A Tale of Two Kitties
Kathleen Paulson’s two cats, Hercules and Owen, are very unusual and indispensable at times. They help her solve murder cases in their own unique way. So it is no surprise that she needs their help whether she asked for it or not to solve the latest murder.
Mayville Heights is filled with gossip and curious stares when the Janes brothers, Leo and Victor, are both back home after a long time away. Gossip rolls through the small town, and Victor Janes is smack in the middle of it, again. Having stolen his brother’s wife and destroyed his family, Victor has come home to make amends, or has he?
Are the brothers really trying to reconcile, or is there something more sinister at the heart of the unexpected homecoming? When Kathleen finds Leo dead, she wonders who other than Victor would want Leo dead. Perhaps he wasn’t the great guy everyone thought he was. Her police boyfriend believes Leo’s son is to blame and sets out to prove it. Kathleen isn’t so sure he is guilty, so she aims to prove he isn’t, one way or another.
Series: A Magical Cats Mystery – Book #9
Author: Sofie Kelly
Genre: Paranormal Cozy
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Rating:
The most memorable characters really are the cats, Owen and Hercules. They are highly intelligent and magical cats that can walk through walls, or disappear in the blink of an eye. Kathleen, as well as her Detective boyfriend, Marcus, is very well written and fun to learn about. The story of Victor and Leo is compelling, with just enough reality to make you care about them and how their lives have gone.
Mia, Simon’s daughter, and Leo’s granddaughter is a well-rounded character that develops into a lovely young woman whose heart is broken by the unexpected and violent death of her beloved grandfather. She puts a brave face on but is still young enough to break down every once in a while. Mia tugs at the heartstrings of the reader. Her loss and pain are real, and Ms. Kelly has created a character that the reader will want a happy ending for her.
The story is well written and flows naturally. There are enough hints to the killer’s identity that a reader can figure out who did it, but not too soon in the story. Readers will continue to turn pages and become immersed in the story. It is fast-paced without sacrificing details and entertaining. A Tale of Two Kitties can stand on its own as a solo cozy but fits in well with the entire series.
This book will appeal to anyone who enjoys a light-hearted mystery with no sex or actual violence and cats that are very unusual. It is highly recommended.
About the Author:
New York Times bestselling author, Sofie Kelly, writes the Magical Cats mysteries, set in the small town of Mayville Heights, Minnesota. As Sofie Ryan, she is the author of the popular bestselling Second Chance Cat mysteries that feature repurpose shop owner, Sarah Grayson, a group of senior sleuths and the world’s oldest computer hacker.
Sofie has been a late-night disk jockey—which explains her love of coffee–and taught absolutely terrified adults how to swim. Like Kathleen Paulson in the Magical Cats books, she practices Wu style Tai Chi. Sofie is also a mixed-media artist and likes to prowl thrift shops looking for things to re-purpose in her art.
Contact Sofie: sofiebooks@sofiekelly.com
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