Kathy Hogan Trocheck, che scrive come Mary Kay Andrews, è autrice di romanzi gialli acclamati dalla critica. Le sue opere esplorano spesso relazioni complesse e segreti che si nascondono sotto la superficie di ambientazioni apparentemente tranquille. Con un occhio attento ai dettagli e acute osservazioni della natura umana, crea narrazioni suspense che catturano il lettore. Il suo stile distintivo è segnato da una prosa avvincente e dalla capacità di creare un'atmosfera ricca di tensione e colpi di scena inaspettati.
Truman Kicklighter is portrayed as a charismatic and intriguing character, bringing a unique perspective and charm to the narrative. His personality and experiences promise to engage readers, suggesting a story filled with wisdom, humor, and perhaps unexpected adventures. The book likely explores themes of aging, friendship, and the richness of life through Truman's eyes.
Callahan Garrity is a former Atlanta cop, a part-time sleuth and full-time owner of House Mouse, a cleaning service that tidies up after Atlanta's elite. She and her coterie of devoted helpers can ransack a house for clues faster than it takes a fingerprint to set.
In this gripping sequel, retiree Truman Kicklighter confronts a dangerous scam when a young friend falls victim to a deceitful used-car dealer. Set against the backdrop of Florida, Truman must navigate a web of deceit to protect his friend and stop the deadly consequences of the con. As he delves deeper into the situation, the stakes rise, showcasing Truman's resourcefulness and determination in a suspenseful race against time.
From her time on the Atlanta police force, Callahan Garrity, house cleaner and private investigator extraordinaire, has excelled at mopping up messes -- of all kinds. But she has no idea what she's getting into when she agrees to work for infamous antiques dealer Elliot Littlefield. The first day on the job she and her crew discover the bloodied body of a young woman in a bedroom -- and are soon on the trail of a priceless Civil War diary stolen by the killer. As if two crimes aren't enough, deadly serious collectors, right-wing radicals, and impulsive teenagers make the case even more difficult to tidy up ... and more dangerous.
Callahan Garrity transitions from police work to running a cleaning service, but her new role quickly plunges her into a mystery when a client's young nanny disappears alongside valuable items. As she navigates the complexities of her new business, Callahan's investigative instincts resurface, leading her to uncover secrets that intertwine with her past experiences on the force. The blend of crime-solving and domestic life offers a unique twist on the classic mystery genre.
Detektivní román americké autorky se odehrává v prostředí irské menšiny v americké Atlantě. Hrdinkou knihy je bývalá policistka, která se živí jako majitelka úklidové agentury a občas přijme i zakázku jako soukromý detektiv. Když je v malém místním obchůdku s lihovinami těžce postřelen její přítel-policista, jenž je posléze obviněn z účasti na sérii loupežných přepadení, rozhodne se mladá žena očistit jeho dobré jméno a vypátrat, kdo stojí v pozadí loupeží i vražd. Závěry jejího pátrání přinesou šokující odhalení pachatele přímo uprostřed zkorumpovaného policejního aparátu.
Whitney Dobbs, die angesehene weiße Gattin eines bekannten Herzspezialisten, überfährt im betrunkenen Zustand ein kleines schwarzes Mädchen. Als sie mit Hilfe ihres Anwalts mit einer lächerlichen Strafe davonkommt, ist die Stadt im Aufruhr. Wenig später wird sie erschossen aufgefunden. Die Hobbydetektivin Callahan Garrity glaubt nicht an eine der üblichen Schießereien des Viertels und überprüft zahlreiche Verdächtige. Schwierig wird es, als sich herausstellt, daß der einzige Zeuge des Mordes ein Verrückter ist, der nur in Bibelversen und symbolischen Zeichnungen mit der Außenwelt kommuniziert. Ein weiteres spannendes Abenteuer um die putzmuntere Callahan Garrity, die mit ihrer Reinigungsfirma keinen Schmutz in ihrer Umgebung unter den Teppich kehrt.
Die frühere Polizistin J. Callahan Garrity aus Atlanta, nun Inhaberin einer Reinigungsfirma, gerät in ein Labyrinth von politischer Korruption, Diebstahl und Mord.
