Too Old for This

By Samantha Downing

Book Overview

A retired serial killer's quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there's only one option left--what's another murder? From bestselling author Samantha Downing.

Lottie Jones thought her crimes were behind her.

Decades earlier, she changed her identity and tucked herself away in a small town. Her most exciting nights are the weekly bingo games at the local church and gossiping with her friends.

When investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up on her doorstep asking questions about Lottie's past and specifically her involvement with numerous unsolved cases, well, Lottie just can't have that.

But getting away with murder is hard enough when you're young. And when Lottie receives another annoying knock on the door, she realizes this crime might just be the death of her. . . .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593101049
• ISBN13: 9780593101049
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

4 stars

TOO OLD FOR THIS by SAMANTHA DOWNING Love me an unhinged anti hero! Lottie Jones isn’t gonna let anyone stop her from enjoying her retirement years. She may be old and moving slower than she used to, but she’s still handling (serial killer) business! Sure what she’s doing is immoral and illegal, but she hasn’t been caught yet. Is it weird to cheer on a murderer? Sure. Does Lottie’s reasoning and logic make sense? Eh, that’s subjective. She sure does have a creative way of dealing with the hassles and roadblocks that come along. This was a fun ride, though I think it went on a little too long for me. Regardless, I enjoyed it and if you don’t take it too seriously you’ll like it too. Rating: 4/5 ⭐️