Too Old for This

De: Samantha Downing

Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley

A retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? From bestselling author Samantha Downing.

Lottie Jones thought her crimes were behind her.

Decades earlier, she changed her identity and tucked herself away in a small town. Her most exciting nights are the weekly bingo games at the local church and gossiping with her friends.

When investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up on her doorstep asking questions about Lottie’s past and specifically her involvement with numerous unsolved cases, well, Lottie just can’t have that.

But getting away with murder is hard enough when you’re young. And when Lottie receives another annoying knock on the door, she realizes this crime might just be the death of her…

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"Samantha Downing's signature dark humor is cranked up to one hundred in TOO OLD FOR THIS, a whip smart story about a geriatric serial killer who simply wants to settle down. Walker-wielding Lottie Jones is as twisted as they come, and I, for one, will never underestimate the elderly again."—Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark

"This riveting story unfolds with heart-pounding suspense, showcasing Downing’s masterful storytelling from start to finish."—Liv Constantine, New York Times Bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish

“This is Downing at her best. Delightfully macabre and so artful that the reader might well root for Lottie, even when she is psychotic to the max. The perfect recommendation for someone looking for something different and extremely entertaining.”—Booklist (starred review)

Engaging and entertaining story

I liked this storyline, I felt like it moved consistently and was entertaining and enjoyable.

Excellent from start to finish.

I was captivated from the start. The characters and plot are well developed. Excellent read!

Awesome read

This book kept me interested from beginning to end. The narration was perfect. We can all imagine someone sounding like this.

Great Story

Thoroughly loved the book. You didn’t know which side of the law to cheer for… Great narration.

Quick Read!

This story line completely changed my mind about older characters and what they are capable of!

Phenomenal

This book is amazing. The writing is so clever and humorous. The narration is perfect. I found myself rooting for our FMC and loved how real she was.

Ok, Ms. Lottie!

Listen, Ms. Lottie has done her dirt and lived her life on the edge. Now, all she wants is to live in peace as she looks into affordable retirement homes and await the arrival of her grand baby. However, a knock at her door changes her plans a bit as it thrusts her back into her old ways. Tinged with a bit of humor, because she's no spring chicken, Lottie needs to fix her latest problem while still securing her future of peace and relaxation.

Novel Concept

I really enjoyed this book. Very interesting concept. Narrator is excellent. What dies happen when you get away with it?

Didn’t get better - as I had hoped

The first chapter was too similar to the 2nd, 3rd, 29th, etc. Same story, different person. I was hoping for much more.

Very entertaining!

I love murder mysteries, but this one is different than my usual. It is hilarious! The author is brilliant! I love this book! The narrator for the audio version is also great. I’m now off to Amazon to buy Mom a copy.