The Bag Lady War

by Carol Leonard SeCoy

Tired of fending off street thugs and worried about the day they can no longer take care ofthemselves, three elderly widows, Josie, Mabel and Mil, concoct the perfect plan forensuring their safety, which will also guarantee them free room and board for life.As grocery bag-covered bodies begin turning up in Southern California, police and themedia are stumped. Detectives assigned to the case, Paige Turner and Mark Wisneski,wonder what weird new serial killer is on the loose. The victims are mostly drug addicts andsmall-time crooks, but why the grocery bags?The bodies pile up until the widows invite Turner and Wisneski to tea, where they tell all.What they reveal shocks the world and could lead to the widows' master plan seriouslybackfiring. Life on the streets and in prison will never be the same. "A rollicking read for anyone who plans togrow old. Lovable heroines, dastardly badguys, and a happy ending."-Bud GardnerCo-Author, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul"When three vulnerable vigilantes reclaim theirlives, the result is a wicked satire of socialinequity. Send a copy to your congressman!"-John SackAuthor, The Franciscan Conspiracy"Poignant resonating with a sobering message for our graying society. Their logic maydefy reason, but you find yourself believing the fantasy and wanting to share an endlesscup of tea with these charming 'age of grace' ladies."-Sarah L. Cornett-HagenPoet, Poetry as Appalachian Women Speak"A page turner! Couldn't put it down! These old ladies maybe the sanest zanies that ever toted a gun!"-Ruth Wire, Playwright, "A Modern Woman,"Winner of Bultman Award for Dramatic Literature

554 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book club choice I didn't think I'd like, but LOVED it. It really hits home with today's dilemma faced by older people - especially in city environments. I empathized with the characters, and agree with their philosophy totally. Where's my handgun and white athletic sock?

[Fran · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the original premise of the old ladies taking care of business but it was a forced plot and became a sounding board for the author's rant. Therefore, 2 stars only.

[Nita · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the beginning, premise seems a bit preposterous, but there is food for thought here.

[Cindy]

I loved the book. Gives me something to think about when I get old.

[Pat Gallagher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny, a little too dragged out though. Interesting theme that people in prison have all the things that senior citizens would like. Warm place to sleep, food, dental and health care. All provided.

[Gloria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not big on fiction but found this story to be an interesting twist that I don't believe women of this age and type could do even if they wanted to. Still I enjoyed the book.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting Moral Ethical story and choices made which provoked a great discussion

[MEDORA · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting book and a huge statement about our societies problems.