An Elderly Woman Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten

 

Maud is eighty-eight but thank goodness she still has her health and a lively mind.  She spent her life teaching and taking care of her family and now is her time to enjoy herself.  But death follows Maud wherever she goes.

In this anthology of six interconnected stories, Helene Tursten follows Maud's life and her murders.  Whether it is due to taking care of her sister, having a job Maud wants, committing a crime or just becoming a nuisance to Maud, those who cross or inconvenience Maud seem to end up dead.  And really, who would suspect a little old lady?

Maud takes a trip to South Africa on a tour.  Capetown is her favorite city and she can always find something to do there.  Events transpire that mean she will soon be spending more time there than ever.  Maud may have finally found happiness at age eighty-eight.

This is the second book in this series.  Helene Tursten is a Swedish author who worked in various medical jobs before becoming an author.  She has joined the group that is riding the elderly genre in literature that is currently popular.  Maud is cunning and knows exactly when to hide behind her age and the assumptions others make about the elderly.  This book is recommended for mystery readers.