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Retirement Homes Are Murder
Remembering nothing from the day before, crotchety octogenarian Paul Jacobson must become an amateur sleuth to clear himself as a murder suspect when he finds a dead body in the trash chute of a retirement home. As Paul’s snooping and short-term memory loss get him in trouble with the local police, his new friends and granddaughter Jennifer help him solve an expanding list of crimes. Paul finds romance as he struggles to escape a murderer intent on a repeat performance.
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What others are saying
"Humorous and heartbreaking." — Library Journal
"Befeler’s book is a humorous example of the new sub-genre, ‘geezer-lit.’ He portrays the grumpy, arthritic, and sometimes amorous retirement home residents in a down-to-earth way that’s refreshing. Sometimes sad, but mostly funny, his tale of a plucky and sarcastic ‘old fart’ will win your heart." — Mystery Scene Magazine
"Get ready for a good time with the denizens of the Kina Nani Retirement Home as they hotfoot after a murderer. Amateur detective Paul Jacobson can't remember much of anything, least of all whether he's the killer or just the next intended victim. Kudos to Mike Befeler for this witty, clever, and wholly entertaining debut novel." — Margaret Coel, author of The Drowning Man
"Retirement Homes Are Murder is a wonderful debut novel—a fitting entry in the burgeoning field of geezer-lit. Befeler’s clever use of age-related challenges leaves the reader laughing and instills hope in the continued usefulness of the octogenarian crowd. This is a must read for those approaching their ‘Golden Years’ or who have parents who seem older than dirt. I guarantee, you’ll come away smiling and cheering. Bravo!" — Christine Goff, author of Death Shoots A Birdie, a Birdwatcher’s Mystery
"Mike Befeler's funny, feisty, and memory-challenged senior sleuth is a delightful addition to the mystery scene. Don't miss Retirement Homes Are Murder." — Maggie Sefton, author of A Deadly Yarn