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The Anniversary by Alex Finlay [Book Review]

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: The Anniversary

Author: Alex Finlay

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Publish Date: May 12, 2026

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: NA

My Rating: 4/5

BOOK BLURB

On May 1, 1992, Jules Delaney and Quinn Riley hardly know each other.

Jules is high school queen bee in a small Midwestern town when she survives a brutal attack by the elusive May Day Killer—a predator who strikes every May 1st and then vanishes without a trace. Quinn, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks, is arrested the same night after trying to break up a fight and nearly killing someone.

By morning, their lives are forever connected.

A year later, Jules is haunted by trauma and guilt, tormented by one question: Why was she spared? Quinn is newly released from juvenile detention and returns home to devastating news—the unsolved murder of his mother.

Over the next decade, their lives are revisited on a single day each year: May 1st.

As the years pass, secrets surface, lies unravel, and the paths of Jules and Quinn draw closer together. Two mysteries edge toward the truth—what really happened the night Jules was attacked, and who murdered Quinn’s mother? All the while, the May Day Killer is still out there.

And the clock is racing toward another anniversary.

MY REVIEW

Every May 1, a serial killer targets small Midwest towns. On May 1, 1992, Jules survives the May Day Killer and Quinn accidently kills someone while breaking up a fight. A year later, Jules questions why she was spared and Quinn is released from juvenile detention and learns his mother has been killed. Over the next decade, the paths of Jules and Quinn intertwine as secrets are revealed.

The Anniversary is a gripping mystery. The story covers over a decade of time, but is written in a way that flows easily. Jules struggles with survivor’s guilt. Quinn struggles with putting the pieces of his life back together.

The Anniversary is dark and gritty. Recommended to fans of fast-paced thrillers.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Zoom with a View by Jess Cannon [Book Review]

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: A Zoom with a View

Author: Jess Cannon

Publisher: Dutton

Publish Date: May 5, 2026

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Leo can’t believe she’s back in Blue Oak. Her small, quirky Texas hometown feels suffocating after trying to make it big as an English professor in New York—especially due to her strained relationship with her overly hair-sprayed mother, Karina. But with Leo’s career in academia in shambles, at least she’s able to work as a photographer for her godmother’s real estate business. And her best friend, Emily, is around to help her navigate through the mess—and maybe force her to reconnect with her old high school boyfriend, Mack.

But while at work, Leo makes a grisly discovery at one of her godmother’s properties: the dead body of rival real estate agent and social media influencer Chaz. Even worse, Leo and Emily have been secretly running a snarky Reddit page making fun of Chaz’s cringe-inducing advice and duck-faced selfies. When someone she loves is accused of the murder, Leo finds herself flung headfirst into a dangerous investigation, teaming up with a local detective who is a lot more attractive than she remembered when they were both teenagers. Meanwhile, Karina has been acting stranger and stranger, as if all her hair hides a big secret….

MY REVIEW

A woman returns to her small hometown in Texas. Her career as an English professor hit a snag, and she takes a job as as a real estate photographer for her godmother. When she arrives at a property to photogragh it, she finds a former high school classmate dead.

A Zoom with a View is a lighthearted mystery. Quirky characters and a charming setting.

Good for fans of cozy mysteries with a diverse cast of characters. A Zoom with a View has some loose ends, so maybe there will be more with these characters.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Boring Asian Female by Canwen Xu [Book Review]

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Boring Asian Female

Author: Canwen Xu

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: April 28, 2026

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Elizabeth Zhang is well aware of her place in the world. She’s in the tenth percentile for likability, the seventieth percentile for attractiveness, and the ninety-ninth percentile for academics. While she’s never been the most beautiful or the most liked, she knows she has the intelligence and ambition to achieve her greatest dream: Harvard Law School. But when Harvard rejects Elizabeth for not standing out enough—which she knows means she’s just another boring Asian female—her carefully constructed life falls apart. What shocks her even more is that Laura Kim, a classmate at Columbia, got in. Elizabeth can’t figure out how this could have happened. Why was Laura accepted? What makes her so interesting?

At first, she follows her because she’s just curious. What Laura orders for lunch. Where Laura shops. What Laura’s hobbies are. All of these things must contribute to her overall package, what makes her an acceptable person to Harvard. But still, Elizabeth just can’t see it. The only thing she sees is that Laura has taken her spot.

