The Moaning Lisa

A Paco and Molly Mystery

Fiction - Mystery - Sleuth
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 10/16/2025
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Reviewed by Eric Ferrar for Readers' Favorite

The Moaning Lisa by Rosemary and Larry M. Mild begins when a retired detective, Paco LeSoto, suffers a sudden heart attack. This event sets the wheels in motion for him and Molly (his wife) as they transition into an assisted living community filled with intriguing characters. At this stage in their lives, Paco and Molly are grappling with various health issues. Adding to their challenges is the fact that residents at Gilded Gates are disappearing under strange circumstances. As the couple begins to investigate this mystery, they befriend Jeff and Maryanne Amati. The Amatis confide in them that Jeff is a sleepwalker who hears eerie moaning noises at night. The LeSotos' persistent probing leads to something far more sinister, involving corruption and elder exploitation. Can they solve this case before becoming victims themselves?

The Moaning Lisa by Rosemary and Larry M. Mild is a captivating story that combines mystery, humor, and real-life issues such as aging, declining health, and life in an assisted care community. The central characters are entertaining and well-developed. I admire Paco's loyal but stubborn nature and Molly's tender spirit. Their beautiful bond is the heart and soul of the book in light of the more serious themes of deceit and danger present in Gilded Gates. Overall, I love how Paco and Molly's roller-coaster ride of a journey shows how courage and support can help two people, even couples, face difficult moments together. I also appreciate the skillful way the authors shed light on crucial problems that older adults often encounter in care homes, like elder neglect. If you're searching for a reflective whodunit story, The Moaning Lisa is the ideal novel for you.