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gribbit's review against another edition
I gave it a try, up until finding the nanny’s body/spoiler>. The main character’s history as a cop and continued connections to the police force bothered me. I guess it just wasn’t the type of thing i wanted to read. The casual bi-phonia was also annoying/ unpleasant.
aapayne's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good read. Will give the next book ny her a try definitely!!
bsmith27's review against another edition
3.0
A good novel, easy reading. A woman has recently left the police force, turned detective but isn't making money so she opened a cleaning service. She goes to clean a house where the nanny has recently disappeared and so has many pricey items. She investigates to find the husband is building a development using shady means but it turns out a boyfriend killed her.
avigail's review against another edition
3.25
If you think that Callahan Garrity, the main character, of Every Crooked Nanny is an amateur sleuth you have a big mistake, she is an ex-cop who knows the procedures even though at the moment she is the owner of a cleaning company.
Callahan has to navigate a complex web of secrets and deceit to solve a puzzling murder case.
I enjoyed the first installment of the cozy mystery series, it is a good palette cleanser with its intrigue and mystery, and it has its moments of humor. There were a lot of parts of the novel in which I laughed, especially scenes with Edna, Callahan's mother. It reminded me of the scenes with Stephanie Plum's grandmother.
Let me clarify that this book was written in the early 90s, so some themes are outdated if you are not fond of stereotypes I don't think this book or series is for you. Also, I don't know how much research has gone on the Mormon Church, as there are aspects of the Mormon Church part of Every Crooked Nanny.
I borrowed the book from the library, because of a reading challenge. I think that I will continue reading the Callahan Garitty Mystery series by borrowing books through the library.
Callahan has to navigate a complex web of secrets and deceit to solve a puzzling murder case.
I enjoyed the first installment of the cozy mystery series, it is a good palette cleanser with its intrigue and mystery, and it has its moments of humor. There were a lot of parts of the novel in which I laughed, especially scenes with Edna, Callahan's mother. It reminded me of the scenes with Stephanie Plum's grandmother.
Let me clarify that this book was written in the early 90s, so some themes are outdated if you are not fond of stereotypes I don't think this book or series is for you. Also, I don't know how much research has gone on the Mormon Church, as there are aspects of the Mormon Church part of Every Crooked Nanny.
I borrowed the book from the library, because of a reading challenge. I think that I will continue reading the Callahan Garitty Mystery series by borrowing books through the library.
mgs3's review against another edition
3.0
This was an entertaining book. I liked Callahan as a protagonist and could imagine a whole series a la Stephanie Plum. I wasn’t initially aware this book was published in 1992 but that quickly became apparent. The very 90s references to beepers, car phones and the very inexpensive housekeeping rates made that very clear. The book was quirky and fun but that quirkiness quickly turned to cringiness. The way Mormons were portrayed, the N word, the stereotype of the Indian lawyer; these are all things that we would no longer tolerate in a book. I get it was a different time and hopefully the author has evolved with the times. I liked the specificity to Atlanta and all of the local references made it that much more enjoyable.
freckleduck's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this book I did find it to be a bit dated, but I liked the plot and it felt like a comfort beach read.
bapit001's review
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bagejew's review
5.0
Investigation with a Twist of Humor
Callahan Garrity retired from the police department and opened a home cleaning business. Little did she know that running her own business would draw her back into the world of private investigation. Every Crooked Nanny is a page-turning mystery with hints of wit and sarcasm. If you are a fan of mysteries or are simply looking for an entertaining read, I highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series and only wish I had discovered them sooner.
Callahan Garrity retired from the police department and opened a home cleaning business. Little did she know that running her own business would draw her back into the world of private investigation. Every Crooked Nanny is a page-turning mystery with hints of wit and sarcasm. If you are a fan of mysteries or are simply looking for an entertaining read, I highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series and only wish I had discovered them sooner.
arian_dragonelf's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Body shaming and Cancer
book_concierge's review
3.0
From the book jacket: Earthy, outspoken Callahan Garrity has witnessed many dirty deeds in her time, first in her ten years as a cop and now as the reluctant owner of House Mouse, a cleaning service that tidies up after Atlanta’s elite. Callahan’s old and new lives collide when her client (and old sorority sister) Lilah Rose Beemish hires her to locate the family’s nanny, Kristee Ewbanks. Kristee has absconded with jewelry, furs, and secret files on a shady business deal her husband, Bo, is concocting. Callahan soon find Kristee is not the devout, naïve Mormon she’s pretended to be. Then she finds Kirstee’s corpse.
My reactions
This is a good start to a mystery series. Callahan is a strong central character; her previous experience as a cop and private detective serves her well in this outing. That experience also makes this more than the typical cozy. Yes, we still have a cast of colorful characters in her house-cleaning crew, and her mother, Edna, who is also her business partner and with whom she lives, provides a nice counter balance. I wasn’t quite sure why she persisted in investigating after her client basically told her she was done, and some of the relationships stretched credulity (especially the sudden appearance of a rich in-law for the chief suspect). Still, it was fast paced, entertaining and kept me turning pages. I read it in two days. I’d definitely be up for trying another in the series.
My reactions
This is a good start to a mystery series. Callahan is a strong central character; her previous experience as a cop and private detective serves her well in this outing. That experience also makes this more than the typical cozy. Yes, we still have a cast of colorful characters in her house-cleaning crew, and her mother, Edna, who is also her business partner and with whom she lives, provides a nice counter balance. I wasn’t quite sure why she persisted in investigating after her client basically told her she was done, and some of the relationships stretched credulity (especially the sudden appearance of a rich in-law for the chief suspect). Still, it was fast paced, entertaining and kept me turning pages. I read it in two days. I’d definitely be up for trying another in the series.