Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

I feel like this book ended up being what I wanted a certain other series involving senior citizens solving cosy murders to be. It was lovely to have that itch scratched, particularly after being let down by the other one! In a small British residential square, Celeste, an octogenarian with a keen eye for the happenings in her buildings, has hired two of her tenants to solve a murder (which eventually turns into more than one!). Without giving too much away, the twists and turns are good, the suspects believable, the police intervention and consequences realistic, and the whole journey a thoroughly fun one!

I really like the main characters and their voices (particularly Audrey - I did find that sometime Lewis was a bit unrealistic, but that is to be expected given his age and general vibe!). The points of view are well done in this book, and I found myself tearing through to get to the next part. I did think that there could have been a bit more focus on some of the connections, but all in all, this is a tight murder mystery with a lot of fun to be had. Looking forward to seeing the next one in the series, should there be more!

This is a fun cozy mystery told from multiple perspectives. I enjoyed the cast of characters and the London setting. The short chapters and alternating narrators make this a quick read. Would recommend!

Fans of the cosy mystery genre will love this quirky whodunnit centred around a London apartment building (content warnings for domestic violence). Before you sign a lease, be aware that Celeste van Duren watches over her tenants with a protective eye and a pair of secret binoculars. Celeste is 82 years old but refuses to sit on the sidelines as residents in her building are murdered - she needs the inside scoop & the police aren't up for the job. I thought Celeste was a hoot, and when she recruits Audrey (a cleaner) and Lewis (a crime writer) as her deputy investigators – the criminals don’t stand a chance. I enjoyed the fact that Audrey and Lewis had their own personal and professional obstacles to overcome while they’re hunting down the killers. The two amateur detectives balanced each other well in terms of skills and personality quirks. Each tenant in the building felt well-imagined with their own backstories to discover. The pacing flowed well and I had a giggle over some of the character descriptions – looking at you "human potato in a white wig". I’d definitely follow more adventures set in this cosy London apartment complex. I have a feeling there are a lot more secrets buried in the foundations.
Review to be shared on FishbirdCentral.com closer to publication date. Thank you to Netgalley & Publishers for the early reader copy.

Absolutely loved this book! I am such a fan of Only Murders in the Building and this definitely is similar. Some parts in the investigation were slow, which is why I rated 4 stars not 5, but overall was such an intriguing and fun story. I always love a whodunnit and the characters were so fun to see their development and relationship grow.

Clever riff on And Then Were None but hobbled by length (50 to 100 pages could have been cut), too similar sounding character POVs and a lackluster (and not very believable) reveal