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In order to collect on their husbands’ life insurance policies, three middle-aged friends turn to murder—unaware that their husbands have a devious plan of their own, in this darkly funny debut perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

Meet three wives who want a new life, and three husbands who are in their way . . .

After thirty years of friendship, Pam dreams of her perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene, and their husbands—until the husbands pool their funds in an investment that goes terribly wrong. With their dreams of beachfront condos and a sunny, carefree retirement shattered, the women’s golden years are looking as dreary as their marriages.

Then one of the husbands dies in a freak accident and the other three women are shocked to see their friend rebound with a huge life insurance payout and a new life in Florida. In the aftermath, the three discover that their husbands have identical, seven-figure life insurance policies. A new dream begins to take form, and this time it involves a hitman.

Meanwhile, the remaining husbands have a secret retirement plan of their own. But when things begin to go awry, they fear their own scheme may have backfired . . . with deadly consequences. The husbands scramble to stay alive, but they may not be fast enough to outmanoeuvre their wives.

What follows is a high-stakes tale of cat and mouse that is both laugh-out-loud funny and unbearably tense and, ultimately, a big-hearted look at friendship, marriage, and middle age. 

“A razor sharp, clever, funny novel which is also surprisingly tender. . . I defy you not to be rooting for these characters. It’s a triumph." — Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things 

“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 cozy crime book of the year!” — Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal

"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 Sanitorium

“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 Investigates

“Relentlessly 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 Mirror

‘Sharp, wicked and thoroughly addictive!’ — Ian Moore, author of Death at the Chateau

“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 makin.” — Amy McCulloch, nationally bestseller author of Breathless

"Twisted, unexpected and a total riot. The most fun I’ve had with a book in ages." — Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project

"Oh, 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. Fans of the Finlay Donovan series will want to check this book out immediately!" — Catherine Mack, USA Today bestselling author of Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

“The 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 Night

 "This novel was pure, unadulterated fun. A darkly comic, delightfully devious, wickedly addictive caper from a new author to add to your must-read list!"
— Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky

“If 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.” — The Irish News

“A 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 (UK)

”Incredibly funny with plot twists you won't see coming.” — Stylist (UK)

“Blending Desperate Housewives and White Lotus vibes, this is a darkly funny crime novel about three women and their three useless husbands.”
— My Weekly

“Very entertaining, not least because of Hincenbergs's sharp focus on the fault lines to be found in marriages almost four decades old . . . Great fun.” — Sunday Independent

“This 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

“Think Richard Osman mischievous, elderly pensioners meets Bad Sisters and Desperate Housewives . . . the shenanigans move fast and furiously." — CrimeTime