The Retirement Plan

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Three middle-aged best friends turn to murder to collect on their husbands’ life insurance policies, unaware that their husbands have a devious plan of their own in this darkly funny debut—perfect for fans of clever mysteries. After thirty years of friendship, Pam envisions a perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene, and their husbands. However, their dreams of beachfront condos are shattered when their husbands’ investment goes horribly wrong, leaving their golden years looking as bleak as their marriages. When one husband dies in a freak accident, his widow's sudden windfall and new life in Florida shock the others. They soon learn their husbands hold identical, seven-figure life insurance policies, sparking a new ambition that involves hiring a hitman. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the wives, the husbands have their own secret retirement plan. As events spiral out of control, both parties scramble to stay alive, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. This tale is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and unbearable tension, ultimately offering a heartfelt exploration of marriage, friendship, and the challenges of middle age.