Getting Old is a Disaster - Paperback

by Rita Lakin (Author)

"The Golden Girls play Nancy Drew in their own funny and creative ways...colorful and Meshugeneh."-Mystery Scene

After schlepping all over New York City, senior PI Gladdy Gold is happy to be back on Florida turf. Especially now that she and Jack Langford are officially an item. But no sooner has the yenta brigade gotten back to their favorite routines, such as poolside stretching and kvetching-than the notorious outlaw, the "Grandpa Bandit," issues Gladdy's detective agency a direct challenge: Catch me if you can.

The dapper thief has hit six Fort Lauderdale banks and it's up to Gladdy and the girls to stop him before he robs another. But a bandit takes a back burner to murder any day-especially when a monster hurricane reveals a 50-year-skeleton at Lanai Gardens retirement community.

Gladdy and the gals are about to uncover a ruthless killer-if he doesn't kill them first

"Ms. Lakin pens an entertaining cozy mystery series with a set of lovable and oddball characters. The mystery has a puzzling plot with twists and turns that will surprise readers at the outcome. Retirement takes on a new meaning after spending time with Gladdy and her gladiators Gladdy Gold and her screwball bunch of gladiators are out to solve another hilarious case." -Fresh Fiction

"This is a wonderful series for cozy-lovers of all persuasions."-Mystery Lovers

"Rita Lakin's delightful series featuring senior sleuth Gladdy Gold and her posse of kibitzing friends continues . . . full of humor and heart."-Mystery Scene

Author Biography

Rita Lakin spent twenty-five years in television as a writer and creator on numerous series, including Dynasty, Mod Squad, The Rogues, and Payton Place, movies, miniseries, created a number of dramatic series, finally becoming producer/show runner on her own shows. She is now writing comedy mystery novels featuring senior sleuth, Gladdy Gold and her eccentric partners in crime-solving. IMBA bestselling Getting Old is a Disaster won the Left Coast Crime LEFTY AWARD for most humorous mystery published in 2009. Her many other awards include Writers Guild of America, MWA Edgar, and the Avery Hopwood award from the University of Michigan. Visit www.ritalakin.com