Some exes are more despicable than the others and when left pennyless, some fantasies involving murder may be involved. But fantasies are different from the actual murder...unless you are the charming 45-year old Clion, having to live since her divorce in a caravan. Because...her ex Gary took care of her wellbeing so well...Then, suddenly, she´s discovering his corpse at her doorstep. On the top of that, she cannot remember exactly what she did and/or where last night, because she had one too many cocktails.
How Not to Murder Your Ex by Katie Marsh is an adorable cosy murder mystery. Besides the humour and the funnily criminal twists, the book also has the merit of introducing women characters of a certain age - besides Clio, there is also Amber and also Jeanie, both of them one of a kind. A better hint of age diversity is always welcomed...
I´ve read this book in one long sitting and couldn´t recommend it enough, especially if you are looking for a cosy smart winter read - while at home after a holiday meal or just while on vacation, in the mountains or elsewhere. It has interesting psychological insights of relationships and betrayal after a certain age, but also a crime related ambiance that, at least in this case, works together very well. I just hope there will be a continuation of any kind of this book, as those women characters do feel so real that I may want to meet in real life too.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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