A spot that she knows she deserves after working so hard. A spot that she’ll simply have to take back.

MY REVIEW

Elizabeth didn’t get into Harvard Law School, and she feels it is because she is too boring. When she learns a classmate has gotten in, she wants to find out what what made them so interesting. She watches the classmate, but doesn’t see anything that makes her better. She only see the person who took her spot.

Boring Asian Female is a dark social satire. Elizabeth is ambitious and jealous. Told from Elizabeth’s point of view, the reader follows her downward spiral after not getting into Harvard Law.

Boring Asian Female is great debut novel. An unsettling and intense psychological thriller.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Cute Little Murder by Molly Harper [Book Review]

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: A Cute Little Murder

Author: Molly Harper

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: April 21, 2026

Genre: Amateur Investigators

Series: NA

My Rating: 4/5

BOOK BLURB

As teens, Harlow Drake and Lainey Piper built an online fandom solving small-town crimes. Harlow was the star, Lainey the behind-the-scenes genius (and often, Harlow’s scapegoat). Years later, Harlow’s hosting a hit true crime tv show. Lainey? She’s working in forensics. Well, forensic accounting . . . from home. In pajamas. With her cat.

But when Harlow faces significant backlash over fumbling a case, she needs a quick win—like a special investigation into the decades-old disappearance of a starlet from a once-glamorous, now decrepit island hotel. The catch? It’s bankrolled by Deke and Bryce of DBag Games, who are looking to shed their “frat bro” reputations. As long-time fans, they have one requirement for their funding: Lainey has to play the sidekick again.

Lainey is wary, but the offer is a lifeline in a sea of unpaid student loans. After reaching the Crossings Hotel, she realizes she’s not content to be Harlow’s helper anymore. As the cold case heats up, a crew member falls over dead, presenting Harlow and Lainey with a more modern mystery: what secrets does this hotel hide within its walls?

With sabotage, hidden staircases, and a killer in their midst, Lainey steps into the spotlight and takes charge of the investigation. It’s up to her to crack the case—as long as she can stay alive.

MY REVIEW

Harlow and Lainey were teen sleuths with a large online following. Harlow was the leader, and Lainey the sidekick. Now, Harlow hosts a true crime show, and Lainey is an accountant. Harlow needs Lainey’s help on a new project solving an old case at an isolated hotel. Lainey is wary, but agrees.

A Cute Little Murder is a fun cozy mystery. What starts as the duo investigating a cold case, soon leads to a modern case when someone on the crew dies.

This mystery isn’t too deep, and is great for a light and entertaining summer read. A Cute Little Murder is good for fans of cozy mysteries with friendship, humor, and a little romance.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth [Book Review]

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Mad Mabel

Author: Sally Hepworth

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press

Publish Date: April 21, 2026

Genre: Domestic Suspense

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is eighty-one years old. She’s lived on her idyllic street, Kenny Lane, for sixty years–longer than anyone else. Aside from being a curmudgeon who minds everyone else’s business, few would suspect that Elsie has a past that she has worked exceedingly hard at concealing. Because when it comes to murder, no one ever suspects little girls or old ladies. And Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick, once a little girl and now an old lady, has a strange history of people in her life coming to a foul end.

When a new little girl (talkative, curious, nosy) moves into the neighborhood and stops at nothing to befriend Elsie, her carefully-constructed life threatens to come crashing down as the secrets in Elsie’s past start coming to light. Who was “Mad Mabel” fifty years ago? Who is Elsie Fitzpatrick today? And if the past has a habit of repeating itself, who has the most to lose?

MY REVIEW

Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is 81 years old, and has been called ‘Mad Mabel’ since she was a child. Now she is a grumpy old woman, and a new girl in the neighborhood befriends Elsie.

Mad Mabel is a character driven novel set around Elsie/Mabel. Told with alternating timelines, the reader gets Elsie’s story from her childhood and adulthood. When a neighbor is found dead, suspicions once again surround Elsie.

