Paw and Order: A Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery
by Chris Abernathy
About Paw and Order
Paw and Order: A Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Florida
Wright on the Mark, LLC. (May 23, 2023)
Paperback : 204 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8394838439
Digital ASIN : B0C4FP73K1
What’s better than a K-9 cop? A feline detective. Detective Whiskers is out to prove himself, and keep his human from being framed for murder, or worse. He’ll need the help of his new animal friends and Sheila’s group of female sleuths. This cozy mystery set in a small town in Old Florida is purrfect for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys a fun beach read.
Who is really catching killers in Paradise Cove? It’s not the local police. The Paradise Cove Murder Society is getting the job done, with more help than they realize from a furry detective named Whiskers.
Sheila and her cat Whiskers are starting a new life in the perfect little Florida beach town that managed to avoid the big crowds, condos and chain stores. But as soon as they arrive the town has its first-ever murder. Good thing Whiskers is a trained detective! Fred, Sheila’s husband of forty years, was a police detective who recently passed away, right before they were supposed to retire to the beach. After forty years of devoting herself entirely to being a good wife and mother she’s now left to put her life back together, but what kind of life will it be? In a fresh setting, and with some quirky new friends, she slowly begins to remember all of the dreams she had as a young woman. She has a second chance to chase those dreams if she can stay alive and out of prison. When her next-door neighbor is killed and the evidence points to Sheila, it’s time for Whiskers to step up.
Whiskers was Fred’s loyal assistant and he’ll need to remember everything he learned from his mentor to keep Sheila safe as she rediscovers herself. With the help of some unexpected new friends of his own Detective Whiskers sets out to prove to the world, and himself, that he is worthy of the shiny badge on his collar. If you love humorous cozy mysteries where pets take the lead and eccentric friends come together to solve crimes with just the right amount of suspense then the Detective Whiskers Cozy Mystery Series is exactly what you’re looking for.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Feline Detective Whiskers is on the case!
New to Paradise Cove Detective Whiskers and his new person Sheila Mason are starting their new lives without their special person, but before they even get settled their next-door neighbor is killed and all the evidence points directly at Sheila. Sheila’s husband, Fred, was a police detective who died just as they were set to retire to the beach. Maybe she shouldn’t have made the move on her own but it’s too late now. What she doesn’t realize is that her cat Whiskers had a very special connection to Fred and helped him solve several cases. He even has the badge to prove it. Now with a little help from their new friends, he has to find the real killer and prove Sheila is innocent. He promised Fred he would look out for Sheila and he is not going to let Fred down.
This story was just delightful. It is told from Detective Whiskers’ point of view but let me be clear, he has no magical powers and doesn’t talk although he and Fred had worked out a signal. A signal Sheila doesn’t understand, although the belly rubs sure are nice. But the furry detective can communicate with other animals which makes the story even more fun. He is such a cool cat filled with curiosity and a real sense of purpose. He learned a lot from Fred and he is going to use all of it to save Sheila.
Sheila quickly finds herself a great group of interesting friends of her own. They all have their faults but they all pull together to save their new friend.
Mr. Abernathy’s animal characters just leap out of the pages and into your heart. They are clever, unique, and totally captivating. His descriptions capture their personalities so well and their habits so clearly. He does the same with the human characters and his descriptions of Paradise Cove including the city dump. His words pull you right into the story.
The author puts forth a well-written mystery with plenty of twists and turns. I had an inkling about who the guilty party could be all the clues had to fall in place for their motive to be clear. Mr. Abernathy also blends in some truly touching moments as both Sheila and Whiskers try to move forward without Fred. I am not sure I could take the steps they did. The book sets a very comfortable pace with wonderful human and animal interactions that include plenty of humorous moments.
Paw and Order
This is just the first book in this series. I have added all the rest to my wish list and hope to read them soon.
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About Chris Abernathy
Chris Abernathy has narrated more than 200 audiobooks and now he is writing his own stories. He has been a storyteller his entire life — around campfires at a summer camp as a counselor, on the radio for more than 30 years, as an actor with background roles on major motion pictures and TV series, as a producer of short films for social media and more. Chris is married with two sons and lives on the Gulf Coast in Alabama. He is a dual national with citizenship in the US and UK and visits family in the Scottish Highlands as often as possible.
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Excerpt from Paws and Order
Sheila does not understand. I know we’re not supposed to play favorites with our humans, but we all do. Fred and I had a connection that was … special. I’ve tried communicating with Sheila, but— Okay this part is a little embarrassing. Every time I tap her hand with my paw, she thinks I want food or a belly rub. Which, of course, I do. I ALWAYS want food or a belly rub. Or both. But I’m trying to tell her something important, and all of a sudden, she puts those fingernails to work on my belly and I’m gone. Lost. A zombie. It feels sooooo good. Whatever I needed to say is up in smoke, my eyes are closed, and I hear a Karen Carpenter love song in my head.
Don’t judge me.
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Coming September 12, 2023
Great Escapes Praise for Paw and Order: A Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery
by Chris Abernathy
I love Detective Whiskers. This book is a fun cozy mystery with a fantastic feline detective. I enjoy the author’s writing style, the characters (main and secondary), the setting, and how different this book is from other cozies I’ve read.
~Sapphyria’s Books
PAW & ORDER is a cute mystery about starting over. Grab a margarita and a slice of key lime pie and dig into this unique new mystery series.
~Cozy Up With Kathy
I loved this new cozy mystery. I loved Detective Whiskers and Sheila. I also loved many of the other characters that live in Paradise Cove. I love how Detective Whiskers helps Sheila solve the mystery. I did not want to put the book down.
~BigReaderSite’s Blog
Paw and Order is filled with charm, quirky characters, and unique interaction between the cat and the animals he comes in contact with. Of course for this cat love, I was totally captivated by this book. I can’t wait to read the second book in the series.
~Socrates’ Book Reviews
Paw and Order is a cozy mystery that has many humorous moments. I laughed at the catnip discussion and when Detective Whiskers questions Roddy, the mouse. A solid story that I recommend you read!
~Kam’s Place
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Your book has a great cover!
Thank you! Donna Rogers at DLR Cover Designs makes all of the covers for this series. She is amazing!
Thank you for the review, sounds good.
I hope it lives up to the review!
Sounds like a fun read!
Thanks! I always try to make my stories fun and throw in a little extra as well.