DEADLY GOLD RUSH
by Landis Wade
May 18 – June 26, 2026 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
THE INDIE RETIREMENT MYSTERY SERIES
Murder, mines, and missing millions—retirement just got interesting.
When a shady real estate developer is found murdered beneath Harriet Keaton’s family home—shot, stabbed, and surrounded by rare 1830s gold coins—her estranged twin brother Joey is the prime suspect. He insists he’s innocent…but won’t name the real culprit.
With Joey refusing to talk and millions missing from the retirement accounts, the future of the Independence Retirement Community is suddenly on the line. Now, whip-smart Harriet and her sleuthing partners—Craig Travail (savvy lawyer, reluctant romantic) and Yeager Alexander (conspiracy theorist, resident rabble-rouser)—must dig into the past to solve the crime.
Their best lead? A decades-old memoir from Harriet’s treasure-obsessed father and whispers of a long-lost gold hoard.
But treasure has a way of attracting trouble. As fortunes vanish and suspects multiply, the trio must untangle two decades of betrayal—before the killer strikes again.
Murder, mayhem, and the Carolina gold rush: welcome back to the Indie, where retirement is anything but quiet.
Praise for Deadly Gold Rush:
“Deadly Gold Rush is a satisfyingly complex entwining of events and personalities that proves hard to put down.”
~ Midwest Book Review
“Deadly Gold Rush caught my attention from the first sentence and kept me transfixed to the very end. Couldn’t put it down.”
~ Readers’ Favorite Reviews
“Lively mystery bubbling with unforgettable characters and historical spirit.”
~ Booklife Reviews
“Mystery fans who love Richard Osman’s cozy Thursday Murder Club books will enjoy the similarly energetic take on mystery-loving retirees.”
~ Kirkus Reviews
Book Details:
Genre: Mystery, Legal Thriller, Historical
Published by: Lystra Books & Literary Services, LLC
Publication Date: February 28, 2026
Number of Pages: 378 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 979-8992136357, Paperback
Series: The Indie Retirement Mystery Series, Book 2 | Each is a Standalone Mystery
Book Links: Amazon | KindleUnlimited | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub
Author Bio:
Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned author who writes award-winning mysteries and legal thrillers with a historical bent. His publication credits include six works of fiction, eight non-fiction writing books, many short stories, and a podcast that produced 400 episodes of author interviews and writing discussions. His first novel in his Indie Retirement Mystery series, Deadly Declarations, won ten awards and Kirkus Reviews said of his second in the series, Deadly Gold Rush, that “Mystery fans who love Richard Osman’s cozy Thursday Murder Club books will enjoy the similarly energetic take on mystery-loving retirees.” Landis splits his time between Charlotte, Durham, and the North Carolina mountains. He is the recipient of the 2025 Founders Award for service to the Charlotte Writers Club and the literary community.
Catch Up With Landis Wade:
LandisWade.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @LandisWade
Instagram – @landiswrites
Threads – @landiswrites
YouTube – @authorlandiswade
Facebook – @authorlandiswade
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Tour Host Info:
Book Formats: ePub, Print, Audiobook, KindleUnlimited
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author Deadly Gold Rush is considered to be PG-level content or less. Readers may still encounter potentially sensitive material. If you have specific trigger or content concerns, please contact Partners in Crime Tours directly for more detailed information.
