The Retirement Plan

The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs is jaw-droppingly hilarious, but that’s just the start. This wild story is meticulously plotted with wonderfully vivid characters and is an absolute scream from first page to last. So slick I can’t believe it’s a debut - strong contender for my cosy crime book of the year! – Janice Hallett, author of THE APPEALThe Retirement Plan is a razor sharp, clever, funny novel which is also surprisingly tender. I gulped it down over a couple of days and found myself both laughing, and gasping out loud at the twists and turns the story took. I defy you not to be rooting for these characters. It’s a triumph – Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGSA wonderful cosy crime novel with a sharp edge. Ingenious, twisty and often hilarious - with a neat ending - this debut from a former TV producer is certainly a match for Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club * DAILY MAIL *Incredibly funny with plot twists you won’t see coming * STYLIST *A sure-footed and deeply funny debut. Readers will turn the pages with glee as the interests of the desperate husbands and determined wives collide with a pack of Mumbai gangsters and a dog-loving private investigator. Hincenbergs knocks it out of the park on her first time at bat * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW *Blending Desperate Housewives and White Lotus vibes, this is a darkly funny crime novel about three women and their three useless husbands * MY WEEKLY *This funny, twisty read about three girlfriends who turn to murder (husbands watch out!) had me turning the pages late into the night. Razor-sharp and deviously dark! – Sarah Pearse, author of THE SANATORIUMRelentlessly and rambunctiously entertaining. A feel-good crime caper that could put a smile on the face of any hitman – Chris Brookmyre, author of THE CRACKED MIRRORSharp, wicked and thoroughly addictive! – Ian Moore, author of DEATH AND CROISSANTSIf crazy, switcheroo mysteries with a dark comic edge are your thing, then The Retirement Plan is the summer read for you … A triumphant crime caper that is funny and exciting * IRISH INDEPENDENT *Twisted, unexpected and a total riot. The most fun I’ve had with a book in ages – Clare Pooley, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECTThis crime romp is full of characters who will make you laugh out loud even while they are plotting their dark and dastardly deeds. Riotously funny and twisty * PLATINUM *The story carries the same darkly humorous vibes as Apple TV’s Bad Sisters, as the wives and husbands struggle with their decisions to do very bad things for somewhat good reasons, in very funny ways. A perfect read for those who are looking to lose themselves in a world of likable, flawed characters and are up for some wildly over-the-top hijinks * BOOKLIST *Deliciously dark, twisty and packed full of humour and charm, The Retirement Plan had me racing through the pages to witness the hijinks unfold. A hugely impressive debut from a real star in the making – Amy McCulloch, author of BREATHLESSThink Richard Osman mischievous, elderly pensioners meets Bad Sisters and Desperate Housewives … the shenanigans move fast and furiously * CRIMETIME *Absolutely hilarious is the only way to describe Sue Hincenbergs’ debut, The Retirement Plan, with a cast of charming but deeply flawed characters I couldn’t help rooting for! – Jessica Bull, author of MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATESVery entertaining, not least because of Hincenbergs’ sharp focus on the fault lines to be found in marriages almost four decades old … Great fun * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT *Sue Hincenbergs’ novel is so deliciously slippery, funny and unpredictable. A heady cocktail of Desperate Housewives and Elmore Leonard, served with a refreshingly amoral cast - I gulped it down – Keith Stuart, author of A BOY MADE OF BLOCKSPure, unadulterated fun. A darkly comic, delightfully devious, wickedly addictive caper from a new author to add to your must-read list! – Marissa Stapley, author of LUCKYThe perfect cocktail of well-plotted, good-hearted, murderous fun. Sue Hincenbergs has created a world of lovable characters, surprising twists, and satisfying resolutions – Nina Simon, author of MOTHER-DAUGHTER MURDER NIGHTOh, what a wicked web we weave when first we practice to deceive! The Retirement Plan has deception upon deception and twist upon twist as a group of unhappy couples plot to put an end to their marriages in ways that will surprise and delight you – Catherine Mack, author of EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION, SOMEONE DIES

Sue Hincenbergs is a former television producer who has worked on multiple award-winning programmes ranging from sitcoms to lifestyle. She oversaw the content on two national daily shows, including Canada’s longest-running morning show before turning her talents to live music specials. The Retirement Plan is her darkly humorous first novel.