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Praise for the Grumpy Old Man series - Revised for 2024! There are shocking plot turns springing from the character’s background that lead to a solid ending. - Kirkus Book Review The plot here is solidly engaging with unexpected development, alluring characters, and unique details throughout! Reminiscent of the work of Carl Hiassen. An original murder mystery. **** 4 Star Book Life Review Mr. Lyons writes in a lively, satirical, manner that echoes the idiosyncratic nature of the characters. **** 4 Star Publishers Weekly Review I would really like to read more about Palmer Doyle and his motley crew of investigators. The story is far from simple and takes many interesting turns. **** 4 Star Book Sirens Review Grumpy Old Man is a fast-paced satire with quirky characters and solid plot that is entertaining, interesting and has an unexpected ending. ***** 5 Star Reedsy book review There’s plenty of action, drama, and plot twists that make Grumpy Old Man a page turner until the very end. ***** 5 Star Dana’s Book Review Grumpy Old Man reminds me of Ove in – A man call Ove – by Fredrick Backman. **** 4 Star Virika, Goodreads review A spirited whodunit with an amusingly discontented detective. Kirkus Book Reviews Lyons’ lighthearted mystery teems with vibrant characters. Kirkus Book Review This sympathetic gumshoe (Palmer Doyle) incessantly, and humorously, complains about the State of California earning his titular grumpiness. Kirkus Book Reviews Book Summary Grumpy Old Man is a hilarious satire on modern day life in the East Bay Area of San Francisco. (Think #Carl Hiaasen writing about California, not Florida) It’s also a perplexing murder mystery that takes place during and just after the Pandemic. When millionaire land owner Ramsay Marshall turns up dead in Lake Tahoe waters, his daughter Sophia suspects foul play. She hires Palmer Doyle, a disabled Afghan