Bingo, Bandits & Mayhem at Midnight

Bingo, Bandits & Mayhem at Midnight
Book 2 of The Silver Bandits Chronicles
Subtitle: The Odds Are Never in Their Favor

In Sunnyvale Gardens, “quiet retirement” has always been optional. The Silver Bandits—five unstoppable retirees with more nerve than sense—are back for another round of chaos, cookies, and questionable heroism.

When the community’s beloved bingo night turns scandalous, accusations fly faster than pudding at a potluck. Someone’s rigging the numbers, the snacks have mysteriously vanished, and the prize cart just rolled into the koi pond. For Hank Boone, Jackie Delaney, Mabel Rutledge, Lenny Grantham, and Merry Carlson, one thing’s clear: justice will be served… preferably warm and with extra sprinkles.

Armed with disguises, glitter, and a golf cart named Gloria, the Bandits launch an undercover investigation that makes national news and local enemies. Between Mabel’s weaponized cookies, Lenny’s exploding drones, and Hank’s insistence that “he’s got a plan,” chaos becomes an art form. Jackie brings the drama, Merry brings the clipboard, and together they bring the entire retirement community to its knees—with laughter.

But this time, it’s not just about mischief. As old friends clash over loyalty and love, and a rival bingo syndicate threatens Sunnyvale’s good name (and dessert table), the Bandits must prove that growing older doesn’t mean giving up the fight—it just means fighting funnier.

From bake-sale battles to midnight stakeouts, Bingo, Bandits & Mayhem at Midnight blends laugh-out-loud humor with heartfelt truth: friendship doesn’t retire, and neither does courage. The Bandits might be armed with pudding cups instead of pistols, but their mission is pure rebellion—protect joy at all costs.

Featuring the return of fan favorites like Sheriff Zane (“technically supervising”), Pastor Tilly (“morally conflicted”), and the ever-sassy golf cart Gloria, this second installment raises the stakes, the snack count, and the HOA’s blood pressure. Expect hijinks, heart, and one unforgettable finale where every “BINGO!” could blow the roof off the rec hall.

If you loved A Man Called Otto, The Thursday Murder Club, or the first Silver Bandits romp Grandpa Stole the Golf Cart, you’ll adore this wild sequel that proves laughter is the most dangerous weapon of all.

Because at Sunnyvale Gardens, justice isn’t blind—it’s wearing sunglasses and orthopedic sandals.

Why You’ll Love This Book

1. 
   Because chaos never looked this charming. Every sprinkler flood, pudding explosion, and scooter chase is delivered with cinematic precision and a wink.
2. 
   Because age is the new outlaw. The Bandits prove rebellion doesn’t retire—it just gets better health insurance.
3. 
   Because bingo has never been this dangerous. Ball B-12 might be missing, but the suspects include everyone with a sweet tooth.
4. 
   Because you’ll want to join the gang. Five retirees, one gold golf cart named Gloria, and a motto that reads, “If it makes you laugh, it’s worth the fine.”
5. 
   Because every page hums with rebellion. From bingo halls to bake-sales, ordinary life becomes extraordinary mayhem.
6. 
   Because you’ll laugh out loud—and maybe tear up once. Every slapstick disaster hides a reminder that joy is the best revenge against time.

The Silver Bandits Motto:
“If it makes you laugh, it’s worth the fine.”

Themes: Justice, mischief, friendship, and sticking together when things go sideways.
Tone: Hilarious, heartfelt, and defiantly hopeful.

Perfect for fans of: Feel-good rebellion, clever senior comedies, and stories that turn aging into the ultimate adventure.