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Who's Killing All My Old Girlfriends: Old Guys Murder Mystery #1 Paperback – Large Print, February 17, 2022

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Charlie has old girlfriend problems.

The cops think Charlie North murdered his three old girlfriends. They want him to fry.

Can he catch the killers before the cops—or the killers—catch him?

Desperate, Charlie investigates the murders. His first good move was hiring a stunning--and brilliant--private detective. As they dig up clues, Charlie dutifully reports their findings in his blog, naming names, naming everything.

The blogs go wildly viral! It’s like putting the investigations of all three murders on a sizzling griddle. (Spoiler: killers and cops don’t like that.)

There is a rousing finish at a lonely Oregon beach house. Justice prevails in strange ways, and there’s at least one surprise you’ll love. (Actually, there are probably over two.)

WARNING: If you’re looking for a gritty crime thriller, this is NOT that type of book. This is a fun adventure. Seriously, laughing is good.

This reads fast. Old guys like things fast.

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WHAT READERS SAY

***** “It has a great cast of characters that one would love to have as friends.”

***** “I must admit out of the thousands of mysteries I have read, none have ended this way. Well done!”

***** “A fast paced, imaginative, and laugh-out-loud funny mystery.”

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09SPC54MV
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8402869110
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Old Guys Murder Mystery

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I’m still trying to get my head around the fact that ‘Take Out’ can mean food, dating, or murder.

Somewhere squishing around that thought, I write murder mysteries about old guys solving murders. If you’re under 40, you should pass on these novels. Wait at least ten years, then you’ll enjoy and appreciate them more.

If, however, you’re over 50, these mysteries might hit your sweet spot, well worth the try.

I’m a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, having written nine novels and four non-fiction books. The Old Guys Murder Mystery series has been, by far, the most fun.

The Old Guys Murder Mystery books are fast reads. Old guys like things fast.

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Customers enjoy this murder mystery for its engaging plot with surprising twists and witty writing that reads linearly and quickly. The book features lots of humor, with one customer highlighting the "old person" jokes, and customers love the characters. They appreciate the wisdom shared throughout the book, with one customer noting its suitability for readers over 60.

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79 customers mention "Enjoyment"79 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and fun to read, with one mentioning it serves as a great vacation read.

"...This is a great read for anyone who enjoys stories about private investigations and murder mysteries...." Read more

"It was a fun read! Kept me guessing and loved the underlying humor. Great little anecdotes and funny stories before the chapters...." Read more

"Great read! We seemed to be running in place a bit at the beginning, but when Charlie started “chasing windmills “, IT MOVED!!..." Read more

"...Is his best work yet. Fun, fast moving and completely enjoyable...." Read more

44 customers mention "Writing style"40 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with the story progressing linearly and quickly.

"...The big reveal, however, was meh at best. But it was an easy read if nothing else." Read more

"I’m not a book reader, but I could not put it down. Easy read, with comedy before every new chapter...." Read more

"A fast paced, and exciting mystery that I could not put down. It hooked me right away and kept me waiting for the next shoe to drop...." Read more

"...Readers praise its engaging plot and witty writing, though some note the inclusion of political commentary." Read more

40 customers mention "Humor"40 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in this mystery novel, particularly appreciating the jokes before each chapter and the surprising plot twists.

"...There is humor and some detective work. The whole thing ends up getting kind of crazy at the end. A good read." Read more

"Great story, good twists and turns; excellent characters and lots of humor. You can’t ask for more...." Read more

"A funny and serous book for mature man..." Read more

"Very entertaining book. It is a mystery. It had humor at the beginning of every chapter and the main character had many friends watching out for him..." Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning that the protagonist has a distinctive voice.

"...A great read with a moving story, plot twists, excitement and interesting characters. Plus some great quotes heading up each chapter." Read more

"Loved the characters! I enjoyed the little quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series." Read more

"...Great characters who you would love to be friends with. Funny in the best way possible." Read more

"...All the characters are drawn beautifully and really do contribute to the story, each in their own special way...." Read more

19 customers mention "Wisdom"16 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's wisdom, particularly noting the great quotes at the beginning of each chapter. One customer mentions that the descriptions of aging are painfully accurate, while another notes it's best suited for readers over 60.

"...The protagonist has a lot of wit and charm and wisdom. I look forward to reading more of this series. The old guys really won me over here. Enjoy!" Read more

"...The story was well-written, and to be honest, I enjoyed the Old Guy Wisdom at the start of each chapter just as much...." Read more

"...I could relate as a 75 year old man, and the brief interludes at the start of each chapter were very entertaining...." Read more

"Loved the characters! I enjoyed the little quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series." Read more

10 customers mention "Plot speed"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, with several noting it moves quickly, and one mentioning it has plenty of non-graphic action.

