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.

She is so smart!

This is by FAR my favorite book. I love the little details, things I wouldn’t think of, and it all came together amazingly! I’d recommend this book to anyone! I don’t have enough words to express how much I loved this book, you worked so hard on it and I can tell! I hope to read more books by you!

An elderly, female serial killer? Yes!

This book was a surprising take on murder! Each turn of events was engaging, and kept me rapt!

Hang on for a wild ride!

Lottie Jones, a senior citizen serial killer, is as twisted as they come and is just trying to settle down and live a normal life, But, circumstances won't allow it. Lottie gets embroiled in heinous activities with each knocking at her door. Ibutrofen sustains her daily aches and pains from doing what she must to get rid of the many bodies that keep piling up. You just keep rooting for her. Dark humor throughout,

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.

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.

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.