Three retirees–a lawyer, a no-nonsense businesswoman, and a conspiracy-theory troublemaker–are back at it again in Charlotte author Landis Wade’s Deadly Gold Rush. These residents of Independence Retirement Community are collaborating to solve murders, to correct a financial scam that threatens the wellbeing of their retirement home, and to learn more about Charlotte, North Carolina’s gold rush history. But shrewd players, including an attorney who lost his license to practice law thanks to these retirees, stand in the way. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, as it turns out! You’ll love this cast of characters, the courtroom drama, and the unexpected reveal at the end of the book! The humor and drama will keep you reading!

reviewed March 2026