I mentioned that this was one of my favorites of September but I wanted to post my @goodreads review also to encourage more people to read it. It’s so good!
Here’s the text of the review in case it’s too small in the picture:
Eighty-four-year-old Martin Maxwell is temporarily staying in a seaside nursing home while recovering from hip surgery. His daughter (a police officer) drops by often, but it’s Martin who starts noticing something suspicious: the number of “natural” deaths in the home seems unusually high. With the help of his sharp-witted, wheelchair-bound neighbor, he decides to do a little sleuthing of his own.
This story is an absolute delight: equal parts funny, heartwarming, and cleverly plotted. I especially loved the uncertainty of whether Martin’s memories are reliable or if age has begun to blur the edges of truth. The humor lands perfectly, and the cast of residents is both quirky and endearing.
John Hopkins’ narration adds even more charm, capturing the dry British wit and warmth of the characters beautifully. I truly hope this is the first in a series. I’d happily follow Martin and his fellow “armchair detectives” through many more adventures.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
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