Description:
Sixty-year-old widow Ginny Cole thought she'd used up her life quota of bad luck.
Brief description: Amanda Ashby was born in Australia but now lives in New Zealand. She has a degree in English and Journalism, and like all good Australians, she headed to England as soon as she graduated, where she met her husband, while serving him a pint. Her debut book was nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award, and her first young adult book was listed by the New York Public Libraryʼs Stuff for the Teen Age. She's since gone on to write over twenty-five books and when she's not pretending to look busy, she likes to delight her family by constantly rearranging the furniture.
Review Quotes:
'I just loved this book, I read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. The story was so good, I just had to read on to find out more. This book has some amazing characters they just seem so much fun. I was very sad to have come to the end of this book and I look forward to the next book in the series.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Had everything I love about a cozy mystery--an excellent cast of (sometimes eccentric) characters, a quirky cat, a charming village...and a grumpy detective inspector who glares at everyone (I loved him!)... There were lots of twists and turns and the mystery kept me guessing right to the end. A great start to the series. Can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Such an entertaining and fun cozy murder mystery. I was immediately immersed in the story... The group of widows are so charming, adorable and quirky... you want to be their friends and join their group... I can't wait to read the next book, and I can't wait to see what trouble the widows get into next.' Reader review, 5 stars
'If you liked The Thursday Murder Club, this book is for you. I loved this cozy mystery! Ginny and her amateur detective friends are a hoot. I loved the different personalities all coming together and solving the small village's recent murders. I'm looking forward to book 2!' Reader review, 5 stars
'I couldn't put it down... The characters are believable and the story unfolded at an excellent pace - I loved it and will recommend it to all my friends.' Reader review, 5 stars
'An utterly delightful read... It's a very cozy mystery and has MC Beaton vibes which I love... For anyone looking for a book that combines heartwarming characters and just the right amount of mystery, The Widows' Guide to Murder is a must-read. Highly recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was delightful!... I was especially drawn in by the quirky characters, whacky hijinks, and an especially twisty, really-hard-to-guess mystery! Ginny and her new friends were a delight to read about. If you like Sister Boniface or Agatha Raisin, you will enjoy this series!' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was such a lovely read! I love an older character and a cosy murder mystery... So many twists and I didn't ever consider the killer... Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club!' Reader review, 5 stars
'I so loved this... read with a smile... Sometimes you take a chance when reading a new author, and I'm so very glad I did.' Reader review, 5 stars