An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good

An ABA IndieNext Selection for November 2018 A Loan Stars Top 10 Pick November 2018 Praise for An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good This elderly lady stops at nothing in her desire for a peaceful existence. I ought to feel guilty for enjoying her crimes, but I don't. The stories are written with such persuasive logic and delicious irony that I want the killing to continue indefinitely. --Peter Lovesey, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Darkly engaging . . . The murders Maud pulls off are meticulously plotted and executed, and one of the pleasures of the stories lies in watching Maud in action. --The Toronto Star The juxtaposition of the way Maud presents in the world, as elderly, somewhat frail, and what she is capable of doing when she is thwarted makes for a really intriguing read that is often laugh out loud funny. --Lily Bartel, WAMC's The Roundtable A petite, deliciously dry set of short stories . . . grab this one as a stocking-stuffer for the mystery lover on your list. --The News & Observer Deliciously dark . . . Imagine a ticked-off Miss Marple with the conscience of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley and the cold-blooded pragmatism of Jack Reacher. --Mystery Scene Magazine A succinct treatise on how to get away with murder. This is a terrific little dollop of crime. Just beware of the little old lady who lives upstairs. --Washington Independent Review of Books The perfect size for stowing in your handbag with your hard candies and spare garrote wire. --Literary Hub If you're into crime stories, dark humor, and want it centered around an octogenarian, run to this collection. --Book Riot Dark, irreverent, and hilariously funny. --Booklist, Starred Review Exceptional . . . Readers will be amused by how sharp-as-a-tack Maud plays the forgetful, fuzzy-brained old lady to achieve her ends. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review A juicy dose of senior justice. The book is pure fun. --Kirkus Reviews A wonderful discovery . . . Who knew the grim Swedish crime school included a writer this merry . . . and merciless? --The Shawangunk Journal Morbid, mysterious, and outrageously funny...this collection is a wonderful example of the more uproarious side of Scandinavian Noir, one that doesn't often reach our shores and should be savored when it does. --CrimeReads Top of the line . . . [Maud] has a take-no-prisoners penchant for survival and can go from zero to 90 whether practicing self-defense or administering rough justice. She does both and more in this collection of finely written and memorable stories. --BookReporter The elderly female antihero we never knew we needed . . . Suspenseful, funny, and certainly unique, this story is one you won't want to miss this holiday season. --BookTrib These wicked, funny tales . . . could be the product of an illicit union between Arsenic and Old Lace and The Talented Mr. Ripley. --Reviewing the Evidence A completely different type of murderer than the regular mystery reader is used to. --Pop Goes Fiction Maud is just too good when she is up to no good . . . [her] 'adventures' make for grisly fun, and a quick read if you're in the mood to dip into a bit of Scandinavian noir. --Reading Reality A delicious acid-drop of a book. --University Book Store (Seattle, WA) Full of fun (and a little bit of gore), this small book will leave you laughing. -Odyssey Bookshop, (South Hadley, MA) Never underestimate 88-year-old ladies--nearly deaf, living alone, and using wheeled walkers--when it comes to murder . . . You won't want to miss Tursten's clever stories. --Karen Briggs, The Booknook (East Tawas, MI) Helene Tursten, the author of many popular Scandinavian crime thrillers, has shifted gears to offer up this lively and darkly funny tale . . . You will never take seniors for granted again! --Eagle Harbor Book Company (Bainbridge Island, WA) I thoroughly enjoyed all the wicked things this elderly lady got up to in this fun little read from the author of the Inspector Irene Huss Investigation series. A great gift for a mystery reader. --Queen Anne Book Company (Seattle, WA) Praise for Helene Tursten As good as Louise Welsh's similarly creepy tour of Glasgow. --Gillian Flynn, Entertainment Weekly These days Scandinavian crime writers are thick on the ground. It's nice to see that the women can be just as bloodthirsty as the men. --The New York Times Book Review [Tursten] imbues this novel with a cold chill of dread that can't be attributed only to the subfreezing temperatures of G teborg in winter. --Chicago Sun Times Truly satisfying. --Philadelphia Inquirer An engaging mystery with a very likable heroine. With a writing style reminiscent of Camilla L ckberg or Henning Mankell, Helene Tursten offers a detective with a nuanced and compelling personal life, as well as a dark and intriguing mystery. --Shelf Awareness