Aggie Mundine has retired from a banking career which she loathed, describing herself as a "squirrel counting nuts." Having reached over thirty - it is hinted, not yet forty - she moves to Texas, where she plans to continue answering letters to her column, "Adventures in Staying Young" and contemplate what else to do. Realising that she'd better look young in case someone sees her less than sylph-like self and discovers she is the author, Aggie joins a health club where she inadvertently stumbles across an attempted murder on her first visit.
This novel was a delight to read. Some readers would deem it a "cozy" but it goes much deeper. The reader gradually discovers that Aggie is hiding a heartbreaking secret, one which she would rather the man whom she hopes will eventually return her affection, Detective Sam Vanderhoven, would rather not find out.
In spite of Aggie's confident exterior, she is lonely and looking for love. Her column keeps her motivated to attend Aspect of Aging at the University of The Holy Trinity and exercising at the health club gives her a rather unfortunate glimpse of the singles scene. When her curiosity gets the better of her and sleuthing takes over, in Aggie's words, "underneath this veneer of healthy living, repressed fury was biding its time."
The characters are everyday and totally believable. Aggie comes across as a very attractive woman (the men address her chest) Sam is extremely likable with appalling fashion sense and the gym bunnies are right on target.
N.G West's fine writing and clever plot reveal her mad sense of humour. I alternated between chuckling and sober reflection, but there is one place in this novel where I roared with laughter. I never give spoilers so you have to buy this book learn why!
Ms West has produced a beautifully written book, brimming with wry humour, and a cleverly woven mystery in this perfectly-paced novel. Highly recommended!
I am very pleased to see there is a follow-up Aggie Mundine novel, Dang Near Dead.
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Customers find the book delightful to read, with a clever plot that keeps them on the edge of suspense throughout. They appreciate the author's fine knack of slyly tucking in clues, and one customer describes the main character Aggie as a delightful quirky woman. The book is brimming with wry humor, and one customer notes how the mystery is carried throughout the entire story.
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19 customers mention readability, 17 positive, 2 negative
...All in all, a great read. Will be reading more of this authors work and recommend it to others.Read more
Nancy G. West's FIT TO BE DEAD is a fun read if you do a lot of skipping through all the action stopping research on preventing aging....Read more
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Ok read. Too easy to figure out.Read more
13 customers mention mystery, 13 positive, 0 negative
Well I can see miss aggrieved becoming a firm favourite. Mystery, laughs and a bit of romance thrown in makes this firstbof the series very enjoyable.Read more
I am still smiling after finishing this delightful mystery!...Read more
...Great Mystery! I love the Character Aggie. This is the first book I read from this author! A great read!!Read more
...mystery was carried throughout the entire story and there were twists and turns and clues scattered throughout the story to help figure out the...Read more
11 customers mention character, 10 positive, 1 negative
Really enjoyed the characters and the real world feel of this novel....Read more
The book has a good mystery, the characters are interesting but, I just didn't get the plot progression....Read more
This whodunit will get you up and moving to the beat! With great characters and a story line that will keep you wanting to know what happens next....Read more
Great start to a new series. Fun characters. Waiting for next installment.Read more
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...Aggie is a “larger than life” character. She’s strong, funny and smart. This is the first book in the Aggie Mundeen series....Read more
I was looking for a humorous mystery, so I enjoyed this book. I liked the main character Aggie, a giver of advice....Read more
...The book has a lot of humor and I found myself laughing out loud in some spots....Read more
Well I can see miss aggrieved becoming a firm favourite. Mystery, laughs and a bit of romance thrown in makes this firstbof the series very enjoyable.Read more
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...With great characters and a story line that will keep you wanting to know what happens next....Read more
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...A solid story line, with many suspects and twists, not to mention Aggie's personal mystery. I am glad to see the second in the series available.Read more
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...I am happy to say this was a pleasant surprise. A very well written book with a lot of lighter moments to counter the darker ones....Read more
Great Book!!! totally loved it. funny, mystery, and great writing style....Read more
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I loved Nancy G. West's FIT TO BE DEAD! The writing is fresh, sparkling and fun; the characters delightfully human and the mystery was a real puzzler...Read more
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Fit To Be Dead is funny and full of suspense. What woman doesn't want to redesign her body?...Read more
This book kept me on the edge of suspense, trying to figure out who was causing all the drama. Fun!Read more
...brimming with wry humour, and a cleverly woven mystery in this perfectly-paced novel. Highly recommended!...Read more
This whodunit will get you up and moving to the beat! With great characters and a story line that will keep you wanting to know what happens next....Read more
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- Big NanuReviewed in Australia on September 28, 2014
I'd like to say "nice try" but it wasn't
