| Title | : | Who's Killing the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?: Old Guys Murder Mystery #5 |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 |
| Publication | : | Published November 7, 2023 |
Now, one writer turns thinking into doing. With gusto.
Eight of the top mystery writers meet in a remote resort. Their write a perfect mystery novel. They’d done it before with the #1 global smash-hit bestseller Dead Men Don’t Age . To kick it off, they invite Charlie North, retired columnist and now famous blogger, to be the opening night speaker.
The writers are cocksure about the financial return. Heck, the movie rights are already in the bag for big bucks. They just have to sit down and do what they do write about murder. But, then, one writer gets murdered. Then another. Charlie North and his buddy Ben Tucker jump in to investigate.
The mystery writers keep writing. And another body falls. Charlie and Ben think they have it all figured out, but these writers are a strange and crafty bunch. They specialize in thinking up how to kill somebody, covering tracks, and not getting caught.
It all comes clear, in a single room, and justice seems to be served. Ah, not so fast. There's more .
If you’re in the mood for a quirky mystery novel that plunks humor and suspense into the same blender, put this book in your hands today.
For sure, this book reads fast. Old guys like things fast.
By the way, this book doesn’t have cursing, not even amusing cursing. If this bothers you, feel free to let fly where you wish while reading the book. The author won’t be offended.
Get it now.
WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT OTHER ‘WHO’S KILLING’ BOOKS…
“Looking for something to make you laugh? This is it. It captures the joy of aging and the camaraderie of men. The mystery was okay, the fun was in getting there.”
“This was one of the most enjoyable books I have read in ages. It is funny throughout but has really touched on real life. It has a great cast of characters that one would love to have as friends.”
“First of all, the main character is older and isn’t portrayed as A Superman. The anecdotes at the beginning of each chapter had me sharing most of them with my husband. And I must admit out of the literally thousands of mysteries I have read, none have ended this way.”
“If you’re a senior who often reminisces about your younger days, you’ll love this book. It’s not politically correct but an honest take on what life was like before the internet.”
“Must reading for us old guys. A fast paced, imaginative, and laugh-out-loud funny mystery. Lovable characters, especially Beach, the stray dog.”
“This book had me laughing several times while keeping me into the mystery going on. The old guys really won me over here. Enjoy!”
“I loved this book. Funny, irreverent and surprising twists make for a great read. As an officially old person, I can relate!”
“Honesty chapter 12, that was a gut buster for me. I laugh whenever I think about it.
You will love this book; it is a mystery but sometimes funny.”
“What a great book to put first the older generation’s life history and challenges along with solving a mystery I am close to the main character’s age. I have not laughed so hard in a long time.”
“I was thinking of another book series to compare this to. The 1st that came to mind was the Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Both series feature old people as protagonists. Both are fun to read. Both are mostly cozy mysteries. The one element I like better in Spoelstra’s series is that the main characters are American with American humor. This is not to swat at the British, not at the Old Guys Murder series is just more fun for me, as an American, to read. So there it is plain and I’m reading not to make myself smarter, but for the fun of it all.”
Who's Killing the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?: Old Guys Murder Mystery #5 Reviews
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According to the description, which says it's for people 50+, I'm about a decade short of being the intended audience, but I still found this to be an enjoyable book. This was the first book in the series that I've read, but I'd consider reading the previous books.
To me, the mark of a really good murder mystery novel is when think you have things figured out several times throughout the story. There were at least three characters who at one point I was convinced were the murders. Then I'd change my mind a little later in the story. I did not expect the ending we got, although it was a good resolution. Normally, I don't like open-ended endings, but there are a few things left unresolved at the end. I liked the uncertainty.
As a warning to readers, there are a lot of characters. I didn't keep them all straight all of the time. Once some of them start getting killed off, you get some cops and other characters, so the amount of characters never really slows down. If, like me, you get a bit confused when there are a lot of characters, I'd suggest focusing mostly on the main characters.
This book does have a few editing errors, mostly the wrong word, such as "he" instead of "the." There were enough of them that it was noticeable, but there weren't so many that it was unreadable or distracting.
The book description says, "By the way, this book doesn’t have cursing, not even amusing cursing." I'm not sure if that was meant to be funny or if I'm missing something. There are several swear words in the book, especially in the jokes at the beginning of the chapters. As for sexual content and violence, that's more behind-the-scenes than on the actual pages. A few of the jokes at the beginning of the chapters got a little too dirty for my taste.
I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway, and I provided a voluntary review. -
I liked this book fairly well. I would’ve liked it better if there weren’t so many copy editing problems. Couple of times at least the pronouns he and she were switched once the word he was used when it should’ve been the word the. But the biggest problem was so many times when they were referring to a previous book that was supposedly written sometimes the book was written as dead men don’t age. Other times it was written as dead mean don’t age. It was very annoying and brought my head way out of the story. Also, even though the jokes were kind of cute, it took me out of the story, having jokes at the beginning of every single chapter. I did enjoy the book enough to finish it. But, the issues I just mentioned were the reason I only gave it 3 stars.
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A must read
"Who's Killing the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?: Old Guys Murder Mystery #5" by Jon Spoelstra is a delightful blend of wit and suspense, merging the minds of eccentric mystery writers with unexpected murder. Set in a remote resort, the story unfolds with cleverness and gusto as these writers find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery they never anticipated. With humor and a quick pace, Spoelstra crafts a quirky yet captivating tale, where the line between fiction and reality blurs amidst the cleverness of these authors-turned-sleuths. If you crave a fast-paced, humor-laden mystery that keeps you guessing till the end, this book is a perfect choice. -
A nice murder mystery
This book was a murder mystery like so many others. The difference was the heroes. Just two old duffers who like to golf, oh, and solve murders in their spare time. The story is good it catches and keeps your attention. The old duffers they are an ex-cop and an old crime reporter. The characters around them in support of their crime fighting ways are interesting and deserve some more time on the pages. Other than that, well worth your time and money. -
Charlie and Ben are (unfortunately) quite relatable. All of the other characters are perfect for their individual roles. The story itself leaves the reader guessing until the last “Columbo Close”, and all is revealed. Some great twists along the way, with ample humor peppered in to keep the reading light. The book keeps a good pace. I will definitely be looking to read more from this series.
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Fabulous!
This was a fun, fun read! The basis for the plot was 1 best-selling mystery novelist recruits 7 not-so-well-known novelists to collaborate on a new novel. The only problem is someone begins killing them one at a time before the new novel is completed.
I was intrigued and read it quickly. It is a fabulous book! -
Thoroughly enjoyable!
I loved this low key, no nonsense story. The characters were believable and interesting.
The quotes at the beginning of each chapter kept the sprit light although the story itself was about murders! -
Thoroughly enjoyable, funny and a good story too. Found myself smiling through much of it. Highly recommend it if you are looking for something to just rest your head or if you like golf!
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Fun read. Hadn't read any of these before. Personally I think these characters spend way too much time playing golf. I didn't really see too much investigating. A little more action, curiosity, and less golf would have interested me more.
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fun and intriguing
The only downside to this read was the numerous typos in the book, which isn’t the authors fault so I didn’t deduct a star for it, but it is worth mentioning.
Other than that I really enjoyed it, and the old man jokes were fantastic :)
I tried to tell my husband the one about the old guy who didn’t listen to his wife, but halfway the through I realised he wasn’t listening. Oh well, his loss ;)
Wish I could have been reading it at the beach in Oregon, with a dog named beach.
