THE SILVER SQUAD Rebels with Wrinkles

Maria McCann flawlessly portrays two elderly Robin Hoods. Listeners meet the former high school sweethearts who reunite in their new retirement home. Their differences show McCann at her best, with gritty Beth and hesitant Barry forming an indomitable team who fight to right social wrongs. Laughs abound as they use a can of SPAM to deactivate their tracking device as they score goodies for the homeless. Traveling cross-country, they pick up well-rendered Jenny, helping her outsmart her abusive, loud-mouthed husband, a cop. Next, they save drowning kittens and place a bumper sticker "I Dump Kittens" on the perpetrator's car. The clever use of contemporary technology and McCann's enthusiasm make for a relatable adventure with an epilogue that adds to the upbeat tone. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]