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368
Novel • Fiction
Various • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn follows four retired female assassins—Billie, Helen, Natalie, and Mary Alice—who discover they are targets of their former employer, the Museum. During a Caribbean cruise, they recognize the threat and fake their deaths. Together, they plot to dismantle the leadership of the Museum, uncovering betrayal and corruption while relying on each other’s skills to survive. The book features instances of sexual harassment, violence, and murder.
Humorous
Adventurous
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Gritty
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Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn delivers a witty, entertaining narrative about seasoned female assassins facing betrayal. Reviews praise its humor, strong character development, and unique plot. However, some critics find pacing issues and predictability in the storyline. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of unconventional thrillers.
Readers who enjoy a mix of mystery, humor, and strong female leads will relish Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Fans of Janet Evanovich's One for the Money and Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club will appreciate the witty dialogue and dynamic characters in this engaging tale of seasoned assassins.
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Helen Randolph
Comes from an upper-class background, with expertise in firearms and detail-oriented skills, dealing with recent widowhood and finding new purpose.
Mary Alice Tuttle
The group's poison expert and idealist, recruited for her skills and advocacy for justice, navigating a new phase of honesty in her personal life.
Natalie Schuyler
An effusive personality with expertise in weaponry and explosives, whose loyalty and emotional vibrancy add depth to the team's dynamic.
Constance Halliday
A founder of the Museum and former WWII intelligence operative, she is instrumental in training and inspiring the members of Project Sphinx.
Vance Gilchrist
Originally a mentor figure, he becomes a contentious presence due to views that clash with Billie's capabilities and approach.
Martin Fairbrother
Second-in-command of the Museum’s Acquisitions department, known for his mild-mannered demeanor but with ulterior motives.
Naomi Ndiaye
A highly skilled agent in foreign languages and intelligence gathering, with a no-nonsense approach and a key role in modernizing the Museum's operations.
Christopher Taverner
A British member of the Museum and an assassin with a past romantic connection to Billie, valuing women as equals.
Minka
A young Ukrainian tech expert and Billie’s protege, dedicated and supportive in using her technical skills to assist the team.
368
Novel • Fiction
Various • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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