Grandmothers, Incorporated

by Crystal V. Rhodes, Barnett L. Evans, L. Barnett Evans

When a former high school classmate dies, three "sixty-something" widows are determined to prove that the cause was nothing less than foul play. Certain that they know the culprit, the ladies turn the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971958629
• ISBN13: 9780971958623
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Crystal Ink Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

THIS AIN'T FOR THE ROCKIN' CHAIR FOLKS

This book was referred to me by the author Pat G'Orge-Walker (Sister Betty God's Calling You Again). I thought it was quite interesting that one author who writes hilarious comedy would refer another book. She was at one of her own booksignings and talked more about GRANDMOTHERS INC. than she did her own book. THIS BOOK IS OFF THE HOOK!!! I laughed until I cried. People thought I was losing my mind. The scene where they were fighting and somebody was trying to get it on tape ...and when the old woman said she had to pee had me in pain with laughter. The entire book was like watching a movie. Everything was so vivid. I would like to read more from these talented authors. This ain't for the Rockin' Chair folks...

age aint nothin' but a number

I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard from reading a novel. Not a TV Show or movie, a novel. Oh and what a novel it was!Grandmothers, Inc. is the story about three grandmothers who through a series of events became crime solvers. When Bea's former beau, Frank, dies from a heart attack she doesn't buy it. Bea smells something fishy and she believes that the smells are coming from her high school enemy, Charlie Mae. With the help of her loyal friends, Hattie and Connie, Bea plans to prove that Frank didn't die from the natural cause like everyone believes. There were so many memorable scenes, I lost count. My favorites include when Ms. Fannie, Hattie's mother in law had to use the restroom immediately and the gossip that circulated about Frank's funeral. I also enjoyed the scene when Hattie and Connie question a suspect they believe is involved in the murders. These three sassy grandmothers turned Matlock incarnate broke the stereotype I had about "old people". Hilariously funny and witty, I would recommend this novel to anyone. Grandmothers, Inc. proves that age is truly nothing but a number. Reviewed by Joy Farrington http:www.nubiansistas.org

A Comedy Version of Murder, She Wrote

The story begins with three best friends, Beatrice Baker Bell and Hattie Collier attending their Crispus Attucks High School's 50th reunion that is being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rounding out the trio is best friend Connie Palmer, who accompanies the pair to the reunion. All three women have fared well in the looks department, and Beatrice, Bea for short, has high hopes of seeing her high school sweetheart, Frank Schaffer. Problem number one, Frank is married to her nemesis, Charlie Mae, who has incidentally changed her name to Charmaine, to match her classy status. Bea and Frank rekindle old feelings, but just when Frank admits he's about to divorce Charlie Mae, Frank suddenly dies and Bea, flanked by her best friends are hell bent on proving that Charlie Mae is a gold digging slut who is responsible for Frank's death. All hell breaks loose when Charlie Mae moves back to Indianapolis and flaunts her money, among other things in Bea's face. And so begins their man-hunt for the killer or killers that are running around in their community, thus the forming of Grandmothers, Incorporated, their three-woman company crime solving investigative unit. But you can't tell any of them that they're not skilled investigators as they stumble upon a drug bust, an insurance scam, are involved in car chases and a host of other things that will leave you laughing until the very last page. This is a very easy, enlightening read, although I felt the ending was too quick. Bea, Connie and Hattie reminded me of Angela Lansbury in Murder She Wrote mystery series, but with a comical twist. I await the sequel to this heartwarming read as the book ends with the trio heading to Memphis for their next case. I can even envision the trio starring as in their own television show. Reviewed by Vanessa A. Johnson, Readincolor Reviewer

Don't Mess With The Grandma's

The laughter is endless with Grandmothers Incorporated. This absolutely side-splitting novel is the collaborative effort of CV Rhodes and L. Barnett-Evans. Featuring Bea, Hattie and Connie, these three super hip grandmothers who aren't to be messed with. Grandmothers Incorporated will put you in the mind of Charlie's Angels meets the Golden Girls. The novel starts out with our trio of grannies on their way to a 50th high school reunion. Caught up in the nostalgia of the event the ladies are swept back in time to the days of "used to be." Unfortunately their good times are short lived when one of their classmates is mysteriously murdered. Not the ones to be fooled, our grannies, headed up by Bea, are determined to get to the bottom of this crime. With a little help from some equally funny secondary characters, our grannies will have this crime solved before you can say OLD LADY. What do you get when you put together murder, comedy, a hussy and 3 bootie-kicking grand momma's? You get one ridiculously hysterical novel that promises an evening of laughter. This trio of grannies is not to be messed with and it would be in your best interest to go out and grab this; unless you want to get on their bad side.

Watch Out for the Grandmothers

Meet Bea Baker Bell, Hattie Collier and Connie Palmer; they are sixty-something grandmothers who, by default, form GRANDMOTHERS, INCORPORATED. Excited about attending their class reunion, Bea and Hattie pull out all of the stops to make a lasting impression while Connie tags along for the fun. What they find after so many years are the same cliques and bourgeoisie people from days gone by. Bea meets up with her high school sweetheart Frank, who is now married to her nemesis, Charlie Mae, aka Charmaine, and the backbiting continues. Following the reunion Bea and Frank continue to see each other platonically until the unthinkable happens. Bea, Hattie and Connie form a tag team to investigate an assumed murder and the laughs begin. L. Barnett Evans and C. V. Rhodes have formed their own tag team to deliver a hilarious story of three feisty God fearing women and the families that love them. Rooted in the Word, each woman interprets its meaning in a different way and live their lives accordingly. One issue stood out that distracted from the flow and that is the misplacement of character names, however the story was fast paced, the storyline developed and I thoroughly enjoyed the characterizations of sixty-something year old sleuths. If you need a light-hearted and funny read, pick up GRANDMOTHERS, INCORPORATED. Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers