The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp is a well written, challenging, and fun mystery. I found everything about this to be charming and cozy and really enjoyed the journey of growing old.

This was a fun and somewhat cozy mystery. Loved the antics Agnes and the rest of Sunset hall get into. The missing teeth, falling asleep and othe inconveniences of getting old when you are trying to unravel a murder were entertaining. I found thebfirst half of the book more enjoyable then the last, as the story ramped up I actually felt less invested. But overall I enjoyed it and would read a sequel if there was one.

I also really enjoyed The chapters from Hettie's perspective. She is a fabulous tortoise.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for an advanced audiobook for review.

On the surface this appears to be a charming and cleverly written mystery. And it is that, but it is also a really sad glimpse into growing old and dealing with all that that can mean.

The mystery was challenging and fun, and not too predictable. The characters were incredibly amusing and the entire dynamic of their living situation had my chuckling more than once, especially the random glimpses into their past lives.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio copy to listen to in exchange for an honest review.

What happens when the generation of law enforcement and secret agents gets to their sunset years but still want life (and death) on their own terms? Agnes has created a house share opportunity for like minded seniors to live together. The cast of characters in this novel are so quirky! They each have their own issues and flaws and strengths. It's a brilliant book! Once I started I wasn't able to stop until I was done.

A truly delightful read that showcases aging and what it can do to your body and mind, but also about a group of eccentric elderly people who want to live on their own terms. Plus, of course… murder…

This is a cozy mystery of sorts, I think. I’m not completely familiar with the genre. But what starts as one murder turns quickly into two among this group of people living their sunset years in (and among) a vast house. Agnes Sharp and her housemates are determined to find out what happened while trying to avoid suspicion from the police who are now constantly sniffing around.

I adored Agnes. She was a fierce woman. I felt so strongly for her in this book as she maneuvers through her jumbled memories. The fear of your mind being active but your body not working so well, and reversed, where your body works but your kind cannot keep up is a terrible thing. It is in fact a major fear of mine. So, seeing this play out for her was heartbreaking but also uplifting.

I also really loved that we get to see this group of wild old folks now as they are, but we get little glimpses into the lives they led and the careers they had.

My interest in the plot did begin to wane a little here and there, but the scatterbrained-ness of the story telling matched the ambience. And the narration of this book was so well done. I thought Moira Quirk did fantastic through the various characters and little sounds of surprise and discomfort. Just really well done.

I received an ALC from Soho Crime and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

This mystery is set in a sleepy English countryside, Sunset Hall is a house shared by the old and unruly. This includes Agnes Sharp. Even though they have some issues, nothing prepares them for an unexpected visit from a police officer with some shocking news. A body has been discovered next door. Everyone puts on a long face for show, but they are secretly relieved that the body in question is not the body they are currently hiding in the shed. Now they must figure out who killed their neighbor so they can pin Lilith's murder on them as well. Thus killing two (old) birds with one stone (cold killer). Will they be able to pull this off?

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I thought the narrator did a great job! This sassy group of senior citizen sure are entertaining! There were a few times that it kind of drug on. However, I still really enjoyed this one.

Read if you enjoy:
Elderly main characters
Mystery
Whodunnit

elderly, ex-spy, ex-military, local-law-enforcement, care-home, pet-dog, pet-tortoise, murder, murder-investigation, burglar, situational-humor, verbal-humor, cosy-mystery, twins, ex-cop*****

This is a terrific fun read for a retired nurse who once spent several years working in care homes/centers.
The tortoise, the wolfhound, and a houseful of old dears. And a murder or two. They're not so much dotty as having blinks in their memory to match their physical failings. Some are former secret service and even an ex-copper, but they are much more fun than most can expect. Absolutely loved it!
Thanks to Amy Bojang for translating from the original.
I requested and received a free temporary audio copy from RB Media/Recorded Books via NetGalley! Voice artist Moira Quirk added many good things to the fun and entertainment.

“There was nowhere you could feel more alive than at a good funeral.”

Oh, that was FABULOUS. ;)
I have a hard time figuring out what genre this is because it feels so much deeper than your average cozy mystery. The characters were ALIVE just as much as the story. One of my favorite mystery novels I’ve ever read, but it truly was just so cozy.
Playing on the new trope of elderly people solving murders, we follow the residents of Sunset Hall as a killer is on the loose and targeting old folks. Who could it be? What is their motive? Trust that Agnes Sharp and her friends will figure it out! (Along with a personable tortoise and loyal dog.)
As stated previously, the depth of the characters was immaculate. You learn so much about everyone. Their past, their current struggles as they reach their later years of life, and what it means to be alive as you age. And the story, how they come together to solve this string of crimes is heartwarming and so much fun. You feel like you’re right there with them - hanging out with Hettie the tortoise, sticking your nose up at Edwina’s biscuits, forgetting (or declining) to take your medication with Agnes. I want to be their best friend and roam the grounds of Sunset Hall with Brexit at my heels.
If you love a good story, sweet characters, laugh out loud moments and others that will keep you at the edge of your seat - don’t miss out on this one. I need more of Agnes Sharp, please!
The narrator for the audiobook was one of the best. She was so animated, took on the role of each character with finesse, and kept me engaged the entire time. Everything was great, and I need to know what the Sunset Halls gang will get up to next!

Thank you to NetGalley who provided me with an audiobook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All of these thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was so fun and clever. Elderly people, murder and a tortoise. What more could you want?? Thanks NetGalley!

A murder mystery surrounding a cast of quirky, independent seniors committed to living together and taking care of each other. Each character has a fascinating backstory, and the story remains funny while tackling topics of aging.

Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.

The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann, an audiobook narrated by Moira Quirk was an incredibly amazing book that made me laugh loud like never before. I can't even express how much I loved this book!
This book is about a bunch of elderly people who live in Sunset Hallshare. Agnes converted her house into a share house to ensure she will not die lonely as she didn't want to move to the care home. The idea was that they would look after each other and make the end of their life more enjoyable. The problems started when they discovered Lillith, one of the residents, dead. They desperately wanted to find out who did it before the police found out, just in case it was one of them. All this will put them in unbelievable situations. Some were comical, some dangerous but it didn't stop them look for the truth. And the final twist was just unexpected and so good!
I am so happy that I had a chance to listen to this audiobook. I wanted to listen to something different and I chose correctly!
Thanks, NetGalley, RB Media for the opportunity to listen to this book! Thank you Moira Quirk for making this book sound too realistic! Perfect job! I enjoyed it so, so much!
#TheSunsetYearsofAgnesSharp #NetGalley #RBMedia

Leoni Swann charmed me with "Three Bags Full" so I jumped at the chance to listen to her latest audiobook narrated by the always fantastic Moira Quirk. The detectives in this cozy mystery are a group of achy octogenarians who along with the reader are a bit foggy brained as the story unfolds. The struggle is real as the team shuffles along with crankiness, misdirection, and a whiny grandchild in tow. The right amount of quirkiness for this reader.

3.5 stars This one will be hard to review. It started super slow and I was super confused, could be due to being translated from German to English? It took me awhile to get all the characters straight in my head, that's harder in audio than a book for me. It started out with a tortoise's POV and that really threw me for a loop, but she becomes a part of the story and a beloved character in the book. This book has a big friendship theme, these senior citizens just want to live with dignity and still be independent, absolutely not to the nursing home. With the slow start and the confusion, I was very close to DNF, but I'm glad I persevered because it was quite a charming story. Now I'll need time to process it. The narrator did a good job with all the characters. I had to read this at 1.75x rate because I was so confused and needed time to process. Normally I listen at 2 or 2.25x rate. I've read a book with an octopus and now a turtle in reads in the last 30 days, what next? Thanks Netgalley and RB Media for the opportunity to listen. #TheSunsetYearsofAgnesSharp #NetGalley

This book is really cute and the audio narration was excellent. I’m loving this genre of old people mysteries - they’re such a fun group and the representation feels necessary that life and excitement doesn’t end with age.
The mystery was slightly hard to follow because there were a lot of characters right off the bat and I felt like I couldn’t keep track of them all.
Overall, the house all these older people chose to live in and the way they looked out for each other was so sweet. I enjoyed the addition of the grandson, even though I don’t tend to love children in books, and I didn’t see all the twists coming (cause there were quite a few).
Definitely recommend and I hope this becomes a series.