"I had a ball with this story. Great plot moves quickly and the whole story was very entertaining...." Read more

"...with NO spelling problems, NO grammatical problems, and PLENTY of intelligent plotting. And there's nearly a laugh a page...." Read more

"...wonderful language, absolutely adorable characters, great plot, fast movement...." Read more

"...There's plenty of non-graphic action and plot twists. The final chapter sets the hook for the next book. Loved it and on to the next one.😉..." Read more

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This book is FUN!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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Finally, a murder mystery that doesn't have a hero who can fight six bad guys at one time and then walk away unscathed to then have coffee and pie in a favorite diner. Don't get me wrong, I love those action packed pot-boilers and read about 100 of them each year. It's just nice to have a hero who feels like he was written for me. Mind you, Charlie is no wimp. He's just a fellow who acts his age and gets into a heap of trouble just blogging away. All the characters are drawn beautifully and really do contribute to the story, each in their own special way. Even Beach, a friendly dog neighbor brings his own charm to the story. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages and if you're like me, you'll love the way to story ends along with how Jon sets up the future for his beloved readers. BTW - There is an added bonus I hope you will love as much as I did. At the beginning of each chapter there is a joke, anecdote, or point of view that will resonate with you regardless of your age. Savor them. They are pretty cool. Finally, like other contemporary authors, Jon gives us lots of chapters. As such, you can take small bites of the book, or rocket through it (like I did). I like that type of format and maybe you do, too. This is a fun, well-written story, and the good news is if you like it there are a number of books that follow the exploits of Charlie North and his friends. Please trust that you don't need to be 70 years old to enjoy these books...but it sure does help. Hope you enjoy! - Stu E

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Kris Boettcher
it was an interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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“Who’s Killing All My Old Girlfriends” by Jon Spoelstra is a humorous mystery novel featuring retired columnist Charlie North, who becomes a suspect when his ex-girlfriends are murdered. To clear his name, Charlie teams up with a private detective, sharing their findings through viral blogs. Readers praise its engaging plot and witty writing, though some note the inclusion of political commentary.

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J. Gorman
Very fast read - Nice plot - Engaging characters - Loads of Fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
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I had a ball with this story. Great plot moves quickly and the whole story was very entertaining. I could relate as a 75 year old man, and the brief interludes at the start of each chapter were very entertaining. I am definitely going to move on to the next few books if they are as entertaining as this first book. 5 STAR rating, which I give to very few books I have read.
Highly recommended for young and old.

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Jeanne
I enjoyed this book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
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Very entertaining book. It is a mystery. It had humor at the beginning of every chapter and the main character had many friends watching out for him. The author of this book totally amazed me with his talent. Great job! NOTE: Every time I review a book Amazon tells me to EDIT or DELETE IT. Amazon why do you do this to my reviews? We will see if you publish THIS review.

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Mediocre Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
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The first in the “Old Guys Murder Mystery” series, this book tells of an elderly journalist who is writing a blog about his ex-girlfriends. But after he visits each one, they are murdered. While he is a person of interest after the first one, things get hairy for the guy when the others are murdered, and he has to go into business for himself to solve each one. This book has equal parts good, bad, and ugly. THE GOOD - most of the funny anecdotes at the beginning of each chapter were good for a laugh. The plot itself is intriguing and makes you want to keep going to ultimately uncover the mystery. And there’s a dog (named Beach). That always makes a book better. THE BAD - too many over-the-top grumpy old guy stereotypes the main character espouses. Plus, there’s a lot of telling instead of showing. THE UGLY - the subtle and blatant political commentary (overstating his hatred of political correctness, how he regularly watches FOX “News,” and acting like “defund the police” was a real thing). The naivety and hot button political rants aside, the story was still fun to follow, as there was no one true suspect who would have followed the man to all of his ex-girlfriends’ cities and then kill them. Each murder had different suspects and motives. The big reveal, however, was meh at best. But it was an easy read if nothing else.

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Tripower53
What old guys get up to...
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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4 stars

This is a fun book to read. No swearing, sex or violence. (Only allusions to it.)

This older fella writes a blog, but it is also shown on YouTube. He writes about ordinary, everyday things. It is wildly popular.

Mr. Spoelstra writes a funny little intro for each chapter.

He gets an idea to revisit his old girlfriends - before he became happily married. He and a friend track down each of the three women. He flies to wherever they are living. He tells the story of the meeting; what is said and what then happens. These stories are humorous as well.

When someone starts to murder his old girlfriends, the police assume that he is the murderer. He sets out to find the real killer. He hires a private detective. Whatever they uncover, he reports in his blog. It all goes viral.

The murderer and the police don’t appreciate this.

The writing and plotting of this novel is well done. It reads linearly and quickly.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes “clean” mysteries, cozy mysteries or just to have a good laugh.

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A good read
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2024
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A good read

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This book is hilarious
Reviewed in Germany on September 23, 2024
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The humor in this book is very to my liking. The murder mystery was so captivating that I read it in one go. And as it has #1 in the title, I'm now off to get #2.

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Twists
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2025
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The plot twists and turns keep you captivated to the end.

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A good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2024
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The book was an easy read about a 'old man' and his adventures. At the the start of each chapter there was a few quotes that brought a smile to my face.
This review is written by a woman that is older than than the 'old guy' that is the main character of the book!!!

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It's different
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2024
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An elderly man who writes a blog takes up his friends suggestion to look up old girlfriends but someone starts killing them off. With a group of retired cops and Reggie a female detective they investigate. The story is great the characters are fun and the end is amazing.

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