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Discover a thrilling adventure in 'The Cat Saw Murder,' a captivating cozy mystery that blends feline charm with suspenseful storytelling. This intricately woven tale follows Rachel Murdock and her sister Jennifer as they respond to a frantic call for help from their beloved niece, Lilly, in the picturesque setting of Breakers Beach, California. Excitedly, they bring along their prized cat, Samantha, who is more than just a furry companion; she is the heiress to a hidden fortune. However, the trip takes a dark turn when an attempt is made on Samantha's life, echoing the tragic murder of Lilly soon after. The story unravels a web of deceit involving gambling debts and unexpected suspects, pushing Rachel and Sophia to solve the mystery before the police can catch up. This classic cat mystery, originally published under a pseudonym by an acclaimed author of hardboiled novels, is now reissued for the first time in years, making it a must-have for cozy mystery enthusiasts and cat lovers alike. Perfect for book clubs, the edition includes discussion guide questions to spark your conversations. Don't miss out on this delightful blend of suspense, humor, and kitty antics! Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613162132
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 264
Description:
When Rachel Murdock and her sister Jennifer receive a call for help from their favorite niece, Lilly, in Breakers Beach, CA, they quickly hop a train from Los Angeles to see her - but not before collecting their prized cat Samantha in a picnic basket and bringing her along for the ride. Samatha, it turns out, is an heiress, the inheritor of a fortune left by a wealthy relative, and so the attempt at the cat's life, made right after they arrive, comes as a shock. The cat survives, but unfortunately, Lilly, murdered soon thereafter, is not so lucky.
By the time the police arrive, the clues are already falling into place. The source of Lilly's trouble is revealed to be a gambling debt incurred during an attempt to cheat at bridge, and the suspects in her slaying quickly pile up. But then another corpse is discovered, buried in the nearby sand, and it becomes clear that the killing spree concerns more than just the young lady's personal money trouble. With the authorities distracted by lurid details, it's up to Rachel and her furry friend to uncover the subtleties containing the solution to the puzzle.
A prototypical early "cat mystery," written before the subgenre became a staple of cozy mystery fiction, The Cat Saw Murder is an entertaining and endlessly surprising whodunit with a focus on felines. Reissued for the first time in over half a decade, the book, written pseudonymously by the author better known for her hardboiled and suspense novels, is the first in the long-running Rachel Murdock series.
Includes discussion guide questions for use in book clubs.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613162132
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 264
Description:
When Rachel Murdock and her sister Jennifer receive a call for help from their favorite niece, Lilly, in Breakers Beach, CA, they quickly hop a train from Los Angeles to see her - but not before collecting their prized cat Samantha in a picnic basket and bringing her along for the ride. Samatha, it turns out, is an heiress, the inheritor of a fortune left by a wealthy relative, and so the attempt at the cat's life, made right after they arrive, comes as a shock. The cat survives, but unfortunately, Lilly, murdered soon thereafter, is not so lucky.
By the time the police arrive, the clues are already falling into place. The source of Lilly's trouble is revealed to be a gambling debt incurred during an attempt to cheat at bridge, and the suspects in her slaying quickly pile up. But then another corpse is discovered, buried in the nearby sand, and it becomes clear that the killing spree concerns more than just the young lady's personal money trouble. With the authorities distracted by lurid details, it's up to Rachel and her furry friend to uncover the subtleties containing the solution to the puzzle.
A prototypical early "cat mystery," written before the subgenre became a staple of cozy mystery fiction, The Cat Saw Murder is an entertaining and endlessly surprising whodunit with a focus on felines. Reissued for the first time in over half a decade, the book, written pseudonymously by the author better known for her hardboiled and suspense novels, is the first in the long-running Rachel Murdock series.
Includes discussion guide questions for use in book clubs.