About the Book:
from the publisher
After a decades-long stint in prison, former serial killer Carol is looking to kick back and relax in her new retirement home…until a fellow resident drops dead and Carol has to prove she actually didn’t do it this time….
Carol is delighted to be leaving her tiny prison cell behind to take her place in a luxury retirement home. She’s hoping her past as a serial killer won’t come to light so she can make a few friends and find some murder-free hobbies. But it’s not long before a fellow resident—who happens to be a former police commissioner—drops dead, and Carol’s true identity is leaked—making catching up over daily activities of bingo and baking rather awkward.
Just her luck, Carol soon realizes that the victim wasn’t the only former law enforcement officer at Sheldon Oaks—it’s filled to the brim with former cops, barristers, and government representatives, her newfound friends included. And everyone thinks Carol’s guilt is a no-brainer, but she is ready to prove them dead wrong…without killing anyone, for once.
About the Author:
As well as an author, Fergus is a multi-award-winning actor, comedian and writer for television. I’m Not The Only Murderer In My Retirement Home is his third novel. He lives in London.
More:
from the publisher
A sharp, laugh-out-loud whodunit with surprising heart, the novel follows Carol—a former serial killer newly released from prison—who just wants a quiet life in a luxury retirement home. Unfortunately, when a fellow resident turns up dead and Carol’s past is exposed, she must solve the murder to prove she didn’t do it this time… all while living among former cops, barristers, and government officials who are very sure she did.
I’M NOT THE ONLY MURDERER IN MY RETIREMENT HOME has already earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus and was selected as AARP’s “27 of Winter’s Best New Books.” With its blend of warmth, wit, and wicked humor, it’s perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Killers of a Certain Age, and Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.
My thoughts:
I’ve only just begun this one but feel certain that it will be an enjoyable read with a mix of plot and humor. The premise feels original and offers a new variety of a murder set within a small community.
Many thanks to Berkley Publishing Group for the invitation to the blog tour and to NetGalley as well. All thoughts are my own.
Pub date: 17 February 2026
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I have this on my radar and was hesitant to go for it because I tried “Too Old for this”, “My sister the serial Killer”, and recently “Sociopath’s guide to a successful marriage” and the humor didn’t sit well with me. Do you think this has a similar very dark humor? Or a bit milder palatable one?
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