Taking you through a linear character introduction, the book is a sedated saga of uncanny people living together at Sunset Hall. While all these old birds are trying to keep their unhurried bodies and noses out of other people's business, someone is set on framing them for the recent murderous events. And that sets in motion the trail of events following them trying to solve this case.

I am gradually building up a taste for books like these that are more peculiar and character-driven than anything else. It is shocking to see how well the author has described the challenges of old age among its characters. Reading this book felt like observing the scenes from the side road. It's not very serious, but it does deliver good content and some insights into the actual challenges that come with one's age. But even in the face of it, a good spirit and a little motivation is what it takes to keep you going.

Genre: #mystery #womensfiction
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

This was such a fun and quirky mystery!
I would give this book a 3.5/5
Though I didn’t find the story overall very captivating, I did enjoy my time listening to this book and would recommend it for those who would like a fun mystery.
There were some slower paced parts, but that’s to be expected when the characters of the story are senior citizens solving a murder.

I enjoyed the deep friendship between the characters and how they helped each other with the trials of old age.

The plot is also good, nothing too extravagant or unique. However, this story had some fun twists that I didn’t expect.

If you liked “Thursday Murder Club”, I think you’ll enjoy this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book "The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp" and all opinions expressed are my own. I listened to the audiobook. I thought the blurb sounded good. I just could not follow along with this book. It seemed like so much was going on. I gave it a chance and DNF at about 20%.

The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp is a whole new geriatric take on a cozy mystery! Agnes Sharp lives at Sunset Hall with other "old and unruly" individuals. They have the normal problems that come from a certain age, until a police officer shows up and tells them there has been a murder next door. They are just happy it is not the body they have in the shed. Are they up to solving the case and fixing their "little problem of a body"?

The premise of this book is absolutely amazing. I was so excited for it and as soon as I started listening to the audio I was immediately enthralled by the narrator. But from there on I was a bit let down. Overall it was not near as exciting or memorable as I thought it would be. I absolutely love the blurb and it was a fun mystery, especially with the shenanigans that went on with Agnes and her crew. That was the most exciting part of the book for me though.

I think this is a great book for cozy mystery lovers. I just was not as engaged as I thought I would be though.

Agnes Sharp and her friends are hilarious, quirky, and, at-times, out right ridiculous. But never have I been more invested in an elderly mystery case! All the past interconnected histories and the introduction of the chocolate-loving grandson kept me returning to this book eager to hear what was next.

I did listen to this as an audiobook which I think helped keep the pace up when other reviewers claim it had stalled. Moira Quirk, the narrator, was fantastic and made it very easy to follow the story and plot. Each scene visualized so specifically in my head so kudos to an excellent narrator and fantastic writing.

The twist and turns led us to an end that I earlier thought about but forgotten along the way - my favorite kind of mystery. And I would definitely pick up anything else in the future with Agnes and her rag-tag team of detectives.

“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart,” the American movie star Mae West once said, and the residents of a senior citizens’ home share in the quaint English village of Duck End can attest to it. In addition to the common ailments of old age, they face an unexplained murder at a next-door house and another body in their own place. Albeit slowly (mobility issues), they spring into action.

Agnes, Edwina, Bernadette, Charlie, Marshall, and Winston have all seen their share of action in life. Some used to work for the police or military and are not strangers to using a gun. Some - like Edwina - are more spiritual, do yoga, and feel a deep connection to a pet tortoise, but they can be remarkably effective when needed. They don’t want to “age gracefully” and decide that maintaining their independence is the most essential thing in their lives. It is terrifying to think they might change so much as not to be themselves anymore.

I enjoyed listening to this cozy mystery much more than I expected. It was humorous and serious and didn’t try to sugarcoat the many problems of old age. Still, those problems were shown just as obstacles to deal with and overcome with the help of friends. The quirky characters of the house are depicted with warmth and a sense of humor, and their dignity and friendship shine throughout the plot. The plot is also good, full of exciting turns and twists. I adored the pet tortoise Hettie and a frisky wolfhound Brexit.

“The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp” is another example of the trend of cozy mysteries with seniors as main characters – “Thursday Murder Club” or “Killers of Certain Age,” just to mention a few, and a great addition to this newer genre, combining fun and seriousness into a tasty treat for cozy mystery lovers.