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Who's Killing the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?: Old Guys Murder Mystery #5 Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 336 ratings

Mystery writers scheme like crazy on how to murder somebody. That's what they do.

Now, one writer turns thinking into doing for real. With gusto.


Eight of the top mystery writers meet in a remote resort. Their mission: write a perfect mystery novel. They’d done it before with the #1 global smash-hit bestseller
Dead Men Don’t Age. To kick it off, they invite Charlie North, retired columnist and now famous blogger, to be the opening night speaker.

The writers are cocksure about the financial return. Heck, the movie rights are already in the bag for big bucks. They just have to sit down and do what they do best: write about murder. But, then, one writer gets murdered. Then another. Charlie North and his buddy Ben Tucker jump in to investigate.

The mystery writers keep writing. And another body falls. Charlie and Ben think they have it all figured out, but these writers are a strange and crafty bunch. They specialize in thinking up how to kill somebody, covering tracks, and not getting caught.

It all comes clear, in a single room, and justice seems to be served. Ah, not so fast.
There's more.

If you’re in the mood for a quirky mystery novel that plunks humor and suspense into the same blender, put this book in your hands today.

For sure, this book reads fast. Old guys like things fast.

By the way, this book doesn’t have cursing, not even amusing cursing. If this bothers you, feel free to let fly where you wish while reading the book. The author won’t be offended.

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WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT OTHER ‘WHO’S KILLING’ BOOKS…

“Looking for something to make you laugh? This is it. It captures the joy of aging and the camaraderie of men. The mystery was okay, the fun was in getting there.”

“This was one of the most enjoyable books I have read in ages. It is funny throughout but has really touched on real life. It has a great cast of characters that one would love to have as friends.”

“First of all, the main character is older and isn’t portrayed as A Superman. The anecdotes at the beginning of each chapter had me sharing most of them with my husband. And I must admit out of the literally thousands of mysteries I have read, none have ended this way.”

“If you’re a senior who often reminisces about your younger days, you’ll love this book. It’s not politically correct but an honest take on what life was like before the internet.”

“Must reading for us old guys. A fast paced, imaginative, and laugh-out-loud funny mystery. Lovable characters, especially Beach, the stray dog.”

“This book had me laughing several times while keeping me into the mystery going on. The old guys really won me over here. Enjoy!”

“I loved this book. Funny, irreverent and surprising twists make for a great read. As an officially old person, I can relate!”

“Honesty chapter 12, that was a gut buster for me. I laugh whenever I think about it.
You will love this book; it is a mystery but sometimes funny.”

“What a great book to put first the older generation’s life history and challenges along with solving a mystery I am close to the main character’s age. I have not laughed so hard in a long time.”

“I was thinking of another book series to compare this to. The 1st that came to mind was the Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Both series feature old people as protagonists. Both are fun to read. Both are mostly cozy mysteries. The one element I like better in Spoelstra’s series is that the main characters are American with American humor. This is not to swat at the British, not at all: the Old Guys Murder series is just more fun for me, as an American, to read. So there it is plain and simple: I’m reading not to make myself smarter, but for the fun of it all.”

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5S1ZP9M
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 8 ‏ : ‎ 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 mystery book for its interesting plot twists and well-developed characters. Moreover, the book is quick to read and customers find it entertaining, with one review highlighting its humorous opening chapters. Additionally, customers appreciate the author's storytelling skills.

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Customers enjoy the book's plot twists and well-thought-out plots that keep their interest with mystery elements.

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"...This was a fun, quick and engrossing mystery...." Read more

"...I loved the antidotes at the beginning of each chapter funny and interesting. It is a quick read...." Read more

"I love the lead ins to each chapter....a few examples: Chapter 4: Eight Year Olds write about their Grandparents...I like this one "Everybody should..." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining, with one review noting its delightful blend of wit, while another mentions its opening chapters with humorous pieces.

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"Enjoyed this very much, after just stumbling onto it on Kindle Unlimited...." Read more

"...The premise, the opening of chapters with a humorous piece, clearly defined characters and no dead writing to fill pages...." Read more

"...Some very pleasant memories that seem to have passed sooo quickley. Almost like yesterday.." Read more

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Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

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"...This was a fun, quick and engrossing mystery. I liked the character development and that the characters felt real with their attitudes and mannerisms..." Read more

"...The premise, the opening of chapters with a humorous piece, clearly defined characters and no dead writing to fill pages...." Read more

"...The characters were interesting, especially Charlie and Ben. The book kept me guessing "who done it" and I never did figure it out on my own...." Read more

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"It's truly amazing how many stories a good writer - and Spoelstra is a good writer - can get out of the same plot" Read more

"...They are well-written and the characters are fascinating. I highly recommend Jon Spoelstra's books." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
    I loved this low key, no nonsense story. The characters were believable and interesting.
    The quotes at the beginning of each chapter kept the sprit light although the story itself was about murders!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
    On a writing retreat, eight mystery writers meet up to write the next big mystery novel. These eight guys are masters of their trades, they have been researching and writing about serial killers and solving murders for decades, but once one of them is killed, things begin to go haywire. Two writers, Charlie North and his buddy Ben Tucker take it upon themselves to investigate the odd events happening. But will they be able to solve this? or will they too ultimately succumb to the murderer?
    This was a fun, quick and engrossing mystery. I liked the character development and that the characters felt real with their attitudes and mannerisms. This was certainly a fun book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to those of us who love mysteries.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
    Not only a book about two men and what they did in their retirement, but a very well written mystery. I loved the antidotes at the beginning of each chapter funny and interesting. It is a quick read. Just the thing to entertain and relax at the end of the day.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
    Enjoyed this very much, after just stumbling onto it on Kindle Unlimited. It reads quickly, keeps the reader interested, and is just complicated enough to satisfy. The short posts about old people were often quite funny and spot on. As the age of most of the characters, I felt drawn into the story and did not doubt any of the plot. And although I figured out some of the ending, much of it was not obvious until the steps were explained. Bravo for the perfect diversion!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
    Kept reading when I should've been doing other stuff. As a mystery writer myself, I can usually nail the killer but this time, it kept me guessing. Good work!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
    I love the lead ins to each chapter....a few examples: Chapter 4: Eight Year Olds write about their Grandparents...I like this one "Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television, because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us. Or It's funny , when they bend over, you hear gas leaks, and they blame the dog. Chapter 11 features George Carlin on Aging..."Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids?" And, he goes on with You BECOME 21. You TURN 30; You're PUSHING 40 etc. At the beginning of Chapter 16 Old Rancher gets a standing ovation after listening to the Sierra Club and The Forest Service give the ranchers an alternative way of controlling the Coyote population...read it you'll laugh BIG.
    Spoelstra claims these leads have nothing to do with the chapter, but don't kid yourself, they keep you on the topic of " Old" which incidentally all 5 books are written about everything from Killing Old Girlfriends to Old Bank Robbers....yada yada.
    My recommendation is read them all and tell your friends...they offer comic relief from "Current" events
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
    The lack of editing was distracting.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024
    I really enjoyed this book, just purchased another in the series. The premise, the opening of chapters with a humorous piece, clearly defined characters and no dead writing to fill pages. The pace and easy to follow cast made this a must read for me. I enjoy a book more if I do not struggle to place characters because of too many in play. I rarely recommend anything , as my tastes are sometime odd. This book and author are the exception, get it.
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