Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue - a Florida widow searches for her missing tennis partner and her son in this cozy mystery.

Loretta Plansky is living in Florida. She's 71 years old, a widow, and the mother of Jack and Nina. Her 98-year-old father, Chandler, lives with her after getting kicked out of assisted living for being overly argumentative and for having a very active romantic life, juggling more than one woman at a time. He's now dating his aide's mother. After Loretta and her doubles partner Kev Dinardo win their club's Sixties and Over Mixed Doubles Tennis Championship, they head to his waterfront house to celebrate. Soon after, Kev's yacht explodes. He claims it was struck by lightning, but Loretta doesn't buy it, as she didn't see any lightning. When Dev goes missing, Mrs. Plansky, as she is commonly known, starts searching for answers. When her father reveals that Jack has been working with Dev on a business deal, the situation becomes even more concerning, as Jack is also missing. The clever Mrs. Plansky is now on the case, and no one is going to stop her. 

When I decided to read Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue, I didn't realize it was the second book in a series, following Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge. However, it didn't matter that I hadn't read the first book, as this one stands on its own. Spencer Quinn, the pseudonym for crime fiction author Peter Abrahams, has created a delightful character in Loretta. She's witty and stubborn. And she can still compete on the tennis court! This book is a light and often humorous cozy mystery, with some darker aspects. If you enjoy quirky characters and cheer for those who are young at heart and not ready to slow down, check this book out. 

Many thanks to Tor Publishing Group | Forge Books for the advance.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

Cozy Mystery.

Publication Date: July 15, 2025.

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