Getting older doesn't mean you have to give up fun, excitement and even a little romance. For Gladys "Gladdy" Gold and her feisty band of friends (known fondly as the "Gladiators"), life at the Lanai Gardens in Fort Lauderdale is never dull. In GETTING OLD IS TRES DANGEREUX, Rita Lakin's sixth addition to her Gladdy Gold Mystery series, retirement never looked so lively. Once again, this pack of energetic senior citizens finds itself with a mystery or two to solve.

Jack Langford has finally asked Gladdy to marry him, again. Just as they are celebrating their future nuptials, a blast from the past threatens their happiness. Michelle DuBois, Jack's vibrant and sexy old girlfriend and a well-known author of expose books, has come to town to appear at a book signing when someone tries to bump her off the bestseller list permanently. She pleads for Jack's help when it becomes apparent that she is being stalked by someone who wants to stop her next book. While Jack is busy acting as bodyguard to his former French flame, Gladdy has her hands full trying to keep her friends from being taken by a New Age guru who has lured them into his séances, worrying about Jack's safety, and trying to get ready for her wedding. Whew! And you thought retirement was sedate!

Rita Lakin brings out the sassy in the blue-hair set with this hilarious, rollicking good time of a mystery novel. Her character of Gladdy is just a delight -- this is no prim and proper Jessica Fletcher, or dowdy Miss Marple. This gal has style and smarts and knows how to use them both. Young and old will be charmed by this entire series.