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A Silver Sleuths Mystery #1
Classic Revenge
The tragic accident claiming the life of Susan Wiley had been classified as just that, an accident. Then why is her husband being charged with her murder? The very thought is ludicrous. But Chief of Police Henry Espinoza doesn't agree, refusing to listen to arguments that Sam's neighbors, Trish Anderson, Edna Radcliff and Millie Morrow present regarding his character and the relationship he had with his wife.
Angry at being dismissed so easily, the women resolve to prove Sam's innocence, not only to help their friend, but to show Henry they are not ready for a nursing home just yet. Using the experience, determination, and pigheadedness their combined ages of 193 years afford them, they rush headlong into danger and intrigue, learning something about themselves during the process. They seem to have a knack for this detective stuff!
Angry at being dismissed so easily, the women resolve to prove Sam's innocence, not only to help their friend, but to show Henry they are not ready for a nursing home just yet. Using the experience, determination, and pigheadedness their combined ages of 193 years afford them, they rush headlong into danger and intrigue, learning something about themselves during the process. They seem to have a knack for this detective stuff!
262 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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June 26, 2010
Susan Wiley’s death was considered an accident until her husband, Sam was charged with murder. Susan and Sam’s neighbors and close friends decide to take matters into their own hands and investigate. Trish, Edna and Millie embark on a deadly investigation to prove Sam’s innocence and prove that Susan's death was no accident.
Crime investigation meets the Golden Girls! This book has it all from suspense to humor to mystery. It’s a great summer read and the characters kept me laughing throughout the book. The plot was great and the girls stop at nothing to get to the truth.
Kelly rolled the dice and took risks with what these elderly women say and do, and it was the perfect gamble. As has often been said, no risk, no reward…Kelly definitely has reward coming her way.
Reviewed by Claudia Vargas for Suspense Magazine
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Crime investigation meets the Golden Girls! This book has it all from suspense to humor to mystery. It’s a great summer read and the characters kept me laughing throughout the book. The plot was great and the girls stop at nothing to get to the truth.
Kelly rolled the dice and took risks with what these elderly women say and do, and it was the perfect gamble. As has often been said, no risk, no reward…Kelly definitely has reward coming her way.
Reviewed by Claudia Vargas for Suspense Magazine
www.suspensemagazine.com
March 3, 2011
While this is a mystery, it is character driven instead of plot driven. The characters are wonderful - women we have all known in some point of our lives: Trish, who's addicted to coffee and allergic to exercise; Edna: who's constantly worrying about what her husband will think, and Millie, who makes up for being short by bossing everyone around. This is a fun mystery - no darkness for these ladies! Curl up with it and enjoy yourself!
November 14, 2025
perfectly executed, could’ve been a little less predictable.
September 27, 2011
Avalon and Mitzi Kelly bring you the first book in the Silver Sleuths series. Classic Revenge combines all the elements of the cozy mystery; the small neighborhood setting, the likeable amateur sleuth (in this case three), no graphic violence or profanity for a fun and engaging read.
In Classic Revenge a dear friend of Trish, Edna and Millie has died. At first her death is ruled accidental but then the woman’s husband, Sam, is arrested for her murder. The women, whose combined age is 193, are incensed. How could anyone believe Sam could murder the love of his life?
The police are convinced they have their ‘man’ and aren’t interested in investigating further. These strong and determined ladies are not going to sit still while Sam is railroaded; despite being warned of the dangers of involving themselves with murder suspects the trio begin their investigation.
As they doggedly follow the intricate twists of the plot, the ladies find plenty of clues and possible scenarios eventually ending up with more danger and suspects than expected only to find themselves held at gunpoint.
In Classic Revenge a dear friend of Trish, Edna and Millie has died. At first her death is ruled accidental but then the woman’s husband, Sam, is arrested for her murder. The women, whose combined age is 193, are incensed. How could anyone believe Sam could murder the love of his life?
The police are convinced they have their ‘man’ and aren’t interested in investigating further. These strong and determined ladies are not going to sit still while Sam is railroaded; despite being warned of the dangers of involving themselves with murder suspects the trio begin their investigation.
As they doggedly follow the intricate twists of the plot, the ladies find plenty of clues and possible scenarios eventually ending up with more danger and suspects than expected only to find themselves held at gunpoint.
August 17, 2010
Trish and her friends Millie and Edna are stunned when their neighbor, Sam, is accused of murdering his wife. They were saddened by Susan's death, but surely it was accidental! But they slowly realize that Susan really was murdered--and they're also sure that Sam was the target, more than the perpetrator, of the crime. The three women take risks to prove their friend is innocent.
May 18, 2012
Mitzi Kelly is able to take her readers inside the lives of her characters. In this book, Trish, Edna, and Millie become self-appointed detectives when they decide the police aren't doing their jobs in solving the murder of their friend.
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December 27, 2014Category: Mystery
January 9, 2019
Fun book! Fast read
This was cute, and a east read. I just wished that I liked a few of the characters more. I found one of them to be very unlikeable, which almost ruined it for me, but I finished it any way. But besides that, it was a fun book to read. Just not sure if I will read another book if it has the same characters in it.
This was cute, and a east read. I just wished that I liked a few of the characters more. I found one of them to be very unlikeable, which almost ruined it for me, but I finished it any way. But besides that, it was a fun book to read. Just not sure if I will read another book if it has the same characters in it.
February 26, 2020
Trish, Edna, and Millie comprise the silver sleuths of Mitzi Classic Kelly's story of Classic Revenge. The three ladies are part and partial to solving several murders. This mystery is an entertaining easy read.
December 24, 2017
Great read
I really loved the relationship between these women, maybe even more them the mystery itself. I will be reading this author again
I really loved the relationship between these women, maybe even more them the mystery itself. I will be reading this author again
February 4, 2018
Good read
Good read, decent plot, engaging characters...would read more by this author.. as I got to the end, could imagine this as a made-for-tv movie.
Good read, decent plot, engaging characters...would read more by this author.. as I got to the end, could imagine this as a made-for-tv movie.
March 20, 2018
Really Liked
I really liked this book. These crazy ladies made me laugh. The twist was good I thought it was some else and to my surprise it was someone I never thought.
I really liked this book. These crazy ladies made me laugh. The twist was good I thought it was some else and to my surprise it was someone I never thought.
February 3, 2019
Cute story about several older ladies solving a murder case. As I'm one of those seniors, I enjoyed their antics.
October 29, 2021
Ok, light read. Couldn't get into the characters enough to read next one in series.
September 7, 2015
When three "older" ladies discover that their friend has been arrested for the murder of his wife, they do not doubt his innocence. Unfortunately, the police are convinced that they have their man. This sets the ladies off on an investigation of their own seeking evidence of their friend's innocence. Their investigation involves all sorts of zany antics, some of questionable legality. As they come closer to learning the truth, another murder occurs. Will the three amatuer detectives survive to see their friend cleared?
This delightful read will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat until the very last page!
This delightful read will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat until the very last page!
September 19, 2013
I got the ebook version of this from Amazon for $1. It was money well spent. While I don't feel the need to read any additional books in this series (although there may be only one more), it was a solidly fine read. I liked the characters and felt like I knew them. I wasn't sure who the killer was till the end. Kelly has a couple "ticks" that get repeated a few times too many but they don't ruin the experience. If you're looking for a fast and breezy mystery, you could do a lot worse.
February 21, 2015
Good Story, But ...
I really liked this cozy mystery! It was funny and kept me guessing. The "silver sleuths" were delightful characters. I'll definitely buy more in this series. My only complaint is that the text-to-speech didn't work properly (not sure whose fault that is). About once every couple of paragraphs, it would repeat the last 2 syllables of a word -- very distracting!
I really liked this cozy mystery! It was funny and kept me guessing. The "silver sleuths" were delightful characters. I'll definitely buy more in this series. My only complaint is that the text-to-speech didn't work properly (not sure whose fault that is). About once every couple of paragraphs, it would repeat the last 2 syllables of a word -- very distracting!
October 20, 2013
The writer Mitzi Kelly spends too much time trying to be cute and funny instead of focusing on the plot. The book was unrealistic. You just wouldn't be so cutsy if one of your best friend's wife was murdered. Also, you do seniors an injustice by writing them as such simpletons. In a word it was hokey.
December 11, 2014
A quaint little cozy
If you like clean-cut cozy mysteries, then you'll like this one. The story drags a bit in places, but overall it is a fast, light read. Hopefully the next story to feature these characters will flesh them out a little more & possibly throw in a romance for Trish.
If you like clean-cut cozy mysteries, then you'll like this one. The story drags a bit in places, but overall it is a fast, light read. Hopefully the next story to feature these characters will flesh them out a little more & possibly throw in a romance for Trish.
March 9, 2014
Funny little mystery
The characters were funny and entertaining. The author painted a great picture of the three older ladies and made me wish for neighbors like them. The murder mystery had a lot of twists and turns to keep you interested in the story.
The characters were funny and entertaining. The author painted a great picture of the three older ladies and made me wish for neighbors like them. The murder mystery had a lot of twists and turns to keep you interested in the story.
March 12, 2015
Enjoyable
Recommended for those who enjoy reading light mysteries. The plot is unlikely, but the main characters, three middle aged women, are likeable and their interaction is often humorous. Am planning to read the next book in this series.
Recommended for those who enjoy reading light mysteries. The plot is unlikely, but the main characters, three middle aged women, are likeable and their interaction is often humorous. Am planning to read the next book in this series.
October 15, 2020
The characters are cute, but not entirely believable, and it's very distressing to see them put themselves in danger. This is like a blend of a cozy and a thriller, and I'm not entirely sure it works. I might be interested in reading another novel, just to see if the characters deepen a bit.
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July 8, 2022Two chapters in, and I had to stop reading it. Could not get into the silly characters and their relationships.
July 23, 2013
Read Miss Marple. It's better.
October 27, 2013
What a fun read. These old gals are a hoot.
March 20, 2014
Amusing but dumb.
June 8, 2014
The characters didn't seem to be developed well. They just ran around looking for clues and avoiding the police. I would not read another one.
August 24, 2016
A fluff mystery; easy and fun to read.
September 19, 2016
Not that great. I wanted to like the characters, but I didn't really like any of them.,
September 27, 2016
Good read
This is a very enjoyable read. Funny at times, but really kept your interest. It also shows that you never get too old to defend friends.
This is a very enjoyable read. Funny at times, but really kept your interest. It also shows that you never get too old to defend friends.
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