The Silver Squad
Rebels With Wrinkles
by Marty Essen
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Pub Date 17 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 26 Dec 2024
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Description
The Bold, the Brave, and the Wrinkled: Retirement Just Got Rowdy!
Barry and Beth, high school sweethearts separated by time and circumstance, find themselves reunited at the Blue Loon Village senior living center in Minneapolis. Now both seventy, they rekindle their relationship only to discover how differently time has shaped them. Beth has blossomed into a free spirit with a goth flair, while Barry has transformed into the curmudgeon he swore in his youth he’d never become.
Despite their differences, neither senior is content to settle into a quiet life at the Blue Loon Village. As they reminisce about their unfulfilled teenage dream of changing the world, Beth convinces Barry that it’s never too late to make a difference. In fact, their age provides them with an advantage—the minimal consequences they’d face if caught doing something illegal. Inspired by their past and emboldened by their age, they set off on a daring road trip across America as Silver Squad vigilantes with nothing to lose.
Soon joined by Jenny—a woman in her forties on the run from her abusive cop-husband—the Silver Squad’s humorous, sometimes perilous escapades include robbing the prosperous to feed the homeless, rescuing drowning kittens, challenging unethical alligator hunters, and confronting a mass shooter with only a can of SPAM.
And sometimes, when a woman tires of running, she turns around and fights. As Jenny’s fear turns into courage, she vows to seize control—and give her husband the surprise of a lifetime.
The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles is a comedic novel that celebrates living life to the fullest while tackling the serious issues of spousal abuse, animal cruelty, mass shootings, and homelessness.
Advance Praise
“A smart, funny tale of a Good Samaritan crime spree.”—Kirkus Reviews (Recommended)
“Nothing is predictable as these silver-haired vigilantes adopt the guise of guardians, spies, superheroes, and celebrities, but their best role is as two friends reconnecting after a lifetime apart. Warm, wild, and a little naughty, The Silver Squad is a hopeful, life-affirming novel that can impart the courage needed to tackle old age.”—Indies Today (5 Stars)
“The Silver Squad is an antic caper that proceeds from one wacky interlude to another, leading to a satisfying conclusion. . . . Recommended for a feel-good read.”—Reedsy
“The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles by Marty Essen is a delightful and daring story that redefines adventure in the golden years. (It’s) perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of comedy, crime, and adventure, all centered around characters who defy stereotypes about aging. With its lively characters and uplifting message, Marty Essen’s novel is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read that will leave readers cheering for Barry and Beth’s unique brand of justice.”—Readers’ Favorite Reviews (5 Stars)
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781734430394 |
PRICE | US$18.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 278 |
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Featured Reviews
I requested an ARC of The Silver Squad from NetGalley because the title made me laugh. I honestly, did not think I’d enjoy it as much as I did. The story follows Barry and Beth, high school sweethearts who are reunited as residence of a senior living community. Neither wanting enter their bed-ridden years quietly, they decide to go on a road trip to see what kind of trouble they could get into. This is a fun, easy, quick book that can be read over a weekend. It’s one of those feel good stories, that came to me at the right time, and made me smile.