While an interesting book, Mad Mabel is light on the suspense in this domestic suspense novel. Good for readers who enjoy slow burning character studies.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Insomniacs by Allison Winn Scotch [Book Review]

Posted on July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: The Insomniacs

Author: Allison Winn Scotch

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: April 14, 2026

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

In the city that never sleeps, it’s not always easy to share what’s on your mind with the people who know you best. Huddled in an all-night diner over coffee and pancakes, a lonely middle-aged mom, an injured baseball pro, an elusive retiree, and a young waitress examine the thoughts that plague them in the middle of the night.

Empty-nester Sybil does what she does best: rolls up her sleeves and spearheads the efforts to turn this group of strangers into friends. Aimless after an injury threatens to ruin his career, Zeke finds genuine connection among the unlikely group. Tight-lipped Julian, who’s seemingly adrift in retirement and attempting to rebuild a relationship with his daughter, expands their circle when he takes their cagey diner waitress, Betty, under his wing. Betty, cautious about strangers and uncertain about strokes of good luck, entertains the trio in an attempt to resolve her own problems, which she keeps close to the vest.

Within a few restless months, the group of strangers have become a fragile family. And when one of them goes missing in the dead of night, they’re thrust into a propulsive mystery pulled straight from the true-crime podcasts Sybil obsesses over. Though ill-prepared and unequipped for the job, they begin to piece together the clues left behind. In chasing down answers, they uncover a reason for their friend’s disappearance, and are forced to wrestle with the question of how well you can really know anyone—and once you do, how much are you willing to risk to save them? And in doing so, save yourself?

MY REVIEW

A group of insomniacs meet at a diner and become friends. When one of the group goes missing, the others look for answers.

The Insomniacs is a found family story of interesting characters. With alternating points of view, the different characters are explored and each brings something new to the story. The mystery was woven in well.

The Insomniacs is a slow burning character driven mystery. Recommended for readers who enjoy amateur investigators and found families.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin [Book Review]

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: How to Cheat Your Own Death

Author: Kristen Perrin

Publisher: Dutton

Publish Date: April 28, 2026

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: Castle Knoll Files #3

My Rating: 3/5

How to Cheat You Own Death by Kristen Perrin

BOOK BLURB

Some secrets are deadlier than others

1968: Frances Adams is loving her new London life, and she’s stepped into a world of glamour thanks to her new friend, Vera Huntington–a magnetic socialite as mysterious as she is provocative. Vera dances around London like she owns it, taking Frances with her.

Present day: When Annie Adams heads to London to visit her famous artist mother, Laura, the last thing she expects to find is a dead body. Least of all for it to be Laura’s new protégée, left in an alley with her heart surgically removed from her chest.

Annie is no stranger to murder–after all, she’s solved a few already. And something about this case feels familiar. She’s read about one just like it in the journals of her late great aunt Frances, whose friend Vera was killed in the 1960s in the exact same way.

As Annie investigates, threats pile up on Laura’s doorstep, and it soon becomes clear that she’s next. With her mother’s life on the line, can Annie find the killer before it’s too late?

MY REVIEW

How to Cheat Your Own Death is the third book in the Castle Knoll Files series. This book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the previous books in there series.

In the 1968, Frances is living it up in London with her new friend Vera. In present day, Frances’s great-niece, Annie, visits her mother in London, and finds a dead body. A death that is similar to Vera’s murder that Frances wrote in her diaries.

How to Cheat Your Own Death is told through two points of view and timelines – Frances in the past via her diary entries and Annie in the present. This book has plenty of suspects and an enjoyable plot.

How to Cheat Your Own Death is a light and fun cozy mystery.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Books in the Castle Knoll Files:

How to Solve Your Own Murder
How to Seal Your Own Fate
How to Cheat Your Own Death

Family Lies by Karen Rose [Book Review]

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Family Lies

Author: Karen Rose

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: March 31, 2026

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Series: San Diego #4, Romantic Suspense #33

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

As an infant, Kit McKittrick’s foster sister Akiko was abandoned at a firehouse. Now 32, Akiko has received an unsettling phone call from a woman who says that she knew her birth mother but refuses to divulge any details except in person. Akiko is nervous but also thrilled at the prospect of finally learning about her blood relations.

Kit has a bad feeling about this and insists on accompanying Akiko to meet the woman. Sure enough, as they stand on Mary Sherman’s doorstep, shots are fired and Kit is hit…and inside the house is a corpse: Mary Sherman herself.

