds that society (and her neighbors) struggle to see her as anything past her crimes. There is a constant tension between Carol’s history of illegal acts and her current quest for justice. The story suggests that even someone who has broken the law can still be on the "right side of justice" when it counts.
The book explores how society views older people, often treating them as "done" or past their prime. By featuring a cast of former high-level professionals—cops, pathologists, and even a serial killer—it highlights the agency and hidden "badass" nature of the elderly.
While standard cozy mysteries feature retirees with law enforcement backgrounds, Craig flips this by making the lead, Carol Quinn, an actual convicted serial killer.
Charming yet deadly, this is supposed to be a "safe" setting, a luxury retirement home, pointing out the irony of its contents. Carol observes that after decades of being denied metal cutlery in prison, her new home is a "playground" filled with potential weapons.
Themes...
~Redemption and "Moving On."
~The Invisibility of the Elderly
~Justice vs. Legality
~Unlikely Friendships & Community
~Class and Snobbery
The title is significant both as a literal plot point and a satirical commentary on the "cozy crime" genre.
I'M NOT THE ONLY MURDERER IN MY RETIREMENT HOME is a captivating blend of dark humor and intriguing mystery, crafted for fans of the author. This engaging narrative appeals to the spirited senior boomer audience, proving that life still holds endless possibilities for those with a zest for adventure. At its heart is an unstoppable heroine, whose vibrant personality and tenacity shine through, making for a thrilling and entertaining read that celebrates the strength and resilience of life at every age.
Recs...
If you enjoyed the "cracked cozy" style of "I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home," here are my recommendations that also feature dark humor, the older crowd, or subverted mystery tropes.
"Mad Mabel" by Sally Hepworth (2026), Samantha Downing's "Too Old For This." Richard Osman’s “The Thursday Murder Club,” Netlfix’s “A Man on The Inside,” Tess Gerritsen's "The Martini Club series," Phillip Fracassi's "The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre," Joy Fielding's "Jenny Cooper Has A Secret," Elle Cosimano's "Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave," (Mrs. Haggerty), Mark de Castrique's "Secret Lives Mystery series," "An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good" by Helene Turstenand, "Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto, "Killers of a Certain Age," by Deanna Raybourn, and Rebecca A. Keller's "You Should Have Known."
Blog Tour Stop...
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Special thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for graciously sharing an advanced review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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Pub Date: Feb 17, 2026
My Rating: 5 Stars
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March 3, 2026
Got the vibes of Thursday Murder Club with a little twist.
Good book, definitely worth the read!
Good book, definitely worth the read!
February 11, 2026
The irony of a retired serial killer living among retired law enforcers? I was cracking up from the start.
The premise kept this interesting - Carol having to prove her innocence while finding something special along the way: friends. Craig wrote Carol's voice sharp and funny at the same time. Her thoughts had me smiling throughout. I loved that the author made sure readers get to know her beyond her past.
Audio experience: Joan Walker's narration was fantastic. She kept Carol interesting from start to finish. It was fun listening to Carol maintain her calm demeanor even when every finger was pointing at her.
You'll love this if: You want cozy mysteries with dark humor, unlikely friendships, and protagonists with questionable pasts.
Thank you to Berkley and Penguin Random House Audio for the advance copies.
The premise kept this interesting - Carol having to prove her innocence while finding something special along the way: friends. Craig wrote Carol's voice sharp and funny at the same time. Her thoughts had me smiling throughout. I loved that the author made sure readers get to know her beyond her past.
Audio experience: Joan Walker's narration was fantastic. She kept Carol interesting from start to finish. It was fun listening to Carol maintain her calm demeanor even when every finger was pointing at her.
You'll love this if: You want cozy mysteries with dark humor, unlikely friendships, and protagonists with questionable pasts.
Thank you to Berkley and Penguin Random House Audio for the advance copies.
March 1, 2026
This is a Cozy Mystery. I liked this book ok, but there were parts that moved slow. This book reminded me a lot of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osmand. If you loved that book I think you would enjoy this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
March 11, 2026
(3.75 stars)
Thank you to PRH Audio for the chance to listen to a review copy of I’m Not The Only Murderer In My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig.
This was a fun mystery filled with quirky characters. As with some other books in recent years, this one centers around people in their 70s and 80s, who live in a retirement home. This one is a very posh one in a lovely section of London. The twist here is that the newest resident is a (former) serial killer who has just been released from a very long prison term. Gradually someone figures out who she is/was and Carol is the immediate suspect when a fellow resident is murdered. But she didn’t do it and needs to clear her name to have any semblance of a normal life in the years left to her.
Joan Walker voiced all the characters on the audiobook version and she did a great job with various accents (mostly a variety of English accents). I had a lot of listening time available for some reason today, and I sped through this in just the one day.
This particular retirement home turns out to have a few law enforcement retirees, including a former detective and a former forensic pathologist, as well as the former Home Secretary! Quite a bunch of intelligent amateur sleuths indeed. I did guess part of the solution but not all of it and it was great fun to follow along. Carol gathers everyone at the end of the book to explain it all, just like Hercule Poirot did.
The author pokes a bit of fun at the genre and I enjoyed those touches. Being “of a certain age” myself, I sympathized with the residents and their various physical ailments/limitations. I liked the snark of some of Carol’s thoughts, such as her reaction to entertainment at the retirement home being focused on a much earlier generation’s music, with her thoughts reflecting that she used to go see David Bowie in concert, not the WW2-era music they were playing.
Thank you to PRH Audio for the chance to listen to a review copy of I’m Not The Only Murderer In My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig.
This was a fun mystery filled with quirky characters. As with some other books in recent years, this one centers around people in their 70s and 80s, who live in a retirement home. This one is a very posh one in a lovely section of London. The twist here is that the newest resident is a (former) serial killer who has just been released from a very long prison term. Gradually someone figures out who she is/was and Carol is the immediate suspect when a fellow resident is murdered. But she didn’t do it and needs to clear her name to have any semblance of a normal life in the years left to her.
Joan Walker voiced all the characters on the audiobook version and she did a great job with various accents (mostly a variety of English accents). I had a lot of listening time available for some reason today, and I sped through this in just the one day.
This particular retirement home turns out to have a few law enforcement retirees, including a former detective and a former forensic pathologist, as well as the former Home Secretary! Quite a bunch of intelligent amateur sleuths indeed. I did guess part of the solution but not all of it and it was great fun to follow along. Carol gathers everyone at the end of the book to explain it all, just like Hercule Poirot did.
The author pokes a bit of fun at the genre and I enjoyed those touches. Being “of a certain age” myself, I sympathized with the residents and their various physical ailments/limitations. I liked the snark of some of Carol’s thoughts, such as her reaction to entertainment at the retirement home being focused on a much earlier generation’s music, with her thoughts reflecting that she used to go see David Bowie in concert, not the WW2-era music they were playing.
March 31, 2026
I really wanted to love this book - but I didn’t. Lightweight (but not in a good way), didn’t like any of the characters and they were poorly drawn, their friendships felt unreal and it felt derivative of TTMC - and it wasn’t ‘clever’ name checking Richard Osman and TTMC in the book - it just reminded me how much better those books were 🙄. And the ending was stupid.
March 2, 2026
so cute and witty. loved the characters’ personalities and the comical undertone of the book. hated the ending/last chapter.
June 29, 2026
Super fun
March 24, 2026
I find this one funnier than Osman’s series. 😂 Maybe because the punchlines are more relatable. I will not be surprised if there’s a follow-up on this book.
July 5, 2026
Somehow I completely forgot to publish my review of this delightful book. It is not a review copy; I bought it after reading reviews here on GR. And of course, for the title. I love quirky titles.
I was very happy to see it delivered on all fronts, because the story is indeed quirky, funny and full of interesting characters. I’ll be sure to read more of Fergus Craig in the future.
I was very happy to see it delivered on all fronts, because the story is indeed quirky, funny and full of interesting characters. I’ll be sure to read more of Fergus Craig in the future.
