For Crying Out Loud

by Cathie Wayland, Theresa Jenner Garrido

Two retired schoolteacher pals' relaxing reunion trip to a sleepy South Carolina beach town takes an unexpected, mysterious detour. Long-time friends Bernadette and Michaela decide to resurrect their seasoned, yet dormant friendship with a ten day trip to a small town south of Charleston. Michaela's sister's condo was available and close to the beach, shopping, and sightseeing. No husbands allowed on this vacation! The mismatched pair, now older and wiser, enjoy catching up on old times. Together they explore uncharted land called their Golden Years with wit and sarcasm. These two older gals find hilarity in everyday circumstances. Both cynical and snide, they enjoy every opportunity to laugh at or with each other, experiencing the sheer joy of friendship. From their collective years of teaching school, "Mike" and "Bernie" are keen observers of life. When they notice strange goings-on at the condominium complex they are hell-bent on solving an honest-to-goodness mystery. Will they unravel the clues before it's too late?

215 pages, Paperback

First published August 23, 2010