Will I love An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed?

Maud may be elderly, but she's far from being sweet and innocent, and that makes her a revelation. She's not exactly a serial killer, but she does have a way of getting you on her side and understanding the decisions she makes. It's like one of those British cozy mysteries flipped on its head. And there's a bonus to this quick, fun read -- gingerbread cookie recipes in the back!

Now here’s a fun flip on so-called “cosy” crime. Remember the twist of Columbo, the way the show started with us viewers seeing the murderer commit the crime and then allowing us to watch Columbo slowly assembled his case against them? This book by Helene Tursten and translated to English by Marlaine Delargy offers a similar vibe. Our protagonist Maud has more than one notch on her proverbial belt, and we get to hear about each killing, along with the justification for them all. All the grit you’d expect from Scandinavian crime, but with the delightful slant of this outwardly… show more.