Kate McVaugh

Broadsided in Bali Kate McVaugh

The Island of Bali - it's everything Raquel and Magdalen could ever dream of in a holiday destination. What could be better than the quaint town of Ubud with its beautiful weather, exquisite artwork, and local charm? But trouble is looming in paradise and it soon becomes apparent the ladies are in for more of an adventure than they'd bargained for. As seasoned travelers nearing retirement age, Raquel and Magadalen have no problem cutting back on necessities like makeup and ditching heels for hiking sandals in the tropics. They don't even mind that the Lotus Yoga Resort & Spa is strictly vegetarian. At least they aren't required to participate in Sun Salutations at the crack of dawn when they'd much rather be sipping coffee at a sidewalk café. But after a full day at the resort, the owner, Lotus, still hasn't appeared and no one seems to know what's happened to her. Money problems? Clandestine liaison gone afoul? As much as the friends would like to ignore the situation and get on with shopping and sightseeing, it soon becomes evident that something is seriously wrong. Like what's up with the other employees and their odd behavior? And then there's that fine-looking scientist who is definitely hiding something. Magdalen and Raquel set out to investigate the puzzling events at the resort aided by other concerned guests, including a couple of aging hippies. Together, they hope to find out what has become of the owner without offending the locals or breaking any laws. The last thing any of them wants is to be tagged as a rude tourist. Or worse, land in a foreign jail. Will the friends manage to get to the bottom of Lotus' mysterious disappearance and still find enough time to work on their tans before heading back to LA, or will they find themselves Broadsided in Bali?