Book 24, 2015
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chez_jaeAt work on Wednesday, I finished reading Classified as Murder by Miranda James. It's the second book in the author's "Cat in the Stacks" mystery series.
Volunteer librarian Charlie Harris is delighted when wealthy eccentric James Delacorte asks him to help inventory a collection of rare books. Delacorte fears someone is stealing from the collection. Not long after Charlie begins, he discovers Delacorte dead at his desk and suspects the victim's own family. When Deputy Berry asks Charlie to continue the inventory and keep his ears open, he is happy to assist the investigation. Charlie relies on his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, to help paw around for clues.
I enjoyed this book much more than I liked the first one. There was more going on, including an unscheduled visit from Charlie's son Sean, and a plethora of suspects, all of whom had their own peccadilloes. I liked the cat Diesel, simply for the fact that he's a regular cat. While I enjoy felines with paranormal tendencies, it was refreshing to read about a plain ol' cat who was helpful simply by being a curious cat. I do have other books in the series, and I am more eager to read them after finishing this one.
Four stars:
★★★★
Volunteer librarian Charlie Harris is delighted when wealthy eccentric James Delacorte asks him to help inventory a collection of rare books. Delacorte fears someone is stealing from the collection. Not long after Charlie begins, he discovers Delacorte dead at his desk and suspects the victim's own family. When Deputy Berry asks Charlie to continue the inventory and keep his ears open, he is happy to assist the investigation. Charlie relies on his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, to help paw around for clues.
I enjoyed this book much more than I liked the first one. There was more going on, including an unscheduled visit from Charlie's son Sean, and a plethora of suspects, all of whom had their own peccadilloes. I liked the cat Diesel, simply for the fact that he's a regular cat. While I enjoy felines with paranormal tendencies, it was refreshing to read about a plain ol' cat who was helpful simply by being a curious cat. I do have other books in the series, and I am more eager to read them after finishing this one.
Four stars:
★★★★
