The Family Jewels (A Callahan Garrity Short Story)

Callahan Garrity Mystery

by Kathy Hogan Trocheck, Mary Kay Andrews

In this short story by New York Times best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews, Atlanta private investigator/cleaning business owner Callahan Garrity knows there’s something fishy when 70-year-old Miss Loudene Jenkins is found dead by the old mill, and the 1920s costume jewelry she loved showing off is nowhere to be found.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories, Chick Lit, Cozy Mystery

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 10, 2014

About the author

aka Mary Kay Andrews

Kathy Hogan Trocheck is the author of critically acclaimed mysteries, including the Callahan Garrity mystery series. A former reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, she is also the author of Little Bitty Lies and the Edgar®- and Macavity-nominated Savannah Blues, under the name Mary Kay Andrews.

Reviews

[Carolene N. Neely · Rating 1 out of 5]

Start with a bang and then BOOM....

Who ever describd. this book As a short story was not kidding. I have read five of the Callahan Garrity books and all three of the Weezie series I truly enjoyed each of them. However this one is in no way of comparable quality or enjoyment. It starts off with a bang in MDA's style of humor and intrigue but this one Has turned out to be a real disappointment. Because after a great start it SUDDENLY ends, Leaving me (the reader) wondering whatever happened to the old woman and all of her jewelry. Maybe this is a mystery not only of what happened in the story, but how is it that the quality of writing that I had become accustomed to and thoroughly enjoyed in all prior books has in this novel seriously plummeted--
Perhaps this is A mystery that Callahan Garrity needs to solve.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short story with Callahan Garrity. This has one of Edna's friends that lives in a bad part of town that has some fabulous jewelry. The friend is murdered and the jewelry is gone and Callahan is on the case.

How did this book find me? It is the finale to the Callahan series.

[Cora Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this short story but there was so much potential for a great book here. Where the family jewels were kept was kinda funny.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short story

I find my problem with short stories like this is they just are so rushed. A whole mystery in 16 pages just doesn’t work.

[Charlene Hill · Rating 2 out of 5]

disappointed, not the best work from this author.

[Lizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

As ot said this was a very short story. Was not long enough to get into it. Would have been great as a novel with more details, twists & turns.

[Tonya · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light read - enjoyable, but not consuming.

[Kirby Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Short Story

Absolutely excellent writing but isn't longer than a chapter. I wish I had realized how short the story was! I do love the author...she's excellent.

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Callahan solves the murder of a poor woman, who inherited some valuable jewellry

[Roz Obrien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Mary Kay Andrews is a terrific writer.
She always makes he novels upbeat and exciting.
I can't wait to read others by her.
Thank you for the good story and quick read.

[Mai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good short mystery.

[Deb White · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 70 year old woman dies and her costume jewelry she collected is missing. What happened to it??

[Janice Perea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun shirt read. It was easy to figure out, but that's okay with this one. The thrill was in the catch more than the mystery of who did it.

[Mary Podgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

This is the best of Mary Kay Andrews short stories. Didn't see it coming until it was there. Now into other reads!

[Grace Wakeman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing

I've enjoyed Andrews work and spent many happy hours with her. This one is not her best😤😤 I'll continue to be a fan of course.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick easy entertaining read.

[Cathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short to the point of being abrupt. It felt like part of the story was missing.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bought as an ebook through Amazon/Kindle.

Series Rating: (2.9 ⭐️ average)
1. Every Crooked Nanny ★★☆☆☆
2. To Live & Die in Dixie ★★★☆☆
3. Homemade Sin ★★★☆☆
4. Happy Never After ★★☆☆☆
5. Heart Trouble ★★★☆☆
6. Strange Brew ★★★☆☆
7. Midnight Clear ★★★★★
8. Irish Eyes ★★☆☆☆
Fatal Fruitcake: A Christmas Short Story ★★★★☆
Killer Fudge: Short Story ★★☆☆☆
The Family Jewels: Short Story ★★★☆☆

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75
A very quick read by one of my favorite authors.

[Mishka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Same thing here...super short story. Could have been expanded and it would have been fun!

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really like Mary Kay Andrews but am disappointed that this took me 5 minutes to read. I know that it was a short story but I would have liked more.

[Westmoreland Lou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amusing romp!

Callahan Varsity is up to it again. Her trip through the bingo halls of Georgia help her solve another heartless murder!

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another day, another short story! This time a mystery by (Mary Kay Andrews) aka Kathy Hogan Trocheck. It was a good quick read!

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

End of the story was a bit sketchy but overall, very entertaining part of the series. 3 stars