Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About) (Tucson Valley Retirement Community #1)

A fresh start, a twist of fate, and a whole lot of unexpected drama.

Freshly divorced Rosi Laruee—named Rosisophia Doroche after her mother’s beloved Golden Girls—is ready for a quiet, stress-free reset at the Tucson Valley Retirement Community. What she doesn’t expect? Tripping (literally) into a murder mystery. But when local troublemaker Salem Mansfield turns up dead, Rosi’s peaceful retreat turns into a full-blown investigation.

With nothing but her rusty reporter instincts, a mischievous Golden Retriever puppy (who’s more trouble than she bargained for), and a lovable crew of nosy seniors who think they’re the real detectives, Rosi is all in—whether she likes it or not. Add in a suspiciously handsome landscaper, a less-than-helpful police officer, a raucous karaoke night, and more juicy secrets than you can keep up with at a bingo night, and Rosi finds herself knee-deep in a case that’s equal parts puzzling, hilarious, and heartwarming.

From tangled love lives to pickleball drama, Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About) is a rollicking, laugh-out-loud whodunit that’s sure to warm your heart, keep you guessing, and maybe even have you looking for your own puppy sidekick.

If you love:

Quirky characters

Found family

Golden Girls meets Thursday Murder Club vibes

Clean, funny mysteries with midlife heroines

And a dog who steals the show...

You’ll adore this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery set under the Arizona sun!

Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Finlay Donovan, Hannah Swenson Mysteries, and Murder She Wrote.