Getting Old Is to Die For - Paperback

by Rita Lakin (Author)

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

Gladdy Gold has traded New York snow for Florida sunshine and she's loving every second With a handsome gentleman, poolside gossip and a thriving private investigator business (perfect for a dedicated snoop ), life is grand...until a trip back to the Big Apple leads to Big Trouble. And murder Luckily for Gladdy, Sophie, Bella, and Ida, her fellow detectives are right behind her. While the girls stretch their undercover skills by posing as bag ladies (not the Chanel kind) to catch a criminal, another surprise awaits Gladdy's boyfriend, Jack Langford, is in town too-and reopening a cold case: the murder of Gladdy's husband. Can Gladdy and Jack finally solve this very personal crime-and maybe find some closure in the process?

"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