Deanna Raybourn is the New York Times bestselling and Edgar(R) Award-nominated author of the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, the Lady Julia Grey series, and several stand-alone novels, including Killers of a Certain Age. She lives in Virginia with her family.

PRAISE FOR Killers of a Certain Age, the instant New York Times bestseller

"This Golden Girls meets James Bond thriller is a journey you want to be part of."--BuzzFeed

"[An] unpredictable and propulsive romp of a thriller.... An inventive and distinctly feminist escapade."--Oprah Daily

"It's impossible not to root for these dangerous dames and their refusal to let themselves be put on the ash heap--a phrase that, in this thriller, should be taken literally."--The Washington Post

"Imagine if the Golden Girls were trained as elite assassins and you'll have some idea of the delights and thrills filling Raybourn's latest.... A fun, exciting romp that celebrates the everlasting bonds of sisterhood."--Booklist (starred review)

"National treasure Deanna Raybourn never fails to enchant.... Her latest is a romping, wild delight from start to finish. Killers of a Certain Age is the sixty-something-lady-assassins book we didn't know we needed, but, oh, we needed it. I love this book."--New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson

"Captures the reader from the get-go--and never lets go! An excellent and thrilling read!"--Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author of The Reaper Follows

"Fans of Helene Tursten and Richard Osman will relish watching these badass women in their sixties swing into action. Raybourn has outdone herself."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A delightful, twisty, hilarious novel.... A whopping good page-turner. I loved it!"--Ariel Lawhon, New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and Code Name Hélène

"Infused with humor, high-flying action, sharp dialogue, and engaging characters, Killers of a Certain Age is a delight for readers of any age."--Shelf Awareness

"Deanna Raybourn takes a leap into the present day with this intelligent and action-packed new book, and may I say, she hits it out of the park."--Mystery & Suspense Magazine

"The writing is witty and original, and the plot is unpredictable.... Raybourn vividly evokes a number of far-flung locations while keeping readers on their toes trying to figure out what's going to happen next. A unique examination of womanhood as well as a compelling, complex mystery."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Publisher: Berkley Books

Pub date: 2026-02-03

Length: 368 pages