INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
‘Equal parts hilarious and disturbing, Too Old for This kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end!’
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden
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…
Genre: Mystery
‘Equal parts hilarious and disturbing, Too Old for This kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end!’
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden
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…
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Witty, twisted, and unpredictable, Too Old for This features a compelling and darkly original narrator who will make you think twice about knocking on someone's door uninvited. As propulsive as it is wickedly entertaining." - Heather Chavez
"This riveting story unfolds with heart-pounding suspense, showcasing Downing's masterful storytelling from start to finish." - Liv Constantine
"Samantha Downing is one of the most daring and original thriller writers in the business. She hits another home run with Too Old for This, one of the twistiest thrillers in years and featuring as unique and intriguing a protagonist (or villain?) as you'll ever meet. Combining tension with heartbreak and laugh-out-loud wit, Too Old for This is a fast and thoroughly satisfying read." - David Ellis
"Nerve-jangling, all-consuming, and yes, even laugh out loud... the most entertaining thriller of the year. Once again, Downing has outdone herself with this smart, twisted, and downright sinister read." - Heather Gudenkauf
"So this is what Samantha Downing does best: makes the reader cheer for murderous women. Too Old for This is twisty, funny and downright dastardly - and I loved turning every single page to see just how far Lottie Jones would go. An incredible read!" - Rachel Howzell Hall
"Twisty, clever, and wildly entertaining...delivers a Bingo-playing, retired serial killer who just might be the most compelling anti-heroine you've ever read. Samantha Downing is at her diabolical best in this darkly comedic thriller." - Darby Kane
"Deliciously dark and utterly addictive, this is a super-smart thrill ride with a lot to say about the way women are treated as they age and one of the most wickedly witty anti-heroines of all time! Brilliant!" - Ellery Lloyd
"Downing delivers once again with her signature wit and impeccable pacing. Don't bother trying to put this book down - give in and let it take you on one hell of a ride!" - Hannah Mary McKinnon
"Only the incredible Samantha Downing could create such a riveting, propulsive twisty and surprising and laugh out loud mordantly witty and inventive story! Fans of Richard Osman will howl with laughter and clamor to read this brilliant and yet heartbreaking take on a serial killer." - Hank Phillippi Ryan
"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
"This riveting story unfolds with heart-pounding suspense, showcasing Downing's masterful storytelling from start to finish." - Liv Constantine
"Samantha Downing is one of the most daring and original thriller writers in the business. She hits another home run with Too Old for This, one of the twistiest thrillers in years and featuring as unique and intriguing a protagonist (or villain?) as you'll ever meet. Combining tension with heartbreak and laugh-out-loud wit, Too Old for This is a fast and thoroughly satisfying read." - David Ellis
"Nerve-jangling, all-consuming, and yes, even laugh out loud... the most entertaining thriller of the year. Once again, Downing has outdone herself with this smart, twisted, and downright sinister read." - Heather Gudenkauf
"So this is what Samantha Downing does best: makes the reader cheer for murderous women. Too Old for This is twisty, funny and downright dastardly - and I loved turning every single page to see just how far Lottie Jones would go. An incredible read!" - Rachel Howzell Hall
"Twisty, clever, and wildly entertaining...delivers a Bingo-playing, retired serial killer who just might be the most compelling anti-heroine you've ever read. Samantha Downing is at her diabolical best in this darkly comedic thriller." - Darby Kane
"Deliciously dark and utterly addictive, this is a super-smart thrill ride with a lot to say about the way women are treated as they age and one of the most wickedly witty anti-heroines of all time! Brilliant!" - Ellery Lloyd
"Downing delivers once again with her signature wit and impeccable pacing. Don't bother trying to put this book down - give in and let it take you on one hell of a ride!" - Hannah Mary McKinnon
"Only the incredible Samantha Downing could create such a riveting, propulsive twisty and surprising and laugh out loud mordantly witty and inventive story! Fans of Richard Osman will howl with laughter and clamor to read this brilliant and yet heartbreaking take on a serial killer." - Hank Phillippi Ryan
"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
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