San Francisco, CA (1888PressRelease)
November 03, 2008 - Portland, Oregon - A lighthearted mystery for the Baby Boomer market has been published, entitled Sunshine Estates: Rx for Rosedale. Books in this fast-growing category have been dubbed “geezer lit” by AARP, because the characters and readers share the same senior demographic. Harlan Coben, president of Mystery Writers of America has been quoted as saying, “We’ve just scratched the surface on so-called geezer lit. It could be the next big frontier in crime fiction.” This novel, the first of the Sunshine Estates series, takes place in an upscale “active retirement” development in Northern California. And many incidents in the novel spring from real anecdotes.
“I’m a Baby Boomer myself, and I love the stories my folks tell me about the community where they live,” said Lynn C. Shirey, the novel’s author. “Humorous gossip and speculation frequently surrounds even the most innocuous activity. Someone pilfers too many cookies at the model home and could be suspected of a criminal past, or a deposit of an unusually large number of trash bags at the curb prompts 24-hour surveillance by the neighbors.”
Sunshine Estates: Rx for Rosedale spins a humorous tale of inquisitive residents who are suddenly confronted with something more than rumor-mongering. In the story, ex-Oregonians Laurel and John Cie envision a quiet and idyllic life in their new neighborhood, but they hadn’t even unpacked their expensive pinot noir collection when a shocking sudden death occurs. Right across the street. Laurel starts a pet-sitting business to help defray the cost of her health insurance, but soon learns more about her neighbors than she bargained for. She discovers evidence instead of hearsay about illegal drug use (of the erectile dysfunction variety), a scandalous stock option deal, and the mysterious disappearance of beloved pets. In addition to these clandestine activities, the community is embroiled in finding a location for an off-leash dog park, and an ongoing feud between the golfers and tennis players. All these twists and turns lead to… the final chapter.
“Those who live in a ‘Sunshine Estates’ will recognize activities and personalities from their own community,” said Shirey, “But you don’t have to be a Baby Boomer to enjoy a good comic mystery.”
According to the Arizona Republic, the nation's population of 55- to 75-year-olds is estimated to reach 80 million by 2020. The National Association of Home Builders says the fastest-growing part of the housing market is the 50-plus segment of buyers. This “60 is the new 30” generation of boomers is flocking to upscale developments that offer computer classes, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and luxury amenities. Sunshine Estates: Rx for Rosedale humorously captures this lifestyle and the characters that live in active retirement communities.
Contact:
Lynn Shirey
SunshineEstates ( @ ) hotmail dot com
www.ReadSunshineEstates.com
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