February 16, 2026
I read an eARC courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group!
Carol has just gotten out of prison where she was behind bars for being a serial killer. Now she’s retirement age and is moving into a retirement home. She doesn’t reveal that she is a serial killer in hopes to make friends. When one of the other residents of the retirement home falls to their death, Carol’s past comes to light and everyone thinks that she killed the resident. Carol admits to being a serial killer in her past, but she is adamant she didn’t do this. While the other residents embark on an investigation, Carol starts her own investigation. No one will believe it wasn’t her if she can’t find out who it was.
This book is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries! Carol is a hoot! Yes, she was once a serial killer, but she has a fantastic sense of humor too. And the author made sure that we knew her beyond just being a serial killer. Aside from that part of her past, she seemed like a pleasant person!
All of the characters were unique, quirky even, but they all fit together somehow. It was hilarious that Carol found herself in a retirement home with a bunch of police officer/law enforcement. These characters had fun sneaking around and eating special cake. That had to be one of the most funny scenes I’ve read in a long time!
The next best scene was the karaoke dramatic performance where all was revealed. It definitely felt like this book was a little satirical! Even if it didn’t mean to be satirical, it was great.
If you like cozy mysteries that will make you laugh, grab it!
Carol has just gotten out of prison where she was behind bars for being a serial killer. Now she’s retirement age and is moving into a retirement home. She doesn’t reveal that she is a serial killer in hopes to make friends. When one of the other residents of the retirement home falls to their death, Carol’s past comes to light and everyone thinks that she killed the resident. Carol admits to being a serial killer in her past, but she is adamant she didn’t do this. While the other residents embark on an investigation, Carol starts her own investigation. No one will believe it wasn’t her if she can’t find out who it was.
This book is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries! Carol is a hoot! Yes, she was once a serial killer, but she has a fantastic sense of humor too. And the author made sure that we knew her beyond just being a serial killer. Aside from that part of her past, she seemed like a pleasant person!
All of the characters were unique, quirky even, but they all fit together somehow. It was hilarious that Carol found herself in a retirement home with a bunch of police officer/law enforcement. These characters had fun sneaking around and eating special cake. That had to be one of the most funny scenes I’ve read in a long time!
The next best scene was the karaoke dramatic performance where all was revealed. It definitely felt like this book was a little satirical! Even if it didn’t mean to be satirical, it was great.
If you like cozy mysteries that will make you laugh, grab it!
May 28, 2026
I’m Not the Only Murderer in my Retirement Home
I Picked Up This Book Because: Title
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: S Public Library
Dates Read: 5/7/26 - 5/8/26
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Narrator(s): Joan Walker
The Story:
The premise was good, but the execution was less than desirable. The characters were not engaging. The plot moved slowly. I’m not even sure why I finished it, I guess I needed answers.
I Picked Up This Book Because: Title
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: S Public Library
Dates Read: 5/7/26 - 5/8/26
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Narrator(s): Joan Walker
The Story:
The premise was good, but the execution was less than desirable. The characters were not engaging. The plot moved slowly. I’m not even sure why I finished it, I guess I needed answers.
March 30, 2026
was hoping to love this but unfortunately didn't..I was just so confused the whole time and didn't find myself liking any of the story or the characters.
Audiobook - 2☆
Audiobook - 2☆
March 5, 2026
If 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 and 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 had a love child, it would be this snarky little devious delight. 𝗜'𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 is a splendid “cracked cozy” mystery. A clever blend of the octogenarian amateur sleuth and the retired killer tropes, it’s brimming with dark humor and sharp wit.
Formerly imprisoned serial killer Carol just wants to live out her days of release in peace at the luxury retirement home Sheldon Oaks. Unfortunately for her, soon after her arrival, a resident turns up dead. Even more unfortunate, the residents (victim included) had just recently uncovered her morbid past. People don't bat an eye if you're an ex-vegan or a retired teacher but let them find out you used to be a serial killer, and suddenly it's ALL they can think about you. Sheesh!
𝗜'𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 was a wicked good fun read that had me LOLing at work. Despite its shorter length, the plot is pleasantly layered, and the characters are a well-rounded and developed ensemble. Watching Carol try to solve the crime and prove her innocence was pure entertainment. She was the perfect hybrid of Elizabeth and Joyce from 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 and Lottie from 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴. And honestly, does it get any better than that?!
I loved Fergus Craig's sly nods to some of my favorite series, including 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣. I had a blast with this book and would gladly pick up another by him!
🎙 Joan Walker’s narration was pitch perfect. Her accent was clear, and her intonations were a flawless fit for portraying Carol. I highly recommend audio for this one!!
Formerly imprisoned serial killer Carol just wants to live out her days of release in peace at the luxury retirement home Sheldon Oaks. Unfortunately for her, soon after her arrival, a resident turns up dead. Even more unfortunate, the residents (victim included) had just recently uncovered her morbid past. People don't bat an eye if you're an ex-vegan or a retired teacher but let them find out you used to be a serial killer, and suddenly it's ALL they can think about you. Sheesh!
𝗜'𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 was a wicked good fun read that had me LOLing at work. Despite its shorter length, the plot is pleasantly layered, and the characters are a well-rounded and developed ensemble. Watching Carol try to solve the crime and prove her innocence was pure entertainment. She was the perfect hybrid of Elizabeth and Joyce from 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 and Lottie from 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴. And honestly, does it get any better than that?!
I loved Fergus Craig's sly nods to some of my favorite series, including 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣. I had a blast with this book and would gladly pick up another by him!
🎙 Joan Walker’s narration was pitch perfect. Her accent was clear, and her intonations were a flawless fit for portraying Carol. I highly recommend audio for this one!!
April 4, 2026
If you liked Too Old For This and The Thursday Murder Club, you’ll probably enjoy this!
It was quick and fun! Nothing too new or fancy, but just an enjoyable and silly read.
It was quick and fun! Nothing too new or fancy, but just an enjoyable and silly read.
March 23, 2026
I didn't like this book as much as others have. Oh well.
Library Loan
Library Loan
May 7, 2026
This was such a fun and interesting premise. I was hooked immediately, and I adored Carol. A cozy murder mystery in a retirement home makes for great reading.
December 8, 2025
3.5 rounded up.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
When a mysterious death shakes an otherwise peaceful care home, a group of sharp-witted residents refuse to let the truth be brushed aside.
As secrets bubble to the surface, unexpected alliances form between residents and staff.
What follows is a charming, twisty investigation where the most unassuming characters prove to be the most formidable!
I absolutely loved that this story is set in Hampstead—it’s where I grew up, so the familiar locations added a warm, nostalgic layer to the entire reading experience. I also adore books that centre older protagonists rather than the typical middle-aged lead, and this one delivers that brilliantly. The characters bring so much life, humour, and perspective to the story.
The tone is wonderfully balanced with great humour throughout, giving it that cosy-mystery charm without undermining the tension. I I sometimes got a little confused with the characters early on, but that ebbed away as the story settled and everyone found their stride.
Overall, this was a fun, cosy murder mystery—with heart, wit, and a cast I genuinely enjoyed spending time with. I had a great time reading it 😊
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
When a mysterious death shakes an otherwise peaceful care home, a group of sharp-witted residents refuse to let the truth be brushed aside.
As secrets bubble to the surface, unexpected alliances form between residents and staff.
What follows is a charming, twisty investigation where the most unassuming characters prove to be the most formidable!
I absolutely loved that this story is set in Hampstead—it’s where I grew up, so the familiar locations added a warm, nostalgic layer to the entire reading experience. I also adore books that centre older protagonists rather than the typical middle-aged lead, and this one delivers that brilliantly. The characters bring so much life, humour, and perspective to the story.
The tone is wonderfully balanced with great humour throughout, giving it that cosy-mystery charm without undermining the tension. I I sometimes got a little confused with the characters early on, but that ebbed away as the story settled and everyone found their stride.
