The latest novel from award-winning authors Rosemary and Larry Mild, 'The Moaning Lisa,' continues the adventures of popular protagonists Paco and Molly LeSoto, now in their eighties and living in an assisted living community. The book will be available in trade paper and e-book editions on October 21, 2025.
In 'The Moaning Lisa,' Paco and Molly have moved to Gilded Gates, an assisted living community in Maryland, expecting peaceful golden years. Instead, they find themselves investigating mysterious disappearances of residents. One sleepwalking resident reports hearing mysterious moaning during night walks but cannot locate the source.
Despite having retired as head of the Black Rain Corners police force, Paco is begged by fearful residents to investigate the disappearances. Molly, with her walker in tow, contributes her keen insights and unique linguistic style known as 'Mollyprops,' which intensify with her age. Her humorous malapropisms include declarations like 'I have to take my calcium so I don't get osteoferocious.'
The novel represents a continuation of characters first introduced in 'Locks and Cream Cheese,' 'Hot Grudge Sunday,' and 'Boston Scream Pie.' Readers who have followed the LeSotos through previous adventures now see them navigating the challenges of aging while maintaining their investigative instincts.
Rosemary and Larry Mild have established themselves as successful mystery writers with previous works including the Dan and Rivka Sherman Mysteries, Hawaii thrillers 'Cry Ohana' and 'Honolulu Heat,' and their story collection 'Charlie and the Magic Jug and Other Stories.' Their recent novels 'Kent and Katcha: Espionage, Spycraft, Romance' and 'On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie' were both award-winners.
The publication of 'The Moaning Lisa' is significant as it addresses the growing demographic of older adults in literature while maintaining the suspense and humor that characterize the Milds' writing. The novel's setting in an assisted living community reflects real-world concerns about elder care and safety, making the mystery resonate with contemporary readers. The continued popularity of Paco and Molly demonstrates the appeal of characters who evolve with their audience, offering both entertainment and representation of aging experiences. More information about the authors and their work can be found at http://www.magicile.com.
