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Cat About Town
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Massachusetts
Minotaur Books (August 1, 2017)
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1250072061
E-Book ASIN: B01N0Z4ZDP
The first novel in a frisky new mystery series set in a small New England town, where an unlikely citizen is called in to solve the purrfect crime. . .
Maddie James has arrived in Daybreak Island, just off the coast of Massachusetts, eager to settle down and start her own business—and maybe even fall in love. When a stray orange tabby pounces into her life, she’s inspired to open a cat café. But little does Maddie know that she’s in for something a lot more catastrophic when her new furry companion finds the dead body of the town bully. Now all eyes are on Maddie: Who is this crazy cat-whisperer lady who’s come to town? If pet-hair-maintenance and crime-fighting weren’t keeping her busy enough, Maddie now has not one but two eligible bachelors who think she’s the cat’s pajamas . . . and will do anything to win her heart. But how can she even think about happily-ever-after while a killer remains on the loose—and on her path?
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Maddie James comes to town for her grandmother’s funeral and to spend some time with her grandfather as they both grieve. The funeral has one surprise guest, a cute tabby cat that attached itself right to Maddie. Things go great until her new furry friend finds a dead body. Maddie finds herself reacquainting herself with the people of Daybreak Island and getting to know the new residents as she tries to find the person who was driven to kill the man that wanted to change everything about the Island. Turns out there are plenty of suspects.
Cate Conte has brought some truly lovable characters to this series. The relationship between Maddie and her Grandpa Joe is so heartwarming. She will go to great lenths to protect him and he her. As a cat lover I was taken in by the way Maddie accepted orange feline into her life complete with a leash to take him with her everywhere. It reminded me of the relationship between Charlie Harris and his cat, Diesel, in Miranda James Cat in the Stacks mystery series
Daybreak Island is a wonderful setting. It is filled with history in the shops and the homes. You need to take a ferry to reach it and while it does have a tourist season most residents live there year round. I could easily picture everything thanks to the author’s terrific descriptions.
The mystery was top notch. A variety of suspects with means, motive and opportunity drew me deeper and deeper into the story.
The “cat cafe” has not come to fruition yet but this first installment gives us the backstory that has started to put the cafe in motion.
This series is off to a fantastic start! I can’t wait for my next escape to Daybreak Island. My virtual bags are already packed.
Cate Conte is the alter ego of Liz Mugavero. Liz is the author of the Pawsitively Organic Mystery series from Kensington Books, the first of which was an Agatha nominee for Best First Novel. As you can imagine, her canine and feline rescues demand the best organic food and treats around. She is a member of Sisters in Crime National, Sisters in Crime New England, Mystery Writers of America, and the Cat Writers’ Association. She currently lives in Connecticut.
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My first cat was an orange tabby. I have a special soft spot for them.
Great idea for a series. Can’t wait to read this!
These series sounds great even if you are a ? Person?
I’m always looking for charming cozy series that have appealing, well-developed animal characters.
Sounds like a wonderful book, and such a lovely cover! I love Ginger cats. Thank you for this fabulous chance. Happy reading and writing. ???
It’s the characters that make cozies so fun to read. This one sounds like it has great characters.
Cate, I love cats and I’m sure that I will love your book, too. Sharon catwoman-1(at)comcast(dot)net
Cute book cover. Sounds like a good book.
Sue B
I really like the sound of this book. I have an orange tabby named Jefferson and he is such a loving cat. Can’t wait to read more about the cat and the cat cafe. A great start to a new series.
This sounds pawsome! My first two cats were orange tabbies, so there is a warm spot in my heart for them. As I do for all cozy mystery series with cats! Looking forward to reading this. Comparing the relationship between Maddie and her new cat to Charlie and Diesel means I really have to read this soon! Thank you for the review and opportunity to win!
i really enjoy these cozy mysteries. Thanks for this opportunity.
So excited to read this book!!!!
Cats & Cozies… the best combination!!!