Rita Lakin Bücher

Florida's self-proclaimed oldest living private eye, Gladdy Gold, and her friends return home to find a bank robber taunting her detective agency--and a murderer lurking at her retirement community. Original.

In a world where age and wisdom collide, the narrative explores the relationships and conflicts between generations. It delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of aging, as characters grapple with their beliefs and assumptions about one another. The story challenges societal norms and expectations, inviting readers to reconsider their perspectives on youth and age, while navigating a plot filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.

A 75-year-old protagonist, Gladdy Gold, leads a quirky group of retirees in Fort Lauderdale as they embark on a thrilling quest to catch a silent killer targeting their community. Blending humor and suspense, this unconventional detective team navigates the challenges of aging while confronting danger, showcasing the resilience and resourcefulness of older adults. Their unique camaraderie and determination add charm to this engaging mystery.

The unexpected arrival of a long-lost granddaughter leads to mystery and mayhem in the thoroughly entertaining new Gladdy Gold mystery.Life in sunny Fort Lauderdale's Lanai Gardens is about to be turned upside-down. Ida’s long lost granddaughter, Tori, gatecrashes the ladies’ deli lunch, demanding protection from men she insists are out to kill her. Determined to assist Ida and her granddaughter, Gladdy Gold’s Detective Agency is on the case.But the stubborn and resentful Tori is not easy to help, she’s secretive and regularly sneaks off to the puzzlement of Gladdy and her girls. A whole host of family secrets leave a grudge heavy in the air between Tori and Ida, but will Gladdy’s gals be able to reunite Ida and Tori in time to figure out who the sinister men chasing Tori are?

When Joyce Steiner moves into Fort Lauderdale's Lanai Gardens, reopening an old rivalry with Arlene Simon, whose husband ran off with Joyce fifty-five years earlier, Gladdy and the girls must band together to catch a killer when Joyce is murdered and Arlene stands accused of the crime.