Although she’s on medical leave and forbidden to work the case, Kit cannot rest. With police psychologist Sam Reeves, she undertakes a covert investigation into the mysterious Mary Sherman. Was she Akiko’s birth mother? Why did she reach out after all these years? And who had a motive to kill her?

As more bodies pile up, Kit starts to put together the pieces of the frightening puzzle that is Akiko’s birth family, and she’ll come to wonder whether some secrets should stay buried after all.

MY REVIEW

Family Lies is the fourth book in the San Diego Case Files series, and the thirty-third book in the Romantic Suspense series by Karen Rose. While Family Lies can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the first three San Diego books, Cold Blooded Liar, Cheater, and Dead Man’s List.

Kit is a homicide detective. Sam is her boyfriend, and a police psychologist. Their latest case involves Kit’s foster sister, Akiko.

Akiko is contacted by a woman claiming to know information about Akiko’s birth mother. When Akiko and Kit arrive to speak to the woman, shots are fired, and the woman who contacted Akiko is found dead. This leads to Kit working a case involving Akiko’s birth family.

Family Lies is a well-developed story with interesting characters. A fast-paced and intriguing mystery. Recommended for fans of romantic suspense and police procedurals.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Books in the Romantic Suspense series by Karen Rose:

Don’t Tell (Chicago #1)
Have You Seen Her?
I’m Watching You (Chicago #2)
Nothing to Fear (Chicago #3)
You Can’t Hide (Chicago #4)
Count to Ten (Chicago #5)
Die for Me (Daniel Vartanian #1)
Scream for Me (Daniel Vartanian #2)
Kill for Me (Daniel Vartanian #3)
I Can See You (Minneapolis #1)
Silent Scream (Minneapolis #2)
You Belong to Me (Baltimore #1)
No One Left to Tell (Baltimore #2)
Did You Miss Me? (Baltimore #3)
Watch Your Back (Baltimore #4)
Closer Than You Think (Cincinnati #1)
Alone in the Dark (Cincinnati #2)
Every Dark Corner (Cincinnati #3)
Monster in the Closet (Baltimore #5)
Edge of Darkness (Cincinnati #4)
Death Is Not Enough (Baltimore #6)
Say You’re Sorry (Sacramento #1)
Into the Dark (Cincinnati #5)
Say No More (Sacramento #2)
Say Goodbye (Sacramento #3)
Quarter to Midnight (New Orleans #1)
Cold Blooded Liar (San Diego #1)
Beneath Dark Waters (New Orleans #2)
Cheater (San Diego #2)
Buried Too Deep (New Orleans #3)
Dead Man’s List (San Diego #3)
Knife in the Back (New Orleans #4)
Family Lies (San Diego #4)
The One Who Walked Away

Killing Me Softly by Sandie Jones [Book Review]

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Killing Me Softly

Author: Sandie Jones

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Publish Date: March 31, 2026

Genre: Domestic Suspense

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Charlie and Freya used to be the picture-perfect couple everyone in their idyllic village in the Cotswolds envied—and if you couldn’t be them, you wanted to be with them. Happy, healthy, forging successful careers, and with a beautiful son in tow, they had it all . . . until one night a tragedy tears their lives apart.

Unable to live with themselves, let alone each other, they’re looking for someone to blame and who they land on is each other.

Told from both Freya and Charlie’s perspectives, a cat and mouse game ensues, as each of them become determined to win-out against the other, both battling to emerge victorious and guilty-conscience-free. But can Freya stay one step ahead of the man who knows her best? Or will Charlie’s stoic conviction to get what he wants, be the death of her?

MY REVIEW

After a tragedy, a picture perfect married couple turn on one another.

Killing Me Softly is told using dual points of view of the husband and the wife. It is unclear which one is truthful about the events on the tragic evening, resulting in two unreliable narrators. The story stays tense, and gets darker as it progresses.

Fans of Sandie Jones’s other books are sure to enjoy this one too. Killing Me Softly is a slow-burning and twisted domestic thriller.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Books by Sandie Jones:

The Other Woman
The First Mistake
The Half Sister
The Guilt Trip
The Blame Game
The Trade Off
I Would Die for You
Killing Me Softly

A Lie for a Lie by Ren DeStefano [Book Review]

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: A Lie for a Lie

Author: Ren DeStefano

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: March 10, 2026

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Margaux leads a double life that would make most people dizzy. By day, she’s a seemingly ordinary interior decorator with a picture-perfect marriage. By night, she works for a mysterious employer known only as Mr. X. Her specialty: infiltrating the lives of dangerous targets, gaining their trust, and ultimately exposing their crimes.

Her latest assignment: unraveling the reclusive life of Bertram Casimir, a billionaire tech CEO whose career is as mysterious as his past. His sister claims he stole her app to build his fortune. Not only that, his girlfriend may or may not have recently gone missing.

Bertram sees through Margaux’s carefully constructed facade, matching her move for move. As the lines between hunter and prey blur, Margaux finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Bertram. They share more than she’d like to admit—a dangerous intelligence, a taste for high-stakes manipulation. When the evidence begins to shift, threatening to destroy everything she knows, Margaux realizes this is far more than just another job.

Her hidden past—and her life—are now on the line. One lie remains, and it might just save her.

MY REVIEW

Margaux is leading a double life working for a mysterious Mr. X, and her latest assignment is the most changing so far.

Margaux is an interior designer, wife, and mother. She also works for a Mr. X, doing work that exposes people for their crimes. Her latest job involves a tech billionaire accused of stealing an app, and whose girlfriend may be missing.

A Lie for a Lie is a cat and mouse game, with some fun spy stuff thrown in. Secrets and drama combine in this entertaining novel.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

She Fell Away by Lenore Nash [Book Review]

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: She Fell Away

Author: Lenore Nash

Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books

Publish Date: March 10, 2026

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Lake Harlowe may not appear to be your typical State Department diplomat. With the number of skeletons in her closet exceeding the tattoos on her skin, she moves to a new country every few years to keep one step ahead of her personal demons. After two grueling years working in Cambodia, Lake’s desperate for a break and a new posting to sleepy Wellington, New Zealand, seems like a dream come true.

That is, until eighteen-year-old singer-songwriter Bowie Bishop mysteriously vanishes shortly after American NFL player Bruce Walter is found dead in his hotel room. An exchange student from Las Vegas, Bowie was a world away from her possessive, washed-up stage mom who won’t stop calling until Lake finds her superstar daughter.

All at once, Lake finds herself ensnared in a network of deception involving Bowie’s high-profile host family, a shadowy music producer, a casino magnate, and the US ambassador—her boss. Obsessed with finding the truth, Lake soon realizes that to find the missing girl, she must confront her own dark past in this unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.

MY REVIEW

Lake is a State Department diplomat reccently posted to New Zealand. She is soon assigned a case involving a missing singer-songwriter, a dead NFL player, and a high-profile family.

She Fell Away is a gripping political thriller. An atmospheric setting with intriguing characters.

This is a debut novel, and the first in the Lake Harlowe series. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig [Book Review]

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home

Author: Fergus Craig

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: February 17, 2026

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: NA

My Rating: 3/5

I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig

BOOK BLURB

Carol is delighted to be leaving her tiny prison cell behind to take her place in a luxury retirement home. She’s hoping her past as a serial killer won’t come to light so she can make a few friends and find some murder-free hobbies. But it’s not long before a fellow resident—who happens to be a former police commissioner—drops dead, and Carol’s true identity is leaked—making catching up over daily activities of bingo and baking rather awkward.

Just her luck, Carol soon realizes that the victim wasn’t the only former law enforcement officer at Sheldon Oaks—it’s filled to the brim with former cops, barristers, and government representatives, her newfound friends included. And everyone thinks Carol’s guilt is a no-brainer, but she is ready to prove them dead wrong…without killing anyone, for once.

MY REVIEW

Carol, a serial killer, has been released from prison and moved into a retirement home. When a fellow resident is killed, Carol is the prime suspect. This time though, Carol claims she’s innocent, and sets out to find the real killer.

I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home is delightful mystery. The retirement home makes for a unique setting. The characters are quirky. Dark humor and an intriguing mystery. Recommended read for fans of cozy mysteries with older protagonists.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.