"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, New York Times bestselling author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night

"This funny, twisty read about three girlfriends who turn to murder had me turning the pages late into the night. Razor-sharp and deviously dark!" - Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium

"A sure-footed and deeply funny debut....Readers will turn the pages with glee as the interests of the desperate husbands and determined wives collide with a pack of Mumbai gangsters and a dog-loving private investigator. Hincenbergs knocks it out of the park." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The story carries the same darkly humorous vibes as Apple TV's Bad Sisters, as the wives and husbands struggle with their decisions to do very bad things for somewhat good reasons, in very funny ways. A perfect read for those who are looking to lose themselves in a world of likable, flawed characters and are up for some wildly over-the-top hijinks." - Booklist

"The Retirement Plan 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, bestselling author of The Appeal

"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

"Murder, mayhem, high-stakes hijinks...this laugh-out-loud adventure has it all!" - Women's World

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

"The energy and unique elements of this excellent dark comedy caper featuring morally gray characters make The Retirement Plan one not to miss." - Crimespree

"The Retirement Plan is a razor sharp, clever, funny novel which is also surprisingly tender. I gulped it down over a couple of days and found myself both laughing, and gasping out loud at the twists and turns the story took. I defy you not to be rooting for these characters. It's a triumph." - Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things

"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 and Croissants

"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 making." - Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless

"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

"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

"One of the most surprising, twist-filled, suspenseful, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud novels of the year: so many rugs being pulled out from under so many feet - including the readers'." - BookTrib

"For fans of dark humor, multiple POV, and women banding together to kill their husbands!" - Book Riot

"A twisty novel that has so many different turns you need a scorecard for. A perfect spring novel." - Red Carpet Crash

"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

"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." - Irish News

"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