Mrs. Plansky's Revenge

A Novel

By: Spencer Quinn

Narrated by: Petrea Burchard

"Narrator Petrea Burchard is delightful in this entertaining comic crime drama." - AudioFile

Mrs. Plansky's Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn's first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie—introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial-fiction listeners.

Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a recent widow in her seventies, is settling into retirement in Florida while dealing with her 98-year-old father and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren. Thankfully, her new hip hasn’t changed her killer tennis game one bit.

One night Mrs. Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson Will, who desperately needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam. Of course, Loretta obliges—after all, what are grandmothers for, even grandmothers who still haven’t gotten a simple “thank you” for a gift sent weeks ago. Not that she's counting.

By morning, Mrs. Plansky has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that Loretta's life savings have vanished, and that it’s hopeless to find the scammers behind the heist. First humiliated, then furious, Loretta Plansky refuses to be just another victim.

In a courageous bid for justice, Mrs. Plansky follows her only clue on a whirlwind adventure to a small village in Romania to get her money and her dignity back—and perhaps find a new lease on life, too.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books.

©2023 Spencer Quinn (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"I absolutely adored this book. Really fun but with a few teeth, as well. Mrs. Plansky is a terrific character. The story ticks along like a good watch."—Stephen King

"Mrs. Plansky's Revenge is a triumph that pits an original, memorable, and deeply human protagonist against a plausible threat, then takes us on an unexpected, thrilling, and satisfying journey. Heartfelt, thoughtful, and always suspenseful."—Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of An Honest Man

"Mrs. Plansky is a wonderfully memorable heroine, full of wit and equally plausible as an ace tennis player and a motorcycle-driving detective with Romanian gangsters hot on her tail. Readers will be eager to see what Mrs. Plansky gets up to next."—Publishers Weekly

Spencer Quinn hits a home run again

A Great story with humor mixed into an interesting crime mystery. Great characters you can love

silly, fun read

what a refreshing change from my normal book choices. maybe it hit a little close to home (as I am 65 yrs old), but I liked it!!

Grandmothers of the world, unite

I really like this ole woman. She remained a lady through her ordeals. She didn’t peal off her ole lady disguise to over come obstacles but rather she stayed in her lane with wit and wisdom from decades of life. I want to be here when I grow up. I’m 70.

Delightful romp with a delightful protagonist

Two very distant and distinct “families” are connected by an international crime. Then (if the reader releases disbelief) their connection is an engaging adventure.

must read/listen!

Spencer Quinn is the absolute bomb. I know this going in and bought the book as soon as it came out, synopsis unnecessary. Charming, funny completely relatable. Don't miss out!