THE RETIREMENT PLAN
Three best friends turn to murder to collect their husbands’ life insurance policies … But the husbands have a plan of their own.
A Novel by Sue Hincenbergs
After thirty years of friendship, Pam dreams of her perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene, and their husbands – until their husbands pool their funds for an investment that goes terribly wrong.
Suddenly, their golden years are looking as dreary as their marriages.
But when the women discover their husbands have seven-figure life insurance policies, a new dream forms. And this time, they need a hitman.
Meanwhile, their husbands are working on their own secret retirement scheme, and when things begin to go sideways, they fear it’s backfired. The husbands scramble to stay alive … but soon realize they may not be quick enough to outmaneuver their wives.
NOMINATIONS
The Stephen Leacock Medal for Excellence in Humour Writing
– long listed
British Crime Writers’ Association ILP John Creasey Dagger (CWA)
– long listed for Best Crime Novel by a Debut Author
Canadian Crime Writers’ Association (CCWA)
– shortlisted for Best Crime Novel
Anthony Award Bouchercon 2026
– shortlisted Best First Crime Novel
Left Coast Crime Convention Lefty Award
– shortlisted for Best Debut Mystery Award
“jaw-droppingly hilarious, but that’s just the start.”
Janice Hallet, author The Appeal
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Canada
United Kingdom
"a razor sharp, clever, funny novel which is also surprisingly tender.”
Jennie Godfrey, author The List of Suspicious Things