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Mad Mabel: A Novel

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Sally Hepworth
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Ratings
Book
151
Narrator
87
Release Date
April 21, 2026
Duration
9 hours 20 minutes
Summary
From Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Good Sister, comes a twist-filled, darkly funny mystery about the two kinds of people no one ever expects to be murderers: little girls and old ladies.

“Vivid performances emphasize resilience and the power of friendship in this endearing audiobook.” — Kirkus


Meet Mad Mabel.

Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is eighty-one years old. She's lived on her idyllic street, Kenny Lane, for sixty years--longer than anyone else. Aside from being a curmudgeon who minds everyone else's business, few would suspect that Elsie has a past that she has worked exceedingly hard at concealing. Because when it comes to murder, no one ever suspects little girls or old ladies. And Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick, once a little girl and now an old lady, has a strange history of people in her life coming to a foul end.

When a new little girl (talkative, curious, nosy) moves into the neighborhood and stops at nothing to befriend Elsie, her carefully-constructed life threatens to come crashing down as the secrets in Elsie's past start coming to light. Who was 'Mad Mabel' fifty years ago? Who is Elsie Fitzpatrick today? And if the past has a habit of repeating itself, who has the most to lose?

Told with Sally Hepworth's twists, humor, charm, and heart, MAD MABEL is novel that weaves past and present together--through the power of justice and redemption, and all the way to its stunning conclusion.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press
Reviews
What listeners say
Listeners overwhelmingly enjoyed this audiobook, praising its engaging narrative and excellent narration.
Highly rated for:
Excellent Narration Engaging Mystery Clever Storytelling Emotional Depth
Profile Avatar Melinda R. Aug 2026

Loved it!

Profile Avatar Mary ellen B. Aug 2026

Good read

Profile Avatar Marisha M. Aug 2026

I loved everything about this book! This was a journey that I became deeply invested in and was sad when it came to an end. So many unexpected turns that kept me listening. Great story!

Profile Avatar Jessica S. Aug 2026

Narration made this book extra special :)

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2026

This book was funny and sad all at the same Time!

Profile Avatar Beth L. Aug 2026

I was expecting this story to be fun and snarky so I wasn't expecting there to be as many sad parts but I still loved it. The narrators did a great job!

Profile Avatar Kimberly C. Aug 2026

I absolutely loved this book! I couldn’t stop listening to it & stayed up late in the night to hear the ending. The narrator did an excellent job! I highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Dawn F. Jul 2026

Engaging mystery with charm and wit

Profile Avatar Sabrina Jul 2026

I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical when I started this book, but quickly fell in love with it. My heart goes to Mabel, who overcame loneliness, betrayal and loss, and never lost her sense of humor.

Profile Avatar Mary M. Jul 2026

Good!

Profile Avatar Angela S. Jul 2026

amazing

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2026

Great book! Sorry to have it end.

Profile Avatar Sherry T. Jul 2026

I really enjoyed this book.

Profile Avatar Deborah V. Jul 2026

Emotional yet lighthearted. Narrators were very good.

Profile Avatar Rybee Jul 2026

Loved loved loved. Narrator style . So fun.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2026

really enjoyed this - sogn me Old Woman

Profile Avatar Kelly Jun 2026

This story is not what you think it is... it's better! I loved it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2026

Did not like Childs voice

Profile Avatar Kurt B. Jun 2026

Good story with attention to flow. Makes you count your blessings.

Profile Avatar Aimie Jun 2026

Would give 6 stars if I could. Loved this book. Funny and heartbreaking all at the same time. My heart is full.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2026

Sally Hepworths’ evocative writing brought each chapter to life making this clever, witty, intriguing mystery novel a true page turner that I couldn’t put down. The narrator was the perfect choice. Mad Mabel will make you laugh, smile, cry, and cheer!

Profile Avatar Laurie Inglis Jun 2026

Great book

Profile Avatar Patrizia May 2026

2nd only to Theo of Golden!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

I enjoyed it very much!

Profile Avatar duanae.reindl@yahoo.com May 2026

I really liked this book. It kept my interest through out the book. Narration was good, just sometimes the child’s voice got on my nerves. I do recommend this read. Enjoy!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

HAS A LOT OF TWIST AND TURNS I WASNT EXPECTING, I LOVED IT

Profile Avatar Patricia V. May 2026

Great listen! I am going to listen to this authors other books!

Profile Avatar Ashton J. May 2026

Really enjoyed this one! The story, the narrator, the suspense!

Profile Avatar Jodi S. May 2026

Amazing story start to finish!

Profile Avatar Mjt May 2026

Very clever!!

Profile Avatar Bianca1976 May 2026

Great story, great narrators, great characters. Just an enjoyable book all around!

Profile Avatar Betsy S. May 2026

Loved it

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

I ended up listening twice I was very confused the first time Listening again was an excellent idea

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Mad Mabel: A Novel

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