Senior Sleuths (73 books)

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Sleuthing, investigating, deducting, meddling, over-the-hill protagonists. A list of mysteries featuring main characters old enough to be grandparents and join the AARP.

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1	The Murder at the Vicarage (Miss Marple, #1) by Agatha Christie 4.04 avg rating — 219,556 ratings score: 1,094, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax, #1) by Dorothy Gilman 4.15 avg rating — 31,903 ratings score: 498, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie 4.20 avg rating — 15,362 ratings score: 495, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman 3.85 avg rating — 830,742 ratings score: 491, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Gin & Daggers (Murder, She Wrote, #1) by Jessica Fletcher 3.92 avg rating — 3,123 ratings score: 484, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Celine by Peter Heller 3.78 avg rating — 15,831 ratings score: 467, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries (Mrs. Jeffries, #1) by Emily Brightwell 3.66 avg rating — 6,225 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by Agatha Christie (Creator) 3.81 avg rating — 23,038 ratings score: 363, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Bless Her Dead Little Heart (Southern Ladies Mystery #1) by Miranda James 3.99 avg rating — 3,286 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Murder on a Girls' Night Out (Southern Sisters, #1) by Anne George 4.02 avg rating — 7,640 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Coroner's Lunch (Dr. Siri Paiboun, #1) by Colin Cotterill 3.96 avg rating — 15,485 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	A Clue for the Puzzle Lady (Puzzle Lady, #1) by Parnell Hall (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 2,503 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Man Who Died Twice (Thursday Murder Club, #2) by Richard Osman 4.35 avg rating — 372,343 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club, #3) by Richard Osman 4.35 avg rating — 292,041 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Aunt Dimity's Death (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #1) by Nancy Atherton 3.95 avg rating — 15,591 ratings score: 281, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Land of Last life by James F. Walsh 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Ghost Busting Mystery (Shady Hoosier Detective Agency, #1) by Daisy Pettles (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 174 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Tale of Hill Top Farm (The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter, #1) by Susan Wittig Albert (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 4,479 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Baby Daddy Mystery (Shady Hoosier Detective Agency, #2) by Daisy Pettles (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 59 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Getting Old Is Murder (Gladdy Gold, #1) by Rita Lakin 3.77 avg rating — 1,173 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Grey Mask (Miss Silver, #1) by Patricia Wentworth 3.75 avg rating — 7,035 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The House at Baker Street (Mrs Hudson and Mary Watson Investigation, #1) by Michelle Birkby (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 845 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 223,958 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Two Widows and the Thrift Store Murders by Ruth Ross 3.54 avg rating — 121 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Postern of Fate (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #5) by Agatha Christie 3.18 avg rating — 15,883 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Curtain (Hercule Poirot, #44) by Agatha Christie 4.10 avg rating — 51,357 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Norwegian by Night (Sheldon Horowitz #2) by Derek B. Miller (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 17,036 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Maskerade (Discworld, #18; Witches, #5) by Terry Pratchett 4.14 avg rating — 70,154 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions (Tante Poldi #1) by Mario Giordano 3.39 avg rating — 7,953 ratings score: 168, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Flowers for Her Grave by Jean Sheldon (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Granny Undercover (Secret Agent Granny #2) by Harper Lin (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 1,021 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Play Dead by Peter Dickinson 3.63 avg rating — 73 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	A Nice Class of Corpse (Mrs. Pargeter, #1) by Simon Brett really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5,361 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Flirting with Murder by Amanda Sellet (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 313 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Guidance to Death (Frank Adams Detective series Book 1) by Daniel V. Meier Jr. (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 249 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Dead with the Wind (Southern Ladies Mystery #2) by Miranda James 4.04 avg rating — 1,786 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Granny's Got a Gun (Secret Agent Granny #1) by Harper Lin (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 4,051 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Ghost a la Mode (A Ghost of Granny Apples Mystery, #1) by Sue Ann Jaffarian (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 2,712 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Dead Man's Island (Henrie O, #1) by Carolyn G. Hart (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 2,251 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Death of a Travelling Man (Hamish Macbeth, #9) by M.C. Beaton 3.83 avg rating — 7,745 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Bingoed (Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth, #1) by Patricia Rockwell (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	A Key, an Egg, an Unfortunate Remark by Harry Connolly (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 903 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Death of a Prankster (Hamish Macbeth, #7) by M.C. Beaton 3.77 avg rating — 8,815 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Famous DAR Murder Mystery by Graham Landrum 3.68 avg rating — 243 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Restless by William Boyd 3.95 avg rating — 24,225 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Death of a Dentist (Hamish Macbeth, #13) by M.C. Beaton 3.80 avg rating — 7,214 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Red Joan by Jennie Rooney (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 2,360 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin, #1) by M.C. Beaton 3.72 avg rating — 46,571 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Invisible (Ivy Malone Mysteries, #1) by Lorena McCourtney (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 9,250 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Mrs. Hudson and the Spirits' Curse (A Sherlock Holmes & Mrs Hudson Mystery #1) by Martin Davies (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,507 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death (Agatha Raisin, #7) by M.C. Beaton (Alias) 3.71 avg rating — 14,889 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Arsenic and Old Puzzles (Puzzle Lady, #14) by Parnell Hall (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 613 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist (Agatha Raisin, #6) by M.C. Beaton 3.64 avg rating — 16,385 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Eternity Ring: A Miss Silver Mystery by Patricia Wentworth 4.02 avg rating — 1,782 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Unpleasantness at Parkerton Manor by Barry S. Brown (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham (Agatha Raisin, #8) by M.C. Beaton 3.75 avg rating — 14,723 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Bat by Mary Roberts Rinehart 3.65 avg rating — 1,101 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Mama Solves A Murder by Nora DeLoach 3.92 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Introducing Agatha Raisin: The Quiche of Death / The Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton 3.86 avg rating — 2,014 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Circular Staircase (Miss Cornelia Van Gorder Trilogy #2) by Mary Roberts Rinehart 3.61 avg rating — 6,975 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Witches' Tree (Agatha Raisin #28) by M.C. Beaton 3.50 avg rating — 9,046 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Cankered Roots (Alex and Briggie, #1) by G.G. Vandagriff (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 411 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The Old Lady Detective Agency by Ryan Herrin (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Murder in Her Stocking (A Granny Reid Mystery, #1) by G.A. McKevett (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,728 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Gumshoe Granny Investigates (A Bess Bullock Retirement Home Mystery, #1) by Allen B. Boyer (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	In Dutch Again (Amish Country Mystery Series #1) by Barbara Workinger 3.33 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Fuchsia, Minnesota by Julie Seedorf (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Retirement Homes Are Murder (Paul Jacobson Geezer-Lit Mystery #1) by Mike Befeler (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 345 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Murder at the Villa Maria Sedona Retirement Home by Bliss Addison 3.81 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Death of a Garage Sale Newbie (Bargain Hunters Mysteries, #1) by Sharon Dunn (Goodreads Author) 3.33 avg rating — 295 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Last Bus to Woodstock (Inspector Morse, #1) by Colin Dexter 3.82 avg rating — 18,712 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Don't Ever Get Old (Buck Schatz, #1) by Daniel Friedman (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 2,025 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Summer of the Big Bachi (Mas Arai, #1) by Naomi Hirahara (Goodreads Author) 3.56 avg rating — 1,183 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars