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Fur Love or Money (Second Chance Cat Mystery)Fur Love or Money by Sofie Ryan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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I squeaked out one last book for the month, finishing Fur Love or Money by Sofie Ryan. It’s the 11th installment in the “Second Chance Cat” mystery series, starring Sarah Grayson.

Sarah and her friend Rose are visiting another young friend when their dog leads Sarah to a storm cellar…and a dead body. The victim, Ian Stone, was already presumed dead, although many thought he faked his death after swindling investors out of millions of dollars. It seems they were right, but now Ian is dead for certain. Soon, Charlotte’s Angels, the senior citizen sleuthing group led by Rose’s beau, Mr Peterson, is on the case. It seemed plenty of people wanted Ian dead, from those he duped to his former wife to his half-sister. It’s going to take some clever investigating to get to the bottom of this case.

The story moved along at a quick pace, interspersed with snippets of Sarah’s downtime. The author dropped one small clue that helped me figure out who dunnit, but I enjoyed reading along as it played out. Characters were portrayed well, and the narrative was sprinkled with humor and romance.

Favorite lines:
♦ “Is it an official meeting if we don’t have tea and cake?”
♦ “I like those two chairs,” I said. // “You like every chair you see. They’re something to sit on, not two kittens.” // “Fine. Just make sure they go to a good home and I want to say goodbye to them before they leave.”
♦ “Do I get to wear a disguise and a wire?” // “No. No disguise and no wire.” // “That doesn’t sound like fun at all.”
♦ “If Earth is flat, why haven’t all the oceans drained away by now?”


And this clunker: I walked down the driveway to meet the officer who was driving and let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding when I saw that I knew him.

Very good, four stars
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Scaredy Cat (Second Chance Cat Mystery #10)Scaredy Cat by Sofie Ryan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I finished reading Scaredy Cat by Sofie Ryan last night. It's the tenth installment in her "Second Chance Cat" series of cozy mysteries, featuring secondhand store owner Sarah Grayson and her rescue cat, Elvis.

Sarah is looking forward to a fun afternoon touring historical homes in North Harbor with her friend, Michelle. While the two of them are exploring Gladstone House, a local B&B, they come across a dead body. The victim was Mark Steele, a television personality whose forte was exposing hoax hauntings. Gladstone House is rumored to be haunted, although the owner, Annie Hastings, has never advertised it. Steele had been jonesing to feature Gladstone House in an episode of his show and been turned down. Repeatedly. That leaves Sarah wondering what the man was doing in the house and more importantly, who killed him there? Steele's producer hires Charlotte's Angels, the group of senior citizen investigators, to look into the matter. Since the Angels operate out of her store, Sarah gets dragged into the drama as well. She's just as eager to solve the mystery as the rest of them are.

This was an interesting premise. We didn't even meet the victim until he was dead, which was unusual. I enjoyed reading about how the Angels used their combined talents and contacts to put the puzzle together. I also liked that a good portion of the book was dedicated to Sarah's work and recreation; it wasn't all about the investigation. Some authors focus on the investigation to the exclusion of everything else, leading me to wonder how the main character can keep her (or his) job.

Favorite lines:
♦ "You're the kind of person who imagines the characters in a story continue with their lives even though you've gotten to the end of the book."
♦ "We didn't take a vote. And more importantly, we didn't have tea and cake so I don't think it's binding."
♦ "Family are the people you love who love you back."


Very good, with lots of surprises. Five stars.
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Hooked on a Feline (Magical Cats)Hooked on a Feline by Sofie Kelly

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Late last night (or early this morning!) I finished reading Hooked on a Feline by Sofie Kelly. It's book #13 in her "Magical Cats" mystery series, featuring librarian Kathleen Paulson and her extraordinary cats, Owen and Hercules.

Kathleen, along with most of the population of Mayville Heights, is eager to attend the concert that brings a local music festival to an end. To everyone's delight, hometown boy turned star Johnny Rock is on stage, along with his former friends and band mates. It's a surprise that no one saw coming, as the musicians had kept it a secret. Just days later, one of the bandmates is found dead, his death ruled a homicide. At first it seems like a robbery gone wrong, but Kathleen recalls that Mike had been doing some genealogical research at the library. When the police begin to suspect that the death of one of Mike's older family members may have also been murder, Kathleen begins to wonder just what Mike was researching that was worth killing for.

Wonderful story, peopled with familiar characters you'd like to get to know. Kathleen isn't just good at putting clues together, she's also good at getting people to open up and talk to her. However, not all of the narrative was consumed with her investigation. Kathleen went to work, hung out with friends, and relaxed at home. As a bonus, she did not stumble upon any bodies. Keep letting go of those cozy mystery tropes, authors!

Favorite line: "What binds people is love, not strands of DNA."

Very good, four stars
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Totally Pawstruck (Second Chance Cat Mystery, #9)Totally Pawstruck by Sofie Ryan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This evening I finished reading Totally Pawstruck by Sofie Ryan. This is the 9th book in the "Second Chance Cat" series of cozy mysteries. The main characters are Sarah Grayson and her cat, Elvis.

After spending an evening catching up, Sarah and her BFF Jess leave the pub and stumble upon a man lying in the street with Stella Hall standing over him. The victim was Vincent Swift, a man who rubbed everyone the wrong way and had plenty of enemies. Unfortunately, one of them was Stella. She hires the Angels, a group of senior citizen private investigators, to look into the case in order to clear her name. Since the Angels rent office space from Sarah, she is soon drawn into the investigation. Sarah is also anxious to clear Stella's name; she knows Stella would never harm anyone. There is no shortage of suspects. The trick is to sift through the evidence and find out who killed Vincent Swift.

I certainly enjoy this series. The plot progressed in a sensible fashion, but it wasn't consumed with the investigation. I appreciate reading about Sarah's downtime and work day just as much as the investigative aspects of the story. Elvis is a fun foil, Sarah's love interest in NOT in law enforcement, and for once Rose wasn't acting like a snot.

Favorite lines:
♦ She was carrying one of her tote bags that had approximately the same capacity as a clown car in the circus.
♦ "I'm very strong. Wanna feel my muscles?" he asked, waggling his eyebrows. // Charlotte looked at me. "Did that line work on you?" // I hung my head in mock shame. "Yes, it did."
♦ Other detective agencies depended on technology or connections in law enforcement. This one depended on tea.
♦ "Well, nobody yelled 'fopdoodle' at anyone else."
♦ "You need me. We're Cagney and Lacey, Nancy Drew and George, Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler, Rocky and Bullwinkle."


Well-written and fun. Five stars!
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A Case of Cat and MouseA Case of Cat and Mouse by Sofie Kelly

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Earlier this evening I finished reading A Case of Cat and Mouse by Sofie Kelly. This is the 12th book in the "Magical Cats" series, featuring librarian Kathleen Paulson and her extraordinary cats, Owen and Hercules.

Everyone in the small town of Mayville Heights is excited that the reboot of a popular baking show is being filmed there. Adding to the interest is that a couple locals, Rebecca (a friend of Kathleen's) and Ray (a member of the artists' co-op) are participating. Kathleen has been tabbed to do some research for the show to take advantage of the local fare and flair. When Kathleen discovers the body of one of the show's judges and Ruby's friend, Elias, is considered the primary suspect, Ruby begs Kathleen to investigate. Kathleen reluctantly agrees, and soon she's delving into the pasts of everyone involved with the show and checking out alibis. With the help of Owen and Hercules, she closes in on a killer. The killer, however, is closing in on Kathleen.

This series is delightful, and this book was no different. I know I've mentioned it before, but it's refreshing to read about Kathleen going about her life rather than immersing herself completely in her investigation. There were subplots going on as well, involving the feral cat colony at Wisteria Hill and a prankster who keeps leaving oddball items in the library's gazebo. If I have a complaint about this book (and the series) it's that Kathleen is the one who always discovers the victim, and she always seems to end up in mortal danger at the end. Honestly, how many of us ever see a dead body in our lives that isn't at a funeral/visitation? Why not have the main character simply learn that so-and-so died and the police are considering it a suspicious death? Guh.

Favorite lines:
♦ "I have never met a carbohydrate that didn't make me say, 'Come to Mama.'"
♦ I thought about how when it came to families I had won the life lottery no matter how crazy mine made me sometimes.
♦ "If Hercules was a Great Dane instead of a cat, it would have been an episode of Scooby Doo."


And, my favorite--the 'holding my breath' line:
- I was holding my breath, I realized.


This should be a solid five stars, but I'm knocking one off for the annoying, repetitive fact that Kathleen keeps finding bodies at the beginning of each book and nearly getting killed at the end. Four stars.
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Undercover Kitty (Second Chance Cat Mystery #8)Undercover Kitty by Sofie Ryan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Finished my latest book right at bedtime last night. Woo! It was Undercover Kitty by Sofie Ryan, which is the 8th book in the "Second Chance Cat" cozy mystery series. Sarah Grayson is the main character, and the story is told in her pov.

When the Angels, a detective agency comprised of Sarah's senior citizen friends, are hired to find out who's been sabotaging cat shows in the area, Sarah is talked into entering her cat, Elvis, as a contestant to provide cover for the Angels' sleuthing. Elvis seems more pleased with the prospect than Sarah does, but she goes along with it. What began as annoying pranks escalates into murder when one of the show volunteers is killed. At first it doesn't seem there's any correlation, but Sarah is convinced that the sabotage and the murder are connected. Now the Angels have two cases on their hands, but they are determined to get to the bottom of things.

I do enjoy these stories. I like that Sarah spends plenty of time at work in her second-hand shop, socializing with friends, and going about her other daily activities. It was delightful to reconnect with familiar characters and meet new ones. The only character I've taken truck with lately in these books is Rose. Initially, I found her charming, but in the past few books in the series, she comes across as condescending, smug, and almost rude. I enjoyed that the plot of this one featured cat shows. I figured out who the killer was rather early, but it was interesting to see Sarah put the pieces together.

Favorite lines:
♥ "You can keep a secret, right?" // "Absolutely. More than once I've kept the secret that there was leftover coffee cake in the staff room."
♥ "Are you trying to get my cat to like you with tiny, smelly fish?" // "Of course not. He already likes me. I'm trying to get his owner to like me with tiny, smelly fish."


Overall, very good. Four stars.
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Claw Enforcement (Second Chance Cat Mystery #7)Claw Enforcement by Sofie Ryan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Before lunch, I polished off Claw Enforcement, which is the 7th book in author Sofie Ryan's "Second Chance Cat" series of cozy mysteries. The main character is Sarah Grayson, who lives with her cat, Elvis.

At a local reception to celebrate the redevelopment of the harbor front, Sarah and her friend Nick leap into action when a man collapses. They administer CPR, but the victim dies. Later, Sarah learns that Christopher Healy was poisoned. She also learns he was the stepson of a friend of Mr P, the elderly computer expert who works with other senior citizens to investigate crimes. Mr P wants to solve this case as a way of helping his friend. Sarah soon finds herself embroiled in the investigation. She also has a business to run, a potential relationship that is trying to develop, and a brother who isn't happy that one of his friends is the focus of the investigation. Sarah will need all the help she can get from her friends, as well as from Elvis.

Delightful story! I enjoy books that don't focus solely on the investigation. Sarah works, socializes, and even lounges around watching TV. Her friends, family, and co-workers are an interesting, eclectic group, and they are all wonderfully characterized. Even Elvis has a distinct purrsonality! The plot flowed smoothly, and I am happy to report that I figured out who-dunnit before anyone else in the book. Yay!

Favorite lines:
♦ "I'm little and stealthy. Just think of me as a geriatric ninja."
♦ "And never say no to cake."
♦ "I have nothing but good feelings when it comes to lasagna."

Sarah is a gal after my own stomach heart!

Charming and fun, five stars!
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A Night's TailA Night's Tail by Sofie Kelly

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Yesterday evening, I finished reading A Night's Tail, which is the 11th book in author Sofie Kelly's "Magical Cats" mystery series. The main characters are Kathleen Paulson, librarian, and her two cats, Owen and Hercules.

Kathleen is delighted that her brother, Ethan, is spending some time in Mayville Heights, along with the members of his band, the Flaming Gerbils. Kathleen is busy spending time with Ethan, working at the library, going to her tai chi classes, making time for boyfriend Marcus, and helping to organize a quilt show at the library. The last thing she needs is another murder on her plate, but that's just what happens when an abrasive businessman, whom one of Ethan's friends had an altercation with, is found dead in a meeting room of the hotel where he was staying. Ethan knows Derek wouldn't have killed anyone, and he asks Kathleen to prove Derek's innocence. Kathleen would rather stay out of it and let Marcus and the rest of the police force handle the case; however, she can't help but be curious. After all, Lewis Wallace had a lot of enemies, and it seems there's no shortage of suspects.

Meanwhile, Kathleen is wavering over whether to tell Marcus that not only do her cats have special abilities, but so does his cat, Micah. Kathleen has seen Micah disappear, a talent she shares with Owen. It's not so surprising, considering all three cats came from the feral population at Wisteria Hill. Kathleen knows she needs to come clean, but there never seems to be a good opportunity to do so.

It's going to take all of her skills at research, along with some help from Hercules and Owen, to find out who killed Wallace.

Very good book. Lots going on, and just when I was certain I knew "whodunnit"...MAJOR Spoiler Alert!!! )

Favorite lines:
♦ "Why am I explaining myself to a cat?"
♦ "My living room has been invaded by ginormous hockey players who can somehow fly down the ice at lightning speed and swat a little piece of frozen rubber into a net but can't walk across the floor without bumping into something."
♦ "I had to deal with a cookie emergency," I said. // "As in we don't have any?"


Excellent characterizations, well-crafted plot, and a great surprise ending. Five stars!
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No Escape Claws (Second Chance Cat Mystery, #6)No Escape Claws by Sofie Ryan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This afternoon, I completed the book No Escape Claws, which is the sixth installment in author Sofie Ryan's "Second Chance Cat" mystery series. The story is told in first-person pov by the main character, Sarah Grayson.

Sarah is busy running her secondhand shop, taking care of her cat, Elvis, and missing Mac, who's been in Boston to settle some family affairs. Her routine is knocked off-kilter when a young woman comes to the shop, asking the quirky senior citizen detectives, the Angels, to investigate her stepmother's death. Mallory's father is in prison for negligence in conjunction with Gina's death, but Mallory doesn't believe he left Gina to die in a house fire. Soon, Sarah finds herself caught up in the investigation, and the biggest question seems to be: who would benefit from Gina's death?

I enjoyed the story. Sarah is reluctant at first to get involved in what seemed to be an open and shut case, but as she and the Angels uncover more clues, it becomes more and more apparent that Mike Pearson has been wrongly convicted. As with other books by this author, I appreciate the fact that the entire narrative isn't consumed with the investigation. Sarah goes to work, socializes with friends and family, and hangs with her cat.

Favorite lines:
♦ "I'm not certain but I believe it was pickle flavor."
♦ "Some people can talk to the dead. I can find cake."


Very good, five stars
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The Cats Came Back (A Magical Cats Mystery #10)The Cats Came Back by Sofie Kelly

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Earlier this evening, I finished reading The Cats Came Back by Sofie Kelly. It's her 10th entry in the "Magical Cats" mystery series, with main character Kathleen Paulson, and her cats Owen and Hercules.

Kathleen and everyone else in Mayville Heights is excited for the annual music festival. Things go sour, however, when Hercules discovers a body down by the river. The victim was a close friend of popular singer Emme Finley, and the two young women looked enough alike that they could pass as sisters. Kathleen can't help but wonder if Emme was the target, and someone mistook Miranda for her. Nevertheless, she is determined to stay out of it and let the police, including her boyfriend, Marcus, do their jobs. What Kathleen hadn't counted on was so many friends coming to her and asking her to investigate in her own, unique way. Kathleen reluctantly agrees to do so.

In addition to her unscheduled sleuthing, Kathleen is trying to help her friend, Roma, prepare for her upcoming wedding, she's transporting her cats here and there for another friend, Ruby, to photograph them, and she still has her job at the library to tend to. Fortunately for her, both Owen and Hercules lend their own, peculiar talents to the investigation, and between the three of them, they may end up solving this murder after all.

I was pleased that I was able to suss out the murderer fairly early in the book, but I still enjoyed the process of seeing Kathleen work it out. As I've mentioned with this series previously, I appreciate that Kathleen is still doing "normal" things, and that the entirety of the book isn't devoted to her investigation. The only thing that annoyed me was Spoiler )

Favorite lines:
♦ Once again, here I was, explaining myself to a cat.
♦ "Sometimes love takes the long way home."
♦ "What part of 'don't do that' are you having trouble with?"
If I had a dollar for every time I've said something similar to my cats...
♦ "It will give you pickle breath."


This was headed towards an automatic five stars, but I'm knocking one off for that lather, rinse, repeat ending.
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A Tale of Two Kitties (A Magical Cats Mystery, #9)A Tale of Two Kitties by Sofie Kelly

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Wednesday night, I began reading A Tale of Two Kitties by Sofie Kelly, and I finished it last night. It's the ninth book in the author's "Magical Cats" mystery series, which features librarian Kathleen Paulson and her extraordinary cats, Owen and Hercules.

When Victor and Leo Janes return to Mayville Heights, their arrival sets tongues to wagging. The twin brothers had a falling out years ago, when Victor had an affair with Leo's wife. They are interested in a tentative reconciliation, but before that happens, Kathleen finds Leo dead. Now his son (and Kathleen's friend), Simon, is a potential suspect, but Kathleen knows Simon would not have killed his father. She begins asking some questions around town, trying to get to the heart of the original falling out, as well as to who may have actually murdered Leo. Kathleen is aided by her cats, who turn up several clues during her investigation. Unfortunately, Kathleen's digging may put her in the killer's sights.

An enjoyable story, as all of these are. Again, Kathleen pursues other activities than simply investigating a murder. It was fun to reconnect with familiar characters and meet new ones. One thing did take me aback, and that was that Kathleen's tai chi classes seemed to meet several times a week...? In other books in this series, I got the impression it was a once-a-week thing. No explanation given.

Favorite line: "It's okay to feel mean and petty, just try not to act that way."

Not my favorite of this series, but still a very good read.
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Paws and Effect (A Magical Cats Mystery, #8)Paws and Effect by Sofie Kelly

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



On Wednesday, after finishing the final chapter of one book, I got ambitious and finished another. It was Paws and Effect by Sofie Kelly, and it's in her "Magical Cats" mystery series, featuring small town librarian Kathleen Paulson, and her unusual cats, Owen and Hercules.

When Kathleen and her boyfriend, Detective Marcus Gordon, go to the local diner for breakfast, they unexpectedly run into three friends from Marcus' college days. The trio are in town to look into the possible environmental impact of a proposed development. Two of the three, John and Danielle, seem happy to see Marcus, but the third, Travis, appears to be holding a grudge. Kathleen learns that Travis and Dani were dating in college, until Travis caught her with Marcus, and he's still bitter about it.

Later, Dani is found dead, and once it becomes clear her death may not have been an accident, Marcus is tabbed as a suspect, since he was the last one to see her alive. He's taken off the case, but that doesn't stop Kathleen from doing some investigating of her own. She knows Marcus would never harm someone, but she also can't help but feel he's keeping secrets from her. Fortunately, Marcus' partner on the force is still looking into the case, too, and she and Kathleen team up to prove he's not a killer.

Very good story, with twists and turns aplenty. As always, I enjoy reading about Kathleen's real life. She goes to work at the library, meets up with friends, has dates with Marcus, attends her regular Tai Chi class, and spends time at home cooking, cleaning, and hanging with her cats. The cats, of course, play an important role in the story, too.

Minor complaints/Spoiler alert )

Favorite line: Micah leapt into the air and caught the furry corpse with her two front paws like Lynn Swann catching a forward pass from my dad's favorite quarterback, Terry Bradshaw. Micah is Marcus' cat, and I liked this quote for two reasons: 1) it reminded me of the time my Annalise sprang into the air and snagged a bat out of flight, and 2) I loved the Pittsburgh Steelers of the late 70's/early 80's era. Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Franco Harris, Jack Lambert...