Overall, this was a fun, cosy murder mystery—with heart, wit, and a cast I genuinely enjoyed spending time with. I had a great time reading it 😊
April 16, 2026
This was legitimately hilarious and exactly my kind of dark humor. It’s a sleuthing story featuring an underrepresented group—senior citizens—and it was done very well. I spent most of the book laughing out loud.
June 15, 2026
I read this book back in 2025 as an arc and thought I had posted a review. This is a cozy mystery, and while that is definitely not one of my go-to genres, I have enjoyed some books in this category, such as Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club.This book is similar in that it does take place in a retirement home. As the title makes clear, a main character is someone with a criminal history of murder. I did not find it believable, nor did I ever feel like I had to keep reading to find out what would happen next. but I did not go into it expecting to love it. I appreciate the effort writers put into their books, but I also believe in honest reviews. I am sorry I can't be more specific about what did not work for me, but I did not keep notes on this book. I just wanted to get it over with and do a review somewhere in appreciation for receiving the ARC. This book probably deserves a fraction of an additional star.
March 9, 2026
3.25/5
If you like Only Murders in the Building, I feel like you'd like this book. It follows old people and crime, so I guess that's why. It's fun!
This is definitely a cozy kind of mystery. It is a slower moving story, but it didn't feel like it was dragging though.
The characters were fun and there was a nice little tough of humor to them.
I can see this turning into a series.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
If you like Only Murders in the Building, I feel like you'd like this book. It follows old people and crime, so I guess that's why. It's fun!
This is definitely a cozy kind of mystery. It is a slower moving story, but it didn't feel like it was dragging though.
The characters were fun and there was a nice little tough of humor to them.
I can see this turning into a series.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Did Not Finish
May 5, 2026This felt very Temu Thursday Murder Club
February 9, 2026
Absolutely loved it! It was so funny and witty. Five stars easily.
(Thanks goodreads for the giveaway)
(Thanks goodreads for the giveaway)
January 25, 2026
“Seven was Carol’s number. Not a big number. Pathetic really, stopped before she got started, but it was enough to call her a serial killer. Enough to make her point.”
Carol is fresh from prison and ready to settle into her new home - that is until a fellow resident dies and she has to prove she wasn’t the perpetrator. It doesn’t look good that the victim is a former police commissioner and the retirement home is stacked full of law enforcement - cops, barristers and government officials make up her new neighbours. Can she prove she’s actually innocent this time?
“We’d probably work better as a team but I’m getting the sense you don’t want me in your club just yet. It’s a shame because I think we could be phenomenal. A former detective, a former home secretary, a former doctor and me, someone with a bit of practical experience.”
The Thursday Murder Club meets dark humour in this cosy retirement home mystery. With hilarious one liners and a comedic tone that somehow still creates tension and mystery, this was a great read. I had such a fun time reading this!
I loved the characters and how we got to know their backstories - who they were in their ‘youth’ and how they can apply those skills to sleuthing in their retirement. Margaret was my favourite.
Overall I’d really recommend this one!
ARC copy provided by Little Brown & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Carol is fresh from prison and ready to settle into her new home - that is until a fellow resident dies and she has to prove she wasn’t the perpetrator. It doesn’t look good that the victim is a former police commissioner and the retirement home is stacked full of law enforcement - cops, barristers and government officials make up her new neighbours. Can she prove she’s actually innocent this time?
“We’d probably work better as a team but I’m getting the sense you don’t want me in your club just yet. It’s a shame because I think we could be phenomenal. A former detective, a former home secretary, a former doctor and me, someone with a bit of practical experience.”
The Thursday Murder Club meets dark humour in this cosy retirement home mystery. With hilarious one liners and a comedic tone that somehow still creates tension and mystery, this was a great read. I had such a fun time reading this!
I loved the characters and how we got to know their backstories - who they were in their ‘youth’ and how they can apply those skills to sleuthing in their retirement. Margaret was my favourite.
Overall I’d really recommend this one!
ARC copy provided by Little Brown & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
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