The Charity Shop Detective Agency

I wonder what's behind the rise in senior-citizen-focused books, particularly in the true crime genre. In the last quarter alone, I've read five books where elderly women living alone have been the main characters, and I've really enjoyed their portrayal – independent, cheerful, and happily surrounded by their older female friends. This one doesn't do anything particularly unique, but it was a pleasant, cosy read. Engaging enough for me to reach for book two. :)

I adored this cozy mystery. As far as I'm concerned, this can't be made into a charming TV series fast enough. Even though I'm still a couple of decades younger than our amateur detective group, they were easy to identify with and I loved their love of British crime procedurals. The stakes are a bit higher than most of the other cozy-genre novels I've read, but there is plenty of cake and tea to warm the soul. The characters - main and peripheral - unfold beautifully and I was totally satisfied at the end of the story. I'm keeping this author on my radar because I want to keep reading the adventures of Fiona, Daisy, and Partial Sue.

Thank you so much to Joffe Books and NetGalley for the copy! This book is due out in mid-December 2022.