Wonderful book, loved the characterizations, including the 'regulars' like Maggie and Eric and Roma, along with the 'transients'. Five out of five!
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Was up until almost midnight last night, finishing Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly. It's the third installment in the "Magical Cats" mystery series, featuring librarian Kathleen and her talented cats, Owen and Hercules.

After days of torrential rain, everyone in the town of Mayville Heights are sick of the weather. The library's parking lot is flooded, which means Kathleen can't work. She keeps busy helping her friend Maggie move items from the art studio's ground floor to the second level. On one such excursion, they find a body in the flooded basement. Jaeger Merrill was making a nuisance of himself, and someone may have silenced him for good. When another artist recognizes him as a former forger who was arrested and did his time, Kathleen can't help but think Merrill's past caught up with him. Fortunately, police officer Marcus is on the case.

When Kathleen and Marcus go out to feed feral cats at the rundown Wisteria Hill manor, Kathleen is drawn to the creek bank. The wet ground gives way beneath her feet, unearthing skeletal remains. Now, it seems that the local police have two crimes to solve, and Kathleen is right in the middle of both of them. With a little help from her cats, she starts working to unearth the clues that can lead to not one, but two killers.

I'm not sure I've read a mystery with two such different cases before. I couldn't help but think they must be connected. I like this verse and the town and its characters, so it was fun to revisit. Kathleen's attraction to Marcus moves along at a snail's pace, but I find that refreshing for a change.

Favorite lines:
♣ Not only do cats not get sarcasm, they don't get shameless bids for sympathy either.
♣ Even cats know stupid when they hear it.


Very good, four stars:

****
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On Thursday, I finished reading Sleight of Paw by Sofie Kelly. It's the second book in her "Magical Cats" mystery series.

It's the height of winter in Mayville Heights, and everyone is getting ready for Winterfest. When an old woman is run down in an alley and left to die, One of Kathleen's young friends is initially tabbed as a suspect. Kathleen knows Ruby wouldn't harm anyone, least of all Agatha, whom Ruby shared a rapport with.

Aided by her cats, Owen and Hercules, Kathleen starts doing some investigating of her own, in spite of police officer Marcus Gordon's warnings to keep her nose out of it. As Kathleen begins questioning the people she'd seen in heated discussions with Agatha, she discovers some surprising secrets about her new friends and neighbors, but nothing that seems worth killing for. Intent on uncovering the truth, Kathleen involves others in her investigation, and her cats are keen to help, too.

This was a delightful story. It didn't simply focus on the crime and the ensuing investigation; it also touched on Kathleen's daily life, from her job at the library, to her tai chi classes, to her socializing with her friends. She even talks to her cats like I do! I did figure out the killer early, but the author threw some red herrings out that made me waffle a bit in my conviction.

Favorite line: Sulking went a lot better with some chocolate.

Fantastic read, five stars!

*****
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Today, I finished reading Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly. It's the first book in her series about librarian Kathleen Paulson and her two cats, Owen and Hercules.

The Mayville Heights library is in the midst of renovations, and the computer room is not yet ready. This fact vexes the eccentric musician and conductor who is in town to lend his talents to their local music festival. He and Kathleen have words, although Kathleen mollifies the man and sends him on his way. The following morning, she goes to the theater early in hopes of finding a local carpenter to ask him to help out with the renovations. Instead, Kathleen finds Gregor Easton, dead at the piano.

Kathleen is now a "person of interest" in the crime, meaning she must field questions from Detective Gordon. In the meantime, she has come to the realization that her cats are not simple house cats. Owen can become invisible, and Herc has the ability to walk through doors, leaving Kathleen wondering about her own sanity. On top of making inquiries of her own into Easton's life and death, Kathleen still has to deal with the renovations, which seem to be moving at a turtle's pace.

The book was fun, but I just could not shake the feeling that I've read it before. I always, ALWAYS put my initials inside a book I've finished reading, even if I plan to give it away, and yet...it was so darned familiar. I even went back through all of my book reviews posted here, but I didn't find it. I'm still not convinced I didn't already read this one. Nevertheless, it counts towards books read for the year, even if it was a re-read.

Favorite line:Plus, I had my big flashlight, my pepper spray, a cat, and six brownies.

Looking forward to reading more. Four stars:

****

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