Description
In the heart of Denver, Colorado, the Green Pastures Retirement Home offers comfort to aging minds and bodies, but beneath its calm exterior, dark secrets lurk. Set in 2024, All Under the Same Roof immerses readers in a gripping murder mystery within this quiet senior community.
At Green Pastures, ten residents—each struggling with their own personal demons and finding themselves caught off guard when a tragic crime forces them to confront their fears, insecurities, and complex relationships. United by shared challenges such as aging, health fears, financial instability, and societal neglect, a murder forces them into an uncomfortable intimacy, where long-held secrets and grudges emerge.
The cast includes Ruth and Lydia, a loving lesbian couple fighting to maintain their dignity; Cain, a retired cop with a sharp temper; Esther, a quiet Mexican immigrant; Martha, a sharp-witted former teacher; Farris C., a Bible-thumping fanatic; Abigail, an idealistic vegan; Samson, a meticulous man overwhelmed by his chaotic wife, Delilah; and Philip, a kind-hearted African-American man who spent decades driving a city bus.
As tensions rise over issues like healthcare, prejudices, and unresolved pasts, the murder of a fellow resident forces the others to seek common ground. In a world marked by financial insecurity, immigration, and shifting social values, the death challenges their beliefs about justice, forgiveness, and humanity. In a place where everyone has something to hide… who can be trusted?
All Under the Same Roof is a thought-provoking mystery that blends dark humor with sobering reflections on life’s most pressing issues. As these characters navigate their shared struggles, they learn that understanding and compassion may hold the answers to the questions that haunt them.