The Unlikely Murder Club: A Humorous Senior Sleuth Cozy Mystery

Name: The Unlikely Murder Club: A Humorous Senior Sleuth Cozy Mystery
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Rating: 4.29 (59 reviews)
Author: Gina X. Grant

by Gina X. Grant

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Amazon:★★★★4.3(69)

Goodreads:★★★★4.29(59)

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A former con artist, a retired FBI agent, and a teenage hacker walk into a murder investigation. Stop me if you’ve heard this one.Ex-con Agatha Shadewell spent decades outwitting the law until…she sacrificed her freedom to save a life. Now, at sixty-five, she’s traded prison walls for a court-ordered stay in Unlikely, New York, under the watchful eye of the FBI agent who brought her down.Except Agatha still feels trapped. No problem for this shady lady. She’ll shed the hated ankle monitor, and she’s outta there.But when the FBI agent’s granddaughter begs for help to prove her mother’s not a killer, Agatha caves to the teenager’s pleas. She can never say no to someone in need. Compassion has always been her greatest flaw.To uncover the real murderer, she’ll need every dirty trick in her toolbox. And if she’s caught, it’s straight back to prison…Or worse!For Agatha Shadewell, catching the killer might be the most dangerous con of all!Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Only Murders in the Building, White Collar, and snarky seniors aging disgracefully. Grab the free prequel novella at http://www.ginaXgrant.com

Reader Reviews

★★★★★Nordiana Baruzzi

Agatha Shadewell is let out of prison early for good behavior with a gift from the prison staff and inmates alike (a cellphone and some money) and... an ankle monitor. She has been relocated to the town of Unlikely, NY, under the watchful eye of the former FBI agent who pursued her for years. Trying to decide whether to stay put or run aways, she stumbles into a murder investigation that affects people she is beginning to care about. With her newly adopted pup and some new friends, she is determ

★★★★★Angela Breemen

I was privileged to receive an advance reader copy of The Unlikely Murder Club, the first book in the Unlikely Murder Club series by Gina X. Grant. This is one of the best murder mystery cozies which I have read in some time with a delightful cast of characters to whom I could relate right away and a plot with delightful twists and turns.The main protagonist, Agatha Shadewell, is a career criminal with a conscience and follows what she calls her “criminal code.”For Agatha, morally right versus r

★★★★★Lavender Jade

A thoroughly gripping mystery with numerous unexpected twists. The story hooked me from the beginning with its gorgeous characters and all the intrigue. Agatha is my new favourite heroine, I am looking forward to reading more about her!A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.