Happy Never After    by Kathy Hogan Trocheck Order:  USA  Can Avon, 1996 (1995) Hardcover, Paperback     Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth Though Happy Never After is an older book (first published in 1995) this does not diminish the action, the humor and the fast pace of a truly enjoyable novel. Note that Trocheck also writes under the name Mary Kay Andrews. Ex-Atlanta policewoman, Callahan Garrity, has started a house cleaning business - the 'House Mouse' - and has collected a charming group of employees. I'd love to go to work every day if I could start my day with their complaints and triumphs. Sister and Baby, very elderly sisters, manage to clean and also do some groundwork for Callahan's other business - PI. Two of a 60s singing trio want Callahan to find the third member of their group, who disappeared in the early 70s. This leads to a back door look at the music business and some of the shady characters who people it. Callahan is also wrapped up in a romantic dilemma. Is her boyfriend going to go back to his ex-wife and teenage daughter? Happy Never After reels from page to page with action, pathos, and clever writing, making it a good choice to curl up with on a rainy day. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews