Senile Squad: Adventures of the Old Blues by Chris LeGrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
**3.50-stars rounded up**
The Old Blues have gone rogue!
Equal parts cozy mystery + police thriller + comedy, Senile Squad is an enjoyable ride through the streets of Omaha with the wackiest bunch of retirees around! The premise of this story was completely unique and so much fun.
What happens when policemen retire? Set out to pasture before they are mentally ready, this set of lovable Seniors has the opportunity to continue serving and protecting their community, and that’s exactly what they do, in often dirty & hilarious ways.
When a group of high profile citizens, nicknamed The Bureau, come up with an idea to assist the local police force by creating a ‘retirement’ home for Senior Citizen police officers, they just plan to run secret undercover ops and send along tips to the necessary police units. What ends up happening is so much more than that. Energized with the renewed sense of ‘being needed’ and ‘serving a purpose’ the retired Officers end up giving more than was ever anticipated.
The main plot revolves around a ruthless gang leader who uses brute force and extreme violence to solidify his rein of the local neighborhoods. The Old Blues are sick of his bullshit and pull out all the stops to clean up their streets and make them safe for all. These old man are often underestimated and they use that to their advantage. Flying under the radar, and relying on their many years of experience, they’re able to infiltrate neighborhoods and gather intel that regular Officers would never be able to obtain.
Was this perfect? No.
Was this a super entertaining story? Yes.
Do I think you should read this? If you have a good sense of humor, DEFINITELY!
Thank you to the author for the providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate the opportunity!
Original:I’m in the mood for a mystery with some humor! Picking this one up tonight and really looking forward to it.
